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PRÍOMH IMEACHTAÍ: THIAGO MOISE vs. EMMERS LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD TITLE

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RFA 38 – Moises vs Emmers

CO-PRÍOMH IMEACHT:
JOE MURPHY vs. VINICIUS ZANI
BANTAMWEIGHT BOUT
FIGHT Gné:
CHRISTOS GIAGOS vs. KAREN DARABEDYAN
WELTERWEIGHT WAR
THIAGO MOISÉS FACES NEW TITLE CHALLENGER
IN MAIN EVENT OF RFA 38
AS E.J. CHAVEZ WITHDRAWS

Dé hAoine, JUNE 3rd, 2016 BEO AR AXS TV

LIVE at THE HANGAR at the OC FAIR & EVENT CENTER
in COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA

Ticéid ar Díol Anois ag CageTix.com
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Aiséirí Alliance Troid (RFA) president Ed Soares announced today that there has been a change at the top of next week’s RFA 38 event set to take place in southern California. E.J. Chavez was forced to withdraw from his lightweight title fight in the main event of RFA 38 due to illness. RFA lightweight champion Thiago Moisés (7-1) will now defend his title against collegiate wrestler turned MMA prospect Jamall “Boy Pretty” Emmers (9-2) in the evening’s main event. RFA 38 – Moisés vs. Emmers takes place Dé hAoine, June 3rd at The Hangar at the OC Fair & Imeacht Center i Costa Mesa, California.
“Thiago Moisés vs. Jamall Emmers is the new lightweight title fight in the main event of RFA 38 ar June 3rd,” Luaite Soares. “Moisés took full advantage of a similar situation in February due to a last-minute injury to a fighter in the main event of RFA 35. He got elevated to the main event and won the RFA lightweight title. Jamall Emmers is now looking to do the same thing. This will be a great title fight between two young, ocras, and talented prospects.”
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RFA 38 – Moisés vs. Emmers takes place this Dé hAoine, June 3rd at The Hangar at the OC Fair & Imeacht Center i Costa Mesa, California. This will be the RFA’s seventh event to take place in “The Golden State” of California and it will be the fifth RFA event of 2016. An cárta ar fad is mó de RFA 38 Beidh imreofar beo agus ar fud na tíre ar AXS teilifíse ag 10 p.m. AGUS / 7 p.m. PT ar Dé hAoine, June 3rd.
Tabhair cuairt ar RFAfighting.com for bout updates and information. RFA is also on Facebook at Facebook.com/RFAfighting, Instagram ag RFAfighting, and Twitter at RFAfighting.
Maidir RFA: Is RFA measctha a chur chun cinn na n-ealaíon martial gairmiúil a thugann réaltaí ag ardú agus iomaitheoir barr an deis a chruthú a tallainne a lucht leanúna agus ceannairí sa tionscal. Cuireann an RFA imeachtaí beo ar bhonn míosúil ar fud na Stáit Aontaithe lena n-áirítear Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver agus Milwaukee. Is féidir RFA a fheiceáil beo i níos mó ná 43 milliún tithe go náisiúnta trína déileáil teilifíse le AXS TV. Bunaithe i Las Vegas, Nevada, Tá RFA cheann de na heagraíochtaí is gníomhaí agus meas MMA sa spórt is mó fáis sa domhan. (An Octagon, Deiridh troid Championship®, UFC®, agus na n-ocht-Thaobh mata iomaíocht agus dearadh Cage tá trádmharcanna úinéireacht go heisiach ag Zuffa cláraithe, LLC. Gach ceart ar cosaint).

Maidir troideanna TV AXS: AXS troideanna TV Tá cáil ar a aitheanta go huilíoch Dé hAoine Oíche Arts Measctha Martial agus imeachtaí Cosdornálaíochta. Mar Do Baile Do MMA, AXS TV úsáid as líonra expansive arduithe céime ó na Stáit Aontaithe, Canada, agus san Eoraip. Agus san Áise a chraoladh troideanna níos BEO ná aon líonra teilifíse eile. “An Guth” Michael Schiavello agus cúig-am MMA domhanda curadh Pat Miletich fáil lucht féachana saineolaithe spraoi-ar-imirt, clúdach Trodaire in-depth, agus anailís fhorleathan do gach cárta gcomhrac. Craolann AXS TV imeachtaí den chéad scoth a troid i BEO ó RFA, Lion comhrac, FC Oidhreacht, agus MFC gach Dé hAoine oíche ag 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. AGUS.
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NO MORE DRAWS; THERE MUST BE A WINNER IN NORTHEAST TITLE FIGHT

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Lewiston, Maine (Bealtaine 25, 2016) - Troideanna Sasana Nua (NEF) ar ais go dtí an Colisée Androscoggin Bank i Lewiston, Maine arMeitheamh 18, 2016 le “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND.” The fight promotion will put on another full night of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) cagefights and pro boxing bouts. Níos luaithe inniu, NEF executives announced the headline fight for the boxing portion of the fight card. West Forks, Maine’s own Brandon “An Cannon” Berry (11-1-1) will put the Northeast Junior Welterweight Title on the line in a rematch against Detroit, Michigan’s James “The Motor City Bad Boy” Lester (10-9-1).

