ANAHEIM, Kalifornië. (Augustus 26, 2016) – Bellator MMA is elated to formally announce the signing of mixed martial arts superstarRory MacDonald om 'n eksklusiewe, multi-year, multi-fight contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion, making “Red King” the latest in a long line of blockbuster acquisitions for Bellator MMA.
The former No. 1 contender to the UFC welterweight crown is undoubtedly one of the premiere free agent signings in the history of the promotion. The “Red King” has totaled nine career victories under the UFC banner, including wins over current welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, in addition to B.J. Penn and Nate Diaz.
“There’s no denying that Rory MacDonald was the cream of the crop when it comes to free agents in MMA,insluitend bykomende wedstryde sal in die komende dae aangekondig word. “As I say all the time, if there is a free agent out there, we’re going to talk to them, if they fit our model we’re going to make a hard push to bring them over here. I’m very happy that we were able to work out a deal with Rory, and I can’t wait to see him bring his menacing style to the Bellator cage.”
MacDonald is clearly the most popular active Canadian mixed martial artist since the former UFC welterweight Champion and teammate Georges St. Pierre, whom MacDonald has trained under for years at the world renowned TriStar Gym in Montreal.
“There are multiple reasons why I choose to fight for Bellator MMA and Scott Coker,” Rory MacDonald said. “One, they have given me the opportunity to develop and grow a business together. Two, because I already feel respected by the promotion as a professional athlete. And last but not least, because Bellator is offering a setup that no-one in the world can offer me.”
At only 27-years-old, MacDonald joins the fray with an impressive professional record of 18-4 and enters a stacked welterweight division of fighters already signed with Bellator, that currently has a world-class champion inAndrey Koreshkov.
Oor Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA is 'n toonaangewende Mixed Martial Arts organisasie met baie van die beste vegters in die wêreld. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor Scott Coker, Bellator is beskikbaar vir byna 500 miljoen huise wêreldwyd in meer as 140 lande. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, Bellator kan op Spike TV gesien word, die MMA televisie leier. Bellator MMA bestaan uit 'n uitvoerende span wat bo die bedryf werksaam in die televisie produksie sluit, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. Bellator is gebaseer in Santa Monica, Kalifornië en die besit van vermaak reuse Viacom, die tuiste van die wêreld se voorste vermaak handelsmerke wat aansluit by gehore deur middel van dwingende inhoud oor televisie, rolprent, aanlyn-en mobiele platforms.
Bangor, Maine (Julie 29, 2016) – Devin Powell was enjoying an evening off from his demanding life as a mixed martial arts instructor and fighter.
He was surrounded by food that probably isn’t on his normal training menu. There were celebratory beverages to fit the loud music and party atmosphere at Xfinity Center, the outdoor concert venue in Mansfield, Massachusetts.
Somehow, Powell heard his phone ring, or felt it vibrate in his pocket. The impending conversation altered his day-after plans considerably.
Powell accepted a return engagement with Jon Lemke at “NEF Presents Dana White: Looking for a Fight,” to be heldVrydag, Augustus 5 by Cross Insurance Centre in Bangor.
“I found out my good friend Jesse Erickson got hurt,” Powell said, “and they asked me to fill in. I said ‘of course.’ Anybody representing UFC, never mind Dana White, if you ever have a chance to fight in front of them, it’s something you want to do if you’re able. It should be a nice, intimate setting.”
Powell (7-1) is the NEF lightweight champion, having secured the strap with a technical knockout of Erickson at “NEF 22: All Roads Lead Here” in April. Lemke (5-5) lost to previous champion Bruce Boyington in a bid for that belt.
The fight will take place five pounds above the lightweight limit at a catch weight of 160.
“It’s a huge opportunity,” said Lemke, who lives in neighboring Brewer. “I’m very grateful. I’m looking forward to fighting in front of probably the most influential person in MMA.”
Their bout is one of eight professional skirmishes to be showcased in front of White, a native of nearby Hermon, and cohorts Din Thomas and Matt Serra. The trio travels the country in pursuit of undiscovered MMA talent in a reality show that is broadcast on White’s YouTube page as well as the UFC Fight Pass subscription-based streamed video service.
Neither man is known to shy away from the spotlight. Lemke stopped Erickson at Bellator 93 in Lewiston two years ago. Powell pushed his winning streak to five with a split-decision triumphJunie 17over Tommy Marcellino on the World Series of Fighting stage at Foxwoods.
