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MATT MITRIONE AND SEAN GRANDE NAMED SPIKE’S ANNOUNCING TEAM FOR BELLATOR KICKBOXING: TORINO

New York, NY, April 7, 2016 - Matt Mitrione, a former NFL defensive lineman and current Bellator MMA heavyweight will join Bellator MMA play-by-play announcer and The Voice of the Boston Celtics, Wees Groot as the broadcast duo for Bellator’s inaugural kickboxing event, "Bellator Skopboks: Torino"Op Saterdag, April 16 from the historic Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italië. The announcement was jointly made today by Bellator President Scott Coker and Jon Slusser, Senior vise-president, Sport en Specials, Spike TV.
Mitrione joined Bellator MMA in early March after a stellar start to his career in the UFC. His 14-bout stint with that promotion began in 2009 on “The Ultimate Fighter,” airing on Spike. His list of formidable opponents included: Kimbo Slice, Gabriel Gonzaga, Ben Rothwell, Derrick Lewis, Brendan Schaub, Roy Nelson, Shawn Jordaan, and Travis Browne among others.
Prior to competing in MMA, Mitrione earned a scholarship to play defensive tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers, not far from where he grew up in Springfield, Siek.                     , he played in the NFL for the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings until 2005.
Sean Grande has served as Bellator’s play-by-play announcer since July of 2015. Completing his 18th season in the NBA and 15th as the voice of the Boston Celtics, Epiese rekening van die twee maande duur om die Grande se 2008 World Championship cemented his status as one of the nation’s elite play-callers. He is joined by analyst Cedric Maxwell for all Boston Celtics games. Since shortly after their 2001 paring, "Grande en Max" het een van Boston se mees gewilde en ikoniese op die lug kombinasies geword.
Mei 20, 2013, Grande het sy Major League Baseball debuut, after being named the alternate play-by-play voice of the World Champion Boston Red Sox. It completed his cycle of broadcasting major pro sports (NBA, NFL, NHL, WNBA en MLS).
"Bellator Skopboks: Torino” will be televised Vrydag, April 22 by 11:00 namiddag. EN/PT, immediately following “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” on Spike.
Voltooi "Bellator Skopboks: Torino "Fight Card:
Bellator Skopboks Middelgewigtitel Main Event: Melvin Manhoef (37-12) vs. Alexandru Negrea (8-2)
Bellator Skopboks 165-Pond Kenmerk Bout: Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) vs. Karim Ghajji (95-12)
Bellator Skopboks Weltergewig Feature Bout: Raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Francesco Moricca (15-2-1)
Bellator Skopboks Vlieggewig Kenmerk Bout: Denise Kielholtz (43-2) vs. Veronica Vernocchi (31-6-1)
Bellator Skopboks Kapokgewig Feature Bout: Kevin Ross (30-9) vs. Matthew Taccini (24-3-1)

 

‘RAMPAGE’ JACKSON TO MAIN EVENT ‘BELLATOR: DYNAMITE 2’ IN ST. LOUIS ON JUNE 24 AGAINST OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST SATOSHI ISHII

SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 6, 2016) – For the first time since 2014, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (36-11) will return to action for Bellator MMA when he faces Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1) in die belangrikste gebeurtenis van "Bellator: Dynamite 2” Junie 24, at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

While “Rampage” has competed at 205-pounds for a vast majority of his nearly 17-year career, this main event contest against Ishii will take place at an agreed upon catchweight of 215 pond.

Kaartjies vir "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” wat begin by net $30, gaan koop hierdie Vrydag, April 8 by 10 voormiddag. CT on Ticketmaster.com and the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center, with a special Bellator Nation presale available from 10 voormiddag. CT te 10 namiddag. CT on Thursday, April 7 vir die ondersteuners deur die kode: “BELLATOR.” Doors for the event open at 5 namiddag. CT plaaslike tyd, en die eerste wedstryd vind plaas een uur na.

"Bellator: Dynamite 2” eerste keer uitgestuur live en gratis op Spike op 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts live op sal stroom Bellator.com en Die 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 in St. Louis, giving fans in attendance the opportunity to see both iterations of combat sports on the same night.

