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UNTUK SEGERA: Lewiston, Maine (November 19, 2016) - Perkelahian New England (NEF) mengadakan seni bela diri campuran terbaru (MMA) peristiwa, “NEF 26: SUPREMASI” pada Sabtu malam di Androscoggin Bank Colisée di Lewiston, Maine. Promosi ini menampilkan total 14 MMA bertarung di depan kerumunan penggemar pertarungan yang kuat.
Darah mengalir lebih awal dan terus mengalir dengan bebas sepanjang malam.
Dalam acara utama malam, Ryan Sanders (12-8) dikalahkan Jon Lemke (5-7) melalui keputusan teknis dengan suara bulat. Pertarungan dihentikan pada ronde ketiga ketika Lemke mengalami luka yang dalam di kepalanya. Dengan pertarungan di babak ketiga, di bawah Aturan Terpadu MMA para juri’ scorecard dipanggil untuk vonis. Sanders menang 20-18 pada semua tiga hakim’ Scorecard, hanya mencetak dua putaran pertama.
Acara co-main melihat Josh Parker (5-8) Kirimkan Derek Shorey (4-8) di babak pertama yang sangat dinantikan “pelatih vs. pelatih” pertarungan.
Membulatkan bagian profesional kartu, Aaron Lacey (4-0) tetap tak terkalahkan dengan kemenangan penyerahan lisan atas veteran Taylor Trahan (6-7).
Nick Gulliver (4-0) dari Farmington, Maine merebut gelar Kelas Berat Amatir NEF dengan kemenangan atas Selimut DeCastro (2-3) sebagai headliner dari kartu amatir.
Hasil dari Lewiston, Maine:
PROFESIONAL MMA
Ryan Sanders kalahkan. Jon Lemke melalui keputusan teknis dengan suara bulat
Josh Parker def. Derek Shorey melalui guillotine, bulat 1
Aaron Lacey def. Taylor Trahan melalui penyerahan verbal, bulat 1
Amatir MMA
Nick Gulliver def. Yorgan DeCastro melalui TKO, bulat 3
Chris Smith def. Nash Roy melalui guillotine, bulat 1
Angelo Rizzitello def. Ken Dunn melalui TKO, bulat 1
Fred Lear def. Robby Fraser melalui guillotine berdiri, bulat 2
Mike Williams def. Mike Swan melalui TKO, bulat 2
Ras Hylton def. Kevin Smith melalui TKO, bulat 2
Tom Burgess def. Darren Ducharme melalui TKO, bulat 1
Fernanda Araujo def. Hannah Sparrell melalui armbar, bulat 2
Shawn Lunghi def. Alex Clark melalui rear-naked choke, bulat 2
Jessica Borga def. Brianne Genschel melalui keputusan bulat
Chad Pierce def. Lyman Curtis melalui keputusan bulat
Acara NEF berikutnya, “NEF 27: KEBANGKITAN” terjadi pada Hari Sabtu, Februari 11, 2017 di 7 p.m. Tiket mulai $25 dan yang memberikan promosi sekarang di www.TheColisee.com atau dengan menelepon box office Colisee di 207.783.2009, perpanjangan 525.
Untuk informasi lebih lanjut tentang acara dan melawan update kartu, silahkan kunjungi website promosi itu di www.NewEnglandFights.com. Tambahan lagi, Anda dapat menonton video NEF di www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, ikuti mereka di Twitter @fights dan bergabunglah dengan grup Facebook resmi "Perkelahian New England."
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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (November 15, 2016) – Before the cage door closes Sabtu ini di SAP Center di San Jose, the main and co-main event fighters from “Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson "participated in a media conference call. If you weren’t on the line, you can listen to it di sini, or read a couple of the quotes below.
“Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " features current champion Michael Chandler (15-3) terhadap Benson Henderson (24-6) dalam peran headlining, while co-main event action will have undefeated British phenom Michael "Venom" Halaman (11-0) and California’s own Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) duke it out in a welterweight thriller. Bay Area’s own Keri Melendez makes her professional MMA debut, seperti halnya Kevin Ferguson Jr. better known as Kimbo Slice Jr.