 

Berry and Lester met earlier this spring at “NEF 22” i Lewiston. The six-round bout was ruled a majority draw on the judges’ scórchártaí. This time around, áfach, NEF executives had a trick up their sleeves – add a seventh round to all but guarantee a winner.

 

Berry won the Northeast Junior Welterweight Title in October 2014 in Lewiston against West Virginia Toughman Champion Eric Palmer (4-3-3). He has been the kingpin of the 140-pound division in the Northeast ever since. The draw against Lester halted a three-fight win streak Berry had been on since returning from a shoulder injury last year.

 

“I think the main difference in a rematch between me and James will be more action,” Berry predicted. “We both know what we bring to the table, we both enjoy pleasing the crowd, and we both want to win. I think those are some key ingredients to a great matchup. I have a lot of respect for James , his boxing ability, and what he brings to the table. I was impressed with his speed, his all around toughness, and his ring generalship. I’m excited to headline another card in Lewiston, and can’t wait for the crowd to enjoy my fight, along with a few other boxing matches that include some talented Maine boxers. I hope that we can draw a big crowd and have a quality night of fights. See you all on the 18th!”

 

“I’m most definitely looking forward to fighting in Maine again,” said Lester, a former top-ranked national amateur boxer. “The fans there are awesome. I even gained a few fans from my last fight who’s been messaging me on a regular like a young guy by the name of Hunter Moore who messages me every week making sure I’m training hard for the rematch.”

 

Lester is a product of the world-famous Kronk Gym in Detroit where Thomas “Hitman” Hearns (61-5-1, 48 Kos), Oscar De La Hoya (39-6, 30 Kos), Lennox Lewis (41-2-1, 32 Kos) and Wladimir Klitschko (64-4, 53 Kos), i measc daoine eile, have prepared for world title bouts under legendary trainer, the late Emanuel Steward. “The only thing that will be different this time is I will be in better condition. That was my only downfall last time. This time I’ll be able to box and stay on my toes for the tough pressure that Brandon brings.”

 

NEF returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine ar Meitheamh 18, 2016 le “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND.” Tickets for “NEF 24” start at just $25 agus tá siad ar díol anois ag www.TheColisee.com nó trí ghlaoch ar an oifig na dticéad Colisée ag207.783.2009 x 525.

 

For more information on the events and fight card updates, tabhair cuairt ar láithreán gréasáin a chur chun cinn ag www.NewEnglandFights.com. Chomh maith leis sin, Is féidir leat féachaint ar na físeáin NEF ag www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, iad a leanúint ar Twitternefights agus páirt a ghlacadh sa ghrúpa Facebook oifigiúil "Sasana Nua troideanna."

 

Maidir troideanna Sasana Nua

 

Troideanna Sasana Nua ("NEF") Is troid imeachtaí chun cinn cuideachta. Is é misean NEF a chruthú ar na himeachtaí chaighdeán is airde do trodaithe Maine agus lucht leanúna araon. Tá foireann feidhmiúcháin NEF taithí fhairsing i mbainistíocht spóirt a chomhrac, tháirgeadh Imeachtaí, caidreamh leis na meáin, margaíochta, dlí agus fógraíocht.

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LIGHTWEIGHT FIGHT HAS ALL THE MAKINGS OF A WRESTLING CLASSIC

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Lewiston, Maine (Bealtaine 23, 2016) - Troideanna Sasana Nua (NEF) ar ais go dtí an Colisée Androscoggin Bank i Lewiston, Maine ar Meitheamh 18, 2016 le “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND.” The fight promotion will put on another full night of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) cage fights and pro boxing bouts. Níos luaithe inniu, NEF executives announced the addition of an amateur lightweight matchup to the MMA portion of the card. After a year’s absence, “Dangerous” Dom “Hands of Stone” Cofone (6-5) will return to the NEF MMA cage to face Steve Bang, Jr. (3-5) ag troid meáchan de 155-punt.

 

Dom Cofone was a Class A state wrestling champion out of Westbrook High School in Westbrook, Maine. He entered the MMA ranks in February of 2013. Ón am sin, he has been featured on nine NEF cards. Cofone’s last appearance in the promotion was in June 2015 ag “NEF 18.” That night, Cofone submitted Jason Lachance (2-3) sa dara babhta. He is currently a member of the Academy of MMA in Portland, Maine, training under MMA pioneers Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner.

 

“I’m so thankful for the opportunity to step into the NEF cage once again,” said Cofone. “With my coaches and teammates from the Academy behind me, I know I’ll be able to have a great performance. June 18th is going to be an awesome night for the NEF fans and an even better night for the Westbrook wrestling alumni!”

 

Steve Bang is a member of the famous Bang fighting family of Auburn, Maine. Ar Meitheamh 18, he will join his father and brothers in the NEF MMA cage. Bang wrestled as an independent during his years at Edward Little High School in Auburn, Maine. He is currently a member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ). Bang will look to rebound from a second-round submission loss to Fabian Miranda (2-0) last week at “NEF 23” in Hyannis, Massachusetts.

