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1.85 MILLION VIEWERS TUNE IN FOR TITO ORTIZ – CHAEL SONNEN MAIN EVENT ON SPIKE TV

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New York, NY, Januari 24, 2017 - 1.85 million viewers tuned in for the final fight in Tito Ortiz’s storied career, a first round submission victory over Chael Sonnen. This marks the most watched Bellator fight on Spike since last February and the most watched MMA fight on television in 2017.
*these are preliminary numbers as the more accurate viewership total factoring in DVR +3 will be released Donderdag.
In de co-functie, 1.7 million viewers witnessed Paul Daley’s devastating flying knee KO over Brennan Ward.
Globaal, Bellator 170 delivered 1.4 miljoen kijkers – making it the 3rd most watched card in the franchise’s history. The 3-hour Spike telecast was also ranked #1 in cable with Men 18-49 in the timeslot.

 

Bellator 170 was also a digital and social success as well.

 

  • The Bellator 170 prelims drew the second most viewers on Bellator.com and Bellator mobile app in franchise history (only behind Bellator 149).
  • The post-fight press conference streamed exclusively on YouTube saw the most concurrent viewers in Bellator history.
  • #Bellator170 was the #1 trending topic on Twitter during the event and Tito Ortiz, Chael Sonnen and Bellator MMA trended #1 on Google Trends.

 

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STAGE IS SET FOR LEGENDARY LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT MAIN EVENT AT BELLATOR 170 TONIGHT INSIDE THE FORUM IN LOS ANGELES

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Complete Weigh-In Photos Here / Video Replay Here

 

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (Jan. 20, 2017) –The official weigh-ins for Bellator 170: Ortiz tegen. Sonnen took place Friday morning in front of a rowdy crowd inside the Sheraton Gateway hotel in Los Angeles, Calif. The competitors are now ready for action vanavond at The Forum, with the event airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT.

The epic event is headlined by a legendary light heavyweight matchup pitting Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) tegen Chael Sonnen (28-14-1). The evening’s co-main event features a welterweight showdown pitting Paul Daley (38-14-2) tegen Brennan Ward (14-4), terwijl Ralek Gracie (3-0) en Hisaki Kato (7-2) square off in a middleweight bout on the main card of Bellator 170: Ortiz tegen. Sonnen.

 

Hoofd Card: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. EN/8:00 p.m. CT)

Licht zwaargewicht Main Event: Tito Ortiz (204.8 lbs.) vs. Chael Sonnen (205.8 lbs.)

 

Weltergewicht Co-Main Event: Paul Daley (170.8 lbs.) vs. Brennan Ward (170.9 lbs.)

 

Middengewicht Main Card Bout: Ralek Gracie (183.9 lbs.) vs. Hisaki Kato (185 lbs.)

 

Vedergewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Georgi Karakhanyan (145.9 lbs.) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (145.6 lbs.)

 

Catchweight Main Card Bout: Derek Anderson (160.1 lbs.) vs. Derek Fields (154.2 lbs.)

 

Voorlopige Card: (Bellator.com – 6:30 p.m. EN/5:30 p.m. CT)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Chinzo Machida (145.3 lbs.) vs. Jamar Ocampo (145.2 lbs.)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Colleen Schneider (129 lbs.) vs. Chrissie Daniels (126 lbs.)

Zwaargewicht voorronde: Jack May (261 lbs.) vs. Dave Cryer (239 lbs.)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Henry Corrales (144.3 lbs.) vs. Cody Bollinger (146 lbs.)

Middengewicht Voorlopige aanval: Kevin Casey (184.8 lbs.) vs. Keith Berry (184.8 lbs.)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: William "Pump" Vasconcelos (169.3 lbs.) vs. John Mercurio (170.4 lbs.)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Gabriel Green (154.9 lbs.) vs. Jalin Turner (155.6 lbs.)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Christian Gonzalez (182.4 lbs.) vs. Daniel Rodriguez (178.3 lbs.)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Demarcus Brown (146 lbs.) vs. Alex Soto (147.4 lbs.)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Jacob Rosales (154.7 lbs.) vs. Ian Butler (158.9 lbs.)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Johnny Cisneros (170.6 lbs.) vs. Curtis Millender (171 lbs.)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Mike Segura (155.6 lbs.) vs. Tommy Aaron (145.5 lbs.)