The event airs LIVE and FREE at 9 p.m. DAN/8 p.m. CT on Spike and completes three consecutive weeks of championship fights on the Viacom-owned network. Tickets for the event remain on sale and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.
Q: For Benson…Is there any extra motivation to prove yourself in this fight after the way the last fight ended?
Benson Henderson: I would say that there’s not a whole lot of extra motivation this fight. I’m a pretty highly self-motivated individual. I want to win all of my fights. I don’t need any extra incentives. I want to have my hand raised in every single fight.
Q: This is your second title fight in Bellator. Is there anything you learned from the first go-around that you’re bringing into this fight?
Benson Henderson: I don’t know if there’s anything that I learned from the last title fight, just being more comfortable inside the Bellator cage and getting used to the walkout and finding my rhythm.
Q: You’re fighting for the title now. Do you think of yourself as a lightweight? Is this where you intend to stay or is another trip to welterweight a possibility in the future?
Benson Henderson: I wouldn’t say that I think of myself as a lightweight necessarily. Bagi saya, sekarang 155 lbs. atau 170 lbs., just wherever the more interesting and fun matchups are. Tapi, first things first, I have to take care of business pada hari Sabtu malam.
Q: You mentioned fun and interesting fights. Is the title something you think about as well? The story line of the week is a two-division champion in the other promotion. Is that a dream that you have for yourself in your career or do you just want to stay and be the most dominate lightweight champion that you can be?
Benson Henderson: I’m going to go get this belt at 155 lbs., but after that I wouldn’t say that belts offer a whole lot of extra incentive. Obviously belts are great and the meaning behind the belt is that you are the best in the planet and that means a lot to say that you are the best at that weight class, but I don’t fight necessarily just for the belt. You do want the belt, but right now all I’m concentrating on is four days from now and a man named Michael Chandler.
Q: For Michael…Have you ever thought about trying for another belt? I know it’s early in your title reign, but has that ever crossed your mind? Dan, if you did go for another belt, would it be for welterweight or featherweight?
Michael Chandler: I haven’t put a lot of thought into it. Bagi saya, I’m just looking for the biggest fight I can get. I know there’s no way I could make 145 lbs., since I walk around at about 190 lbs., between fights. Jadi, I’m not interested in losing the muscle mass that I’ve worked so hard to build. Jika sesuatu, I would jump up to 170 lbs., but right now I’m focused on my fight Sabtu ini night and I’m excited to get out there and perform.
Q: Why is Henderson an important opponent for your career?
Michael Chandler: Every opponent is important. Every single time we fight, we’re putting ourselves, our livelihood, our records, and our reputation on the line. It just so happens for me, I get an opportunity to fight a guy who’s been a champion and has done some great things in the sport. But luckily, it’s the right time for me and the wrong time for him. I’m extremely excited to go out there and make a statement with this fight pada hari Sabtu malam. He’s definitely a great, willing opponent, but I’m excited to go out there and get the finish.
Q: For MVP…Obviously, it’s been a fantastic year for you in Bellator, especially your performance in London. Have you got your finger on the pulse of pop culture right now and is there something out there that you’re drawing inspiration from that you’re looking to utilize in some entertainment factor on fight night?
MVP: Ya, I’m always socially aware, but I have to get the job done first and that’s the most important thing.
Q: At the moment, fighting at multiple weight classes and fighting in multiple divisions seems to be the rage right now and I know in the past you’ve mentioned the possibility of dropping down to 155 lbs., is that something that you’re still interested in?
MVP: At the moment, tidak. Sekarang juga, I’m just focused on fighting in the welterweight division.
Q: If you can record a win over Fernando Gonzalez, how many more fights and how many more wins do you think before you are in that title picture and fighting for a title shot?
MVP: That’s not really my main concern. I just go out there and entertain and I’ll keep doing that until I end up in the position I’m supposed to be in.
Q: For Michael Chandler…With you watching Benson from a far for a long time, what did you think of him as his career progressed?