 

“I’m super pumped to fight with all of my family,” Said Bang. “It’s always a great experience. This past year has been a rough year for me in many different ways and I feel like I am just – as of a month or two ago – coming out of it. I feel great in all aspects; meabhrach, spioradálta, and physically. I am fired up and ready to do battle with so much of my family doing what Bangs’ do just fires me up more. I’m excited to fight alongside Shawn again who I haven’t seen in dhá bhliain and have only spoken to three times. I’m excited to fight Dom. I think it will be a great match up. I don’t get to fight many wrestlers. And I want to thank him for the opportunity to allow me to do what I love to do.”

 

NEF returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine ar Meitheamh 18, 2016 le “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND.” Tickets for “NEF 24” start at just $25 agus tá siad ar díol anois ag www.TheColisee.com nó trí ghlaoch ar an oifig na dticéad Colisée ag 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

For more information on the events and fight card updates, tabhair cuairt ar láithreán gréasáin a chur chun cinn ag www.NewEnglandFights.com. Chomh maith leis sin, Is féidir leat féachaint ar na físeáin NEF ag www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, iad a leanúint ar Twitternefights agus páirt a ghlacadh sa ghrúpa Facebook oifigiúil "Sasana Nua troideanna."

 

Maidir troideanna Sasana Nua

 

Troideanna Sasana Nua ("NEF") Is troid imeachtaí chun cinn cuideachta. Is é misean NEF a chruthú ar na himeachtaí chaighdeán is airde do trodaithe Maine agus lucht leanúna araon. Tá foireann feidhmiúcháin NEF taithí fhairsing i mbainistíocht spóirt a chomhrac, tháirgeadh Imeachtaí, caidreamh leis na meáin, margaíochta, dlí agus fógraíocht.

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RAFAEL CARVALHO STEALS SPLIT DECISION, RETAINING MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE IN ‘BELLATOR 155’ PRÍOMH IMEACHTAÍ

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BOISE, IDAHO (Bealtaine 20, 2016) - Rafael Carvalho (13-1) defended his middleweight belt in controversial fashion at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho ar an Aoine oíche, taking home a split decision win over at the expense of Melvin Manhoef (30-13).

The packed house was less than enthusiastic with the judges’ cinneadh, which amounted to two 48-47 scores for Carvalho, while Manhoef took home one of the same tally.

Leis an bua, the 29-year old Brazilian is now 4-0 under the Bellator MMA umbrella and continues to ride his remarkable 13-fight winning streak.

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: ST. LOUIS ANNOUNCED

The first fight for “Bellator Cosdornálaíochta: Ú. Louis” has been announced in a rematch of sorts, pitting Joe Schilling aghaidh Hisaki Kato. When the two first met at “Bellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov,” Kato stunned Schilling with a “Superman punch” knockout that many pundits considered to be the “2015 Knockout of the Year.” That was MMA, and this time the two will fight in a kickboxing match. A world champion kickboxer, “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling will look for revenge against Kato, a karate striker.

Troideanna Breise, including a main event matchup will be announced shortly.

The second event for the brand new Bellator Kickboxing promotion will take place on Meitheamh 24, immediately following “Bellator: Dynamite 2” at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

Featherweight Co-Main Event Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Pat Curran

It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, ach sa deireadh, former two-time Bellator champion Pat Curran (22-7) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) bhuachan thar Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1). “Paddy Mike” connected with a great left hook that dropped Karakhanyan to the mat. The Chicago native relied heavily on his ground game in this one, consistently forcing Karakhanyan into uncomfortable positions and ultimately leading to the featherweight’s 12ú win under the Bellator MMA fray.

Heavyweight Slugfest Ends in Draw for Dan Charles and Augusto Sakai

The evening’s second heavyweight feature fight was heavily overshadowed by multiple low blows from the foot of Augusto Sakai (9-0-1), leaving Dan Charles (10-3-1) curled over the canvas and gasping for air. In a bout that took every bit of 15 nóiméad, the judges’ scorecard concluded a majority draw (30-26 Charles, 28-28, 28-28), making it just the ninth in Bellator MMA history. Although the Brazilian Sakai remains undefeated, his nine-fight winning streak came to an end with the bittersweet finish at CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho. For Charles, it was the third time in his five-year career that a fight went the distance and the first of his 14 bouts to end in a majority draw.

Alexis Dufresne Shocks MMA World With Submission Victory Over Marloes Coenen

In a highly-anticipated female catchweight bout, Alexis Dufresne (6-2) delivered one of the largest upsets of the year by finishing Dutch superstar Marloes Coenen (23-7) with an armbar submission 4:33 isteach sa chéad bhabhta. Along with Miesha Tate, “Sneaky Zebra” becomes just the second fighter ever to force Coenen to tap out. Not far removed from the birth of her first child, the 25-year-old Dufresne was able to impress in her Bellator MMA debut, despite being a +500 underdog.

Gormley Outlasts Beltran in Heavyweight Opener

During the opening contest at "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef," Joey Beltran (17-13) agus Chase Gormley (13-5) traded blows in what was a heavyweight dogfight that took all three rounds to claim a victor. Sa deireadh, it was Gormley that came out on top with the split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) win over “The Mexicutioner.” Gormley, a 32-year-old native of Los Angeles is now 7-0 when his fights go to the judges table. The win is his first with the Bellator MMA promotion and sixth of his last seven bouts.