Bantamweight Voorlopige aanval: Rob Gooch (136 lbs.) vs. James Barnes (134.5 lbs.)

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LARA GENEREERT INDRUKWEKKENDE BEOORDELING OP SPIKE TV

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Photo Credit: Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions
LAS VEGAS, NV (Januari 20, 2017) – Erislandy Lara, de WBA / IBO-kampioen van 154 pond, scoorde twee knockouts in zijn wedstrijd tegen Yuri Foreman in Miami op Eerste kampioenschap boksen op Spike TV afgelopen vrijdagavond. Eén in de ring om zijn wereldtitels te behouden en één in de kijkcijfers. Een gemiddelde van 547,000 kijkers, met een piek publiek 707,000, stemde af en zag Lara een verwoestende uppercut landen die voormalig wereldkampioen Foreman in de vierde ronde knock-out sloeg.
Kijkcijfers van Spike TV voor Lara vs. Voorman scoorde 11% hoger dan hun uitzending van afgelopen vrijdagavond, die tentoongesteld Danny Jacobs vs Sergio Mora. Zoek naar Erislandy Lara die ergens voor de zomer terugkeert naar de ring.
“Ik wil Spike TV en iedereen die betrokken is bij de promotie bedanken voor het feit dat ze mij de kans hebben gegeven om in Miami te vechten, voor al mijn fans.” zei Erislandy Lara. “De laatste keer dat ik in Miami vocht, kreeg ik de knock-out en dat is precies wat ik wilde doen in dit gevecht. Ik heb dat doel bereikt en de fans hebben iemand zien neergaan. Iedereen houdt van de knock-out. Ik ben blij dat ik een positieve beoordeling heb gegeven voor Spike TV. Ik kan niet wachten om terug te keren naar de ring.”
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TAKE AN INSIDE LOOK AT BELLATOR 170’S MAIN EVENT FIGHTERS WITH NEW, EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL CONTENT

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (Jan. 17, 2017) – With Bellator 170: Ortiz tegen. Sonnen only a few days away, Bellator’s digital team has once again developed a series of exclusive new content in preparation of Zaterdag showdown at The Forum. Join us as we explore behind-the-scenes footage of some of the greatest athletes in MMA and their training regimens. For a deeper look inside these competitors’ journey to the big stage, look no further than Bellator’s fantastic YouTube page.

 

In Focus w/ Chael Sonnen

Join us as we spend a day in the life of Chael Sonnen in his home town of West Linn, Oregon. We dive deep into the history of Sonnen’s legacy and the highly anticipated rematch with Tito Ortiz.

 Sparring Session w/ Tito Ortiz

Former All-Pro NFL superstar Shawne Merriman goes toe-to-toe with Tito Ortiz for a sparring session before the big main event at The Forum.

What to Watch: Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen

After pinning Ortiz in a college wrestling match nearly 20 jaren geleden, Sonnen hopes to come out on top once again when the two legends square off on Jan. 21.

 What to Watch: Paul Daley vs. Brennan Ward

Two of the top sluggers duke it out in the evening’s co-main event and Jimmy Smith breaks it down for both welterweight superstars before they enter the cage.

FIGHT INFO: Bijna 20 years have passed since Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) en Chael Sonnen (28-14-1) met in a collegiate wrestling match in Sonnen’s home state of Oregon. Nu, the two mixed martial arts legends meet again, with a shot at sweet revenge for Ortiz, who was pinned during their clash in 1998. In januari 21, Bellator MMA will invade Los Angeles and The Forum, as the Scott Coker-led promotion prepares for one of the biggest events of the year.

 

In de avond van de co-main event, fans will have the opportunity to experience a welterweight war pitting fellow sluggers Paul Daley (38-14-2) tegen Brennan Ward (14-4). In middengewicht actie, Hisaki Kato (7-2) will be making his fourth appearance under the Bellator MMA umbrella, and is riding a two-fight winning streak as he prepares for undefeated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu prodigy Ralek Gracie (3-0). Eindelijk, Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) will challenge Emmanuel Sanchez (13-3) in a featherweight feature fight, terwijl Derek Fields (17-6) en Derek Anderson (14-2, 1 NC) round out the Spike-televised main card with lightweight action.

