This Week’s Fight News Unlimited Combat Sports Show looks back at the last two weeks in the world of fighting. We discuss UFC 202, Bellator’s recent signing of Rory MacDonald, Patricky Friere’s broken leg and more. Tony, Tom and Rich also look forward to upcoming boxing and MMA cards. Listen right here:
Octubre se hará historia 7-9 cuando Chile acoge la inauguración de la Asociación Mundial de Artes Marciales Mixtas (WMMAA) Campeonato Panamericano - CHILE 2016 — en santiago.
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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 31, 2016) – It’s a fight that both men have had their sights set on for quite some time, and now it serves as the main event of Bellator MMA’s return to the at SAP Center in San Jose, California. en noviembre. 19, cuándo Michael Chandler (15-3) defends his Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship against Benson Henderson (24-6).
The tilt anchors a card that also features a welterweight feature bout pitting undefeated British striker Michael Página "Venom" (11-0) contra Menifee, Calif., nativo Fernando González (25-13), after the two had originally been scheduled to fight at“Bellator 151” y “Bellator 158.” Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.
Las entradas para “Bellator MMA in San Jose” a la venta este Viernes, Siete. 2 enBellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Thursday, Siete. 1.
“Iron” Michael Chandler will look to defend his belt for the first time since having it wrapped around his waist following a devastating first-round knockout over Patricky “Pitbull” en "Bellator 157: Dinamita 2." A 15-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Chandler has consistently proven that he belongs among the world’s elite; collecting memorable wins over who’s who at 155-pounds including UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez. The 30-year-old Missouri native now looks to capture his third career title defense, after successfully defending the belt at both “Bellator 85” y “Bellator 97” durante su 2013 reign. The veteran enters his fight with “Smooth” riding a hot streak of three straight victories and now sets his sights on handing Henderson his first Bellator MMA loss at lightweight.
Fresh off his victory during the main event of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull,"Henderson has earned a title shot in the ultra-competitive lightweight division against its current titleholder in Chandler. Con 10 de su 24 career wins coming by way of submission, the 32-year-old Glendale, AZ native will try to do what no other opponent has ever done and finish Chandler via submission. Nicknamed “Smooth” for his silky style and demeanor, Henderson took care of business in his most recent bout, utilizing impeccable technique to defeat Bellator MMA veteran Patricio "Pitbull" Freire after a broken fibula forced the Brazilian star to forfeit in the second round. Henderson hopes to avenge his first title shot with the promotion and trot off with Bellator MMA gold onNoviembre. 19.
“Bellator MMA in San Jose” Main Card:
Evento principal del título mundial de peso ligero: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)
Combate de peso welter: Michael Página "Venom" (11-0) vs. Fernando González (25-13)
MARK DICKMAN-DANIEL PINEDA SET FOR FEATHERWEIGHT CLASH & MIDDLEWEIGHTS GREGORY BABENE-‘KIKO’ FRANCE READY FOR BATTLE ON SEPTEMBER 16
SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 30, 2016) – A female flyweight bout pitting Kenya Miranda (2-2) against Emily Ducote (3-1) has been added to the preliminary portion of “Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson,” which takes place on September 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Texas.
Adicionalmente, featherweights Mark Dickman (11-2) and Daniel Pineda (21-12) have agreed to slug it out while Gregory Babene (17-11-1) y Francisco “Kiko” Francia (13-4-1) square off in a middleweight bout that will also be featured on the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.
The fights join a heavyweight main event pitting Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) against Tony Johnson (10-2) and a bantamweight showdown pitting Joe Warren (13-5) against Sirwan Kakai (12-4). Adicionalmente, a lightweight feature fight featuring Derek Campos (16-6) against Djamil Chan (12-2) and a female flyweight battle between Anastasia Yankova (3-0) and Veta Arteaga (2-0) will also highlight an electric main card.
"Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET / 8 pm. Connecticut. Las entradas para el evento desde sólo $25 and can be purchased at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office.
En 28, Miranda will be making her Bellator MMA debut when she steps into the cage on September 16. Since begining her professional career in 2014, Miranda has recorded a pair of wins, both of which came at the expense of opponent Natalia Cristina Silva. In her first career victory, the Brazilian prospect finished her challenger with a second round knockout and followed up the impressive performance with an equally splendid first round rear-naked choke submission. A native of Belo Horizonte, Brasil, Miranda will look to prove she belongs with the world’s best when she meets her “Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” opponent.
