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:
History will be made October 7-9 when Chile hosts the inaugural World Mixed Martial Arts Association (WMMAA) Pan-American Championship – CHILE 2016 — di Santiago.
Initiative on MMA as a sport will build on the well-earned reputation of previous martial arts history in terms of addressing, sharing and discussing significant developments and social advancements that will impact the future of MMA:
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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Bulan Agustus 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, Kalif. pada Nov. 19, pada saat 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 "Venom" Halaman (11-0) against Menifee, California., asli Fernando Gonzalez (25-13), after the two had originally been scheduled to fight at“Bellator 151” dan “Bellator 158.” Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.
Tiket untuk “Bellator MMA in San Jose” dijual ini Hari Jumat, Tujuh. 2 diBellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Thursday, Tujuh. 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” di “Bellator 157: Dinamit 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” dan “Bellator 97” selama nya 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. Dengan 10 nya 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 onNovember. 19.
“Bellator MMA in San Jose” Main Card:
Acara Utama Judul Dunia Ringan: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)
Pertandingan Fitur Kelas Welter: Michael "Venom" Halaman (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)
MARK DICKMAN-DANIEL PINEDA SET FOR FEATHERWEIGHT CLASH & MIDDLEWEIGHTS GREGORY BABENE-‘KIKO’ FRANCE READY FOR BATTLE ON SEPTEMBER 16
SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Bulan Agustus 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.
Tambahan lagi, featherweights Mark Dickman (11-2) and Daniel Pineda (21-12) have agreed to slug it out while Gregory Babene (17-11-1) dan Francisco “Kiko” Perancis (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). Tambahan lagi, 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 p.m. CT. Tiket untuk acara mulai dari hanya $25 and can be purchased at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office.
Di 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, Brazil, 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 berakhir. 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 kemenangan profesional, 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. Berasal dari 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. Kencan kembali ke 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.
Hailing from Paris, Perancis, 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 menang profesional; 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.
Diperbarui "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:
Acara Utama Kelas Berat: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. Tony Johnson (10-2)
Bantamweight Feature Bout: Joe Warren (13-5) vs. Sirwan Kakai (12-4)
Flyweight Feature Bout: anastasia Yankova (3-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (2-0)
Pertarungan Fitur Ringan: Derek Fields (16-6) vs. Djamil Chan (12-2)
Kartu Awal Bellator.com-Stream:
Pertandingan Awal Kelas Terbang: Kenya Miranda (2-2) vs. Emily Ducote (3-1)
Pertandingan Awal Kelas Bulu: Mark Dickman (11-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-12)
Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Menengah: Gregory Babene (17-11-1) vs. Francisco France (13-4-1)
Tentang Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA adalah organisasi Martial Arts terkemuka Mixed menampilkan banyak pejuang terbaik di dunia. Di bawah arahan veteran melawan promotor Scott Coker, Bellator tersedia untuk hampir 400 juta rumah di seluruh dunia di lebih dari 120 negara. Di Amerika Serikat, Bellator dapat dilihat pada Spike, pemimpin televisi MMA. Bellator MMA terdiri dari tim eksekutif yang mencakup profesional industri atas produksi televisi, Acara orkestrasi hidup, pengembangan pesawat tempur / hubungan, pengadaan venue, penciptaan sponsor / pengembangan, lisensi internasional, pemasaran, pengiklanan, publisitas dan komisi hubungan. Bellator berbasis di Santa Monica, California dan dimiliki oleh raksasa hiburan Viacom, rumah untuk merek hiburan terkemuka di dunia yang terhubung dengan khalayak melalui konten yang menarik di televisi, film, platform online dan mobile.
Tentang Spike:
Spikeis available in 98.7 juta rumah dan merupakan divisi dari Viacom Media Networks. Sebuah unit Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks adalah salah satu pencipta terkemuka di dunia pemrograman dan konten di semua platform media. Alamat Internet Spike adalah www.spike.com dan untuk informasi pers dan foto-foto terkini, visit Spike’s press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Ikuti kami di Twitterspiketvpr untuk terbaru dalam memecahkan update berita, belakang layar informasi dan foto.
Tiket dijual Hari Jumat, Tujuh. 2
LAS VEGAS (Bulan Agustus 30, 2016) - World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) today announced the completion of a stacked, six-fight main card for the unprecedented, three-hour, live NBCSN (11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT) telecast of the WSOF33: Gaethje vs. Dugulubgov world championship doubleheader extravaganza at Kansas City Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Kamu Kamu. pada tanggalHari Jumat, Oktober. 7.
Harga dari $20, tickets for WSOF33: Gaethje vs. Dugulubgov go on sale onHari Jumat, Tujuh 2 at the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium box office as well as online at Ticketmaster.com and WSOF.com.