 

Bellator 170: Ortiz tegen. Sonnen uitgezonden live en gratis op SPIKE bij 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com and The Bellator Mobile App. Very few tickets remain and they can be purchased at The Forum Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

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BLUE CHIP PROSPECTS JAROD TRICE & TYRELL FORTUNE RETURN TO BELLATOR MMA CAGE AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

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BRAZILIAN PHENOM BRUNA ELLEN ALSO ADDED TO STACKED UNDERCARD

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — (Jan. 13, 2017) – A pair of heavyweight fights featuring undefeated blue chip prospects Jarod Trice(1-0) en Tyrell Fortune (1-0) have been added to the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card of Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Also added to the preliminary portion of Bellator 171 is Brown Ellen (2-1), die op zal nemen Carmella James (Debuut) in a female flyweight clash. The new additions join a competitive undercard that is highlighted by a middleweight fight pitting the undefeated Chris Harris (7-0) tegen Jordan Young (5-0), samen met Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) tegen Justin Overton (3-2).

A catchweight bout putting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) against knockout artist Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) will serve as the evening’s main event, while fans will have the opportunity to see the return of “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) in a lightweight co-main event fight with Aaron Derrow (14-8). Undefeated phenom A.J. McKee (6-0) zal op zich te nemen Brandon Phillips (6-2) in a featherweight feature fight and Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) uitdagingen Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight bout on the SPIKE-televised main card.

Tickets voor Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani beginnen $24 en zijn nu te koop bijKansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. Het evenement wordt live en gratis uitgezonden op SPIKE op 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App.

A highly touted wrestling prospect out of Detroit, Michigan, Jarod Trice will make his second appearance inside of the Bellator MMA cage and is looking to build off of an impressive professional debut. The 27-year-old standout was awarded three All-American honors, as well as a National Title at 120 kg and two Greco Roman National Titles, prior to joining the Bellator MMA fray in 2016. Now Trice is looking to make a name for himself in the world of MMA, after delivering an exceptional performance in his first career win over Tommie Britton at Bellator 167 just over one month ago. Kansas’ Kevin Woltkamp (1-2) will challenge Trice, and will look to play the role hometown spoiler when he competes in front of thousands of friends and family.

After earning state championships in nearly every national age-group in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling during high school, Fortune went on to compete at Grand Canyon University’s highly acclaimed program, where he was named the 2013 Division II Wrestler of the Year, taking home a NCAA Division II championship in the process. The Portland, Ore. native began his career under the direction of Bellator MMA last year, earning a sensational first round knockout victory in his debut at Bellator 163. The 26-year-old now hopes to preserve his unblemished record when he enters the cage for the second time against Will Johnson, who will be making his professional debut.

Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazilië, Ellen enters the bout looking to build off the momentum she came into Bellator with after signing with the Viacom-owned promotion last year. The flyweight prospect began her professional career with back-to-back victories in 2015, including one victory coming after a brilliant knockout win in the opening round of action. Nu, the 20-year-old Brazilian makes her second appearance under the Scott Coker-led promotion in the same venue where she made her debut.

Compleet Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Hoofd Card:

175 pond. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Vedergewicht Feature Vecht: A.J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)

Voorlopige Card:

Middengewicht Voorlopige aanval: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

Vedergewicht Preliminary Aanval: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Voorlopige aanval: Will Lavine (Debuut) vs. Domo Garcia (Debuut)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Kans Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

Bantamweight Voorlopige aanval: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Craig Farley (Debuut) vs. Mike Breeden (Debuut)

Zwaargewicht voorronde: Jarod Trice (1-0) vs. Kevin Woltkamp (1-2)

Zwaargewicht voorronde: Tyrell Fortune (1-0) vs. Will Johnson (Debuut)

Vlieggewicht Voorlopige aanval: Brown Ellen (2-1) vs. Carmella James (Debuut)

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RISING STAR A.J. MCKEE RETURNS TO ACTION WITH FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST BRANDON PHILLIPS AT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