Réamh Torthaí Cárta:

Vince Morales (4-1) defeated hamilton Ash (3-2) agus trí ko 2:32 de bhabhta trí

Joe Hamilton (4-0) defeated Tyler Freeland (3-1) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 0:22 de bhabhta amháin

Casey Johnson (5-0) defeated Brendon Raftery (4-3) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 1:16 de bhabhta dhá

Marcin Seilbh (22-4) defeated Dave Jansen (20-4) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 29-28 2x)

Jesse Brock (22-8) defeated Olly Bradstreet (39-13) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 3:57 de bhabhta trí

Will Noland (16-6) defeated Sean Powers (9-6) via ko (punches) ag 3:29 de bhabhta amháin

Scott Thometz (10-5) defeated Josh Tyler (7-4) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)

Veta Arteaga (2-0) defeated Jackie Vandenburgh (0-2) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-27, 30-27, 29-28)

 

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ILIMA MACFARLANE SET TO FACE REBECCA RUTH DURING MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR: DYNAMITE 2’

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IN ADDITION, GUILHERME ‘BOMBA’ MAKES PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AGAINST JORDAN DOWDY DURING STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Bealtaine, 20) – A women’s flyweight showdown between Ilima Macfarlane (3-0) agus Rebecca Ruth (6-1) has been added to the main card of "Bellator: Dynamite 2” ar Meitheamh 24, at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

The bout joins a main event that features a heavyweight bout between “Rampage” Jackson (36-11) agus Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1), in “Rampage’s” first fight for the Scott Coker-led promotion since 2014. The evening’s co-main event will feature a lightweight title fight between former titlist Michael Chandler (14-3) agus Patricky “Pitbull” (16-7). Also the main card, former NFL playerMatt Mitrione (9-5) makes his debut for Bellator MMA agaisnt Carl “Badwater” Seumanutafa (10-6).

MMA coach to stars the likes of entertainer Demi Lovato and New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett, Guilherme “Bomba” (7-3) makes his promotional debut when he takes on Shamrock FC standout Jordan Dowdy (3-1) on the Bellator.com-streamed prelims.

Ticéid le haghaidh "Bellator: Dynamite 2” atá ar díol anois ag Ticketmaster.com agus an Oifig na dTicéad Ford ag Scottrade Ionad. Doirse don imeacht oscailte ag 5 p.m. CT am áitiúil, agus tógann sé an chéad chomórtas ar siúl uair an chloig tar éis an.

"Bellator: Dynamite 2” airs beo agus saor in aisce ar Spike ag 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, cé go mbeidh réamh babhtaí sruth beo ar Bellator.com agus An Bellator Mobile App.

Exactly like the groundbreaking inaugural “Dynamite” event this past September in San Jose, both a mixed martial arts cage and kickboxing ring will cover the floor at Scottrade Center, i St. Louis, giving fans in attendance the opportunity to see both iterations of combat sports on the same night.

Macfarlane enters this bout on a high note, earning victories in her first three professional fights. “The Ilimanator” has taken care of business since joining Bellator MMA, winning her first two fights with the promotion, including a first round armbar submission against Amber Tackett at “Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” in January. The 26-year-old San Diego native hopes to keep her winning streak alive against the more experienced Rebecca Ruth.

Hailing from Robertsville, Missouri, the elusive Rebecca Ruth went undefeated in 2015, winning all three of her matchups by technical knockout under the Shamrock Fighting Championships banner. Anois, after emerging victorious in her 2016 and Bellator MMA debut, “Ruthless” enters the cage with a 6-1 career record and four-fight winning streak. Of her six career wins, five have come by way of knockout, with three of those knockouts delivered by Ruth in the first round. The 37-year-old flyweight will have her hands full when the much younger Ilima Macfarlane joins her in the cage on Meitheamh 24.

 

Nuashonraithe "Bellator: Dynamite 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Main Event: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (36-11) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Domhanda Teideal Bout: Michael Chandler (14-3) vs. Patricky "PitBull" Freire (16-7)

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

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

 

Réamh Cárta:

Bellator MMA Welterweight Réamh Bout: Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos (7-3) vs. Jordan Dowdy (3-1)

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

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Jordan Howard (9-3) vs Justin Robbins (14-17-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Réamh Bout: Joaquin Buckley (5-0) vs Chris Heatherly (9-3-1)

Bellator MMA 130-pound Preliminary Bout: Michelle Royer (1-0) vs Katy Collins (3-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Réamh Bout: Brad Jones (5-4) vs Tyler Claussen (2-0)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Réamh Bout: Jason Christeson (1-0) vs Jarrod Thomas (0-0)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Lee Burns (2-0) vs. Byron Stevens (0-0)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Réamh Bout: Steven Mann (11-4) vs. Mike Estus (7-4)

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

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Nikki Smith (1-0) vs. Ashley Cummins (3-3)

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Preliminary Bout: Elmir Kulosman (3-0) vs. Darryl Cobb (2-1)

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta Preliminary Bout: Tara Walker (4-3-1) vs. Mimi Kutzin (3-2)

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UNDEFEATED SENSATION PHIL HAWES SIGNS WITH WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING

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FORMER JUNIOR COLLEGE NATIONAL WRESTLING CHAMP
WILL DEBUT AGAINST JOSHUA KEY AT WSOF31
LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.m. AGUS AR Dé hAoine, Meitheamh 17
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN.