Joining the previously announced lightweight (155 pon) championship main event between reigning, undefeated kingpin Justin "Sorot" Gaethje (16-0) and number one contender Ozzy Dugulubgov (8-2); the light heavyweight (205 pon) championship co-main event between defending champion David Branch (16-3) dan penantang Vinny Magalhaes (14-7); and the lightweight tilt between WSOF25 eight-man tournament winner Brian Foster (25-9) dan Luiz “Buscape” Firmino (19-6), are three other, star-studded bouts, led by a featured lightweight contest between Jason ‘The Kansas City Bandit” High (19-5) dan Joao "The Brazilian Samurai" Zeferino (20-8).
"Ini adalah, tanpa keraguan, the most stacked fight card from top to bottom that we have put together, thanks in large part to NBCSN, which has given us a three-hour window for the first time since we launched on the network four years ago, to showcase our best fighters in action,"Kata World Series of Melawan Presiden Ayah Chiefs.
In other action on the six-bout telecast, John “Doomsday” Howard (24-12) akan bertabrakan dengan Abubakar Nurmagomedov (12-1-1) di kelas welter sebuah (170 pon) pertarungan.
Kicking off the main card will be a heavyweight showdown between two World Series of Fighting newcomers and knockout artists – Shawn “The Savage” Jordan (18-7) dan Ashley “Gio” Gooch (10-4).
The WSOF33 preliminary bout card will be announced soon.
Jason Tinggi vs. Joao Zeferino
Entering the World Series of Fighting decagon cage for the third time, 5-kaki-9, 34-year-old High of Kansas City, Kamu Kamu. has been nothing short of spectacular in his first two starts.
In his promotional debut at WSOF25 on November 20, 2015, the UFC and Strikeforce veteran and 2009 DREAM Grand Prix tournament runner-up scored a highlight reel KO on Estevan Payan with a head kick-punches combination in the second round (:47) of their matchup.
High followed up the victory with an inspiring comeback against fellow starMike Ricci. After taking punishment for the majority of each of the first two rounds, High went on the offensive and scored a devastating TKO on Ricci with an onslaught of punches in the second round (4:08) of their WSOF31 meeting on Bulan Juni 17.
The 5-foot-11, 30-year-old Zeferino of Middletown, N.Y.. via Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil has earned a remarkable 15 dari 20 karir menang dengan cara penyerahan.
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt finished as runner-up in the first-ever World Series of Fighting one-night, eight-man tournament on November 20, 2015, suffering a second round (4:51) KO (pukulan) loss in the event’s championship round at the hands of Brian Foster, whom Zeferino had handily defeated earlier that night in the first stage of the tournament, dengan cara putaran pertama (1:46) pengajuan (tumit kait).
Following the win over Foster, Zeferino notched another first round (1:24) heel hook submission, this time on Jorge "Macaco" Patino, in the semifinal stage of the tournament. The result marked Zeferino’s seventh consecutive victory.
John Howard vs.. Abubakar Nurmagomedov
5-kaki-7, 33-Howard dari Boston yang berusia tahun, Massa. is coming off a successful World Series of Fighting debut on Bulan Juni 17 when he earned a unanimous decision over Michael Arrant.
A 14-fight veteran of the UFC, Howard triumphed over the likes of Dennis "Superman" Hallman, Uria Balai dan Siyar bahadurzada over the course of two different stints with the promotion, and earned “Knockout of the Night” honors for his first round (2:01) KO (pukulan) dari Daniel Roberts at the ‘UFC Live’ event on March 21, 2010, as well as a “Fight of the Night” award following his split decision win over Chris Wilson di UFC 94 Januari 31, 2009.
Nurmagomedov of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia is a 6-foot, 26-year-old protégé of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father and trainer of UFC superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov, dan 2014 Combat Sambo World Championships bronze medalist.
When he faces Howard, Nurmagomedov will look for his fourth consecutive win in the World Series of Fighting decagon cage, and his fifth straight win overall, following his crushing, putaran kedua (3:05) SIAPA (pukulan) dariMatthew Frincu at WSOF30 on Bulan April 2.
Hingga saat ini, 10 of Nurmagomedov’s 12 career wins have come by way of either (T)KO atau penyerahan.
Shawn Jordan vs. Ashley Gooch
The stocky, 6-kaki, 31-year-old Jordan of Baton Rouge, Itu. will make his much-anticipated debut for World Series of Fighting following a 10-fight stretch with the UFC, during which the heavy-handed fighter posted a strong, 6-4 overall record, with all of his wins coming by way of (T)KO.
A veteran of Strikeforce and Bellator action as well, Jordan is an accomplished athlete who earned a football scholarship to Louisiana State University (LSU) where he was a member of both the 2003 dan 2007 national championship teams.