Ducote burst onto the Bellator MMA scene following a second-round rear-naked choke finish of Bruna Vargas at “Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” The win earned the the 23-year-old Oklahoma native an exclusive contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion, and was her third straight win in 2016 since dropping the opening bout of her young mixed martial arts career. Training out of American Top Team’s affiliate in OKC, “Gordinha” will look to keep the momentum going when she takes on another top Brazilian prospect on September 16.
At 32-years-old, Dickman has quietly climbed the ranks as one of MMA’s most consistent featherweights. After beginning his professional career 5-0, the Las Vegas native continued his hot start, emerging victorious in nine of his first 10 extremos. The knockout artist will be making his second appearance under the Bellator MMA umbrella, after defeating Thomas Diagnevia brutal third round knockout at “Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo.” Of his 11 professional victories, seven have come by way of KO, punctuated by three first round finishes. “Tricky” enters this fight having won six of his last seven bouts and his last two, as he tries to add to his career total and remain unbeaten since joining the Bellator MMA circuit.
Best known as a submission specialist, the 30-year-old Pineda has spent time with multiple local promotions as well as the UFC during his 33-fight career. Nicknamed “The Pit,” Pineda enters the cage having won three of his last four bouts and the opportunity to earn his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray. Hailing from Houston, Pineda will have the hometown edge over his opponent as the Scott Coker-led promotion will take its talented roster to Cedar Park and the H-E-B Center for the first time. Dating back to 2012, each of his last six wins has come by way of submission, with five of them occurring in the opening round of action. It’s worth noting that all 21 of Pineda’s wins have come by way of knockout or submission.
Proveniente de París, Francia, 29-fight veteran Babene will be making his second appearance under the Bellator MMA banner. The 32-year-old “Blade” emerged victorious in his promotional debut earlier this year, when he defeated Brandon Farran with a first round rear-naked choke submission at “Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Spartan.” The French middleweight has amassed 17 career wins thus far, 14 of which have come by way of knockout or submission. Babene will face one of the stiffest tests of his career, as he prepares to face rising middleweight “Kiko” France.
France will be fighting for the third time under the direction of Bellator MMA, after earning a victory over Ben Reiter in his Bellator debut at “Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef.” The 33-year-old nicknamed “Kiko” will also be making his 19th overall appearance in the cage, where he has accrued 13 victorias profesionales; 12 of which have come by way of submission. The Gilbert, Arizona native is currently riding a hot streak, claiming victories in six of his last eight fights (including one draw). The veteran submission specialist will have his hands full, as he prepares to enter enemy territory and challenge Babene in his home state of Texas on September 16th.
Actualizado "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:
Evento Principal de peso pesado: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. De Tony Johnson (10-2)
Característica de peso gallo Bout: Joe Warren (13-5) vs. Sirwan Kakai (12-4)
Característica de peso mosca Bout: Anastasia Yankova (3-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (2-0)
Combate de funciones ligeras: Derek Campos (16-6) vs. Djamil Chan (12-2)
Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:
Peso mosca preliminar Bout: Kenya Miranda (2-2) vs. Emily Ducote (3-1)
Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Marcos Dickman (11-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-12)
Mediano preliminar Bout: Gregory Babene (17-11-1) vs. Francisco Francia (13-4-1)
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Entradas a la venta Viernes, Siete. 2
LAS VEGAS (Agosto 30, 2016) - Serie Mundial de Lucha (www.WSOF.com) anunció hoy la finalización de un apilado, cartelera principal de seis peleas para lo sin precedentes, tres horas, NBCSN en vivo (11 p.m. ET / 8 pm. PT) transmisión de la WSOF33: Gaethje vs. Extravagancia de doble cartelera del campeonato mundial de Dugulubgov en el Auditorio Municipal de Kansas City en Kansas City, Usted. enViernes, Octubre. 7.
Precios desde $20, entradas para WSOF33: Gaethje vs. Dugulubgov sale a la venta elViernes, Siete 2 en la taquilla del Auditorio Municipal de Kansas City, así como en línea en Ticketmaster.com y WSOF.com.
