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BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION EDUARDO DANTAS WINS FOURTH STRAIGHT FIGHT, DEFEATS BELLATOR NEWCOMER LEANDRO HIGO

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Oifigiúla Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Fig Príomh Torthaí Cárta & Quotes:

Eduardo Dantas (20-4) defeated Leandro Higo (17-3) via cinneadh scoilt (30-27, 30-27, 28-29)

Eduardo Dantas Quote:

“It was tough to stay motivated for this fight once he missed weight. There was nothing to gain whether I beat him fast or slow. It wasn’t for the belt, it wasn’t going to change my ranking in Bellator,” Dantas said. “Nuair a [Darrion] Caldwell got injured, I asked Scott Coker to bring in tough bantamweights and they brought in a tough fighter, but you have to make weight. I train hard for several months, I don’t go out, Traein mé. It’s the very minimum you can do. You have to make weight. Be a professional. I don’t think Caldwell is injured. I think he just doesn’t want to fight out of America. I am looking forward to getting my hands on him.”

Daniel Weichel (39-9) defeated John Macapa (21-2) via cinneadh scoilt (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Daniel Weichel Quote:

“Macapa is definitely a tough opponent. He was almost undefeated coming into this with only one loss and I took him as seriously as I can take an opponent. At this time I treat everyone I fight as if it’s a championship fight. I think he is one of the top featherweight opponents that I could face so I’m pretty happy that I was able to beat him,” Weichel said. “I have to give a big shout out to all of my friends and family that drove 17-18 hours from Frankfurt and Cologne to be here and support me. They’ve been there for me and believed in me since day one and it’s difficult for me to even put into words how much it means to have them in my corner. I have to thank Bellator for putting me on this card and giving them the opportunity to come and watch me fight. I’m hoping that Bellator brings me to Mohegan Sun next week and puts me cage side so I can see who I will get to beat up next when (Daniel) Straus and (Patrick) ‘Pitbull’ gcomhrac.

Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4) defeated Helen Harper (4-2) via doctor stoppage at 5:00 de bhabhta dhá

Lena Ovchynnikova Quote:

“Before the fight I was a little bit nervous, and I felt that my first round wasn’t quite as good as I would of liked. But when the second round started she was going to feel my power and I knew that I would win,” Ovchynnikova said. “When the judges stopped the fight I couldn’t believe it. I was ready for a third round and I wanted to win with a knockout but we have what we have.”

Adam Borics (6-0) defeated Anthony Taylor (1-3) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 4:12 de bhabhta amháin

Adam Borics Quote:

“When the fight started, I felt a great deal of pressure from the crowd and I was in a bit of a rush. It took me a while to settle down and regain my composure, but once I did that I was able to see the fight much better. I’ve been working on my striking with Henri Hooft and I really was hoping to win with a knockout, but I saw my opening for a submission and I was able to end the fight with the choke,” Borics said. “I’m very happy that I was given this great opportunity to represent Hungary in MMA. This is very important for me to support the development of this sport in Hungary. It is my plan to continue to be an ambassador for the sport here and to continue to bring victories like this in the future.”

Brian Mór (10-5) defeated Michal Horejsi (5-3) trí TKO ag 3:57 de bhabhta dhá

Brian Moore Quote:

 

“Tá mé i ndáiríre, really happy that I got the call back from Bellator. To be honest I begged for the call back because Bellator is where I want to be. I want to be signed with Bellator, I want to be a household name. I really believe I’m one of the better featherweights in this division. I was given a guy who is very unpredictable. I was patient in my approach but I cut him down and was able to finish him. Anocht I wanted to make a statement with a knockout because my dream is to fight at Madison Square Garden. I want to open up the show. My teammate James (Gallagher) is already on the card and we’d put on a super camp together and we’d tear that place apart,” Moore said. “My hero, Sugar Ray Robinson used to own the Garden. I’ve watched every bit of footage I can get my hands on of Sugar Ray, he’s my idol. So to fight in the same arena as he has – and obviously my teammate Conor (McGregor) has fought there too – it would be a dream come true. But I want to open up the card and set the tone for the night because when you see a fighter that is as exciting as I am that’ll set the tone. Give me anyone, I don’t give a f-ck.”

Mate Kertesz (3-0) defeated Patrick Szombat (1-3) trí TKO ag 4:37 de bhabhta dhá

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Grianghraif & QUOTES FROM TODAY’S BELLATOR 177 & Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 6 COMHDHÁIL PREAS

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IMEACHT SET PLACE A GHLACADH Dé hAoine, Aibreán 14 IN BUDAPEST

ADDITIONAL FIGHTER PHOTOS – CREDIT BELLATOR/LUCAS NOONAN

 

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Several fighters from both Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Fig agus Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 6 gathered in Budapest this morning to speak with the media about their upcoming fights Dé hAoine night inside the Budapest Sports Arena.