Michael Chandler: Benson’s had a phenomenal career. Kembali pada hari, he was the UFC champion and I was the Bellator champion. He was ranked number one and I was ranked number three in the world and it was always that “what if” matchup. What if these two guys could fight…and now we finally get to see. He’s continued to impress. He’s continued to win. Great careers and great legacies can’t be had without great opponents. I look at Benson Henderson as exactly that, but I’ll be damned if I’m going to step into that cage pada hari Sabtu night and lose this belt. I’ve trained my tail off, I’ve gone through some of the toughest hardships that anyone can go through in this sport…losing three fights in a row, coming back, and believing that no matter what, my next big breakthrough is right around the corner. I never once thought about quitting, where I think a lot of people in that situation would. Where I’ve been and where I am now, I’m confident and I’m excited to just go out there and put it all on the line against one of the best in the world and one of the biggest names in the sport. This is a great opportunity on Spike TV, hidup dan bebas.
Q: For Fernando…question regarding the video packages that Michael Page has produced and released this year, most recently during Halloween. Did you watch them and what was your reaction to the video packages?
Fernando Gonzalez: I watched both of the videos and thought it was kind of funny, especially the last one. Bad choice of food products I guess. He’s basically eating balls and drinking milk, while cupping and savoring the taste. Jadi, I don’t know if I should take that as a call out, but I think the victory alone will be enough for me.
Q: With Michael (Halaman) on the line right now, does Fernando have any sort of message for him leading up to the fight?
Fernando Gonzalez: It’s the same message that I gave before. Just show up. I respect the fighter, but after this he’ll congratulate me and thank me for making him a better fighter. Dia sulit, but he hasn’t been tested and I’m going to give him his first loss.
Q: Michael do you have a response to that?
MVP: I’m allergic to bullshit, so there’s no point in responding.
Q: For Benson Henderson…In the title eliminator fight in Anaheim, you had a calm and deliberate demeanor throughout that fight and before we could really see you explode, Pitbull was taken away with an injury. Are you going to look to set a faster pace with Chandler, or are we going to see a more measured response?
Benson Henderson: We’ll see how it plays out. It’s hard to dictate and say exactly what I’m going to do. If I was an NFL coach, I would not be one of those coaches that has the first 15 plays of the game scripted out and no matter what happens, we’re sticking to these 15 plays. Bagi saya, I have to feel it out and go with the flow. Tapi, for me I don’t think this is going to be a slow pace fight. I’m expecting this to be one of the most high paced, action-packed fights you’ve seen in the Bellator cage.
Lengkap "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson” Main Card:
Acara Utama Judul Dunia Ringan: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)
Welter Co-Main Event: Michael Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)
Pertandingan Fitur Kelas Berat Ringan: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)
Pertarungan Fitur Ringan: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)
Flyweight Feature Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Debut) vs. Sheila Padilla (2-0)
Complete Preliminary Card:
Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Welter: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Debut) vs. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)
Pertandingan Awal Kelas Ringan: Carrington Banks (5-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-0)
Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Menengah: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)
Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Bantam: Yeremia Monaghan (9-5) vs. Vince Murdock (8-2)
Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Welter: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)
Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Bantam: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) vs. Steve Ramirez (5-1)
Pertandingan Awal Kelas Ringan: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Debut)
Pertandingan Awal Kelas Bulu: Victor Jones (0-2) vs. Beau Hamilton (1-7)
Pertandingan Awal Kelas Ringan: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Debut)
Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumner (Debut) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)
Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Welter: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)
Pertandingan Awal Kelas Terbang: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)
Tom, Rich and Tony break down the week’s combat sports news, recap last week’s fight cards and look forward to the huge events happening this weekend. UFC 205 features three world title fights while Bellator makes a historic debut in Israel on Friday. Danny Garcia will also take on Samuel Vargas to headline one of Premier Boxing Championships’ final blockbuster cards of 2016. We start off the broadcast with some political discourse about the election of Donald Trump as the 45th United States President.
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TEL AVIV, ISRAEL. (November. 10, 2016) – All fighters successfully made weight for Israel’s first major mixed martial arts event “Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. Lima” which takes place inside of Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel. The historic event airs FREE on SPIKE Hari Jumat, November 11 di 9 p.m. DAN/8 p.m. CT.
