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Akọkọ ìṣẹlẹ: THIAGO MOISE vs. EMMERS LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD TITLE

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RFA 38 – Moises vs Emmers

Àjọ-akọkọ iṣẹlẹ:
Joe Murphy la. VINICIUS ZANI
BANTAMWEIGHT BOUT
Ẹya ara ẹrọ ija:
CHRISTOS GIAGOS vs. KAREN DARABEDYAN
WELTERWEIGHT WAR
THIAGO MOISÉS FACES NEW TITLE CHALLENGER
IN MAIN EVENT OF RFA 38
AS E.J. CHAVEZ WITHDRAWS

Jimo, JUNE 3rd, 2016 YÈ ON AXS TV

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

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Las fegasi, Nevada – Ajinde Gbigbogun Alliance (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 “Lẹwa Ọmọkùnrin” Emmers (9-2) in the evening’s main event. RFA 38 – Moisés vs. Emmers takes place Friday, June 3rd at The Hangar at the OC Fair & Ìṣẹlẹ ile-iṣẹ in Costa Mesa, California.
“Thiago Moisés vs. Jamall Emmers is the new lightweight title fight in the main event of RFA 38 lori June 3rd,” So 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, ebi npa, and talented prospects.”
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RFA 38 – Moisés vs. Emmers takes place this Friday, June 3rd at The Hangar at the OC Fair & Ìṣẹlẹ ile-iṣẹ in 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. Gbogbo akọkọ kaadi ti RFA 38 yoo wa ni televised ifiwe ati ki o orilẹ-ede on AXS TV ni 10 p.m. ATI / 7 p.m. PT lori Friday, June 3rd.
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About RFA: RFA jẹ ọjọgbọn kan adalu ti ologun ona igbega ti yoo fun nyara irawọ ati awọn oke contenders ni anfani si lati fi mule won Talent si egeb ati awọn olori ninu awọn ile ise. The RFA iloju ifiwe isele lori kan oṣooṣu igba ni ayika United States pẹlu Las fegasi, Los Angeles, Denver ati Milwaukee. RFA a le ri ifiwe ni lori 43 milionu ile sorileede nipasẹ awọn oniwe-tẹlifisiọnu ti yio se pẹlu AXS TV. Da ninu Las fegasi, Nevada, RFA jẹ ọkan ninu awọn julọ ti nṣiṣe lọwọ ati ki o bọwọ MMA ajo ninu awọn sare ju lo dagba idaraya ninu aye. (Awọn Octagon, Gbẹhin ija Championship®, UFC®, ati awọn mẹjọ-apa idije akete ati ẹyẹ oniru ti wa ni aami-iṣowo ini ti iyasọtọ nipa Zuffa, LLC. Gbogbo awọn ẹtọ wa ni ipamọ).

Nipa AXS TV njà: AXS TV jà ni ogbontarigi fun awọn oniwe-universally mọ Friday Night ADALU ologun Arts ati Kickboxing iṣẹlẹ. Bi rẹ Home Fun MMA, AXS TV lilo ohun expansive nẹtiwọki ti ni igbega lati United States, Canada, ati Europe. Ati Asia to afefe diẹ LIVE njà ju eyikeyi miiran tẹlifisiọnu nẹtiwọki. “Awọn ohun” Michael Schiavello ati marun-akoko MMA aye-asiwaju Pat Miletich pese awọn oluwo iwé play-nipasẹ-play, ni-ijinle Onija agbegbe, ati sanlalu onínọmbà si kọọkan ija kaadi. AXS TV igbesafefe aye-kilasi LIVE ija isele lati RFA, Kinniun ija, Julọ Stars, ati MFC gbogbo Friday night ni 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ATI.
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NO MORE DRAWS; THERE MUST BE A WINNER IN NORTHEAST TITLE FIGHT