Two titles will be on the line, as Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas defends his Bellator bantamweight belt against former LFA champ Leandro Higo, while Bellator kickboxing welterweight titleholder Zoltan Laszak takes on Karim Ghajji in a championship rematch.

 

Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Fig will be broadcast Dé hAoine, Aibreán 14 on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, cé go Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, ag tosú ag 11pm ET/10pm CT.

Thíos, you can find quotes from today’s press conference.

Bellator Bantamweight World Champion Eduardo Dantas:

“Thank you to Bellator for supporting me and thank you Budapest for the opportunity.”

“I’m very happy to be here. I want to say thank you to my opponent for accepting this fight. And I’m ready to show you what I do best, which is to punch his face.”

Leandro Higo:

“Thank you to Bellator for the opportunity. Go raibh maith agat, Budapest, for the reception. I’m very happy to be here and I’m looking forward to putting on a good show Dé hAoine!"

“I feel no extra pressure because I’m here to do what I love, which is fighting. I’m looking forward to winning another championship belt.”

Adam Borics:

“I’d like to welcome all of you. This is one of the biggest opportunities of my life. I’m very much looking forward to the fight and I’m well prepared, so I can’t wait. I was fortunate enough to prepare for this fight in America with great professional coaches like Henri Hooft.”

“I’m ready. I can hardly wait for my arm to be lifted at the end.”

Anthony Taylor

“Welcome! Welcome! How’s it going? I am the “Pretty Boy”, the prettiest of them all. I definitely want to thank Budapest and Bellator for bringing me in. Ar ndóigh, I bring numbers, Tá a fhios agat, so I’m expecting this should bring over a million viewers, hands down.”

“I want to thank you all for coming here and showing the support. We’re going to put on a show – one hell of a show. We’re going to get these ratings up and have so much fun. Definitely.”

“Hands down, pound for pound, everyone knows I am the strongest 145-er in the division and if anybody stands in my way or stands in the middle of the cage and wants to bang with me, they’re gonna get knocked out. I kid you not! Anybody in the featherweight division stands toe to toe with me is going to get knocked out.”

“I’m not going to take nothing from this man. He has a 9-0 record so he’s definitely put in work. He beat up nine people, but it doesn’t mean he’s going to beat up me. I tell you that! But I give him credit because he’s coming out here and sacrificing his time and being away from his family to put in his work just as I am. We’re going to put on a show for all you fans out there and all you media out there.”

“You know in my eyes, this is the main event: The Hungarian versus the American. Everyone wants to see this fight. They want to see what is this man can do with a record of 9-0. He earned his wins and I respect him as a fighter. But after Dé hAoine he will be 9-1.”

Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight World Champion Zoltan Laszak

“I’d like to thank Bellator very much for this opportunity and I’m looking forward to this this rematch with Ghajji. This is a great chance to really entertain and I appreciate the support from all of the Hungarian fans. I feel their cheers and support every day.”

“This is the most important fight of my life because there has been much more promotion here in Budapest leading up to the event. I realize that most people in the arena will be cheering for me, and for Hungary. I’ve done my preparation and my homework. I’m excellently prepared and I’m looking forward to this challenge.”

Karim Ghajji

“Thank you for the rematch. It was a big mistake in the first fight. Now I’m going to make it right and bring the belt back home to France.”

“Two days before the first fight I was sick and I had dealt with injuries during that camp, but this time I had a great camp, I’ve prepared myself very well, and this will be an explosive fight ar an Aoine."

Comhlánaigh Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Fig Príomh Cárta:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Leandro Higo (17-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniel Weichel (38-9) vs. John “Macapa” (21-1-2)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Helen Harper (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Adam Borics (5-0) vs. Anthony Taylor (1-2)

 

Réamh Cárta:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Brian Mór (9-5) vs. Michal Horejsi (5-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Patrick Szombat (1-2) vs. Mate Kertesz (3-0)

Comhlánaigh Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 6 Príomh Cárta:

Bout Teideal Domhanda Welterweight: Zoltan Laszak (83-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Karim Ghajji (23-5-1)

Middleweight Feature Bout: Joe Schilling (20-9) vs. Alexandru Negrea (9-2)

Welterweight Feature Bout: raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Gyorfi Csaba (20-5)

Women’s Featherweight Feature Bout: Jorina Barars (40-0-3) vs. Irene Martens (20-9-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Gabriel Varga (13-4) vs. Gabor Gorbics (30-10)

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PETROSYAN, KIELHOLTZ, Haida, & Bolaños cinn victorious ó Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 5 IN TURIN

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Le foilsiú láithreach:

Aibreán 8, 2017

Giorgio Petrosyan (84-2-2, 1 NC) defeated Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) via Cinneadh d'aon toil (30-26, 29-27, 30-26)

Giorgio Petrosyan Quote: “Chaith mé a lán ama ag déanamh staidéir ar an comhraic agus bhraith mé mar go raibh a fhios agam a stíl troid go maith mar sin bhí mé in ann a chur le chéile le plean cluiche láidir agus é a fhorghníomhú go rathúil,” Petrosyan dúirt. “Anois tá mé ag súil le dul ar roinnt eile, agus cuirfimid in iúl Scott Coker agus Carlo DiBlasi a chinneadh cad é eile dom.”