“I know they’re probably here to watch the guys in the main event,” Powell said of White and his entourage, “but I plan to put on a show that they won’t be able to sleep on. With my fighting style, very aggressive and unorthodox, I believe I definitely will get their attention. This sport is a lot about getting the right opportunity and taking advantage of it.”
When asked if he perceived any edge because Powell took the fight on three weeks’ notice, Lemke politely pointed out that he only began preparing for Erickson two weeks prior to that.
Lemke lost to Josh LaBergeop Junie 10.
“I only had a couple extra weeks to prepare. I was still training, but that’s all. I was in pretty good shape but not in fight shape,” Lemke said. “It’s one of those things where they ask you and you’re like, ‘Oh, een, I really want to do this, but.’ It’s just too big an opportunity not to. It’s not necessarily ideal, but as a fighter, absolutely you’re looking for that challenge, and Devin is one of the best guys in the game around here.”
He learned that first-hand, and in resounding fashion, when the two fighters previously clashed on May 10, 2014. Powell prevailed via choke-out in only 23 sekondes.
That setting was Lemke’s comeback fight after his abrupt withdrawal from a title match against John Ortolani eight months earlier.
“It didn’t go very well last time. There were a lot of distractions and different circumstances for me leading up to that fight. I had to pull out of a title fight before that, which you never want to do. Three-quarters of the battle for me was just getting back in the cage,” Lemke said.
“I’m a completely different fighter now,” he added. “I think I’ve progressed everywhere, not just with my skills but with the approach I take. I’ve had quite a few fights and I’ve learned from both the wins and the losses. You always learn. Sometimes you learn the hard way.”
Lemke and Powell each enter the cage for the fourth time in less than a year. That activity is the reason neither man feels uneasy about accepting such a stern challenge after an abbreviated training camp.
In Powell’s case, fighting is simply a natural extension of his everyday life as owner and head instructor at Nostos MMA in Somersworth, N.H.
“I’m grateful for everything I have. I have a 4-year-old daughter and she likes to come to the academy and train jiu-jitsu,” Powell said. “I have a pretty amazing life. I only have to teach, train and fight. A lot of people don’t get more than a couple hours with their kids every night. We sacrifice a lot for this sport. People only see the 15 minutes of hell. They don’t see everything else.”
Powell is pleased to represent NEF for only the third time in his blossoming career.
“NEF is one of the biggest promotions in the country. They make superstars out of guys from Maine,” Powell said. “I fought for World Series of Fighting, and I don’t want to sound like I’m knocking them, but it was a much smaller show. NEF has a huge following, and now you see them going places like Cape Cod and Bangor, and that can only grow it even more. They do it right, and I’m glad to be able to step in there for them.”
Lemke faces the added pressure of fighting in front of not only White but his hometown fans from the Bangor area.
Many of them are not accustomed to the four-hour round trip for his encounters in Lewiston.
“A fight is still just a fight, and the next fight is the biggest fight regardless. You never know who could be there watching or what could happen as a result,” Lemke said, suggesting that he is more concerned with his opponent. “Devin is a phenomenal fighter. He has a great skill set. He’s highly touted and he has a great record to back it up. It’s definitely the challenge of a lifetime for me. He’s also a great guy outside the cage. I get along with him well. I think we respect each other.”
Powell confirmed those suspicions, although he reiterated that his objective is nothing less than another decisive victory.
“He’s a good guy. I don’t have to go to that deep, dark place. I understand that my job is to hurt someone so badly that the referee has to step in to save his life. It’s a beautiful, violent sport. I respect anyone who has the courage to get in there with the same goals as me,” Powell said. “I’m expecting a brouhaha with Lemke. Hy is aggressief. He comes to fight. I like to do the same things. The first fight was short-lived. If I’m able to repeat that, I’m sure Dana White will be happy.”
“NEF bied Dana White aan: Op soek na 'n geveg ”vind plaas Vrydag, Augustus 5, 2016 by Cross Insurance Centre in Bangor, Maine. Kaartjies is te koop nou op www.CrossInsuranceCenter.met of deur die loket te skakel by 800.745.3000.
Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA en www.flocombat.com, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."
Bangor, Maine (Julie 18, 2016) – When Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White comes to Bangor onAugustus 5, 2016to check out the local talent New England Fights (NEF) has to offer, Jesse “Die Viking” Erickson (7-5) will unfortunately have to watch from the sidelines. Erickson suffered an injury while training for his bout withJon Lemke (5-5) previously-scheduled to take place that evening. White will be present to record a future episode of his web seriesDana White: Lookin’ for a Fightin which professional mixed-martial-artists have a shot at earning a UFC contract based on their performance.