 

LAS VEGAS (Bealtaine 20, 2016) -World Sraith de Troid (WSOF.com) has signed undefeated middleweight (185 punt) ionchas Phil Hawes (3-0) le eisiach, comhaontú chun cinn ilbhliantúil.

A product of the famed Jackson-Winklejohn camp in Albuquerque, N.M., an 6-chos, 27-year-old Hawes who hails from Little Ferry, N.J., beidh a dhéanamh sé ar an bhfoireann a chur chun cinn i gcoinne Joshua “The Prince of MMA” Key (6-11, 2 NC) on the live, five-bout NBCSN telecast (9 p.m. AGUS/6 p.m. PT) of WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, ag Foxwoods Saoire Casino i Mashantucket, Conn. arDé hAoine, Meitheamh 17.

“Phil is one of the most exciting, young prospects in the sport of MMA, so we are excited to welcome him to the World Series of Fighting family, and we look forward to seeing how his career develops under our promotion,"A dúirt Sraith an Domhain de Troid Uachtaráin Athair Chiefs.

The matchup with Key will be Hawes’ first start since 2014, his professional debut year when he ran to three straight victories, the first two by way of TKO and the third – a first round victory over Brandon Collins ar Deireadh Fómhair 18 – by way of armbar submission.

A 2009 junior college national wrestling champion for Iowa Central Community College, the alma mater of UFC champion and Jackson-Winklejohn teammate Jon "Cnámha" Jones, Hawes has been described by Jones as having“limitless” potential.

Phraghas ó $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open at 5 p.m. AGUS, agus beidh an chéad bout chárta réamh tosú ag 6 p.m.

In the main event of the live NBCSN telecast, reigning world heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1).

In the lightweight (155 punt) comh-príomh imeacht, superstars Jason "An Kansas City meirleach" Ard- (19-5) agus Mike "An Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
PRÍOMH CÁRTA (Beo ar NBCSN)

World Series of Fighting Heavyweight Championship Main Event:
Blagoy Ivanov (Champion) vs. Josh Copeland (Challenger)

Lightweight: Jason High vs. Mike Ricci
Welterweight: John Howard vs. Thiago Meller
Featherweight: Luis Palomino vs. Sheymon Moraes
MBoston: Phil Hawes vs. Joshua Key

CÁRTA Réamhráiteach (Beo ar WSOF.com)

Lightweight: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Powell
Trom: Juliano Coutinho vs. Justin Willis
Trom: Tyler King vs. Lorenzo Hood
Welterweight: Robert Fonseca vs. Sean Lally
Lightweight: Bruce Boyington vs. Saul Almeida
Bantamweight: Rodrigo Almeida vs. Ben Pierre-Saint
Lightweight: Sam Watford vs. Christian Torres

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GET READY FOR SOME KICKBOXING WITH SMALL GLOVES!

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MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT BETWEEN RAFAEL CARVALHO AND MELVIN MANHOEF HEADLINES ‘BELLATOR 155’ TOMORROW NIGHT – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE

 

Complete Weigh-In Photos Here

 

BOISE, IDAHO. (Bealtaine 19, 2016) –The official weigh-ins for "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "took place this afternoon in front of a packed house at the Knitting Factory here in Boise, ID. All competitors are now ready for action amárach at CenturyLink Arena, with the event airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT.

 

MBoston curadh Rafael Carvalho (12-1) will defend his title against Dutch striking ace Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1) in the main event of a fantastic night of fights that also includes a co-main event between Pat Curran (21-7) agus Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1), who square off in a featherweight scrap that has future title-shot implications written all over it. The main card also includes a women’s catchweight showdown between slick Dutch veteran Marloes Coenen (23-6) agus Alexis Dufresne (5-2). Dufresne, who returns to action after a recent pregnancy and on short notice, missed the 146-pound weight limit, but the fight will proceed as planned.

 

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " will also feature a duo of heavyweight matchups with Joey Beltran (17-12) dúshlánach Chase Gormley (12-5) agus Dan Charles (20-3) looking to put an end to Augusto Sakai’s (9-0) unblemished record.

 

An undercard bout between Ricky Steele (5-0) agus Eric Cronkhite (2-1) was cancelled when Cronkhite missed weight by nine pounds.