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KANSAS’ OWN JESSICA MIDDLETON MAKES SPIKE DEBUT DURING FLYWEIGHT BOUT AGAINST ALICE YAUGER

GASTON REYNO ADDED TO STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. - (Jan. 12, 2017) – A featherweight feature fight pitting A.J. McKee (6-0) tegen Brandon Phillips (6-2) is toegevoegd aan de SPIKE televisie main kaart van Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Bovendien, Kansas’ own Jessica Middleton (1-0) zal op zich te nemen Alice Yauger (4-4) in a female flyweight clash, while Uruguayan knockout artist Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) highlights a stacked preliminary card when he meets Justin Overton (3-2).

The evening’s main event features a 175-pound catchweight showdown between MMA veteran Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) en knock-out specialist Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC). “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) also returns to the Bellator cage, as he will take on Aaron Derrow (14-8) in a lightweight feature fight.

Tickets voor Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani beginnen $24 en zijn nu te koop bij KansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App.

McKee enters the Bellator MMA cage undefeated and continues to prove that he is one of the top young prospects in the sport of MMA. With each of McKee’s six professional fights coming under the direction of Bellator MMA, the 21-year-old Team BodyShop product has made a name for himself from day one, showing both exceptional power and elusiveness every time he steps into the cage. After finishing each of his first five opponents with opening round victories, “Mercenary” was finally taken the distance in his most recent bout with Ray Wood, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision win atBellator 166. Een inwoner van Long Beach, Calif., McKee will return to the Midwest in search of his first win of 2017.

Taking his ninth professional fight, 27-year-old Brandon Phillips will participate in the main card action for the first time in his Bellator MMA career. Phillips began his professional career with a bang, delivering five consecutive victories, met vier knockouts, and earning well-deserved attention from the Scott Coker-led promotion. Phillips made his Bellator MMA debut in 2016, collecting a unanimous decision victory over Chuka Willis bij Bellator 159. After recording finishes in five of six career wins, the Oklahoma City native will make the short trip up North to Kansas Star Arena, where he will have the opportunity to add to that impressive total.

Fighting out of Wichita, Kansas, 28-year-old Jessica Middleton will look to add to her impressive professional debut, a clutch victory over Brown Ellen at last year’s Bellator 159 when she competes on Jan. 27. Following an undefeated amateur career, the hometown favorite now hopes to preserve her unblemished professional mark in a flyweight fight with Alice Yauger. An eight-fight veteran of MMA, Yauger enters the bout having won each of her last two contests and three of her past four. Hailing from Arlington, Texas, the 38-year-old Yauger hopes to use her experience advantage when she makes her promotional debut against the younger Middleton.

Making his fourth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, Reyno enters the bout in search of his third win under the promotion and second in a row. A native of Montevideo, Uruguay, Reyno has delivered finishes in each of his six career victories, including five straight first round stoppages to begin his professional career. “Tonga” will now direct his attention to Kansas Star Arena and Jan. 27, where he will look to build off of an impressive knockout win over L.J. Hermreck at Bellator 159.

Bijgewerkt Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Hoofd Card:

175 pond. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Vedergewicht Feature Vecht: A.J. McKee (6-0) vs. Brandon Phillips (6-2)

Flyweight Feature Fight: Jessica Middleton (1-0) vs. Alice Yauger (4-4)

Bijgewerkte voorlopige kaart:

Middengewicht Voorlopige aanval: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Gaston Reyno (6-1, 2 NC) vs. Justin Overton (3-2)

Weltereweight Preliminary Bout: Will Lavine (Debuut) vs. Domo Garcia (Debuut)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Kans Rencountre (8-2) vs. Jake Lindsay (11-5)

Bantamweight Voorlopige aanval: Johnny Marigo (2-0) vs. Joe Fulk (4-4)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Manny Meraz (8-3) vs. Scott Heston (4-1)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Craig Farley (Debuut) vs. Mike Breeden (Debuut)

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Erislandy Lara trainingskampcitaten & Foto's