A three-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Rampage” signed with the organization in 2013 and is riding a four-fight winning streak. His legendary career has seen him compete against some of the top names in the sport across multiple organizations including PRIDE and the UFC, generating a loyal army of fans along the way. Jackson is the proud owner of many epic highlight reel slams and knockouts that he’s racked up throughout his battles with guys like: Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson, Kevin Randleman, Ricardo Arona, Marvin Eastman, and perhaps most-notably his trilogy with fellow Bellator warrior Wanderlei Silva.

When he’s not beating people up in his MMA fights, Jackson’s larger than life personality has earned him multiple film roles, where he’s been able to beat people up on the big screen. Nou, the 37-year-old returns to action for the fourth time under the Bellator MMA banner, where he looks to improve upon his unblemished mark within the promotion. Met 19 of his fights taking place in Japan, the large contingent of Japanese MMA fans will have a hard time determining who to cheer for when “Rampage” takes on Ishii in June.

Ishii is a 29-year-old powerhouse Judoka who earned Gold at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing after defeating the best the world had to offer in the +100 kg-afdeling. Now fully focused on mixed martial arts, the Japanese star has competed in his home country almost exclusively throughout his 20-fight professional career and will be making his stateside debut on June 24 against “Rampage.” With half of his victories coming before reaching the judges’ scorecards, it’s worth noting that three of Ishii’s defeats have come at the hands of some of greatest the sport has to offer, such as Mirko Cro Cop and Fedor Emelianenko. Mees onlangs, the judoka competed at light heavyweight for Rizin FF, during the promotion’s inaugural card on New Year’s Eve Weekend.

Updated "Bellator: Dynamite 2” Fight Card

Bellator MMA (215 lb.) Main Event: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (36-11) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1)

Conquer Fighting Championships returns to Richmond, California on April 30, 2016

 

April 5, 2016 - Conquer Veg Kampioenskappe (CFC) will have their second Mixed Martial Arts event, CFC 2, April 30, 2016 by die Craneway Pavilion in Point Richmond, Kalifornië. The event will feature 12 Professional fights with an undercard of 5 Amateur gevegte.

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  1. Anthony Avila VS Juan Quesada, Catch Weight -150lbs
  2. Buddy Wallace VS James Terry, Weltergewig
  3. Josh Paiva VS Ulysses Gomez, Vlieggewig
  4. Jordan Williams VS Dwight Grant, Weltergewig
  5. Mauricio Alonso VS Mike Persons, Weltergewig
  6. Amir Lacy VS Myron Smith, Lig Swaargewig
  7. Bren O’Neal VS Salvador Becerra, Liggewig
  8. Paradise Vaovasa VS Samuel Alvarez, Veergewigtitel
  9. Jordan Powell VS Mike Morales, Lig Swaargewig
  1. JT Donaldson VS Drey Mitchell, Veergewigtitel
  2. Roger Severson VS Agapito Mendoza, Kapokgewig
  3. Dustin Moore VS Brian Wilkinson, Vlieggewig

 

New for CFC2, the event will be available for live streaming via Go Fight Live Entertainment’s services. This is a pay-per-view feature costing $14.99.

 

Conquer President and sole match-maker, Trever Johnson, is also pleased to announce that Harley Davidson has joined the team of prestigious sponsors for the event. Trever,

“Believes that with these dynamic leaps such as corporate sponsorship and pay-per-view abilities, CFC is steadily, and swiftly, climbing toward becoming one of the top promotions in the sport.”

 

OOR:


​Conquer Fighting Championships is a Pro-Am MMA promotion based in the Bay Area of California. President Trever Johnson is ook die wedstryd-maker en stigter. Van stapel gestuur in November 2015.,

www.conquerfighting.com

CHIDI NJOKUANI SET TO CHALLENGE DOUGLAS LIMA IN CO-MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 156’

SANTA MONICA, Kalifornië. (April 5, 2016) – A duo of Bellator MMA’s top welterweights, Chidi “Chidi Bang Bang” Njokuani (14-4) en Douglas “The Phenom” Lima (26-6), will square off in the co-main event of "Bellator 156: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " op Junie 17 binne Save Mart Center in Fresno, Kalifornië.

 

The fight joins a main card that features a rematch pitting Marcos "Loro" Galvao (17-6-1) teen Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (17-4), with Galvao’s Bellator MMA bantamweight title on the line.

 

"Bellator 156: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 " eerste keer uitgestuur woon op Spike op 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts live op sal stroom Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App. Bykomende gevegte sal binnekort bekend gemaak word.