Petrosyan vs. Paraschiv Grianghraif

Denise Kielholtz (46-3) defeated Martine Michieletto (18-11-3) via Cinneadh d'aon toil (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Denise Kielholtz Quote: “Bhí sé ina oíche maith dom leis an bua, ach bhí sé troid diana. Tá sí ina Trodaire southpaw níos airde agus thug sí i ndáiríre é. Bhí gach urchar do dom agus sin an rud is tábhachtaí dom. Tá sé ar fheabhas a choinneáil ar an crios, Seo é mo duais is mó sa spórt agus tá mé onóir a bheith ar an curadh domhanda le haghaidh Bellator,” Kielholtz dúirt. “Tá sé an-, go dtí mé, Is Bellator an eagraíocht kickboxing is mó sa domhan, bhfuil siad i ndáiríre do na trodaithe, mar sin tá mé an-sásta a bheith ag déanamh ionadaíochta ar chuideachta. D'fhéadfadh an chéad uair eile a fheiceann tú mé amach ann sa Cage Bellator troid MMA. Táimid ag obair go dian ar gach gné de mo oiliúna agus sin tá súil againn roimh dheireadh an tsamhraidh feicfidh tú dom ag troid MMA.”

Kielholtz vs. Michieletto Grianghraif

John Wayne Parr (96-32) def. Nando Calzetta (45-10) trí Ceann Ciceáil ar 2:59 Bhabhta 2

John Wayne Parr Quote: “Bhí sé diana, Tháinig sé chun troid. Ba mhaith leis a mheascadh agus chun na trádála ach bhí mé níos mó ná sásta a dhéanamh leis na lámha. Cheap mé go raibh mé beagán níos géire, ach bhí sé ina crack - bhí sé dul go maith agus táthar ag súil go raibh sé siamsaíocht don slua,” John Wayne Parr dúirt. “Roimh an troid bhí mé i ndáiríre rud éigin go hiontach a dhéanamh agus a fháil bailchríoch mórthaibhseach sin chun scór is Déan cic ceann mar a bheadh ​​dunk Slam. Dar liom Michael Jordan ceart anois. Tá mé ag faire Bellator agus ba mhaith liom ach a bheith ina réalt anseo agus tá súil againn go bhfuil anocht a chur ag dul a bhfuil notch i mo crios agus cabhrú liom a chomhlíonadh go aisling.”

Parr vs. Calzetta Grianghraif

Mustapha Haida (46-5-2) defeated Enriko Kehl (45-12-1) via Cinneadh Scoilt (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Mustapha Haida Quote: Tá mé an-sásta le haghaidh an bua. I mo thuairimse, bhris mé mo lámh nó mo láimhe sa dara babhta mar sin ní raibh mé cinnte má ba mhaith liom a bheith in ann a chríochnú an troid, ach dug mé síos domhain agus bhí sé in ann a fháil tríd an chluiche,” Haida dúirt. “Ag troid le haghaidh Bellator Cosdornálaíochta anseo san Iodáil tá sé ina taithí iontach dom agus tá súil agam chun leanúint ar aghaidh chun troid anseo.”

Haida vs. Kehl Pictiúir

Gaston Bolanos defeated Luca D'Isanto via Cinneadh d'aon ghuth (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Gaston Bolanos Quote: “Tháinig mé isteach duine anocht baile dúchais, agus bhí an Guy taithí a lán níos mó i kickboxing ná is féidir liom, mar sin tá mé sásta go leor leis an bua. Tá sé ina rithim éagsúla amach ann. Tá mé ag a úsáidtear chun Muay Téalainnis-, a Tá mé ag cleachtadh mo shaol ar fad. Mé a rinneadh le cúpla troideanna gan uillinn cé go bhfuil sé fós Muay Téalainnis-mar sin tá sé rud beag difriúil ó cad a rinne mé díreach tar éis anocht. I just came from an MMA fight so I had to switch up my whole camp but this is what I want to do and this is the opportunity that Bellator has provided for me, so I’m going to take it and stay as busy as possible,” Bolanos said. “I want to thank Bellator, Scott Coker, my coach Kirian Fitzgibbons and my team at CSA Gym for helping me and giving me all the opportunities that I’ve been given in my career. I’m hoping to get another MMA fight in here soon and develop a rhythm there. I want to become the biggest star in both sports and I know that I’ve got the opportunity and the talent to do just that.”