The stacked main card is headlined by a must-see welterweight world title main event pitting current champion Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) terhadap Douglas Lima (27-6). Tambahan lagi, a pair of featherweight matchups pitting hometown favorite Noad Semua (9-2) terhadap Scott Cleve (15-5) dan Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) terhadap Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) will also be featured on the Spike-televised main card. Akhirnya, Ukrainian sensation Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) returns in a female flyweight contest with Karla Benitez (13-9-1).
Scott Coker on the groundbreaking Bellator event in Israel: “This event started about 18 months ago when we came over here to say hello to our international partners Annaney Communications and EGO TOTAL. We sat down with them and they said ‘Hey, there are a lot of great martial artists here. Why don’t we go meet with some of the gyms?’ So, we went to some of the gyms across Tel Aviv where they hosted a nice tryout. We had about 60-70 athletes participate and Royce (Gracie) would say ‘I think this guy could be good. I think this girl could be good. I think that these are some of the talented fighters that you could bring into Bellator.’ From there we started talking about the venues, and talking about the infrastructure of how we could pull of an event of this magnitude here in this city. We have put together an amazing team of people out here that have done a great job helping make this possible. I’ve been in the fight business for 31 tahun sekarang, promoting fights all over the world, but this is one that is really a big feather in our cap. Aku benar-benar, really excited to be here in Israel promoting our inaugural event, and we already have a date set for next year. We will be back, and we’d like to make this an annual stop for the company.
Kartu Utama: (Free on SPIKE – 9 p.m. DAN/8:00 p.m. CT)
Welterweight World Title Fight: Andrey Koreshkov (169.8 lbs.) vs. Douglas Lima (170 lbs.)
Acara Co-Main Kelas Bulu: Noad Semua (145.8 lbs.) vs. Scott Cleve (145.8 lbs.)
150 lb, catchweight Feature Bout: Georgi Karakhanyan (149.5 lbs.) vs. Kirill Medvedovsky (151 lbs.)
Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (123.5 lbs.) vs. Karla Benitez (124.5 lbs.)
Kartu awal
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Joaquin Buckley (170.5 lbs.) vs. Jackie Gosh (170.8 lbs.)
Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (205 lbs.) vs. Kfir Eittan (205 lbs.)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (170.3 lbs.) vs. Moshe Rand (173 lbs.)
Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (155.5 lbs.) vs. Ejargew Tariku (155.2 lbs.)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (170.5 lbs.) vs. Alex Trofimov (170.3 lbs.)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Almog Shay (136 lbs.) vs. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (136 lbs.)
Lightweight Preliminary Fight: olga Rubin (145.8 lbs.) vs. Laurita Cibirite (140.5 lbs.)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Raz Bring (134.8 lbs.) vs. Maor Kazalkopy (135.5 lbs.)
Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Alexander Nikulin (183.8 lbs.) vs. Avi Baron (182.8 lbs.)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (137.5 lbs.) vs. Omri Barel (135 lbs.)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (170.8 lbs.) vs. Haim Gozali (170 lbs.)
Featherweight Preliminary Fight: Igor Postnikov (144.5 lbs.) vs. Itai Gayer (143 lbs.)
Menampilkan 2 pertarungan gelar
Ramazan Emeev vs. Anatoly Tokov
Ivan Buchinger vs. Magomed Idrisov
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Bulan Desember 9 di Ingushetia
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ST. PETERSBURG, Rusia (November 9, 2016) – The already loaded M-1 Tantangan 73: Pertempuran Narts card has been bolstered by the M-1 Global announcement that two American fighters, Lee “Amerika Bulldog” Morrison dan “The Finisher” Josh Perbaikan Rumah, have been added to the 2016 season-ending event December 9th di Ingushetia, Rusia.
A super showdown between M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Ramadan Emeev(14-3-0, M-1: 8-1-0) and KO artist specialist Anatoly Tokov (24-2-0, M-1: 9-1-0) kehendak judul M-1 Tantangan 73: Pertempuran Narts in a battle of elite Russian fighters.
Dalam co-fitur, Juara kelas bulu M-1 Tantangan John “Ini adalah” Buchinger (31-4-0, M-1: 6-0-0), berjuang keluar dari Slovakia, defends his title belt against undefeated Russian challenger Magomed Idrisov (5-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0).