 

Kaartjies vir die geleentheid begin om net $25 and are on sale at the Save Mart Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

 

“Chidi Bang Bang” has not lost in his past six fights dating back to March of 2013 and finished last year strong, recording a unanimous decision victory overRicky “The Sniper” Rainey in his Bellator MMA debut at "Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef.” The 27-year-old Las Vegas native is now looking to solidify himself atop Bellator’s always-competitive welterweight division when he takes on “The Phenom” in the co-main event of "Bellator 156: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2.”

Douglas Lima will be entering the cage for the 11ste tyd onder die vaandel Bellator MMA, having already won eight of his 10 bouts with the Viacom-owned organization. The former Bellator MMA welterweight titlist saw his impressive five-fight winning streak come to an end in July of 2015, when current champion Andrey Koreshkov edged out a unanimous decision victory over Lima to win the title. Voor die nederlaag, “The Phenom’shot streak consisted of five consecutive knockouts, four of which came in the first two rounds. Lima will now begin the climb back up the ladder, with the ultimate goal being to regain the strap by year’s end.

 

Updated "Bellator 156: Galvao vs.. Dantas 2 "Kaart:

Bellator MMA Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Marcos Galvao (17-6-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (17-4)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Co-Main Event: Chidi Njokuani (14-4) vs. Douglas Lima (26-6)

 

Risien VF Kondig LEGENDARY MMA PIONEER Kiyoshi Tamura AS Wanderlei Silva Tag Team PARTNERS vir April 17 Hoofren IN NAGOYA, JAPAN

Tokio - April 4, 2016- Re'zin VF, die vechtsporten bevordering gelei deur die voormalige PRIDE FC kop Nobuyuki Sakakibara, het vandag aangekondig dat legendariese Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) pionier en voormalige professionele stoei opvallende Kiyoshi Tamura (32-13-3), sal kragte saamsnoer met mede versier ikoon Wanderlei Silva(35-12-1, 1 NC) in die spesiale worstel tag span matchup wat sal kop die hoogs verwagte, Sterbelaaide extravaganza in Nagoya Japan, op Sondag, April 17.

Tamura en Silva sal speels stoei met 'n ander all-time groot Kazushi Sakuraba, (26-17-1, 2 NC) en Hideo Tokoro (33-28-2) in die unieke, een-of-a-soort bout.

Die saak is die eerste keer sedert Desember 31, 2008 dat die 5-voet-11, 46-jarige Tamura, erken vir sy elite vlak te vang stoei vaardighede en vinnige, vloeistof bewegings, sal aksie in 'n geveg te sien.

In sy laaste begin onder MMA reëls op die K-1 - Dinamiet!! Oujaarsaand mega-kaart in Saitama, Japan, Tamura verdien sy derde agtereenvolgende oorwinning, 'n eenparige besluit oor Sakuraba.

Terwyl meeding vir die hou van PRIDE, K-1, ringe, DROOM en UWF International, Tamura saamgestel 'n uitgebreide CV van oorwinnings, insluitend dié oor uiteindelike UFC kampioene Pat Miletich, Maurice Smith en Dave Menne, sowel as supersterre Renzo Gracie en Jeremy Horn.

Tamura is versorg deur befaamde pro stoei afrigters Billy Robinson,Nobuhiko Takada en Akira Maeda, om uiteindelik 'n krag in die sport se middelgewig-afdeling. In sy finale rondte voor aftrede, Tamura gekerfde 'n oorwinning oor mede-hibriede MMA sterre en professionele stoeier Josh Barnett, op November 23, 2005.

Prys van 100,000 jen, kaartjies vir "Top Presents RIZIN Veg Federasie Ek" is te koop en kan aanlyn gekoop word by Ticketbis.com.

In ander aksie op die sterbelaaide stryd kaart, 13-veg UFC veteraan en aksie vegter Daron Cruickshank (16-8, 1 NC) sal bots met die indiening kennerShinji "Torao Supernova" Sasaki (16-8-3) in 'n liggewig (155 pond) matchup.

In 'n vrou se oop gewig bout, versier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu wêreldkampioen en vroue se Plaasmoorde swaargewig vooruitsig Gabi Garcia (1-0) sal bots met die tweemalige kampioen Pankrasie Anna Malyukova (1-0).

Hard-hitting uitklophou kunstenaars Chris "Huggy Bear" Barnett (14-2) en Kirill Sidelnikov (8-4) sal gaan na die oorlog in 'n swaargewig geveg.