Uniéndose al peso ligero previamente anunciado (155 libra) evento principal del campeonato entre los reinantes, capo invicto Justin "Lo más destacado" Gaethje (16-0) y contendiente número uno Ozzy Dugulubgov (8-2); el peso semipesado (205 libra) evento co-estelar del campeonato entre el campeón defensor David Branch (16-3) y el retador Vinny Magalhaes (14-7); y la ligera inclinación entre el ganador del torneo de ocho hombres de WSOF25 Brian Foster, (25-9) y Luiz “Buscape” Firmino (19-6), son otros tres, combates repletos de estrellas, liderado por un concurso de peso ligero destacado entre Jason "The Kansas City Bandit" High (19-5) y Joao "El Samurai brasileño" Zeferino (20-8).
"Esto es, sin duda, la carta de lucha más apilada de arriba a abajo que hemos reunido, gracias en gran parte a NBCSN, que nos ha dado una ventana de tres horas por primera vez desde que lanzamos en la red hace cuatro años, para mostrar a nuestros mejores luchadores en acción,", Dijo el presidente de la World Series of Fighting Padre Chiefs.
En otra acción en la transmisión de seis combates, John "Doomsday" Howard (24-12) chocará con Abubakar Nurmagomedov (12-1-1) en un peso welter (170 libra) duelo.
El inicio de la cartelera principal será un enfrentamiento de peso pesado entre dos recién llegados a la World Series of Fighting y artistas del nocaut: Shawn "The Savage" Jordan (18-7) y Ashley "Gio" Gooch (10-4).
La cartelera de combate preliminar de WSOF33 se anunciará pronto.
Jason alta vs. Joao Zeferino
Entrando en la jaula del decagón de la Serie Mundial de Lucha por tercera vez, la 5-pies-9, 34-año de secundaria de Kansas City, Usted. ha sido nada menos que espectacular en sus dos primeras largadas.
En su debut promocional en WSOF25 en noviembre 20, 2015, el veterano de UFC y Strikeforce y 2009 El subcampeón del torneo DREAM Grand Prix obtuvo un KO destacado en el carrete Estevan Payan con una combinación de patadas a la cabeza y puñetazos en la segunda ronda (:47) de su enfrentamiento.
High siguió la victoria con una remontada inspiradora contra su compañera estrellaMike Ricci. Después de recibir el castigo durante la mayor parte de cada una de las dos primeras rondas, High pasó a la ofensiva y anotó un nocaut técnico devastador sobre Ricci con una avalancha de golpes en el segundo asalto. (4:08) de su reunión WSOF31 en Junio 17.
El 5 pies 11, 30-Zeferino de Middletown, de un año, N.Y. vía Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil ha obtenido una notable 15 de 20 triunfos en su carrera a modo de presentación.
El cinturón negro de Jiu-Jitsu brasileño terminó como subcampeón en la primera Serie Mundial de Pelea de una noche., torneo de ocho hombres en noviembre 20, 2015, sufriendo una segunda ronda (4:51) KO (golpes) pérdida en la ronda del campeonato del evento a manos de Brian Foster,, a quien Zeferino había derrotado cómodamente esa noche en la primera etapa del torneo, a modo de primera ronda (1:46) sumisión (gancho de talón).
Tras la victoria sobre Foster, Zeferino anotó otra primera ronda (1:24) presentación de gancho de talón, esta vez en Jorge "Macaco" Patiño, en la etapa semifinal del torneo. El resultado marcó la séptima victoria consecutiva de Zeferino.
John Howard vs. Abubakar Nurmagomedov
El 5-pies-7, 33-Howard de Boston de un año, Masa. viene de un exitoso debut en la Serie Mundial de Lucha en Junio 17 cuando obtuvo una decisión unánime sobre Michael Arrant.
Un veterano de 14 peleas de UFC, Howard triunfó sobre gente como Dennis "Superman" Hallman, Uriah Hall y Siyar bahadurzada en el transcurso de dos períodos diferentes con la promoción, y ganó los honores de "Knockout of the Night" en su primera ronda (2:01) KO (golpes) de Daniel Roberts en el evento "UFC Live" en marzo 21, 2010, así como un premio "Fight of the Night" tras su victoria por decisión dividida sobre Chris Wilson en UFC 94 en enero 31, 2009.