Within mere hours of being informed of Erickson’s injury, NEF executives had found a replacement in the form of the promotion’s reigning professional lightweight championDevin Powell (7-1). The bout will be a non-title contest scheduled for three-rounds at a catchweight of 160-pounds. It is a rematch of a May 2014 NEF fight which Powell won via first-round submission. Should Lemke win the rematch, he will be in line for a title shot in the rubber match.
“Weer, I am incredibly thankful and grateful to NEF for making this fight happen,” gesê Lemke. “Getting an opponent change last minute is usually pretty stressful. Not this time, egter, as the crew at NEF was on top of it, and the next day I had a new opponent. I am very much looking forward to getting another crack at Devin, as I had a horrible showing in our first fight. Devin is a highly-touted and talented fighter and I expect an all out battle for sure. I have been looking forward to another crack at him for some time and you will see the best Jon Lemke yet.”
“Taking a short notice fight against Lemke was a no brainer,” stated Powell. “No way could I pass on a chance to fight a fellow Mainer a few hours away from my mom’s hometown of Allagash, Maine. Dana, I hope you get your popcorn, because you’re about to see a show. Hell or high water, I’m getting my hand raised.”
volgende byeenkoms New England veg ', “NEF bied aan Dana White: Looking for a Fight” vind plaas op Vrydag, Augustus 5, 2016 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Kaartjies is te koop nou op www.CrossInsuranceCenter.com of deur die loket te skakel by 800.745.3000.
Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA enwww.flocombat.com, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."
Oor New England Fights
New England Fights ("NEF") is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om die hoogste gehalte gebeure vir Maine se vegters en fans te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wetlike en advertensies.
NEW YORK –Julie 14, 2016 - Combate Americas, die eerste-ooit U.S. Spaans Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) sports franchise, today announced its return to UFC FIGHT PASS®with a stacked, 10-bout fight card that will air live from The Exchange in Los Angeles, Kalifornië. op Donderdag, Augustus. 11 by 9 namiddag. EN/6 namiddag. PT.
Tickets for “Aspira A Mas Presents Combate Americas: Combate Ocho,” priced from $40, are on sale at ItsMySeat.com as well as at The Exchange box office. UFC FIGHT PASS is available on personal computers, Xbox 360, Xbox een, Amazon Vuur TV, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android, Chromecast, Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV and Roku devices.
In the featherweight (145 pond) hoofren, Urijah Faber protégéErick Sanchez (7-2) van Sacramento, Kalifornië. will look for his third win in the Combate Americas cage, of "La Cage,” and fourth consecutive victory overall when he squares off with dangerous finisherAngel “Tito” Cruz(5-2) of Rio Piedras, P.R.
In the women’s atomweight (105 pond) mede-hoofren, emerging starKyra "Mogwai" Batara (5-3) van Las Vegas, Nev. will collide with battle-tested veteranLisa Ellis (15-10) of Olympia, Was.
“We are excited to be back in action on UFC FIGHT PASS with a tremendous fight card featuring the best, up-and-coming Hispanic fighters in the U.S., some of whom have been climbing the ranks with explosive performances under our promotion since last year and others whom we recently recruited because of their outstanding results elsewhere,"Het McLaren.
In other action on the five-fight main card, ferocious knockout artistJonathan “Dragon” Martinez (8-1) of Plainview, Texas will battle fellow finisherBenjamin Vinson (8-3-1) of Portland, Ore. in a flyweight (125 pond) wedstryd.
Another flyweight matchup will see undefeated, voorlegging kampioen Heinrich “Ricky Scraps” Wassmer (4-0) of Los Angeles put his perfect record on the line against dangerous puncherBenji "Die Brawler" Gomez (5-5) of Oxnard, Kalifornië.
Izic Fernandez (2-1) of Santa Ana, Kalifornië. en Mark Bonilla (3-2) of Los Angeles will face off in a featherweight scrap.
In voorlopige card aksie, Yoandy Carrillo (1-0) of Naples, Fla. sal vegErick Gonzalez (4-1) Los Angeles.
Carrillo, the cousin of former World Boxing Association (WBA) world lightweight championRichar April, is coming off a devastating, tweede ronde (:19) uitklophou (stoot) van George Hernandezat Combate Americas onApril 25.
Gonzalez, who has notched three of his four professional career wins by way of (T)KO, was also victorious at the Combate Americas event onApril 25, earning a split decision overVictor Martinez.