Bolanos vs. D’Isanto Photos

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RAFAEL CARVALHO Stadanna MELVIN MANHOEF IN Middleweight CHAMPIONSHIP rematch

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Rafael Carvalho (14-1) defeated Melvin Manhoef (30-14) trí Ceann Ciceáil ar 3:15 Bhabhta 4

Tosach ó Rafael Carvalho: “Ní raibh an troid seo caite dul mar a bhí súil agam nó cosúil leis an bpobal ag súil,” Carvalho dúirt. “Seo troid Bhí a fhios agam go bhfuil ag teastáil a bheith ina bhuaiteoir undisputed le bailchríoch agus tá mé an-sásta go raibh mé an ceann a tháinig amach leis an bua. Tá mé ag dul chun leanúint ar aghaidh a chosaint mo teideal i mBoston anseo ag Bellator, ach tá mé suim i troid Super inár rannóg trom-mheáchain éadroim nó b'fhéidir bout i Bellator Cosdornálaíochta chomh maith. Bheadh ​​sé sin spraoi do dom.”

Carvalho vs. Grianghraif comhrac Manhoef Anseo

Anastasia Yankova (5-0) Elina defeated Kallionidou (5-2) via Cinneadh d'aon toil (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Tosach ó Anastasia Yankova: “Is dóigh liom ceart go leor i ndiaidh an troid. Breathnaíonn mo aghaidh i bhfad níos fearr ceart anois ná mar a rinne sé tar éis mo troid seo caite,” Yankova dúirt “Ní raibh sé foirfe ach tá mé ag feabhsú gach lá agus beidh mé ar aghaidh ag traenáil go dian le Mike [Swick] ag aka Téalainn. Tá mé ag obair a fháil ar mo meáchan síos go dtí 125 lb.. áit ar mhaith liom a bheith go luath curadh Bellator ar.”

Yankova vs. Kallionidou An comhrac in Grianghraif Anseo

Mircea Valeriu (14-4) defeated Djamil Chan (12-4) via Cinneadh Majority (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)

Tosach ó Valeriu Mircea: “Tá mé an-bhródúil as mo feidhmíochta amach ann. Bhí sé mar chuid de mo phlean cluiche a fanacht socair agus othar ar fud an troid agus tá áthas orm a gotten an toradh dearfach,” Mircea Said. “Tá mé ag teacht amach ar gortú glúine bhac a d'fhág mé gan ach mí go leith a ullmhú. Is Victory milis agus tá áthas orm go bhfuil mo chuid íobairtí ar fáil toradh maith.”

Mircea vs. Grianghraif comhrac Chan anseo

Michael Nica (6-0) defeated Samba Coulibaly (11-4) via Anaconda Choke ag 0:36 Bhabhta 1

Tosach ó Mihail Nica: “Tá mé ag mothú an-dearfach agus sásta go bhfuil mo chuid obair chrua,” nica dúirt. “Táim ag tnúth le dul ar ais sa seomra aclaíochta amárach níos fearr mo chuid scileanna. Ba mhaith liom leanúint mo ghairm undefeated anseo ag Bellator, b'fhéidir go luath i Meiriceá. Sílim go mbeadh sé go hiontach chun troid ann mar gheall ar an leibhéal tóir amuigh ansin. Ba mhaith liom a bheith ina laoch do na lucht leanúna na hIodáile chun cheer do agus ag fás ar an paisean don MMA sa tír seo.”

nica vs. Grianghraif comhrac Coulibaly Anseo

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Grianghraif Ó Bellator AN LAE INNIU 176 AGUS Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 5 COMHDHÁIL PREAS

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IMEACHT SET PLACE A GHLACADH Dé Sathairn IN TURIN, AN IODÁIL

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Grianghraif BREISE - CREDIT Bellator / LUCAS NOONAN

 

TORINO, AN IODÁIL - Fighters ón dá Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 agus Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 5 coinbhéirsithe ar an stairiúil Comune di Torino don preasagallamh oifigiúil do na himeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl ag an Alpitour Pala i Torino, An Iodáil. Chomh maith leis na trodaithe, Bellator Uachtarán Scott Coker, mar aon le hUachtarán Okatagon Carlo DiBlasi agus Torino Aire Spóirt Roberto Finardi, Labhair fad faoi Dé Sathairn cárta oíche ag súil.

Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 airs sé seo Dé Sathairn, Aibreán 8 ar Spike ag 3 p.m. AGUS agus déanfar é a díreach ina dhiaidh Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 5, a bheas á craoladh ag 5 p.m. AGUS. Tá ticéid le haghaidh an ócáid ​​ar fáil anois ag www.oktagon.it agus ina measc tá rochtain ar Oktagon Cosdornálaíochta imeacht chomh maith chuig an dá ócáid ​​Bellator.

 

Bellator 176 Tá phríomhfhuirseoir ag pitting troid craobhchomórtais middleweight Rafael Carvalho (13-1) aghaidh Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) agus gnéithe freisin Rúise Anastasia Yankova (4-0) versus Elina Kallionidou (5-1).

Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 5 Beidh gné bout lightweight idir "The Doctor" Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC), a thógann ar veteran Rómáinis Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) agus Bellator mBan Kickboxng ar flyweight Champion Domhanda Denise Kielholtz (46-3), atá leagtha a chosaint a crios den chéad uair in aghaidh ISKA agus WKU Champion Domhanda Martine Michieletto (34-12-5).

 

Nuashonraithe Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 Príomh Cárta:

Middleweight Domhanda Teideal Bout: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

MBan comhrac Catchweight: Anastasia Yankova (4-0) vs. Elina Kallionidou (5-1)

An comhrac Gné Lightweight: Djamil Chan (12-3) vs. Mircea Valeriu (13-4)

An comhrac Gné Lightweight: samba Coulibaly (11-4) vs. Michael Nica (5-0)

 

Nuashonraithe Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 5 Príomh Cárta:

An comhrac Gné Lightweight: Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC) vs. Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1)

MBan flyweight World Teideal Bout: Denise Kielholtz (46-3) vs. Martine Michieletto (34-12-5)

An comhrac Gné Catchweight: Nando Calzetta (45-9) vs. John Wayne Parr (95-32)

Gné welterweight comhrac: Mustapha Haida (45-5-2) vs. Enriko Kehl (45-11-1)

Gné comhrac featherweight: Gaston Bolanos (8-1) vs. Luca D'comhréireach (36-13-4)

 

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BELLATOR MMA PARTNERS WITH MONSTER ENERGY AND NASCAR FOR RACE EVENT FIGHT SERIES

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator MMA is proud to announce a partnership with Monster Energy and NASCAR to showcase a series of fights to take place at select races during the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season. For the first time in NASCAR history, mixed martial arts will be included as a pre-race activation for the fans in attendance and just like the action the cars bring on the racetrack, Bellator will bring the same excitement inside the cage.

“I’m excited to announce Bellator’s partnership with the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series,"A dúirt Bellator tUachtarán Scott Coker. “Bellator and NASCAR fans are some of the most passionate in sports and we couldn’t be happier to bring MMA and motorsports together. Monster Energy has been a great partner of ours over the years and we’re excited about the opportunity to integrate our brand into another great sports property within the Monster Energy family. I want to thank Cody Dresser and Hans Molenkamp from Monster Energy for helping put this great partnership together, and I’m looking forward to introducing Bellator to a whole new fan base.”

“MMA is an exciting sport that appeals to a wide demographic,” said Mitch Covington Vice President of Sports Marketing. By partnering with Bellator to bring mixed martial arts to NASCAR we are able to bring a fresh dynamic to the racetrack and a taste of what Monster Energy is into, allowing us all to connect with a new fan base in relevant and meaningful ways to further elevate the series.”

Bellator is currently scheduled to host events at four races throughout the current Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, including both NASCAR’s championship and all-star race weekends.

Bellator MMA will be featured at the following 2017 NASCAR races:

  • Monster Energy All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Dé Sathairn, Bealtaine 20
  • Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Dé Sathairn, Lúnasa 19
  • Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Dé Domhnaigh, Deireadh Fómhair 15
  • Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Dé Domhnaigh, Samhain 19

 

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MADISON SQUARE GARDEN TO HOST BELLATOR NYC: SONNEN VS. SILVA PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON SATURDAY, Meitheamh 24

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Le foilsiú láithreach:

Márta 23, 2017

 

CHAEL SONNEN & WANDERLEI SILVA TO SETTLE HEATED

LONG-STANDING RIVALRY IN MAIN EVENT

DOUBLE MAIN EVENT WILL SEE FEDOR EMELIANENKO AND MATT MITRIONE IN AN EXPLOSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN

NÍOS MÓ, TWO BELLATOR WORLD TITLE FIGHTS:

WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMP DOUGLAS LIMA MEETS THE DEBUTING LORENZ LARKIN & ‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER DEFENDS HIS LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST UNDEFEATED BRENT PRIMUS

LOS ANGELES – Bellator MMA is bringing its biggest event ever to the “Big Apple!"