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Wereldkampioen superweltergewicht vecht tegen voormalig kampioen Yuri Foreman in het Main Event van Premier Boxing Champions op Spike
Vrijdag, Januari 13 van Hialeah Park Racing & Casino in Miami
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MIAMI (Januari 12, 2017) – Super weltergewicht wereldkampioen Erislandy Lara is klaar en klaar voor zijn wereldtitelverdediging tegen voormalig wereldkampioen Yuri Foreman dit Vrijdag, Januari 13 in het hoofdevenement van Premier Boxing Champions on Spike van Hialeah Park Racing en Casino in Miami.
Extra actie op Spike bevat voormalig wereldkampioen Anthony Dirrell en die van Hongarije Norbert Nemesapati, die elkaar ontmoeten in een super middengewicht gevecht van 10 ronden. Uitgezonden dekking begint bij 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT en beschikt over ongeslagen vooruitzichten Miguel Cruz, die vandaag de persconferentie bijwoonde,en Alex Martin in actie weltergewicht.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Warriors Boksen, zijn geprijsd op $25, $35, $50, $75, $100 en $125, niet met inbegrip van toepasselijke vergoedingen, en zijn nu te koop. Tickets kunnen online worden gekocht bij www.myticketforce.com door te klikken HIER, op telefoonnummer (877) 840-0457 of op de Hialeah Park casino kooi.
Dit is wat Lara te zeggen had over Foreman, trainingskamp met Ronnie Shields en meer:
Op zijn recente trainingskamp…
“We hebben net ongeveer een week achter de rug en hebben goed geslapen tijdens de gevechtsweek. Het trainingskamp is zeer productief geweest. Ik voel me op mijn gemak met mijn gewicht en ik voel me sterk als ik dit gevecht aanga. Mijn kracht en conditionering zijn precies waar ik ze wil hebben. Ronnie en ik zijn altijd bezig met het verbeteren van de dingen waar ik goed in ben. Globaal, het was een geweldig kamp.”
Over de confrontatie met voormalig wereldkampioen Yuri Foreman…
“Ik ben Yuri Foreman dankbaar voor het aanvaarden van dit gevecht. Ik weet dat hij honger heeft om weer in de ring te komen. Hij wil bewijzen dat hij nog steeds relevant is in de superweltergewichtdivisie. Hij is een voormalig wereldkampioen die weet hoe het is om op elite-niveau te winnen. Ik kijk niet voorbij Yuri Forman, maar ik heb er alle vertrouwen in dat ik zal overwinnen. Ik heb het gevoel dat ik de superieure vechter zal zijn als we allebei in de ring stappen morgen nachts.”
Bij zijn terugkeer naar Miami om te vechten voor een grote Cubaanse gemeenschap…
“Mijn laatste gevecht hier was geweldig en de steun van fans was ongelooflijk. Ik heb de knock-out behaald en ik hoop hetzelfde opnieuw te doen. Als ik zie dat mijn tegenstander gewond raakt, Ik zal proberen hem eruit te halen. Ik houd van mijn Cubaanse landgenoten en al hun steun, evenals mijn Amerikaanse fans. Miami is voor mij als een tweede thuis en ik kan niet wachten om de fans een geweldige show te geven.”
Over de toestand van de superweltergewichtdivisie…
“De divisie, naar mijn mening, is de meest getalenteerde divisie in het boksen. Iedereen aan de top wil zijn erfenis in de boksgeschiedenis versterken en iedereen is spectaculair. In de toekomst, we zullen allemaal ooit met elkaar te maken krijgen. Zo, verwacht dat er een eenmakingswedstrijd zal worden gepresenteerd, en moge de beste man de top bereiken. Ik weet dat ik klaar ben om tegen iedereen te vechten, maar eerst moet ik langs Foreman zien te komen.”
Over vechten in het hoofdevenement op Spike…
“Gevechten op Spike, als de belangrijkste gebeurtenis, gaat fantastisch. De zichtbaarheid is geweldig voor elke atleet die op zijn netwerk concurreert. Boksen is een geweldige sport, en Spike TV helpt ons meer fans en kijkers te werven. De PBC doet uitstekend werk. Ik ben erg blij om te vechten op netwerktelevisie.”
Voor meer informatie bezoek www.premierboxingchampions.com en www.spike.com/shows/premier-boxing-kampioenen. Volg op TwitterPremierBoxing, LaraBoxing, @YForeman, AnthonyDirrell, SpikeTV, @SpikeSports @WarriorsBoxingProm en @Swanson_Comm of word fan op Facebook op www.Facebook.com/PremierBoxingChampions. PBC op Spike wordt gesponsord door Corona Extra, Finest Beer.
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Erislandy Lara vs Yuri Foreman Final Press Conference Quotes & Foto's