M-1 Tantangan 73 will be streamed live from Ingushetia in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Pemirsa akan dapat menonton perkelahian awal dan kartu utama dengan masuk ke mendaftar di www.M1Global.TV. Fans dapat menonton semua tindakan pada komputer mereka, serta pada ponsel pintar Android dan Apple dan tablet.
Morrison (15-7-0, M-1: 2-4-0) and Rettinghouse (13-4-0, M-1: 1-0-0) are both fighting out of the state of Washington.
Morrison faces undefeated Russian prospect Moysar Evoloev (5-0-0, M-1: 5-0-0) in a fight contested at a 140-pounds (63.5 kilogram) catchweight. Morrison is a grappler (see photo below with him in top position) who defeated current M-1 Challenge bantamweight title-holder Pavel Vitruk by decision at M-1 Tantangan 58.
Berkelahi di rumah di Ingushetia, Evloev is also a grappler who is coming off a first-round knockout of Alexander Krupenkin this past May at M-1 Tantangan 66 (digambarkan di bawah).
Rettinghouse, itu King of the Cage juara, mengambil Sergey Morozov (6-1-0, M-1: 3-1-0) in a bantamweight with future title implications for the winner.
A submission master who has a strong Brazilian Ju-Jitsu background, Rettinghouse is coming off his successful M-1 Global debut this past May at M-1 Tantangan 66, in which Rettinghouse stopped Vadim Zhloboch in the opening round due to an injury.
Morozov, fighting out of Kazakhstan, is an outstanding striker and well-rounded MMA fighter. He was on the wrong end of the M-1 Tantangan 68 Fight of the Night last July in a loss by decision to Rafael Dias.
Di M-1 Tantangan 59, Morozov (digambarkan di bawah) was awarded the Knockout of the Night award for his demolishing of Andy Young a year ago July.
An impressive victory will position the Rettinghouse-Morozov winner for a potential M-1 Challenge bantamweight title fight with defending champion Vitruk.
ACARA MENDATANG:
November. 18 – M-1 Tantangan 72: Kunchenko vs. Abdulaev in Moscow, Rusia
Desember. 9 – M-1 Tantangan 73: Emeev vs. Tokov in Ingushetia, Rusia
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TEL AVIV, ISRAEL. (November 8, 2016) – Bellator MMA has invaded the “Holy Land” for the first time in the history of the promotion and is ready to deliver a plethora of great matchups, including a welterweight world title fight pitting Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) terhadap Douglas Lima(27-6).
Dengan “Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. Lima” only a few days away, Bellator’s digital team has put together a collection of exclusive new content to preview the stacked event at Menora Mivtachim Arena. Join us as we dive into a behind-the-scenes look at the competitors’ journey to Hari Jumatnight’s big show. For more in-depth footage of our enticing contests coming your way, look no further than Bellator’s amazing YouTube page.
BELLATOR MMA WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT
Over a year ago, current division champ Andrey Koreshkov defeated Douglas Lima for the welterweight world title. Saat Ini, the two meet again and it’s Lima who will be seeking revenge. Don’t miss this incredible Bellator MMA title fight in Tel Aviv, Israel, Jumat ini malam! |
What to Watch: Lima vs. Koreshkov
Let’s take a look at some of Jimmy Smith’s keys to victory in a welterweight world title rematch between Lima and Koreshkov. |
Champions: Andrey Koreshkov
Koreshkov is about as dominating of an opponent as you can find in the world of MMA today. Join us as we take a closer look at what makes this welterweight supreme. |
Sitdown with Georgi Karakhanyan
Georgi Karakhanyan’s specialty in the cage? Guillotine. What about outside of the cage? We sit down with the featherweight superstar and discuss the mental preparation behind mixed martial arts competition. |
5 Rounds: Lena Ovchynnikova
Ukrainian powerhouse Lena Ovchynnikova gives us an inside look on her life outside of the cage as she prepares to make her promotional debut. |
Event Info
A welterweight world title main event will headline the first ever Bellator MMA event in Israel, as current division champion Andrey Koreshkov(19-1) will attempt to protect his belt against the man who he took it from over a year ago, Douglas Lima (27-6). Tambahan lagi, Noad Semua (9-2) will challenge Scott Cleve (15-5) in the evening’s featherweight co-main event and Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) akan menggantikan James Gallagher to face Israel’s own Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1) in a featherweight feature fight. Akhirnya, a female flyweight bout pitting Ukrainian star Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) terhadap Karla Benitez (13-9-1) rounds out the SPIKE-televised main card action.