Gooch of Glendale, Ariz. earned his shot with World Series of Fighting as a result of his recent surge that has seen the 6-foot-3, 41-year-old emerge victorious in each of his last eight bouts, with all eight of the wins having come by way of (T)KO atau penyerahan.
Gooch’s success of late has earned him the number one ranking in the heavyweight division in the New England region, as well as the number two ranking in the state of Arizona, according to Tapology.com.
Lewiston, Maine (Bulan Agustus 30, 2016) – The weight cut is regarded by many fighters as the most difficult part of preparing for a fight. Untuk Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (7-5), his weight cut was cut short Hari Senin night in preparation for his upcoming bout at “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS” minggu depan. 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, akan tetapi, were informedHari Senin afternoon that Lemke had been injured in training and was out of the fight.
Masuk 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 September 10th. 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,” kata Erickson. “I’m thankful he took the fight and look forward to going to battle with him September 10th. Victory or Valhalla”
“Dengan Baik, 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.”
Acara selanjutnya New England Perkelahian ', "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS,” takes place on Hari Sabtu, Bulan September 10, 2016 di Androscoggin Bank Colisée di Lewiston, Maine. Tiket mulai dari hanya $25 dan yang memberikan promosi sekarang di www.TheColisee.com atau dengan menelepon box office Colisée di 207.783.2009 x 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, mengikuti mereka di Twitternefights dan bergabung dengan kelompok Facebook resmi "New England Perkelahian."
LAS VEGAS (Bulan Agustus 29, 2016) - World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it has bolstered its roster of world-class athletes yet again with the signing of lightweight (155 pon) star and former The Ultimate Fighter competition reality television series runner-up Ramsey Nijem (9-6), untuk eksklusif, multi-fight promotional agreement with the world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) league.
Fighting out of Orem, Utah, 5-kaki-11, 28-year-old Nijem, anggota dari superstar 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-Divisi pound,"Kata World Series of Melawan Presiden Ayah 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 di 2011, while competing at welterweight (170 pon) 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) pengajuan (belakang telanjang tersedak) dari Charlie Rader, and followed up the victory with a quick, 56-pengajuan kedua (belakang telanjang tersedak) dari Clay Harvison and a second round (1:49) SIAPA (pukulan) dari Chris Cope, masing-masing, to reach the show’s final round of competition where he was stopped with an onslaught of punches by Tony Ferguson di babak pertama (3:54) pertempuran.
During his 10-fight stint with the UFC, Nijem earned both a “Performance of the Night” honor for his first round (4:20) SIAPA (pukulan) conquest of Beneil Dariush April 11, 2014, as well a “Fight of the Night” award for his gritty effort in a second round (1:53) SIAPA (pukulan) kekalahan di tangan Carlos Diego Ferreira Agustus 30, 2014.
Seorang atlet seumur hidup, Nijem was a three-sport (gulat, cross country and soccer) competitor in high school before going on to wrestle for NCAA Division I Utah Valley University.
Tinggal World Series tindakan Berjuang kembali ke NBCSN di Hari Sabtu, Oktober. 7, with an unprecedented, three-hour telecast and world championship doubleheader, dimulai 11 p.m. DAN/8 sore, from Kansas City Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Kamu Kamu.
In the main event of WSOF33: Gaethje vs. Dugulubgov, reigning, undefeated world lightweight champion Justin "Sorot" Gaethje (16-0) dari Safford, Ariz. will risk his title against number one contender Ozzy Dugulubgov (8-2) of Ridgewood, N.J.
In the light heavyweight (205 pon) co-main event, reigning world champion David Branch (16-3) New York, N.Y.. will defend his title against fellow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and battle-tested veteran Vinny Magalhaes (14-7) Las Vegas, Nev. melalui Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
BOBBY LASHLEY LOOKS TO SOLIDIFY HIMSELF AS TOP BELLATOR HEAVYWEIGHT AGAINST JOSH APPELT
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Bulan Agustus 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), yang memenuhi Kendall Grove(23-15) dalam aksi menengah.
Tambahan lagi, during the card’s co-main event, the always-exciting former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley (14-2) memenuhi Josh Appelt (12-5) dalam aksi kelas berat.
Tickets for the event go on sale Bulan September 2 at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster or FedExForum Box Office. Bellator Nation (www.bellator.com/bellatornation) will have special access to a pre-sale offering from Agustus. 31-Tujuh. 1. Main card action kicks off LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. DAN/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. " Pemenang dari “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 Oktober. 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 di “Bellator 154: Davis vs. Raja Mo," but after the 35-year-old Russian withdrew due to illness, Appelt was forced to wait. Saat Ini, “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 kemenangan, 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)
Acara Co-Main Kelas Berat: Bobby Lashley (14-2) vs. Josh Appelt (12-5)
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ANAHEIM, Kalif. (Bulan Agustus 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) meraih kemenangan pertamanya sejak bergabung dengan perselisihan Bellator MMA di Honda Center di Anaheim, California., Jumat malam. Tendangan yang salah Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-4) menyebabkan cedera kaki, memaksanya untuk kehilangan dua menit dan 26 detik ke putaran kedua.