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Super Welterweight World Title Showdown Headlines Action
Vrijdag, Januari 13 van Hialeah Park Racing & Casino in Miami
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MIAMI (Januari 11, 2017) – Super weltergewicht wereldkampioen Erislandy Lara en voormalig wereldkampioen Yuri Foreman met face to face Woensdag as they hosted the final press conference before they enter the ring in the main event of Premier Boxing Championsop Aar dit Vrijdag, Januari 13 from Hialeah Park Racing and Casino in Miami.
Also in attendance at Woensdag press conference was former world champion Anthony Dirrell en die van Hongarije Norbert Nemesapati, die elkaar ontmoeten in een super middengewicht gevecht van 10 ronden Vrijdag nacht op Spike. Uitgezonden dekking begint bij 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT en beschikt over ongeslagen vooruitzichten Miguel Cruz, die vandaag de persconferentie bijwoonde,en Alex Martinin actie weltergewicht.
Tickets voor de live-evenement, die wordt bevorderd door Warriors Boksen, zijn geprijsd op $25, $35, $50, $75, $100 en $125, niet met inbegrip van toepasselijke vergoedingen, en zijn nu te koop. Tickets kunnen online worden gekocht bij www.myticketforce.com by clicking HERE, op telefoonnummer (877) 840-0457of op de Hialeah Park casino kooi.
Here is what the participants had to say from the Turf Club at Hialeah Park:
Erislandy LARA
“Thank you everyone for coming, especially Spike TV and Hialeah Park. Thanks to Team Foreman for taking this fight. Het gaat om een ​​geweldig gevecht worden Vrijdag nacht.
“Yuri Foreman is a great fighter and a very smart fighter. I am also a very smart fighter, dus Vrijdag night we’re going to find out who is the smarter one in the ring.
“Ik voel me geweldig. Very happy to be back in Miami in front of my Cuban and Latin fans. This is a great night for Miami and Spike and I plan on putting on a show and making a statement to the boxing world.
“Ik voel me geweldig. I’m in great shape and feel very strong. Ik ben nu klaar om te vechten. I just want the bell to ring.”
Yuri Foreman
“It’s great to be here in Miami where it’s nice and warm and with so many great fighters on this card. I’m ready and looking forward to Vrijdag. I came here to win and I feel very positive about this.
“Erislandy Lara is a great fighter, but me being from the Soviet Union, I’m very familiar with Cuban boxing and have quite a bit of experience with their style, so I’m looking forward to stepping in and showcasing my talents and skills.
“Being a rabbi, it is sometimes very interesting to mix that with fighting, maar Vrijdag night I won’t be in rabbi mode. I will be all fighter. We are going to show skills and heart and power op vrijdag nachts.”
ANTHONY Dirrell
“I think this is my third Spike event and I’m happy to be fighting on a show with two great fighters like Lara and Foreman.
“It’s going to be a hell of a show. We are going to put on a great show. All the fights on the card are tremendous fights – undefeated fighters fighting undefeated fighters and champions fighting champions and we are all coming to win.
“I was going to talk a lot of trash to him (Nemespati), but he can’t understand me anyway. I am looking forward to a great fight against a good opponent like him. Zorg ervoor dat u afstemmen op op vrijdag and catch the action!”
NORBERT NEMESAPATI
“I am coming in as the smaller fighter, so I will have to put a lot of pressure on him. I sparred a lot of rounds for this fight, with a lot of tall guys. That’s fine with me that he is taller because I love to punch to the body.
“I might never get another opportunity like this, so I have to make the most of it. This is a beautiful place and I’m coming to the ring to win big. Thank you for this very special opportunity.”
MIGUEL CRUZ
“I wish that Alex Martin was here so I could talk a little smack to his face.
“13-0, 11 KOs vs. 13-0, 5 KO… basically somebody’s ‘0’ has to go and I can give you a hint… it’s not going to be mine.
“I’m going to crush him like an ant with a sledgehammer. I’m going to destroy him. That’s the plan. Mis het niet.”
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FANS INVITED TO JOIN ROYCE GRACIE, SAKURABA, WANDERLEI SILVA, MATT MITRIONE, ‘KING MO’ & ‘BIG’ JOHN MCCARTHY AT BELLATOR 170 FAN FEST AT DAVE & BUSTER’S IN LOS ANGELES