Madison Square Garden, “The World’s Most Famous Arena” and Mecca of combat sports, will host Bellator’s first-ever mixed martial arts event in the state of New York on Saturday, Meitheamh 24 le Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva. The blockbuster pay-per-view features two of the sport’s most recognizable names in Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) agus Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC), who will finally meet in a light heavyweight fight that has been brewing since 2011.

The double main event also features Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC), an MMA legend that many consider to be the greatest heavyweight fighter of all-time, ag cur ar Matt Mitrione (11-5) in a bout that will undoubtedly produce fireworks between the heavy-handed strikers.

Ina theannta sin, the Viacom-owned promotion is adding two world championship bouts. An Chéad, Douglas Lima (28-6) defends his belt against top free agent signing Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC) agus ansin, current lightweight champ Michael Chandler(16-3) will put his world title on the line against the undefeated Brent Primus (7-0).

“As a fight promoter, my goal is to put together the biggest cards possible for our fans around the world,"A dúirt Bellator tUachtarán Scott Coker. “Bringing an event of this magnitude to a city and arena like New York and Madison Square Garden has been something Bellator, Spike and Viacom have wanted to make happen for quite some time. Ar Meitheamh 24, the goal becomes reality, when we put on the biggest event in promotional history, Bellator NYC."

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva ar siúl Dé Sathairn, Meitheamh 24 and airs LIVE on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. AGUS/7 p.m. PT. Prior to the pay-per-view event, SPIKE will air Bellator 180 LIVE and FREE on both coasts, ag tosú ag 8 p.m. AGUS/5 p.m. PT. Ina theannta sin, Bellator 180 prelims will air exclusively on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App at 6 p.m. AGUS/ 3 p.m. PT. Additional contests will be announced in the coming days.

Tickets for the event starting at $60, gan muirir seirbhíse is infheidhme agus cánacha, dul ar díol Dé hAoine, Márta 31 at Ticketmaster, TheGarden.com and Bellator.com. Fans can sign up for Bellator Nation here to participate in a presale that will take place Dé Céadaoin, March 29-Thursday, Márta 30.

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva will be distributed by G&G Closed Circuit Events to bars, restaurants and other commercial establishments throughout the U.S. agus Ceanada. G&G Events is a leading provider of closed circuit television and has distributed some of the biggest events in sports, including De La Hoya vs. Mayweather, Mayweather vs. “Canelo” Alvarez and Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, as well as Bellator 120: Rampage vs. Rí Mo. “G&G is thrilled about Bellator being back in the pay-per-view business with this tremendous event. We look forward to handling the distribution nationwide and for Canada,” said G&G President Nicolas Gagliardi. G&G Events can be contacted at www.ggccevents.com nó ar an nguthán ag(888) 258-7115.

Ina theannta sin, through Bellator’s global distribution partners, Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva will be available in over 140 countries around the world.

Sonnen spent a majority of his 44-fight career with the UFC, a run that saw him defeat current middleweight champion Michael Bisping, and compete against the likes of Jon Jones, Anderson Silva (faoi ​​dhó), Rashad Evans, “Shogun” Rua, Demian Maia and Brian Stann. In addition to his in-ring action, the West Linn, Ore. native has mastered the art of being in front of the camera, doing broadcast work for both ESPN and Fox Sports. Following a three-year hiatus from active MMA competition, Sonnen returned to the cage against Tito Ortiz ag Bellator 170 i mí Eanáir.

“The Axe Murderer” has fought in some of the most memorable feuds and battles the sport has ever seen. His wars with“Rampage” Jackson, Tito Ortiz, Mirko Cro Cop, Vitor Belfort, Dan Henderson, Kazushi Sakuraba, Chuck Liddell and Michael Bisping remain some of the more memorable bouts in MMA history. Silva is far from ready to close the book on his illustrious career, returning to action against a man that he has despised for quite some time. In addition to the PRIDE middleweight title, Silva’s trophy case includes awards for “Fight of the Year” (2003, 2004, 2007), KO na Bliana (2008) and multiple “Fight of the Night” awards, including one for each of his last three fights. He now looks to continue entertaining fans inside the Bellator cage and begins with a bout several years in the making.

Is iar-PRIDE curadh, Is "An Impire Last" ar cheann de na trodaithe trom is revered agus meas go bhfuil an spórt le feiceáil. Stone-aghaidh agus ciúin, Emelianenko boasted ar cheann de na streaks unbeaten is suntasaí i stair MMA, ní chailliúint bout idir 2001 agus 2009. A curadh domhanda il-am i MMA agus Sambo, Fedor ais le déanaí chuig an spórt tar éis bearna gearr, accumulating two decisive wins since his return to action.