Onlangse risien VF Grand Prix toernooi halfeindronde Theodore Tall (8-3) sal vierkante af met die voormalige K-1 kampioen Jaideep "Heart" week (2-1 Plaasmoorde; 40-10, 13 KO se skopboks) in 'n 216- pond catchweight stryd.

Sambo wêreldkampioen Vadim Nemkov (5-1) sal plaasvind op onoorwonne, aggressiewe-gesinde doelskieter en top Nordiese vooruitsig "King" Karl Albrektsson (4-0) in 'n ligte swaargewig (205 pond) kantel.

In 'n 180-pond Plaasmoorde reëls catchweight wedstryd, vernietigende krag ponserHisaki Kato (5-2) sal op mede Voleinder neem Yuta "Ander" Watanabe (19-6-4).

Om terug te kom Aksie vir die eerste keer in vyf jaar, geliefde swaargewig Kazuyuki "Ol 'Ironhead" Fujita (15-10), sal in die gesig staar onlangse RIZIN VF Grand Prix toernooi naaswenner en gevaarlike uitklophou kunstenaar George "Denise" PROCHAZKA (16-3-1).

in vlieggewig (125 pond) aksie, voorlegging kampioen Allan "Grim" Birth (14-3) sal sluit horings met 'n rooi-warm kampioen Yuki Motoya (15-4, 1 NC).

Vroue se amateur stoei kampioen Kanako Murata (0-0) sal maak haar hoogs verwagte, professionele Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) debuut teen stygende sterNatalya Denisova (2-1) in 'n 116-pond catchweight verhouding.

Volg Re'zin VF:

Webwerf – http://www.rizinff.com/en/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/rizinfightingfederation /
Twitter – https://twitter.com/rizin_PR

WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING ANNOUNCES INTENT TO ACQUIRE MMA WORLD EXPO, PLANS FOR MMA BOUTS AT ANNUAL MANHATTAN EXTRAVAGANZA IN DECEMBER

LAS VEGAS (April 1, 2016) – Following last week’s historic passage of Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) legislation by the New York State Assembly, World Series of Veg (WSOF.com) today re-enforced its commitment to bringing its prestigious brand of league competition to the Empire State with an announcement that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire the New York City-based MMA World Expo, and that, pending New York State Athletic Commission approval, it plans to stage a series of bouts at the seventh annual affair at Manhattan’s Jacob Javits Center in December.

“This is a very exciting and momentous time for our great sport, so we could not be more thrilled to take significant steps towards becoming owners of the MMA World Expo, which has been consistently delivering an incredible fan experience for the last six years and which will make for a great home for live World Series of Fighting action at a landmark location in Manhattan,"Sê World Series of Veg CEO Carlos Silva.

The announcement comes three months after World Series of Fighting opened the doors to a satellite office in midtown Manhattan.

Two weeks ago, the company announced the appointment of Michael Mersch to the dual role of Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. While serving as Assistant General Counsel for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Mersch was one of the key figures involved in the effort to legalize MMA in New York State.

Sedert die bekendstelling van in 2009, The MMA World Expo has hosted dozens of MMA celebrity guests, insluitend Randy “The Natural” Couture, Anderson Silva,Matt Hughes, Fabricio Werdum en Matt Serra.

The annual convention is also the site of an array of martial arts seminars instructed by legendary trainers, as well as competitions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and catch wrestling, and brings together industry pioneers, vendors, atlete, trainers and fans.

World Series of Fighting will announce additional details about its MMA World Expo acquisition plans, including its intent to promote live bouts at the event this year.

Live World Series of veg aksie terug na NBCSN op Saterdag, April 2 by 11:30 namiddag. EN/8:30 namiddag. PT with WSOF30: Tak vs. Starks that will be headlined by a middleweight (185 pond) championship showdown between defending kingpin David Tak (17-3) en top aanspraakmaker Clifford Starks (13-2).

Oor World Series of Veg (WSOF)
“World Series of Veg” (WSOF) is 'n wêreldwye premier professionele Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) veg bevordering toegewy aan die lewering van die beste aksiebelaaide veg vir stryd ondersteuners deur die vervaardiging van die beste moontlike wedstryd-ups tussen elite vegters van regoor die wêreld. Vir meer inligting, besoek WSOF.com en volg “World Series of Veg” op Twitter MMAWorldSeries. WSOF en World Series of Veg is geregistreerde handelsmerke van MMAWC, LLC.