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WAT: Bellator 170 Fan Fest

WAAR: Dave & Buster’s at The Promenade at Howard Hughes Center

6081 Center Dr.

Los Angeles, ZOALS 90045

 

WANNEER: Donderdag, Januari 19

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

 

WHO: Royce Gracie

Kazushi Sakuraba

Wanderlei Silva

Koning Mo

John McCarthy

Matt Mitrione

Royce Gracie

De naam Gracie is synoniem met MMA, and that is largely in part to Royce Gracie, a man who is considered to have invented the sport as we know it today. De winnaar van de eerste paar UFC events, Gracie zou meerdere tegenstanders te ontmantelen in één nacht, velen van hen waren veel groter dan hem. For many years there was no answer for the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu technique that he brought into a fight. Vandaag, it’s hard to find an MMA fighter who hasn’t trained in the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu that his father invented. In February of 2016, Gracie headlined “Bellator 149,” an event that shattered company viewership records that remain intact to this day.

 

Kazushi Sakuraba

With an incredible resume highlighted by wins over four members of the legendary Gracie family, including Royler, Renzo, Ryan, and Royce Gracie, Sakuraba has inherited the nickname “The Gracie Hunter.” The Japanese mixed martial artist is especially remembered for his first clash with Royce, a ninety-minute marathon that ended in a TKO (hoekstop) victory for Sakuraba nearly 17 jaren geleden. Gracie would later avenge his loss, earning a unanimous decision win over Sakuraba at “K-1 Dynamite USA!!" inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Nu, almost a decade later, the two legends meet again and Bellator MMA is giving you the chance to be there when it happens!

 

Matt Mitrione

Matt Mitrione originally took his talents to the football gridiron, signing as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants in 2002. After brief stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings, Mitrione entered the MMA cage and hasn’t looked back since. The 14-time UFC veteran began his professional career with victories in his first five fights, four of which came by way of knockout. Known as one of the top finishers in the sport, the 37-year-old Indianapolis native recently finished his run with his former employer, making the decision to test free agency. Mitrione will now look to duplicate the success that he found throughout his career, als hij voldoet aan de Fedor Emelianenko in San Jose this February.

 

Wanderlei Silva

Former UFC superstar Wanderlei Silva will also be in attendance on Januari 20, as “The Axe Murderer” prepares for his Bellator MMA debut in the highly anticipated year of 2017. The man who has consistently called him out since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion, Chael Sonnen, will be competing in the main event of ‘Bellator 170’ just one day after the “Fan Fest.” A 48-fight veteran, Silva joined the Bellator MMA fray following an illustrious career with UFC, sifting through middleweight powerhouses Cung Le, Brian Stann, and current division champion Michael Bisping. Met 25 zijn 35 overwinningen in de loopbaan komen via knock-out, the 40-year-old Brazilian hotshot is eager to make his presence felt inside the Bellator MMA cage. Join us for ‘Bellator 170’ “Fan Fest” in Los Angeles and meet the legend himself before he makes his promotional debut.

 

Koning Mo

“King Mo” has been a mainstay with Bellator MMA since 2013, fighting everyone both the light heavyweight and heavyweight division has to offer. This will be Lawal’s second appearance at Bellator MMA’s “Fan Fest” event, giving fans another opportunity to meet the explosive striker outside of the cage. After his recent main event victory over Satoshi Ishii, “Mo” now sets his sights on other “Moneyweight” bouts to satiate his thirst.