Nurmagomedov de Makhachkala, Daguestán, Rusia es un 6 pies, 26-protegido de un año de Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, el padre y entrenador de la superestrella de UFC Khabib nurmagomedov, y una 2014 Medallista de bronce del Campeonato Mundial de Sambo de combate.
Cuando se enfrenta a Howard, Nurmagomedov buscará su cuarta victoria consecutiva en la jaula decagon de la Serie Mundial de Lucha, y su quinta victoria consecutiva en general, siguiendo su aplastamiento, segunda ronda (3:05) QUIEN (golpes) deMateo Frincu en WSOF30 el Abril 2.
Hasta la fecha, 10 de Nurmagomedov's 12 las victorias profesionales se han producido a través de (T)KO o sumisión.
Shawn Jordan contra. Ashley Gooch
El fornido, 6-pie, 31-Jordan de Baton Rouge, de un año, La. hará su tan esperado debut para la Serie Mundial de Lucha luego de un tramo de 10 peleas con UFC, durante el cual el luchador de mano dura publicó una fuerte, 6-4 récord general, con todas sus victorias a través de (T)KO.
Un veterano de la acción de Strikeforce y Bellator también, Jordan es un atleta consumado que ganó una beca de fútbol para la Universidad Estatal de Louisiana. (LSU) donde era miembro de ambos 2003 y 2007 equipos de campeonato nacional.
Gooch de Glendale, Ariz. ganó su oportunidad con la Serie Mundial de Lucha como resultado de su reciente aumento que ha visto a los 6 pies 3, 41-de un año sale victorioso en cada uno de sus últimos ocho combates, con las ocho victorias obtenidas mediante (T)KO o sumisión.
El éxito de Gooch en los últimos tiempos le ha valido el puesto número uno en la división de peso pesado en la región de Nueva Inglaterra., así como el puesto número dos en el estado de Arizona, según Tapology.com.
Lewiston, Maine (Agosto 30, 2016) – The weight cut is regarded by many fighters as the most difficult part of preparing for a fight. Para Jesse “El Vikingo” Erickson (7-5), his weight cut was cut short Lunes night in preparation for his upcoming bout at “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLANOS” next week. Erickson was initially scheduled to take on Jon Lemke (5-6) in a rematch of their bout from Bellator 93. The fight would have been at the lightweight limit of 155-pounds. NEF executives, sin embargo, were informedLunes afternoon that Lemke had been injured in training and was out of the fight.
Ingrese Crowsneck Boutin (2-2). The middleweight from the Choi Institute in Portland, Maine stepped in to fill the void left by Lemke’s departure. Boutin will take on Erickson at a catchweight of 180-pounds on 10 de septiembre. For Erickson, the heavier limit means not just the end of his weight cut, but a chance to finally face Boutin in a showdown that has been some time in the making.
“It seems the stars have aligned for me and Crow to finally fight in the NEF cage,” dijo Erickson. “I’m thankful he took the fight and look forward to going to battle with him 10 de septiembre. Victoria o Valhalla”
“Bien, my buddy, Jim Bass, he’s a workin’ pumpin gas and he makes two-fifty for an hour,” sang Boutin when reached for comment. “He’s got rhythm in his hands as he’s tappin’ on the cans. Sings rock and roll in the shower.”
próximo evento de Nueva Inglaterra Combates ', "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLANOS,"Tiene lugar en Sábado, Septiembre 10, 2016 en el Androscoggin Banco Coliseo en Lewiston, Maine. Los boletos comienzan en sólo $25 y están a la venta en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525.
Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitternefights y unirte al grupo oficial de Facebook "de Nueva Inglaterra Fights".
LAS VEGAS (Agosto 29, 2016) - Serie Mundial de Lucha (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it has bolstered its roster of world-class athletes yet again with the signing of lightweight (155 libra) star and former The Ultimate Fighter competition reality television series runner-up Ramsey Nijem (9-6), a un exclusivo, multi-fight promotional agreement with the world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) liga.
Fighting out of Orem, Utah, el 5 pies y 11 pulgadas, 28-year-old Nijem, un miembro de la superestrella Gilbert Melendez’s Skrap Pack fight team, will make his debut under the World Series of Fighting banner on a date to be announced soon.
“We have been aggressively pursuing some of the best available fight talent on the market and as a phenomenal and established competitor, Ramsey Nijem should make an exciting addition to our stacked, 155-división de libras,", Dijo el presidente de la World Series of Fighting Padre Chiefs.