 

Very few tickets for the event remain, agus tá siad ar fáil ag Bellator.com, the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

Príomh Cárta: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. AGUS/8:00 p.m. CT)

 

Bellator MMA Middleweight Domhanda Teideal An comhrac: Rafael Carvalho (184.3) vs. Melvin Manhoef (185)

 

Bellator MMA featherweight Co-Príomh Imeacht: Pat Curran (145.6) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (145.1)

 

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Bout Gné: Dan Charles (242.2) vs. Augusto Sakai (262.5)

 

Bellator MMA Catchweight Feature Bout: Marloes Coenen (145.6) vs. Alexis Dufresne (150.7)

 

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Bout Gné: Joey Beltran (236.8) vs. Chase Gormley (264.5)

 

Réamh Cárta: (Bellator.com – 7:00 p.m. AGUS/6:00 p.m. CT)

 

Bellator MMA bantamweight Réamh Bout: Tyler Freeland (137.4) vs. Joe Hamilton (135.4)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Réamh Bout: Dave Jansen (155.9) vs. Marcin Seilbh (155.9)

Bellator MMA flyweight Réamh Bout: Veta Arteaga (127.1) vs. Jackie Vandenburgh (122.7)

Bellator MMA featherweight Réamh Bout: hamilton Ash (145.8) vs. Vince Morales (144.9)

Bellator MMA bantamweight Réamh Bout: Brendon Raftery (134) vs. Casey Johnson (134.9)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Réamh Bout: Scott Thometz (155.7) vs. Josh Tyler (155.7)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Réamh Bout: Sean Powers (182.4) vs. Will Noland (185.6)

Bellator MMA bantamweight Réamh Bout: Jesse Brock (135.7) vs. Olly Bradstreet (135.7)

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WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND PRELIMINARY BOUT CARD COMPLETE WITH SEVEN MATCHUPS

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PRELIMINARY BOUTS STREAM LIVE AT 6 P.m. AGUS
ON AN EMBEDDABLE VIDEO PLAYER ON WSOF.COM

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MAIN CARD
AIRS LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.m. AGUS
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. AR Dé hAoine, Meitheamh 17

LAS VEGAS (Bealtaine 19, 2016) -World Sraith de Troid (WSOF.com) today announced a complete, seven-bout preliminary fight card for its WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland world heavyweight championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) imeacht, beo ar NBCSN ag 9 p.m. AGUS/6 p.m. PT from Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. ar Dé hAoine, Meitheamh 17.

The WSOF31 undercard lineup includes the promotional debut of heavyweight knockout artist Lorenzo Hood (9-3), who will square off with fellow finisher Tyler “The Marauder” King (10-4).

The 6-foot-3, 27-year-old Hood of Chicago, Tinn. is a former professional football player turned MMA wrecking machine who has notched all 9 of his professional victories by way of (T)KO in the first round of battle.

Rí, a 6-foot-5, 35-year-old resident of North Attleboro, Aifreann. Tá tuillte 8 de chuid 10 career wins via (T)KO nó aighneacht. He is coming off a 51-second submission (Hook sÚil) de Eric Bédard ar Aibreán 16.

In another heavyweight contest, Juliano “Banana” Coutinho (7-2) de Rinn Cod, Aifreann. via Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will look to secure his second straight victory when he faces off with Team AKA product Justin Willis (3-1) of San Jose, Calif.

Willis, who is riding a three-fight win streak, was originally slated to face Chris "Huggy Bear" Barnett on the main card portion of the bill.

Returning to the decagon cage for the fourth time, submission specialist Tom “Tommy Gunnz” Marcellino (7-4) of Amsterdam, N.Y.. a ghlacadh ar Devin Powell (6-1) of South Berwick, Maine in one of three lightweight (155 punt) matchups on the WSOF31 preliminary bout card.

Powell boasts won four straight fights, three by way of (T)KO nó aighneacht.

In welterweight (170 punt) gníomh, Robert Fonseca (10-3, 1 NC) de Manaus, Amazon, Brazil will seek his fourth consecutive victory when he squares off with Sean Lally (4-2) of Orleans, Aifreann.

Saul "An Spider" Almeida (18-6) de Boston, Aifreann. will make his third start in the decagon cage in a lightweight matchup with prolific power striker Bruce "Boy Pretty" Boyington de Bangor, Maine.

Thirty-year-old rising star Rodrigo "An Lion Óga" Almeida de Woburn, Aifreann. will do battle with Ben Pierre-Saint (9-4) of Superior, Wisc. ag bantamweight (135 punt).

In the leadoff preliminary card fight, unbeaten Sam Watford (2-0) of Mount Vernon, N.Y.. Beidh aghaidh Christian “The Terminator” Torres (0-0) of Endicott, N.Y..

Phraghas ó $39.99, tickets for WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland are on sale at WSOF.com and Foxwoods.com.

Doors at The Grand Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino will open at 5 p.m. AGUS, agus beidh an chéad bout chárta réamh tosú ag 6 p.m.

In the live NBCSN televised main event, reigning world heavyweight championBlagoy Ivanov (13-1) will risk his title against Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland (13-1) cé go, in the lightweight co-main event, superstars Jason "An Kansas City meirleach" Ard- (19-5) agus Mike "An Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

Elsewhere on the live NBCSN telecast, John “Doomsday” Howard (23-12) will make his highly-anticipated World Series of Fighting debut against submission expert Thiago “Minu” Meller (20-7) ag welterweight.

In a featherweight (145 punt) tilt between two prolific strikers, Luis "baboon" Palomino (24-12) will battle former world championship challenger Sheymon Moraes (8-1).