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Lewiston, Maine (Le 25, 2016) - New England njà (NEF) pada si Androscoggin Bank Colisée ni Lewiston, Maine onJune 18, 2016 pẹlu “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND.” The fight promotion will put on another full night of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) cagefights and pro boxing bouts. Sẹyìn loni, NEF executives announced the headline fight for the boxing portion of the fight card. West Forks, Maine’s own Brandon “The 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” in Lewiston. The six-round bout was ruled a majority draw on the judges’ scorecards. This time around, sibẹsibẹ, 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), laarin awon miran, 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 on June 18, 2016 pẹlu “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND.” Tickets for “NEF 24” start at just $25 ki o si ni o wa lori tita to bayi ni www.TheColisee.com tabi nipa pipe awọn Colisée apoti ọfiisi ni207.783.2009 x 525.

 

For more information on the events and fight card updates, jọwọ lọsi awọn igbega ká aaye ayelujara ni www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ni afikun, o le wo awọn fidio NEF ni www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, tẹle wọn lori Twitternefights ki o si da awọn osise Facebook egbe "New England njà."

 

Nipa New England njà

 

New England njà ("NEF") ni a ija iṣẹlẹ ni igbega ile. NEF ká ise ni lati ṣẹda awọn ga didara isele fun Maine ká onija ati awọn onijakidijagan bakanna. NEF ká executive egbe ni o ni sanlalu iriri ni ija ogun idaraya isakoso, isele gbóògì, media ajosepo, tita, ofin ati ipolongo.

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LIGHTWEIGHT FIGHT HAS ALL THE MAKINGS OF A WRESTLING CLASSIC

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Lewiston, Maine (Le 23, 2016) - New England njà (NEF) pada si Androscoggin Bank Colisée ni Lewiston, Maine on June 18, 2016 pẹlu “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND.” The fight promotion will put on another full night of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) cage fights and pro boxing bouts. Sẹyìn loni, 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) ni a ija àdánù ti 155 poun-.

 

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. Niwon ti akoko, he has been featured on nine NEF cards. Cofone’s last appearance in the promotion was in June 2015 ni “NEF 18.” Ti o night, Cofone submitted Jason Lachance (2-3) ni keji yika. 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. Lori June 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; irorun, ẹmí, 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 ni meji years 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 on June 18, 2016 pẹlu “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND.” Tickets for “NEF 24” start at just $25 ki o si ni o wa lori tita to bayi ni www.TheColisee.com tabi nipa pipe awọn Colisée apoti ọfiisi ni 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

For more information on the events and fight card updates, jọwọ lọsi awọn igbega ká aaye ayelujara ni www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ni afikun, o le wo awọn fidio NEF ni www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, tẹle wọn lori Twitternefights ki o si da awọn osise Facebook egbe "New England njà."

 

Nipa New England njà

 

New England njà ("NEF") ni a ija iṣẹlẹ ni igbega ile. NEF ká ise ni lati ṣẹda awọn ga didara isele fun Maine ká onija ati awọn onijakidijagan bakanna. NEF ká executive egbe ni o ni sanlalu iriri ni ija ogun idaraya isakoso, isele gbóògì, media ajosepo, tita, ofin ati ipolongo.

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RAFAEL CARVALHO STEALS SPLIT DECISION, RETAINING MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE IN ‘BELLATOR 155’ Akọkọ ìṣẹlẹ

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Complete Event Photos Here

BOISE, IDAHO (Le 20, 2016) - Rafael Carvalho (13-1) defended his middleweight belt in controversial fashion at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho on Friday night, 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’ ipinnu, which amounted to two 48-47 scores for Carvalho, while Manhoef took home one of the same tally.

Pẹlu awọn iṣẹgun, 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 KICKBOXING: ST. LOUIS ANNOUNCED

The first fight for “Bellator Kickboxing: St. Louis” has been announced in a rematch of sorts, pitting Joe Schilling lodi si 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.

Afikun njà, including a main event matchup will be announced shortly.