In another lightweight preliminary bout, Jose “Froggy” Estrada (1-0) of Oxnard, Kalifornië. will return to action after his explosive debut in La Jaula, in which the 25-year-old scored a highlight reel, eerste ronde (1:44) uitklophou (punch) op Jonathan Quiroz op April 18, and collide withChristian Cardona(0-1) van Las Vegas, Nev.
Elsewhere on the preliminary bout card, Jonathan Santa Maria (3-3) van Whittier, Kalifornië. sal in die gesig staar Albert Tapia (3-5) van Huntington Beach, Kalifornië. in a flyweight affair.
Onoorwonne Daniel Rodriguez (1-0) of Alhambra, Kalifornië. sal voldoen Hector Saldana (1-2) van Murrieta, Kalifornië.
Bangor, Maine (Julie 8, 2016) – It has been nearly a week since the news broke. Dana White, the president of the world’s biggest mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) bevordering, die Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), will be coming home to scout New England Fights (NEF) talent for his web showDana White: Lookin’ for a Fight. The event will originate from the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor onVrydag, Augustus 5, 2016. Tickets went on sale earlier today at the box office.
White graduated from Hermon High School in nearby Hermon, Maine in 1987. He has never forgotten his roots, having generously donated $100,000 five years ago to help upgrade the school’s athletic facilities. It is well-documented that White still maintains a residence in Levant, Maine where he often vacations. In 2014, White was instrumental in the UFC bringing “Fight Night 47” to the Cross Insurance Center.
Op Augustus 5, White will scout several NEF MMA competitors during a live NEF event in Bangor, each fighter hoping to impress White and score a contract with the UFC. The fights will be recorded for a future episode ofDana White: Lookin’ for a Fightwhich will air on White’s Youtube page and the UFC Fight Pass subscription-based video streaming service. The premise of the reality show has White, lifelong friend Nick “The Tooth,” and retired UFC competitor Matt Serra (11-7) traveling the country looking for the next undiscovered talent to sign to the UFC. The trio attends regional MMA events while sampling local food and culture.
“Obviously everyone knows I have deep roots in Bangor, Maine,” said White when reached in Las Vegas, Nevada. “I already brought a UFC event to the Cross Center. Nou, I’m very excited to bring my showLookin’ For A Fightto scout the talent in the area and check out the local promotion New England Fights.”
Among the fighters already signed to compete will be “Die” Ryan Sanders (10-8), Aaron Lacey (1-0), CJ Ewer (1-0) and Josh Harvey (1-0), all representing Bangor’s Young’s MMA. An announcement on the full, all-pro fight card is expected next week.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these fighters,” verklaar NEF mede-eienaar en Match Matt Peterson. “This is the chance to showcase their skills in front of the most powerful figure in this sport. I’m expecting these fighters to light up the night with fireworks onAugustus 5.”
“It’s such an honor to be selected to put this event on,” gesê NEF mede-eienaar en promotor Nick DiSalvo. “NEF is always looking to move these fighters forward to the big stage. So many NEF athletes have gone off to compete at the national level in the past few years, and hopefully we’ll have more going onAugustus 5. That’s the ultimate goal here for everyone.”
volgende byeenkoms New England veg ', “NEF bied aan Dana White: Looking for a Fight” vind plaas op Vrydag, Augustus 5, 2016 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Kaartjies is te koop nou op www.CrossInsuranceCenter.com of deur die loket te skakel by 800.745.3000.
Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA en www.flocombat.com, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."
Oor New England Fights
New England Fights ("NEF") is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om die hoogste gehalte gebeure vir Maine se vegters en fans te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wetlike en advertensies.
Toronto – Stryd Network, die wêreld se voorste 24/7 multi-platform-kanaal wat toegewy is aan volledige dekking van gevegsport, today announced extensive live coverage forUFC International Fight Week™ in Las Vegas, the biggest week in UFC history, highlighted by a live broadcast of the main card forUFC FIGHT NIGHT®: DOS ANJOS vs. ALVAREZfrom the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Thursday, Julie 7 by 10 namiddag. EN, plus the live prelims forTHE ULTIMATE FIGHTER FINALE®: Team Joanna vs. Team ClaudiaVrydag, Julie 8 by 8 namiddag. EN.
Veg Network sal lug die lewe UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: DOS ANJOS vs. ALVAREZhoof kaart across Canada on July 7 by 10 namiddag. EN, preceded by alive Pre-Show by 9 namiddag. EN.