Matt Mitrione remains poised to make an impact in the Bellator heavyweight division following two emphatic wins since signing with Bellator in 2016. The Illinois native and standout defensive end at Purdue University earned All-Big Ten honors in 2000 and subsequently earned his way into the NFL where he played six seasons as a member of the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings. Mitrione ultimately found his way into MMA where he became a high-level competitor, defeating the likes of the late Kimbo Slice, Derrick Lewis and Gabriel Gonzaga.

Hailing from Atlanta, Ga. “The Phenom” has been ruling the roost at 170-pounds in Bellator for the better part of three years. A winner of 16 de chuid caite 18 comórtais, the American Top Team product remains set on doing away with all viable contenders at welterweight and his first step since reclaiming the strap from Andrey Koreshkov comes against one of Bellator’s newest signees, Lorenz Larkin.

Set to enter the Bellator fray is a “Monsoon” of violent proportions – unanimously ranked on lists compiling the top-ten welterweights on the planet, Larkin is set to continue his career in Bellator, after inking an exclusive, multi-fight contract last week. A known finisher, the pride of Riverside, Calif. will make his promotional debut a winner of four out of five.

Chandler will look to defend his belt for the first time since successfully defending it in a “Fight of the Year” candidate against Benson Henderson Samhain seo caite. A 16-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Chandler has consistently proven that he belongs among the world’s elite, riding into his bout on Meitheamh 24 on a streak of four straight victories.

Also a native of Oregon, the surging Primus remains unbeaten after five consecutive wins to begin his Bellator MMA career. Ag amháin 31, Primus has been committed to honing his craft since he was 13, going as far as to sell his landscaping business to keep his hopes of someday becoming a champion alive. Ar Meitheamh 24, he finally has the opportunity to make his dreams come to fruition.

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Nuashonraithe Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Cárta comhrac:

Solas Heavyweight Main Imeacht: Chael Sonnen (29-15-1) vs. Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1, 1 NC)

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Bout Teideal Domhanda Welterweight: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Lorenz Larkin (18-5, 1 NC)

Lightweight Domhanda Teideal Bout: Michael Chandler (16-3) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

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Two New Main Card Bouts Complete Bellator 175 Márta 31

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LOS ANGELES -(Márta 15, 2017) A lightweight feature fight pitting undefeated knockout artist Steve Kozola (7-0) aghaidh Jake Roberts (7-1) and a featherweight feature clash pairing AKA phenom Noad “Neo” Lahat (10-2) aghaidh Lloyd Carter (10-8) Críochnaíonn an cárta is mó de Bellator 175: Rampage vs. Rí Mo 2 ar Dé hAoine, Márta 31 at Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL.

The stacked main card is headlined by a heavyweight rematch pitting “Rampage” Jackson (37-11) aghaidh "Rí Mo" Lawal (20-6, 1 NC), as the two powerhouses look to run it back following nearly three years since their first meeting. Also featured on the Spike-televised main card is a featherweight co-main event pitting Emmanuel Sanchez (14-3) aghaidh Marcos Galvao (18-7-1) and a heavyweight battle between sluggers Sergei Kharitonov (23-6) agus Chase Gormley (14-5).

Bellator 175: Rampage vs. Rí Mo 2 will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Allstate Arena Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

Please see below for a complete list of preliminary action.

Comhlánaigh Bellator 175: Rampage vs. Rí Mo 2Príomh Cárta:

Heavyweight Main Event: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (37-11) vs. Muhammed "Rí Mo" Lawal (20-6, 1 NC)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (14-3) vs. Marcos Galvao (18-7-1)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Sergei Kharitonov (23-6) vs. Chase Gormley (14-5)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Steve Kozola (7-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Noad Lahat (10-2) vs. Lloyd Carter (10-8)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Réamh Cárta:

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Joaquin Buckley (6-1) vs. Justin Patterson (9-1)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Prince McLean (8-8) vs. Adam Maciejewski (13-6)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Damian Norris (7-2) vs. Tom Shoaff (8-2)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Matt Paul (2-1) vs. James Bochnoviv (5-1)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Nate Williams (25-15) vs. Manny Vazquez (9-2)

Lightweight Preliminary “VOW” Bout: J.D. Hardwick (2-0) vs. Tim Cho (4-2)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Tom Holder (Tús Pro) vs. Josh Streaker (Tús Pro)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Cory Galloway (8-7) vs. David Garcia (4-3-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Brian Akins (1-0) vs. Mike DeLaVega (1-2)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: James Esposito (0-1) vs. Asef Askar (Tús Pro)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Max Fuentes (2-0) vs. Brandon Shelhart (3-1)

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FOLLOWING INJURY TO DARRION CALDWELL, LEANDRO HIGO RECEIVES TITLE SHOT AGAINST EDUARDO DANTAS AT BELLATOR 177 IN BUDAPEST ON FRIDAY, Aibreán 14

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LOS ANGELES — (Márta 14, 2017) – Following an undisclosed injury to Darrion Caldwell, budding superstar Leandro “Pitbull” Higo (17-2) will now challenge current champion Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (19-4) in a bantamweight world title fight at Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Figinside the Budapest Sports Arena on Aibreán 14.