Setelah melakukan lompatan ke divisi 170-pound Bellator MMA, Henderson kembali ke posisi dominannya di UFC sebagai kelas ringan. Setelah menang, Henderson menerima kabar tentang lawan berikutnya; Juara Ringan Bellator MMA saat ini, Michael Chandler. Keduanya dijadwalkan untuk berbelit November 19 di acara utama yang baru-baru ini diumumkan “Bellator MMA di San Jose.”
'Kandidat Pertarungan Tahun Ini Berakhir dengan Keputusan Kemenangan dengan Suara untuk Anderson
Diperlukan tiga putaran untuk menentukan pemenang dalam acara utama bersama malam itu, tetapi pada akhirnya, Derek Anderson (14-2) menang dengan keputusan bulat (30-27, 29-28 dua kali) menang atas Anda Awad (19-8). "The Barbaric" melanjutkan tren baru-baru ini untuk memperpanjang pertarungan hingga babak final, karena kemenangan tersebut menandai pertarungan ketiganya berturut-turut untuk pergi ke kartu skor juri. Pemain asli San Diego itu kini telah mencatatkan lima kemenangan di bawah arahan promosi yang dipimpin Scott Coker, termasuk beberapa kemenangan atas sesama kelas ringan Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, mendapatkan rasa hormat yang layak di antara elit divisi.
Knockout "Gila" Karakhanyan Mengakhiri Jenkins 'Night
Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) dibutuhkan hanya 53 detik untuk menyelesaikannya Bubba Jenkins (11-3), sebagai kelas bulu Rusia merawat "The Highlight Kid" untuk kedua kalinya dalam dua tahun. "Gila" keluar, mendaratkan beberapa pukulan yang mengirim Jenkins ke matras dengan KO awal, mendapatkan miliknya 11th menang di terakhirnya 14 perkelahian. Kekalahan tersebut hanya sepertiga dari karir muda Jenkins dan kedua dari variasi putaran pertama, keduanya sekarang menjadi tanggung jawab Karakhanyan. Kemenangan tersebut merupakan KO kelima dalam karir Karakhanyan dan merupakan yang ketiganya di babak pertama.
McKee Tetap Tak Terkalahkan Dengan Hasil Akhir Guillotine yang Mengesankan
Dalam kontes pembukaan di “Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," A.J. McKee “Mercenary” (5-0) tetap tak terkalahkan dengan penyerahan guillotine choke 32 detik ke putaran kedua. Dengan memperpanjang pertarungan melewati frame pembuka, Walker mampu melakukan apa yang tidak dilakukan lawan lain, karena masing-masing dari empat kemenangan McKee sebelumnya menghasilkan penyelesaian putaran pertama. Kemenangan tersebut menutup malam yang mengesankan oleh Team Bodyshop, sebagai rekan satu tim McKee Joey Davis (1-0) dan Gabriel Green (4-0) juga mengangkat tangan mereka di bagian awal acara. Sebagai salah satu talenta muda terbaik Bellator MMA, McKee yang berusia 21 tahun mampu membuktikan sekali lagi bahwa dia termasuk di antara elit divisi. Setelah pertarungan, teriak penduduk asli Long Beach Patrick “Pitbull," mengatakan "Ini bukan masalah pribadi, Saya ingin (Daniel) Straus."
Hasil Card awal:
Jake Roberts (7-0) dikalahkan Stephen Martinez (11-5) melalui TKO di 4:24 dari ronde pertama
Chinzo Machida (4-2) dikalahkan Mario navarro (4-5) melalui TKO di 2:57 dari ronde pertama
Jacob Rosales (4-2) dikalahkan Mike Segura (4-4) melalui keputusan bulat (30-27, 29-28 dua kali)
Andy Murad (13-2) dikalahkan Jonny Cisneros (9-5) melalui keputusan bulat (29-28)
Gabriel Green (4-0) dikalahkan Alex Trinitas (1-2) melalui TKO di 2:01 putaran dua
Joey Davis (1-0) dikalahkan Keith Cutrone (1-1) melalui keputusan bulat (30-27)
Steve Ramirez (5-1) dikalahkan Ron Henderson (4-3) melalui TKO di 2:24 dari ronde pertama
David duran (4-4) dikalahkan Kyle Estrada (3-3) melalui keputusan split (29-28)