FAOI WORLD SRAITH NA TROID
“Sraith an Domhain de Troid” (WSOF) Is ar fud an domhain premier gairmiúil Martial Arts Measctha (MMA) cur chun cinn tiomanta do sheachadadh na troideanna gníomh-pacáilte fearr do lucht leanúna troid troid trí tháirgeadh an chuid is fearr is féidir cluiche-ups idir lucht múchta mionlach ó ar fud an domhain. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais déan cuairt ar WSOF.com agus a leanúint “Sraith an Domhain de Troid” ar Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF agus Sraith an Domhain de Troid bhfuil trádmharcanna de MMAWC cláraithe, LLC.
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FAN-FAVORITE DREAM MATCH MORE THAN JUST FANTASY

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Lewiston, Maine (Bealtaine 19, 2016) – Since long before the dawn of the internet, sports fans have debated the outcome of fantasy meetings between beloved teams and athletes. What would happen if Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali met in their respective prime? Could the ’96 Bulls beat the ’86 Lakers? How would the bats of the ’27 Yankees fare against the starting rotation of the ’98 Braves? In mixed-martial-arts (MMA), presumably because the sport is so young, fantasy matchups are usually separated by weight classes as opposed to time.

 

Such is the case with the professional middleweight bout recently signed by New England Fights (NEF) for the fight promotion’s Meitheamh 18 imeacht, “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND,” i Lewiston. Jesse “An Lochlannach” Erickson (6-5) will move up two weight classes to face Crowsneck Boutin (2-2) ag 185-punt. It is a fight that fans of both popular athletes never imagined they would see, and now it is happening.

 

Jesse Erickson was unsuccessful in his attempt to capture the vacant NEF MMA Pro Lightweight Title last month at “NEF22.” The loss to Devin Powell (6-1) put a halt to Erickson’s three-fight win streak. The upcoming bout with Boutin offers not only a chance for redemption, but a chance for Erickson to fight without going through the rigors of a strenuous weight cut.

 

“Crowsneck is someone who always puts on a good show,” said Erickson. “I’m excited for the challenge and look forward to the cage door being locked with us inside. I truly enjoy getting in that cage and this show I’ll be doing it without the misery of cutting weight. Ná caill an troid!”

 

After losing two-in-a-row in the MMA cage and coming up with a draw in a pro boxing bout, Crowsneck Boutin scored a big victory last weekend over Ruben Redman (0-1) in Hyannis, Massachusetts. The win brought Boutin’s record back up to the .500 marc. Ar Meitheamh 18, he will have the opportunity to add another notch to the win column.

 

“The fight fever is aboard me,” Dúirt Boutin. “I’ll be ready to battle. Erickson is a bad ass, so I love this fight. From my perspective, it appears that our dark towers is one in the same.”

 

NEF returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine ar Meitheamh 18, 2016 le “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND.” Tickets for “NEF 24” start at just $25 agus tá siad ar díol anois ag www.TheColisee.com nó trí ghlaoch ar an oifig na dticéad Colisée ag207.783.2009 x 525.

 

For more information on the events and fight card updates, tabhair cuairt ar láithreán gréasáin a chur chun cinn ag www.NewEnglandFights.com. Chomh maith leis sin, Is féidir leat féachaint ar na físeáin NEF ag www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, iad a leanúint ar Twitternefights agus páirt a ghlacadh sa ghrúpa Facebook oifigiúil "Sasana Nua troideanna."

 

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MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS & DIGITAL VIDEO RECAP FOR ‘BELLATOR 155’

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CARVALHO AND MANHOEF MEET WITH MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE ON THE LINE SEO Dé hAoine AT ‘BELLATOR 155’ – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE

CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS

Bellator Uachtarán Scott Coker, along with “Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” main and co-main event fighters Rafael Carvalho (12-1), Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1), Pat Curran(21-7) agus Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) all joined this afternoon’s official media conference call to promote Dé hAoine seo imeacht.

 

Scott Coker

“We’re excited to be in Boise, fighting at the Century Link Arena. I think this is a fight town that has been hungry for a big MMA promotion and we’re proud to be the first to do it. We’ve got a great middleweight world title fight between Carvalho and Manhoef… Carvalho is coming off of a big win with a KO over Brandon Halsey and undoubtedly this fight is going to have a bunch of fireworks between both of these guys.”

 

On the fight between Curran and Karakhanyan…

“I definitely think that this fight has some title implications but we always like to see how the fight pans out…honestly if this is something that’s exciting and a barn burner and if this fight can stand on its own feet, it very well could be.”

 

On if a Bellator bonus structure is going to come to fruition in the future…

“It is something we’re working on but we’re just a little bit different, because we’re a premium TV model so it’s something that has been considered, but right now it’s something that is still just in dialogue.”

Rafael Carvalho

“I am excited and really think this could be historical. It’s going to be a lot of strikes and it’s going to be a kickboxing fight with MMA gloves.”

 

“Every fight you’ve got to show what you got. In this fight, it’s going to be no different [now that I’m a champ]. I’m going to show everything I’ve got and I am always looking forward to the next fight.

“People recognize me more now and I have gained more respect now as the champion…Winning the belt for the first time is one thing, but the real deal is when you defend the belt and keep the belt. That’s when you become the real champion.