In die belangrikste gebeurtenis, dominant UFC lightweight championRafael dos Anjos (24-7) puts his championship on the line in a five-round barnburner against top contenderEddie Alvarez (27-4). In ander featured aanvalle, Roy “Big Country” Nelson (22-12) gooi saam met Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis (15-4, 1NC) in an explosive heavyweight collision, Alan Jouban (13-4) takes on undefeatedBelal Muhammad (9-0) in a welterweight affair, meer “Irish” Joe Duffy (14-2) welcomes Canada’sMitch “Danger Zone” Clarke (11-3) back to action in a lightweight matchup.
Live fight week coverage begins on Wednesday, Julie 6 by 2 namiddag. ET met 'n lewende voorstelling van die final UFC 200 pre-fight press conference, featuring UFC president Dana White and main card superstars Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier, Brock Lesnar, Mark Hunt, Miesha Tate, Amanda Nunes, Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar.
Op Donderdag, Julie 7 by 2:30 namiddag. EN, Fight Network presents a live broadcast of the officialon-sale press conferencefor UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2, featuring Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor on the same stage for the first time since their heated encounter this past March.
Later, Julie 7 by 6 namiddag. EN, Fight Network presents the live weigh-ins forTHE ULTIMATE FIGHTER FINALE®: Team Joanna vs. Team Claudia, as headliners Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Claudia Gadelha weigh in ahead of their heated women’s strawweight championship rematch.
Following Thursday’s main card, Fight Network will broadcast the liveUFC FIGHT NIGHT®: DOS ANJOS vs. ALVAREZpost-fight press conferencein sy geheel.
Op Vrydag, Julie 8 by 6 namiddag. EN, UFC 200 fighters will come face-to-face during Fight Network’s live broadcast of theUFC 200: Cormier vs. Jones 2 weigh-ins, as all the stars from the biggest UFC event in history will tip the scale ahead of their highly anticipated clashes on Saturday night.
Veg Network sal lug die live Prelims vir THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER FINALE®: Team Joanna vs. Team Claudiaacross Canada on July 8 by 8 namiddag. EN. The main card airs live on TSN5 at 10 namiddag. EN.
In featured preliminary bouts, Joaquim Silva (8-0) gesigte Andrew Holbrook (11-0) in a clash of unbeaten lightweights, former title challengerGrey Maynard (12-6-1, 1NC) makes his first appearance at featherweight against BrazilianFernando Bruno (16-3), fiery flyweight contenders face off whenJohn Moraga (16-4) neem op Matheus Nicolau (11-2-1), inaugural TUF Brazil winnerCezar “Mutante” Ferreira (10-5) meets fellow middleweightAnthony “Lionheart” Smith (25-11), highly touted Australian prospectJake “The Celtic Kid” Matthews (11-1) faces dangerous lightweightKevin “The Motown Phenom” Lee (12-2) and China’sDit Jingliang (10-4) takes on Australia’sAnton Zafir (7-2) in 'n weltergewig bout.
Following Friday’s main card, Fight Network will broadcastTHE ULTIMATE FIGHTER FINALE®: Team Joanna vs. Team Claudialive post-fight press conferencein sy geheel.
Leading into Saturday’s blockbuster pay-per-view, Fight Network presents an encore of the first meeting between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, as UFC 182: Jones vs. Cormier vanaf Januarie 2015 airs at 2 namiddag. EN.
Later, Julie 9 by 6 namiddag. EN, Veg Network bied 'n leweUFC 200: Cormier vs. Jones 2 Pre-Show, met previews, voorspellings, analysis, exclusive interviews conducted on-site in Las Vegas and much more. Following Saturday’s event, Fight Network will broadcast the liveUFC 200: Cormier vs. Jones 2post-fight press conferencein sy geheel.
Benewens al die live events, Veg Network is die bestemming vir UFC biblioteek inhoud, specials en reekse, insluitend Die uiteindelike Fighter, UFC Unleashed, UFC Nou, UFC Ultimate Insideren klassieke UFC PPV gebeure.
Hierdie Sondag, Julie 10 by 9 namiddag. EN, Veg Network geskenke UFC 87: Seek and Destroyfrom August 2009 in Minneapolis, Van., featuring Georges St-Pierre vs. Jon Fitch for the UFC welterweight title, plus Brock Lesnar vs. Heath Herring and Kenny Florian vs. Roger Huerta.