NO APRIL FOOLIN’: BOYINGTON VACATES TITLE, ERICKSON FIGHTS POWELL FOR THE STRAP

VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Lewiston, Maine (April 1, 2016) – The earth-shattering announcement came late last night. New England Fights (NEF) Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) Professional Lightweight Champion Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (13-8) took to Facebook to notify his fans that he had vacated the title belt. Some speculated that it could be an April Fools’ grap, but those rumors were later quelled when Boyington himself stated under the thread that his decision had been made for personal and medical reasons, citing recent surgeries and a host of longstanding injuries.

 

“After one of the most inspirational and exhilarating rides of my life, I have talked with my wife, my coaching staff and teammates and have decided it’s now time to let go of one chapter and turn the page for another,” Boyington stated when reached for official comment. “NEF has been there for me since the start and I couldn’t ask for a better group to get me where I want to go. I like the thought of vacating the belt on top and handing it off to one of my teammates, hopefully Josh Harvey (0-0) and I will be excited to watch a couple other lightweight warriors going after the strap. Obviously Jon Lemke has quite a claim to that shot and I see my friend Jesse Erickson in the mix as well. Whatever should happen, I will always cherish every battle I’ve had in the NEF cage. Thank you sincerely to Matt Peterson and Nick DiSalvo.”

 

NEF executives acted quickly and formulated a plan by middernag to fill the title that sits atop the fight promotion’s most hotly contested professional division. As a new day dawned, that plan had come to fruition.

 

Bruce was a great champion,” gesê NEF mede-eienaar en promotor Nick DiSalvo. “He was the face of this promotion for two years. The 155-pound title is our most coveted championship and there is no shortage of worthy challengers. The decision to fill it as soon as possible was an easy one to make.

 

Jesse “Die Viking” Erickson (6-4) en Devin Powell (5-1) will now meet in a five-round contest at “NEF 22: Alle paaie lei HIER” to crown a new champion. The bout was already signed as a non-title three-rounder to headline the MMA portion of the April 23rd fight card in Lewiston, Maine. Both athletes quickly agreed to go five rounds with the title on the line. Both athletes have each won their last three fights in a row respectively.

 

I am honored to be able to fight for the title which I saw Bruce Boyington recently defend against Jon Lemke (5-4) in the best local fight I’ve ever gotten to see,” said Powell. “I hope Jesse and I can put on a show for the fans that can be talked about for years to come. I’ve been training too hard and too long to not hop on this opportunity. I can’t wait to get in that cage April 23rdin front of an always amped up NEF crowd!”

 

Speaking of Lemke, NEF executives placed one condition on the upcoming Erickson-Powell bout – the winner must make his first defense of the lightweight title against Lemke. Lemke lost a very close split decision in an attempt to claim the title from Boyington earlier this year. That fight has been calledthe greatest fight to ever take place in the NEF MMA cageby many observers.

 

Jon Lemke more-than deserves another crack at the strap,” gesê NEF mede-eienaar en Match Matt Peterson. “His bout with Bruce at ‘NEF 21was nothing short of epic. I was completely spellbound watching that fight for the full 25-minutes it was contested. It’s a bittersweet time at NEF. Bruce was a great fighting champion and despite the high stakes every time he stepped into the cage, he was always one of the most active competitors on the NEF roster. Bruce’s warrior spirit and memorable performances in the NEF cage will be dearly missed, but we are fortunate to have so many superb athletes waiting in the wings right behind him to fill that void. There will be no shortage of upcoming action in the NEF lightweight division.

 

“It was a privilege and honor to fight Bruce for the lightweight title,” stated Lemke when reached for comment. “After the fight, I was pretty confident I did enough to win. Nou, after watching the fight numerous times, there is no doubt in my mind that I won that fight. If Bruce doesn’t want to fight me again and vacate his belt, I understand and respect that decision. Egter, I am hungrier than ever and want what I believe is rightfully mine. It would be an honor to fight the winner of Erickson versus Powell for the title and I very much look forward to it.”

 

Die April 23rd bout will be Jesse Erickson’s third attempt to capture the lightweight title. He had competed against Boyington twice previously unsuccessfully for the championship.

 

I’m so grateful for the opportunity to compete once again for the NEF lightweight title,” stated Erickson. “I was embarrassed postponing my first fight with Devin due to injury, but it seems everything happens for a reason. To bleed for gold and glory. My Viking ancestors would be proud. Give me the battle I crave, Devin. Victory or Valhalla!”