The second event for the brand new Bellator Kickboxing promotion will take place on June 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, sugbon ni opin, former two-time Bellator champion Pat Curran (22-7) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) win lori 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 12th 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 iṣẹju, 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 sinu awọn akọkọ yika. 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) ati Chase Gormley (13-5) traded blows in what was a heavyweight dogfight that took all three rounds to claim a victor. Ni ipari, 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.

Alakoko Kaadi esi:

Vince Morales (4-1) ṣẹgun Hamilton Ash (3-2) via KO at 2:32 ti yika mẹta

Joe Hamilton (4-0) ṣẹgun Tyler Freeland (3-1) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (ru-ìhoho choke) ni 0:22 ti yika kan

Casey Johnson (5-0) ṣẹgun Brendon Raftery (4-3) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (ru-ìhoho choke) ni 1:16 ti yika meji

Marcin Held (22-4) ṣẹgun Dave Jansen (20-4) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (30-27, 29-28 2x)

Jesse Brock (22-8) ṣẹgun Olly Bradstreet (39-13) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (ru-ìhoho choke) ni 3:57 ti yika mẹta

Will Noland (16-6) ṣẹgun Sean Powers (9-6) nipasẹ KO (punches) ni 3:29 ti yika kan

Scott Thometz (10-5) ṣẹgun Josh Tyler (7-4) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)

Veta Arteaga (2-0) ṣẹgun Jackie Vandenburgh (0-2) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (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. (Le, 20) – A women’s flyweight showdown between Ilima Macfarlane (3-0) ati Rebecca Ruth (6-1) has been added to the main card of "Bellator: Dynamite 2” lori June 24, at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

The bout joins a main event that features a heavyweight bout between “Rampage” Jackson (36-11) ati 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) ati 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 Jordani Dowdy (3-1) on the Bellator.com-streamed prelims.

Tiketi fun "Bellator: Dynamite 2” ni o wa lori tita bayi ni Ticketmaster.com ati awọn Ford Àpótí Office ni Scottrade Center. Ilẹkun fun awọn iṣẹlẹ-ìmọ ni 5 p.m. CT agbegbe akoko, ati awọn igba akọkọ ti idije gba gbe ọkan wakati lẹhin ti.

"Bellator: Dynamite 2” airs ifiwe ati ki o free on Spike ni 9 p.m. ATI/8 p.m. CT, nigba ti alakoko bouts yoo san ifiwe lori Bellator.com ati The 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, ni 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 la. 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. Bayi, 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 June 24.

 

Imudojuiwọn "Bellator: Dynamite 2” Fight Card:

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

Bellator MMA Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (14-3) la. Patricky "maluiwoile" Freire (16-7)

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

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

 

Alakoko Kaadi:

Bellator MMA Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos (7-3) la. Jordani Dowdy (3-1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bellator Kickboxing Preliminary Bout: Tara Walker (4-3-1) la. 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. ATI ON Jimo, Oṣù 17
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN.

 

Las fegasi (Le 20, 2016) -World Jara ti Gbigbogun (WSOF.com) has signed undefeated middleweight (185 poun) afojusọna Phil Hawes (3-0) si ohun iyasoto, olona-odun ipolowo adehun.

A product of the famed Jackson-Winklejohn camp in Albuquerque, N.M., awọn 6-ẹsẹ, 27-year-old Hawes who hails from Little Ferry, N.J., yio si ṣe rẹ ipolowo Uncomfortable lodi si Joshua “The Prince of MMA” Key (6-11, 2 NC) on the live, five-bout NBCSN telecast (9 p.m. ATI/6 p.m. PT) of WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland, ni Foxwoods ohun asegbeyin ti Casino ni Mashantucket, Conn. loriFriday, June 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,"World wi jara ti ija Aare Baba olori.

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 lori October 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 "Egungun" Jones, Hawes has been described by Jones as having“limitless” potential.