 

On overcoming challenges of living in Rio…

“There are good people as well as bad but the only thing that is going to dictate your future is you and how hard you work for it. It doesn’t matter where you live or what kind of clothing you wear, if you put your mind into it and are willing to work hard for it.

 

Melvin Manhoef

“I look forward to making a kickboxing with small gloves. I am prepared for anything so it doesn’t matter what’s going to happen. I am looking forward to being there and doing what I do best, which is the striking, so for me it’s very nice that he wants to do the kickboxing in the cage with me.

 

Do you feel like people are counting you out heading into this fight?

“I don’t know what people are thinking but it all depends on what me and my team think and the fans who are supporting me think. I feel like the fight is still in me and I showed it at my last fight. I trained real hard for this fight and my goal is to show it again that you cannot count me out… You know my fight style; I do everything to knock people out so I am glad if [Carvalho] wants to make a kick boxing fight out of it.”

 

What would winning the Bellator title mean to you?

“It means a lot, with all of the hard work and a lot of people writing me off, but I think this is like a new era or new beginning for me and I could become a world champion. I think that being a fighter that’s been in the business so long, it has been an achievement already.”

Pat Curran

“I am really excited to step in there ar an Aoine and put on a dominant performance. I have made a lot of changes in my life, in my camp and everything is falling into place right now and I’m excited to showcase that ar an Aoine."

 

Do the stakes of this fight change for you as they would for a title?

“I feel like every fight at this point in your career, especially in this division is do-or-die and if you win you’re going to get that much pull-through coming or having the chance to fight for the title again and I feel like over and over George and I have been that much closer to another title shot.”

 

Georgi Karakhanyan

“I can’t wait for Dé hAoine oíche. I am going out there with nothing to lose, just going 100 percent and fighting my fight and come out with a victory.”

 

On this being a potential title eliminator and going up against two-time champ Curran…

“I know everybody is talking about the title but to me I don’t think about that, right now I have a good opponent in front of me with Pat Curran, a former champion and I can’t ask for a better opponent than him. I am very excited, I cannot wait and I am ready to put on a great show and I’m for sure coming out with my hands right.”

 

On coming back from surgery and making adjustments…

“I treat everything the same, I got about five surgeries last year and the last surgery was just a meniscus tear but after that, Bellator took good care of me. They put me in a very good rehab place and I’ve started my training and feel 100 faoin gcéad. "

 

DIGITAL RECAP

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " emanates from CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9e/8c. In preparation for the event, Bellator’s digital team has put together captivating new content, which you can view by clicking on the images below. Tune in to Bellator’s YouTube page for an inside look and more exclusive footage at what’s still to come.

 

 

Seaimpíní: Rafael Carvalho – The middleweight champion does NOT listen to the naysayers; he finds a way to win. Jimmy Smith breaks it down.

  

Fondúireachtaí: Melvin Manhoef – Melvin Manhoef only knows one way to fight…All in! Either way somebody is going lights out. Jimmy Smith breaks it down.

 

Fondúireachtaí: Marloes Coenen – Marloes Coenen is a level above her competition, the MMA Pioneer show it every time she steps into the cage. Jimmy Smith explains.

  

What to Watch: Carvalho vs. Manhoef – This is for the Middleweight Championship! Rafael Carvalho agus Melvin Manhoef will be a battle between masters of two opposing disciplines. Jimmy Smith and Manny Rodriguez break it all down.

 

What to Watch: Held vs. Jansen – Marcin Seilbhis a monster on the mat and Dave Jansen will have to find a way to negate that submission game. Jimmy Smith breaks it down.

  

What to Watch: Curran vs. Karakhanyan – There is a special energy in the Featherweight division. The competition is stiff and the winner will be in title contention while the loser may be put in the back of a long line of contenders. Jimmy Smith and Manny Rodriguez explain.

 

Rolling With Jimmy – The Bellator Featherweight takes a ride in Jimmy Smith’s 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. He shares how it feels to be in a stacked division and his desire to fight the best in the world.

INFO FIGHT: A middleweight championship matchup between Rafael Carvalho (12-1) agus Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1) will serve as the evening’s main event of "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " ag CenturyLink Arena i Boise, Idaho, Dé hAoine, Bealtaine 20.

 

Chomh maith leis sin, the main card features two of Bellator MMA’s top featherweights, le Pat "Paddy Mike" Curran (21-7) agus Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-5-1) squaring off in the co-main event.Alexis “Sneaky Zebra” Dufresne (21-4) will make her promotional debut after agreeing to a late addition bout against Dutch submission specialist Marloes "Rumina" Coenen (23-6) in female featherweight action. There will also be multiple heavyweight bouts featured on the main card, le Dan Charles (10-3) taking on undefeated Augusto Sakai (9-0) agus Joey Beltran (17-12) os comhair fhritháireamh i gcoinne Chase Gormley (12-5).

 

Ticéid le haghaidh "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " are going fast and can be purchased at the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com, chomh maith le Bellator.com. Bíonn an ócáid ​​beo agus saor in aisce ar Spike ag 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, while the can’t-misspreliminary card airs live on Bellator.com agus An Bellator Mobile App.