 

volgende byeenkoms New England veg ', "NEF 22: Alle paaie lei HIER," Vind plaas Saterdag, April 23, 2016 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 en is nou te koop by www.TheColisee.com of deur die Colisée loket by 207.783.2009 x 525. Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."

‘STITCH’ DURAN SIGNS CONTRACT WITH REEBOK

April Fools..Stich is not getting a Reebok shoeHe’s the New Undisputed Bellator Hand-Wrapping Champion.

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Bo: Stitch wraps the hands of “King Mo” Lawal at “Bellator MMA: Dinamiet 1 " (Krediet: Bellator/Esther Lin)

SANTA MONICA (Maart 31, 2016) – When watching any combat sports event, it’s odd not to see Jacob “Stitch” Duran as the professional cutman on duty. Vandag, Bellator MMA is pleased to secure his services as its lead cutman for the foreseeable future, after “Stitch” signed a multi-year contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion.

 

Starting with "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " op April 22 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in CT, the most famous cutman in the world will do everything in his power to get Bellator fighters prepped for entering the cage and helping them continue on once the bell rings, giving them “one more round.”

 

Steek joins a great team of cutmen including Matt Marsden, Dean Lassiter en Paul Quiredos.

 

“Working with my old friend, Scott Coker and Bellator is a true honor,” said Duran. “I can’t wait to get started working for a great organization that respects their employees and truly makes their fighters the top priority!"

 

While working for Bellator, “Stitch” will not be prevented from seeking sponsors to wear and will also continue to work boxing events, with high profile clients the likes of Andre Ward, Vitali Klitschko and Wladimir Klitschko.

ALL ROADS LEAD TO MONUMENTAL FIGHT CARD IN LEWISTON

Lewiston, Maine (Maart 31, 2016) - New England Fights (NEF), Amerika se nommer een plaaslike stryd bevordering, sal sy volgende byeenkoms te hou, “NEF 22: Alle paaie lei HIER” op Saterdag, April 23, 2016 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The fight card will feature a mix of mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) and professional boxing bouts. Vroeër vandag, NEF announced the full fight card for the event. The fight card is scheduled to feature three professional boxing matches, six professional MMA bouts, and twelve exciting amateur MMA contests.

 

On the professional boxing side of the card, Northeast Junior Welterweight Champion, and the pride of West Forks, Maine, Brandon “Die kanon” Berry(11-1, 7 Uitklophoue) returns to the ring for a six-rounder with Detroit, Michigan’s James Lester (10-9, 4 Uitklophoue). Berry, one of the most popular boxers to ever come out of Maine, will look for his fourth consecutive victory since returning from a shoulder injury last year.

 

That will prove easier said than done with Lester standing in the opposite corner. Lester is a product of the world-famous Kronk Gym in Detroit where world champions like Thomas “Hitman” Hearns (61-5-1, 48 Uitklophoue), Oscar De La Hoya (39-6, 30 Uitklophoue), Lennox Lewis (41-2-1, 32 Uitklophoue) and Wladimir Klitschko (64-4, 53 Uitklophoue) have trained under the late Emmanuel Steward. Lester was ranked number-two nationally as an amateur. He presents a dangerous threat to Berry, one that could very well play the role of “spoiler” te “Die kanon” and his legion of fans.

 

After a bloody war of a professional boxing debut at “NEF 21” verlede maand, NEF MMA regular Crowsneck BOUTIN (0-0-1) will once again step into the boxing ring, this time facing Brandon Montella (3-0, 2 Uitklophoue). Montella, now a resident of Massachusetts, grew up in Maine and served in the United States Marine Corps.

 

Headlining the professional MMA portion of the fight card will be Jesse “Die Viking” Erickson (6-4) en Devin Powell (5-1) in 'n liggewig-wedstryd. Both fighters are currently on a three-fight win streak.

 

“I try to focus on what is right in front of me,” said Erickson during a recent interview on The MMA Report Podcast. “I never looked past my opponents but I like to think what the reward is going to be when I beat this guy.

 

Neither athlete can afford to overlook the other, but a win for either could very well mean a call from one of the national promotions. Erickson has been there before with Bellator. Powell is an all-around talent with some slick finishes to his credit.