Nijem defeated three straight adversaries – two by way of submission and one via TKO – to finish as runner-up on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos en 2011, while competing at welterweight (170 libra) as a member of UFC superstar Junior Dos Santos’ seven-man fight team that opposed a squad captained by WWE icon and former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar.
Nijem began his successful run on the reality television show with a second round (3:31) sumisión (estrangulamiento por la espalda) de Charlie Rader, and followed up the victory with a quick, 56-segunda comunicación (estrangulamiento por la espalda) de Clay Harvison and a second round (1:49) QUIEN (golpes) de Chris Cope, respectivamente, to reach the show’s final round of competition where he was stopped with an onslaught of punches by Tony Ferguson en la primera ronda (3:54) de la batalla.
During his 10-fight stint with the UFC, Nijem earned both a “Performance of the Night” honor for his first round (4:20) QUIEN (golpes) conquest of Beneil Dariush de abril 11, 2014, as well a “Fight of the Night” award for his gritty effort in a second round (1:53) QUIEN (golpes) derrota a manos de Carlos Diego Ferreira de agosto 30, 2014.
Un atleta de toda la vida, Nijem was a three-sport (lucha, cross country and soccer) competitor in high school before going on to wrestle for NCAA Division I Utah Valley University.
Vive la Serie Mundial de lucha de acción vuelve a NBCSN en Sábado, Octubre. 7, with an unprecedented, three-hour telecast and world championship doubleheader, a partir de las 11 p.m. Y/8 p.m., from Kansas City Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Usted.
In the main event of WSOF33: Gaethje vs. Dugulubgov, reinante, undefeated world lightweight champion Justin "Lo más destacado" Gaethje (16-0) de Safford, Ariz. will risk his title against number one contender Ozzy Dugulubgov (8-2) de Ridgewood, N.J.
En el peso semipesado (205 libra) co-evento principal, reigning world champion David Branch (16-3) de Nueva York, N.Y. will defend his title against fellow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and battle-tested veteran Vinny Magalhaes (14-7) of Las Vegas, Nev. a través de Río de Janeiro, Brasil.
BOBBY LASHLEY LOOKS TO SOLIDIFY HIMSELF AS TOP BELLATOR HEAVYWEIGHT AGAINST JOSH APPELT
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Agosto 29, 2016) – On Oct. 21, Bellator MMA will come to FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., when the Scott Coker-led promotion presents a card headlined by the return of former middleweight champion Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko (53-9), que cumpla Kendall Grove(23-15) en la acción de peso medio.
Adicionalmente, during the card’s co-main event, the always-exciting former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley (14-2) se reúne Josh Appelt (12-5) en la acción de peso pesado.
Tickets for the event go on sale Septiembre 2 en Bellator.com, Ticketmaster or FedExForum Box Office. Bellator Nation (www.bellator.com/bellatornation) will have special access to a pre-sale offering from Agosto. 31-Siete. 1. Main card action kicks off LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. CT and additional main card and undercard bouts will be announced shortly.
A former Bellator MMA Middleweight Champion, the “Storm” has kept busy, racking up a pair of wins already in 2016, and adding to his seemingly endless resume of victories since turning pro in 2004. A natural born finisher, Shlemenko’s success in MMA has also translated to coaching, as he’s played a pivotal role in the ascension of current Bellator MMA welterweight kingpin Andrey Koreshkov.
Also of note, due to Shlemenko’s recent suspension, Bellator officials have enlisted the services of The Mohegan Department of Athletic Regulation to administer drug tests before and after Shlemenko’s fight against Grove. The former middleweight champion is presently licensed with the Mohegan commission.
Fixated on getting another shot a Bellator’s middleweight title, Grove has strung together two emphatic stoppage wins since losing his bid to attain gold at"Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Grove ". El ganador de “The Ultimate Fighter: 3" on SPIKE, the Maui, Hawai, native has also been competing professionally for longer than a decade, racking up victories and a plethora of finishes along the way. An experienced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Muay Thai practitioner, Shlemenko will need to be on his A-game when the two square off in the card’s main event on Octubre. 21.