 

John McCarthy

Known to many as “Big” John McCarthy, the longtime MMA referee will turn his attention to Bellator MMA’s “Fan Fest” and call the shots at a fun-filled day with some of the greatest fans the sport has to offer. McCarthy has officiated a number of memorable bouts promoted by Bellator MMA, the UFC and others, becoming one of the most notorious referees in the history of the sport.

FIGHT INFO: Bellator 170: Ortiz tegen. Sonnen vindt plaats op Zaterdag, Januari 21 from the Forum in Los Angeles and will air live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT. The highly anticipated undercard streams live on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 6:50 p.m. EN/3:50 p.m. PT.

 

Tickets for the event start at $36 en zijn nu te koop bij Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com.

 

The epic main card is headlined by a legendary light heavyweight clash that pits superstars Tito Ortiz (18-12-1) tegen Chael Sonnen (28-14-1). Bovendien, a welterweight co-main event featuring Paul Daley (38-14-2) tegen Brennan Ward (14-4) and a middleweight bout between Ralek Gracie (3-0) en Hisaki Kato (7-2) will also be featured on the Spike-televised main card. Ten slotte, een vedergewicht wedstrijd pitting Georgi Karakhanyan (26-6-1) tegen Emmanuel Sanchez(13-3) and a recently-announced lightweight battle featuring Derek Fields (17-6) en Derek Anderson (14-2, 1 NC) wrap up Bellator MMA’s first main card of the new year.

 

On the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card, female flyweights Rebecca Ruth (6-2) en Colleen Schneider (10-7) will join the promotional debuts of LA’s own Kevin Casey (9-5-1, 2 NC) and heavyweight knockout artist Jack May (8-3). Also featured on the undercard is the anticipated return of Chinzo Machida (4-2), Henry Corrales (12-3), Guilherme “Bomba” (8-3), en Cody Bollinger (19-6).

 

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MELVIN GUILLARD-CHIDI NJOKUANI SET TO MAIN EVENT BELLATOR 171 INSIDE KANSAS STAR ARENA ON JAN. 27

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HOLLYWOOD, ZOALS. (Jan. 10, 2017) – A catchweight bout pitting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) tegen Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) will serve as the main event of Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

The SPIKE-televised main card will feature the return of “The King of Kansas” David Rickels (17-4, 2 NC), who will meet Aaron Derrow (14-8). Ten slotte, a middleweight fight pitting undefeated prospect Chris Harris (7-0) tegen Jordan Young (5-0) will be featured during the preliminary portion of the event.

Tickets voor Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani beginnen $24 en zijn nu te koop bij KansasStarEventCenter.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com. Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl de voorbereidende actie wordt gestreamd op Bellator.com en de Bellator Mobile App.

After beginning his professional career 11-0, Guillard continued to make a name for himself under the direction of UFC, waar hij vocht 22 times over a nine-year stint. “The Young Assassin” has made 50 professional appearances inside the cage over his 15-year career, making him one of the most experienced veterans Njokuani has ever faced. Met 21 zijn 32 professional wins coming by way of knockout, we can be sure to see fireworks fly when Guillard returns to action inside Kansas Star Arena on Jan. 27.

Een inwoner van Las Vegas, Nevada, Njokuani enters the cage riding momentum of an impressive streak that has seen him win seven consecutive bouts and 11 van zijn laatste 12. Sinds de toetreding tot de Bellator MMA strijd in 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected three victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. Meest recent, “Chidi Bang Bang” made quick work of rising star Andre Fialho bij ‘Bellator 167,’ handing the Portuguese powerhouse the first loss of his young career with a brutal stoppage just 21 seconden in de strijd. Met 10 zijn 16 career wins coming by way of knockout, Njokuani brings a fearless style of fighting that pairs perfectly with his equally unshakable opponent Guillard.

Bijgewerkt Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani Hoofd Card:

175 pond. Catchweight Main Event: Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC)

Lichtgewicht Feature Bout: Dave Rickels (17-4, 2 NC) vs. Aaron Derrow (14-8)

Bijgewerkte voorlopige kaart:

Middengewicht Feature Bout: Chris Harris (7-0) vs. Jordan Young (5-0)