 

This is the type of MMA fight we absolutely love,” gesê NEF mede-eienaar en promotor Nick DiSalvo. “You have two guys who match up so well. They’ve both been racking up the wins. They’ve faced some of the same opponents. They’re both solid on the mat and on their feet. I expect this to be yet another crazy, wild NEF MMA main event!”

 

Crazy” en “wilddo not even begin to describe the grudge that has developed between Josh “Hook OnHarvey (0-0) en Matt “Ken pop” Definiering (2-1). The bitter rivals will meet at a fight weight of 150-pounds at “NEF 22” in an MMA bout. The bout will be Harvey’s professional debut after a stellar 5-1 amateur career that saw him capture the NEF MMA Amateur Lightweight Title, as well as the northeast regions number-one ranking. The well-publicized personal issues between Harvey and Denning will be settled in the cage on April 23rd.

 

The professional portion of the MMA card will also feature the pro debut of Harvey’s Young’s MMA teammate Aaron “Meedoënlose” Lacey (0-0) as he takes on veteran “Onsplinterbaar 2.0” Derek Shorey (3-5) in 'n veergewig bout. Lacey vacated the NEF MMA Amateur Featherweight Title in order to turn professional.

 

That title will not stay vacant very long as Kaleb Hall (6-3) en Erik Nelson (2-2) face off to determine a new champion at the top of the amateur MMA card. Hall is coming off a first-round submission win at “NEF XX” laaste val, while Nelson recently picked up a unanimous decision victory at “NEF 21.”

 

The amateur MMA card will also feature a women’s fight between Angela Young(0-1) en “Hollywood” Hannah Sparrell (1-0). Young and Sparrell made their respective debuts last year at “NEF XIX.”

 

die volle “NEF 22” stryd kaart (onderhewig aan verandering en goedkeuring van die Gevegsport owerheid van Maine):

 

 

BEROEPSBOKS

175 Crowsneck BOUTIN 0-0-1 (Choi) vs Brandon Montella 3-0 (The Way)

140 Brandon Berry 11-1 (West Forks) vs James Lester 10-9 (Kronk)

140 Josh Parker 0-2-1 (Genadeloos) vs Evincii Dixon 7-13-1 (Lancaster)

PROFESSIONELE MMA

 

205 Mike Hansen 3-3 (Berserkers) vs Jesse Baughman 0-1 (Link)

170 Jarod Lawton 4-2 (Lawton/NEU) vs Aaron Aschendorf 2-2 (ABCC)

155 Devin Powell 5-1 (Nostos) vs Jesse Erickson 6-4 (CMBJJ)

150 Josh Harvey 0-0 (Young se) vs Matt Denning 2-1 (CMBJJ)

155 Zenon Herrera 0-3 (Onafhanklike) vs Tollison Lewis 0-5 (CMBJJ)

145 Aaron Lacey 0-0 (Young se) vs Derek Shorey 3-5 (Shatterproof)

 

AMATEUR MMA

 

145 *TITEL Kaleb Hall 6-3 (Choi) vs Erik Nelson 2-2 (CMBJJ)

265 Dave Smith 2-1 (Berserkers) vs Nick Gulliver 2-0 (First Class)

265 Matt Glover 1-0 (Berserkers) vs Ras Hylton 1-0 (First Class)

265 Joe Krech 0-1 (Berserkers) vs Bryce Bamford 1-0 (First Class)

185 Anthony Spires 0-1 (Onafhanklike) vs Mike Williams 1-1 (CMBJJ)

170 John Hansen 0-0 (Berserkers) vs Alex Payson 1-0 (First Class)

155 Ken Dunn 0-3 (Die. ME Budo Arts) vs Frank Johanson 0-1 (CMBJJ)

150 Cory verhoor 1-2 (Genadeloos) vs Jeremy Tyler 4-3 (Span Ierse)

145 Johnny Crafts 4-0 (NUWE) vs Taylor Costantino 2-1 (Team Irish PTC)

145 Glenn Kasabian 0-0 (Choi) vs Matt Marshall 2-5 (Plaasmoorde Athletix)

140 Angela Young 0-1 (Young se) vs Hannah Sparrell 1-0 (First Class)

125 Jake Denham 1-0 (Lawton BJJ) vs Ryan Daley 0-2 (Span Ierse)

 

 

volgende byeenkoms New England veg ', "NEF 22: Alle paaie lei HIER," Vind plaas Saterdag, April 23, 2016 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 en is nou te koop by www.TheColisee.com of deur die Colisée loket by 207.783.2009 x 525. Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."