Lashley is a must-see mixed martial artist, as well as professional wrestler, and will make his first appearance inside the Bellator cage in 2016 during the co-main event at FedExForum. “The Dominator” will be looking to run his current winning streak to eight fights, and five-straight finishes. With the heavyweight belt recently vacated, there’s an argument that can be made that the Aurora, Colo., native is the big man to beat in Bellator MMA’s heavyweight weight class.
Appelt was set to make his fifth appearance under the direction of Bellator MMA against Sergei Kharitonov en "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo," but after the 35-year-old Russian withdrew due to illness, Appelt was forced to wait. Ahora, “The Juggernaut” is once again set to return, and again, the 33-year-old California native will have his hands full. With ten stoppages in 12 victorias, Appelt will look to use his striking ability to nullify the strong wrestling pedigree of Lashley.
Updated “Bellator MMA: Shlemenko vs. Grove” Main Card:
Middleweight Main Event: Alexander Shlemenko (53-9) vs. Kendall Grove (23-15)
Co-peso pesado del Evento Principal: Bobby Lashley (14-2) vs. Josh Appelt (12-5)
Completas Fight Night Fotos Aquí / Event Highlights Here
ANAHEIM, California. (Agosto 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) earned his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Viernes noche. A faulty kick by Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-4) led to a leg injury, forcing him to forfeit the loss two minutes and 26 segundos en la segunda ronda.
After making the jump up to Bellator MMA’s 170-pound division, Henderson returned to where he was dominant in the UFC as a lightweight. Después de la victoria, Henderson received word of his next opponent; Bellator MMA’s current Lightweight Champion, Michael Chandler. The two are scheduled to tangle November 19 in the main event of the recently announced “Bellator MMA in San Jose.”
‘Fight of the Year Candidate Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Anderson
It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, pero al final, Derek Anderson (14-2) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 dos veces) conquistar Usted Awad (19-8). “The Barbaric” continues his recent trend of extending fights through the final round, as the win marks his third consecutive fight to go to the judges’ scorecards. The San Diego native has now recorded five wins under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, including multiple victories over fellow lightweight Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, earning himself well-deserved respect among the division’s elite.
Karakhanyan’s “Insane” Knockout Puts Early end to Jenkins’ Night
Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) sólo necesitaba 53 seconds to finish Bubba Jenkins (11-3), as the Russian featherweight took care of “The Highlight Kid” for the second time in two years. “Insane” came out firing, landing multiple blows that sent Jenkins to the mat with an early knockout, earning his 11º win in his last 14 peleas. The loss is only the third of Jenkins’ young career and second of the first round variety, both of which Karakhanyan is now responsible for. The win is the fifth knockout of Karakhanyan’s career and is his third in the opening frame.
McKee Remains Undefeated With Impressive Guillotine Finish
In the opening contest at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," A. J. “Mercenary” McKee (5-0) remained unbeaten with a guillotine choke submission 32 segundos en la segunda ronda. By extending the fight past the opening frame, Walker was able to do what no other opponent has done, as each of McKee’s previous four wins had resulted in a first round finish. The win capped off an impressive night by Team Bodyshop, as McKee’s teammates Joey Davis (1-0) y Gabriel Green (4-0) also had their arms raised in the preliminary portion of the event. As one of Bellator MMA’s top young talents, the 21-year-old McKee was able to prove once again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Después de la pelea, the Long Beach native called out Patricio “Pitbull," saying “It’s nothing personal, Quiero (Daniel) Straus."
Resultados preliminares de tarjetas:
Jake Roberts (7-0) derrotado Esteban Martínez (11-5) por TKO en 4:24 de la primera ronda
Chinzo Machida (4-2) derrotado Mario Navarro (4-5) por TKO en 2:57 de la primera ronda
Jacob Rosales (4-2) derrotado Mike Segura (4-4) por decisión unánime (30-27, 29-28 dos veces)
Andy Murad (13-2) derrotado Jonny Cisneros (9-5) por decisión unánime (29-28)
Gabriel Green (4-0) derrotado Alex Trinidad (1-2) por TKO en 2:01 de la segunda ronda
Joey Davis (1-0) derrotado Keith Cutrone (1-1) por decisión unánime (30-27)
Steve Ramírez (5-1) derrotado Ron Henderson (4-3) por TKO en 2:24 de la primera ronda
David Duran (4-4) derrotado Kyle Estrada (3-3) por decisión dividida (29-28)