Owole lati $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. ATI, ati ni igba akọkọ ti alakoko kaadi ija yoo bẹrẹ ni 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 poun) àjọ-akọkọ iṣẹlẹ, superstars Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" to gaju (19-5) ati Mike "The Martian" Ricci (11-4) will square off with their division’s number one contender ranking at stake.

WSOF31: IVANOV VS. COPELAND
Akọkọ kaadi (Gbe lori NBCSN)

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

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

Alakoko kaadi (Gbe lori WSOF.com)

Lightweight: Tom Marcellino vs. Devin Powell
Heavyweight: Juliano Coutinho vs. Justin Willis
Heavyweight: Tyler King vs. Lorenzo Hood
Welterweight: Robert Fonseca vs. Sean Lally
Lightweight: Bruce Boyington vs. Saulu 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’ Ọla NIGHT – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE

 

Complete Weigh-In Photos Here

 

BOISE, IDAHO. (Le 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 ọla at CenturyLink Arena, with the event airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ATI/8 p.m. CT.

 

Middleweight asiwaju 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) ati 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) ati 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) nija Chase Gormley (12-5) ati 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) ati Eric Cronkhite (2-1) was cancelled when Cronkhite missed weight by nine pounds.

 

Very few tickets for the event remain, ki o si wa o si wa ni Bellator.com, the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

Akọkọ Kaadi: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. ATI/8:00 p.m. CT)

 

Bellator MMA Middleweight World Title ija: Rafael Carvalho (184.3) la. Melvin Manhoef (185)

 

Bellator MMA Featherweight Co-Main ti oyan: Pat Curran (145.6) la. Georgi Karakhanyan (145.1)

 

Bellator MMA Heavyweight ẹya ara Bout: Dan Charles (242.2) la. Augusto Sakai (262.5)

 

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

 

Bellator MMA Heavyweight ẹya ara Bout: Joey Beltran (236.8) la. Chase Gormley (264.5)

 

Alakoko Kaadi: (Bellator.com – 7:00 p.m. ATI/6:00 p.m. CT)

 

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Alakoko Bout: Tyler Freeland (137.4) la. Joe Hamilton (135.4)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Alakoko Bout: Dave Jansen (155.9) la. Marcin Held (155.9)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Alakoko Bout: Veta Arteaga (127.1) la. Jackie Vandenburgh (122.7)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Alakoko Bout: Hamilton Ash (145.8) la. Vince Morales (144.9)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Alakoko Bout: Brendon Raftery (134) la. Casey Johnson (134.9)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Alakoko Bout: Scott Thometz (155.7) la. Josh Tyler (155.7)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Alakoko Bout: Sean Powers (182.4) la. Will Noland (185.6)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Alakoko Bout: Jesse Brock (135.7) la. 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. ATI
ON AN EMBEDDABLE VIDEO PLAYER ON WSOF.COM

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MAIN CARD
AIRS LIVE ON NBCSN AT 9 P.M. ATI
FROM MASHANTUCKET, CONN. ON Jimo, Oṣù 17

Las fegasi (Le 19, 2016) -World Jara ti Gbigbogun (WSOF.com) today announced a complete, seven-bout preliminary fight card for its WSOF31: Ivanov vs. Copeland world heavyweight championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) ìṣẹlẹ, gbe lori NBCSN ni 9 p.m. ATI/6 p.m. PT from Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. lori Friday, June 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, Aisan. 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.

King, a 6-foot-5, 35-year-old resident of North Attleboro, Ibi. ti mina 8 ti re 10 career wins via (T)KO tabi ifakalẹ. He is coming off a 51-second submission (igigirisẹ kio) ti Eric Bédard lori April 16.

In another heavyweight contest, Juliano “Banana” Coutinho (7-2) Cape ti cod, Ibi. nipasẹ 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.. yoo gba lori Devin Powell (6-1) of South Berwick, Maine in one of three lightweight (155 poun) matchups on the WSOF31 preliminary bout card.