FANS ATTENDING ‘BELLATOR 153: KORESHKOV VS. HENDERSON’ WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET LEGENDARY BELLATOR MMA FIGHTERS ROYCE GRACIE & WANDERLEI SILVA

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Maart 30, 2016) – Fans attending "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " opApril 22 by Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. will be able to meet two of the sport’s most popular athletes:Royce Gracie en Wanderlei Silva.

The two legendary Brazilian superstars will be participating in an exclusive meet and greet for ticketholders on the Mohegan Sun Arena concourse beginning at 6 namiddag. EN.

 

The highly anticipated event features the debut of Benson "Glad" Henderson (23-5), as hy daag welterweight kampioen Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vir sy gordel. Voormalige veergewigtitel titlist Patricio "Pitbull" Freire(24-3) voldoen aan John "Macapa" Teixeira (19-1-2) in the co-main event while other bouts on the card include Connecticut’s own "Ierse" Brennan Ward (13-3) and British striking sensation Michael Page (9-0) vegEvangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16) en Jeremie Holloway (7-1) respectively in welterweight attractions.

 

Kaartjies vir "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " begin by net $30 en is te koop by die Bellator.com nou, Ticketmaster.com en die Mohegan Sun Box Office. Die geleentheid die eerste keer uitgestuur lewendige en gratis op pen op 8 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts live op sal stroom Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App. Die uitsending sal onmiddellik gevolg word deur die baanbreker, stigtingsvergadering "Bellator Skopboks: Torino " gebeurtenis.

 

Die naam Gracie is sinoniem met MMA, and that is largely in part to Royce Gracie, die man wat beskou word as uitgevind die sport soos ons dit vandag ken. The winner of the first several UFC events, Gracie verskeie teenstanders sou breek in 'n enkele nag, van wie baie baie groter as hy. For many years there was no answer for the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu technique that he brought into a fight, vandag, dit is moeilik om 'n MMA vegter wat nie opgelei in die kuns van jiu jitsu-vind. This past February, Gracie defeated Ken Shamrock in a record-shattering fight that was witnessed on Spike by over 3.5 miljoen kykers.

 

Having first fought in the sport almost twenty years ago, very few men have a more legendary resume than Wanderlei Silva, who was recently signed to a Bellator MMA contract. “The Axe Murderer” is a Pride and UFC veteran, who brings an intimidating and imposing presence with him every time he steps into the cage. Silva hopes of adding to an already-impressive list of wins that include: Guy Mezger, Dan Henderson, Kazushi Sakuraba, Ricardo Arona, Kazuyuki Fujita, Michael Bisping, Cung Le, Brian Stann and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (2x).

 

Volledige "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson "Fight Card:

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight wêreldtitel Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Co-Main Event: Patricio Freire (24-3) vs. John Teixeira (19-1-2)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Kenmerk Bout: Brennan Ward (13-3) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Kenmerk Bout: Michael Page (9-0) vs. Jeremie Holloway (7-1)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Kenmerk Bout: Brent Primus (6-0) vs. Gleristone "Toninho Furia" Santos (27-5)

 

Voorlopige Card:

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Voorlopige Bout: Chris HONEYCUTT (6-1) vs. Matt Secor (7-2)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Welterweight Voorlopige Bout: Djamil Chan (11-2) vs. Richard Patishnock (6-3)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Voorlopige Bout: Sam Watford (1-0) vs. Dean Hancock (2-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Voorlopige Bout: Chris Foster (8-4) vs. Felipe Lavandoski (5-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Liggewig Voorlopige Bout: Jason Bakanowski (3-2) vs. T.J. Hepburn (4-2)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Voorlopige Bout: Pete Rogers (2-3) vs. Mike Mangan (0-3)

Bellator Plaasmoorde lig swaargewig Voorlopige Bout: Mike Zichelle (7-4) vs. Joe Cronin (19-16)

Bellator Plaasmoorde veertje Voorlopige Bout: Matt Bessette (17-7) vs. Keith Richardson (14-6)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Middelgewig Voorlopige Bout: Tim Caron (3-0) vs. Justin Sumter (0-0)

Bellator Plaasmoorde Pluim Gewichten Voorlopige Bout: Blair Tugman (7-6) vs. Jay Perrin (2-1)