Chomh maith leis sin, John “Macapa”(21-1-2) Beidh aghaidh Daniel Weichel (38-9) in a featherweight contest and Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) Buaileann Helen Harper (4-1) at 125-pounds. Rounding out the Spike-televised MMA action will be a featherweight matchup pitting Hungarian-born Adam “The Kid” Borics (5-0) aghaidh Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor(1-2).

Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Figwill be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, cé go Bellator Cosdornálaíochta 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, ag tosú ag 11pm ET/10pm CT.

 

Comhlánaigh Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Fig Príomh Cárta:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Leandro Higo (17-2)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniel Weichel (38-9) vs. John “Macapa”Teixeira (21-1-2)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Helen Harper (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Anthony Taylor (1-2) vs. Adam Borics (5-0)

Réamh Cárta:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Brian Mór (9-5) vs. Ludovit Klein (6-0)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mate Kertesz (3-0) vs. Adam Polgar (10-8)

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JULIA BUDD WINS INAUGURAL WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AT BELLATOR 174 — MARLOES COENEN CALLS IT A CAREER

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Julia Budd (10-2) defeated Marloes Coenen (23-8) via TKO (punches) ag 2:42 de bhabhta ceithre

 

Quotes: “I have dreamt about this moment forever. Nuair a bhí mé 21 and first started kickboxing, I dreamt about being a champion and I didn’t make it, I lost.” Budd said. “Mar sin,, this is my dream come true. The moment I signed with Bellator, I saw all the champions up there on the banners and I said to myself that i want to be up there with them some day. Now it feels like everything has come together.”

“Theres only one message that I want to give out to all the fighters out there and that’s please listen to your body. I’m very proud of all the women in MMA and I’m very grateful for Bellator,” Coenen said. “This company picked me up when I was in a dark place and Scott Coker has given me so many opportunities throughout my career. Bellator MMA will always be my home.”

Fernando Gonzalez (26-14) defeated Brandon Girtz (14-6) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-28, 29-27, 30-26)

 

Quote: “Everything I thought was going to happen anocht, happened. Every time he was going to go for a take down, I wanted to make him pay for it.” Dúirt Gonzalez. “I had to keep him busy and make him scramble. My plan was to box with him and then keep him away with the leg kicks. I wanted to make him work and get him tired and it proved to be effective in the third round. My next fight, Ba mhaith liom Andrey Koreshkov. He is one of the best and Bellator’s former champion. I think I will win that fight, which will put me right in line with Douglas Lima next.”

Justin Dreoilín (13-2) defeated Roman Pizzolato (8-9) via aighneacht (arm triangle) ag 2:35 de bhabhta amháin

 

Quote: “I’m so grateful for Bellator and Spike to be able to come out here, do what I love and perform. Ach, go dtí mé, it’s about so much more than the competition, it’s all about knocking some dude out, so that we can knock out the water crisis with my team out there in the Congo,” Wren said. “They are so incredible. I just train them and put the tools in their hands. They are much better fighters than I ever could be in this cage, so I want to be as good as I can, so that I can give them a voice.”

Rafael Lovato Jr.. (5-0) defeated Charles Hackman (4-5) trí TKO ag 0:13 de bhabhta amháin

 

Quote: “I was completely prepared for this fight and had an incredible camp," Lovato Jr. Dúirt. “I’m just so happy and thankful to be with Bellator now. I’m so excited about my future, so let’s ride this wave.

Preliminary Card Results/Photos:

Justin Patterson (9-1) defeated Jason Witt (7-4) trí TKO ag 0:13 de bhabhta trí

Gabrielle Holloway (6-5) defeated Alexis Dufresne (6-3) trí TKO ag 2:53 de bhabhta dhá

Emily Ducote (5-2) defeated Katy Collins (6-2) via aighneacht (choke naked cúil) ag 4:53 de bhabhta amháin

Emmanuel Rivera (6-0) defeated Treston Thomison (10-5) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-26, 30-27 2x)

Cody Pfister (13-6-1) defeated Jonathan Gary (12-8-2) via aighneacht (choke naked cúil) ag 4:04 de bhabhta amháin

 

Quote: "Jonathan Gary is a class act, a great guy, and I’m glad that I had the chance to compete against him anocht. My retirement caught a lot of people by surprise," Pfister said. “I’m going to take time off to focus on other aspirations, but who knows, maybe I’ll be back. Bellator is a class company and I’m honored that my last fight will be with them. Scott Coker and Bellator know how to take care of the fighters and I really like what they’ve done with the company.”