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

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

Saulu "The Spider" Almeida (18-6) ti Boston, Ibi. will make his third start in the decagon cage in a lightweight matchup with prolific power striker Bruce "Pretty Ọmọkùnrin" Boyington ti Bangor, Maine.

Thirty-year-old rising star Rodrigo "The Young kiniun" Almeida ti Woburn, Ibi. will do battle with Ben Pierre-Saint (9-4) of Superior, Wisc. ni bantamweight (135 poun).

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

Owole lati $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. ATI, ati ni igba akọkọ ti alakoko kaadi ija yoo bẹrẹ ni 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) nigba ti, in the lightweight co-main event, superstars Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" to gaju (19-5) ati Mike "The 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) ni welterweight.

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

NIPA WORLD jara ti Gbigbogun
“World jara ti Gbigbogun” (WSOF) ni kan ni agbaye time ọjọgbọn ADALU ologun Arts (MMA) ja igbega igbẹhin si fi awọn ti o dara ju igbese-aba ti njà fun ija egeb nipa producing awọn ti o dara ju ti ṣee ṣe baramu-pipade laarin Gbajumo awọn onija lati kakiri aye. Fun alaye diẹ ẹ sii jọwọ lọsi WSOF.com ki o si tẹle “World jara ti Gbigbogun” on Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF ati World jara ti Fighting ti wa ni aami-išowo ti MMAWC, LLC.
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FAN-FAVORITE DREAM MATCH MORE THAN JUST FANTASY

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Lewiston, Maine (Le 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 June 18 ìṣẹlẹ, “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND,” in Lewiston. Jesse “Awọn Viking” Erickson (6-5) will move up two weight classes to face Crowsneck Boutin (2-2) ni 185 poun-. 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. Maa ko padanu yi ija!”

 

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 ami. Lori June 18, he will have the opportunity to add another notch to the win column.

 

“The fight fever is aboard me,” wi 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 on June 18, 2016 pẹlu “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND.” Tickets for “NEF 24” start at just $25 ki o si ni o wa lori tita to bayi ni www.TheColisee.com tabi nipa pipe awọn Colisée apoti ọfiisi ni207.783.2009 x 525.

 

For more information on the events and fight card updates, jọwọ lọsi awọn igbega ká aaye ayelujara ni www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ni afikun, o le wo awọn fidio NEF ni www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, tẹle wọn lori Twitternefights ki o si da awọn osise Facebook egbe "New England njà."

 

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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 YII Jimo AT ‘BELLATOR 155’ – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE

CONFERENCE CALL HIGHLIGHTS

Bellator Aare 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) ati Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) all joined this afternoon’s official media conference call to promote yi Friday ká ìṣẹlẹ.

 

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 on Friday 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 on Friday."

 

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 Friday night. 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 ogorun. "

 

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.

 

 

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

  

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

 

Ipilẹ: 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 ati 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 Heldis 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.

Ija alaye: A middleweight championship matchup between Rafael Carvalho (12-1) ati Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1) will serve as the evening’s main event of "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " ni CenturyLink Arena ni Boise, Idaho, Friday, Le 20.

 

Ni afikun, the main card features two of Bellator MMA’s top featherweights, pẹlu Pat "Paddy Mike" Curran (21-7) ati 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, pẹlu Dan Charles (10-3) taking on undefeated Augusto Sakai (9-0) ati Joey Beltran (17-12) ti nkọju si pipa lodi si Chase Gormley (12-5).

 

Tiketi fun "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " are going fast and can be purchased at the CenturyLink Arena Box Office or CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com, bi daradara bi Bellator.com. Awọn iṣẹlẹ airs ifiwe ati ki o free lori Spike ni 9 p.m. ATI/8 p.m. CT, while the can’t-misspreliminary card airs live on Bellator.com ati The Bellator Mobile App.