The preliminary portion of the event features a welterweight clash between Joaquin Buckley (6-0) and hometown favorite Jackie Gosh (6-0). Tambahan lagi, over a dozen local competitors will be making their professional debut on the preliminary card of the Scott Coker-led promotion’s first event in the Middle East.
“Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. LIma” takes place at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel, and will air in America on SPIKE Hari Jumat, November 11 di 9 p.m. DAN / 8 p.m. CT. Bellator telah bermitra dengan Ananey Komunikasi, konglomerat televisi membual Israel 14 saluran, several of which showcase Viacom content including the EGO and EGO TOTAL channels which have broadcast Bellator in Israel since 2012.
Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com or Eventim.co.il/mma.
“Bellator 164: Koreshkov vs. Lima” Fight Card
Perebutan Gelar Juara Dunia Kelas Welter: Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) vs. Douglas Lima (27-6)
Pertandingan Fitur Kelas Bulu: Noad Semua (9-2) vs. Scott Cleve (15-5)
Pertandingan Fitur Kelas Bulu: Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) vs. Kirill Medvedovsky (6-1)
Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) vs. Karla Benitez (13-9-1)
Kartu Awal Bellator.com-Stream
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Joaquin Buckley (6-0) vs. Jackie Gosh (6-0)
Light Heavyweight Preliminary Fight: Chen Shhori (Debut) vs. Kfir Eittan (2-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Haitham Kiuof (Debut) vs. Moshe Rand (3-2)
Lightweight Preliminary Fight: Rob Becker (Debut) vs. Ejargew Tariku (1-0)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Sol Renato (Debut) vs. Alex Trofimov (Debut)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Almog Shay (Debut) vs. Vitaly Khmeinytsky (Debut)
Lightweight Preliminary Fight: olga Rubin (Debut) vs. Laurita Cibirite (Debut)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Raz Bring (Debut) vs. Maor Kazalkopy (Debut)
Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Alexander Nikulin (Debut) vs. Avi Baron (Debut)
Bantamweight Preliminary Fight: Onor Keles (Debut) vs. Omri Barel (Debut)
Welterweight Preliminary Fight: Zane Clerk (Debut) vs. Haim Gozali (6-3)
Welterweight Kickboxing Fight: Igor Postnikov (Debut) vs. Itai Gayer (Debut)
SANTA MONICA, Kalif. (November 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is proud to announce the signing of highly sought after wrestling prospect Romero Cotton untuk eksklusif, kontrak multi-pertarungan.
The 26-year-old’s focus is currently set on finishing up his psychology degree at Nebraska Kearny University, but look for Cotton to make his professional MMA debut in 2017, where he will compete at 185-pounds.
“Having an opportunity to be part of a promotion like Bellator so early in my MMA career is one that I am thankful for. Being that I’m just starting out in the sport I thought it would be two or three years of grinding and working my way up the ladder before reaching a company of this magnitude,” Cotton said. “Having seen how Bellator’s recent string of wrestlers have been treated and performed, I’m honored to be the latest and there’s nothing I’m looking forward to more than showing the world my skills that I’ve acquired throughout my life not only as a wrestler, but as an athlete. Saat Ini, I move onto the next phase of my career and will continue to develop into a well-rounded fighter.”
A three-time NCAA Division II national champion at 197 lbs., Cotton is also a four-time All-American and is the first-ever three-time champion in the 111-year history of Nebraska Kearny University. He finished his collegiate career with a fantastic record of 66-10. Originally enrolled at Nebraska, Cotton also played football in college, redshirting his freshman year for the Cornhuskers, before tranferrring to UNK, where he played football for three years.
Cotton joins blue-chip amateur wrestling prospects: Aaron Pico, Joey Davis, Jarod Trice, Tyrell Fortunedan Dan Ruth on the roster and will compete in the middleweight division, which is currently championed byRafael Carvalho.
For more information on Romero Cotton, take a look at this article on FloWrestling.com.