Vir 'n volledige lys van Fight Network se uitsending skedule, besoek www.fightnetwork.com, Volg ons op Twitterfightnet, 'n bewonderaar op Facebook en besoek ons op Instagramfightnet.
Topps is bringing its popular TOPPS NOW™ program to the UFC beginning with UFC 200. The Topps.com-exclusive product will showcase amazing bouts and top moments. The physical trading cards will be available for a pre-sale for UFC 200 starting today.
The cards will feature the winners of the big fights, including two championship bouts. UFC 200 is the ideal time to launch TOPPS NOW UFC with the caliber of fights on the docket, including Daniel Cormier vs Jon Jones, Meisha Tate vs Amanda Nunes and Brock Lesnar vs Mark Hunt.
“UFC is the perfect fit to incorporate into the TOPPS NOW program immediately,” said Jeff Heckman, Direkteur, New Product Development and eCommerce Marketplace. “Every weekend there are great fights happening; we have seen a number of title changes over the last several months. TOPPS NOW is the best way to capture these moments and give UFC fans a collectible they will treasure.”
Topps has a number of initiatives planned for UFC fans to participate in and enjoy. The Fan Expo will take place fromJulie 8-10 by die Las Vegas Convention Center. Among those are Promo Cards, Make Your Own Card, Topps UFC Knockout digital cards and a variety of other UFC cards available at the Expo.
Daniel Cormier, a two-time Olympian in men’s freestyle wrestling and current UFC light heavyweight champion, will serve as the Honorary Chairman of the 2016 World Cup of Freestyle Wrestling, set for The Forum in Los Angeles, Junie 11-12.
Cormier will be supporting the promotional efforts for the World Cup (wrestlingworldcup.com) and encouraging the public to come out to see the action, which will feature the top eight men’s freestyle nations in action.
The U.S. World Cup team will include all six of the 2016 U.S. Olympic freestyle wrestlers. Many of the other nations will also include their 2016 Olympic athletes on their rosters.
"It is a great opportunity. You get to see guys in the final stages of their preparation. During off-Olympic years, you may get to see guys who are not peaked. This is in the phase of when they are peaking for the Olympic Games, two months before the competition. The foreign wrestlers will also be in peak condition. Not only will you get to see our guys at their best, but you get to see them competing against some of the best wrestlers in the world at their peak. It is very rare that we get that kind of opportunity here in the United States,” said Cormier.
This is the third straight year which the World Cup has been held in Los Angeles and hosted at The Forum. Cormier joins two other former wrestlers and major public figures who have served as Honorary Chairman of the World Cup.
In 2014, award-winning actor Billy Baldwin was the Honorary Chairman. In 2015, Stephen Neal, a World champion wrestler and three-time Super Bowl champion with the NFL New England Patriots, served as the Honorary Chairman.
Cormier had a successful career in international freestyle wrestling. Hy was 'n lid van die 2004 U.S. Olimpiese span, which competed in Athens, Griekeland, sowel as die 2008 U.S. Olimpiese span, which competed in Beijing, China. Cormier placed fourth at the 2004 Olimpiese Spele. Hy was 'n 2007 World bronze medalist and placed fifth in the 2003 Wêreldkampioenskappe. He wrestled on six straight U.S. World or Olympic Teams, and won six straight U.S. Open national titles.
Cormier, who follows international wrestling closely in spite of his busy schedule as a UFC athlete and a television commentator, is excited about the U.S. team which will compete at the World Cup and at the Olympic Games.
"We have an amazing team this year. A chance to see them live is something you can’t get back after it’s gone. We have one of the better Olympic teams that we have had in a long time,” said Cormier.
A native of Lafayette, Die., Cormier was a two-time NJCAA Junior College national champion for Colby CC in Kansas. He went on to Oklahoma State, where he placed second in the 2001 NCAA Div. I Championships, competing for two-time Olympic champion John Smith.
The 37-year-old Cormier trains at American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose alongside fellow UFC standouts such as Cain Velasquez and Luke Rockhold. Since moving to California, he has been impressed by the quality of the wrestling and the culture of the sport in the state.
"Wrestling in California is huge. The state championships draws massive numbers. I have a youth wrestling club, and every weekend, we wrestle in massive tournaments. The kids get to wrestle five, six times a weekend. In the LA area, this is a big deal, for people to be able to see wrestling at such a high level. The last time I was at the World Cup at the Forum, dit was amazing. You can feel the history of the building. The team went out and had a fantastic performance. It will be a big crowd. People should not miss this opportunity to see the best in the world,” said Cormier.
Cormier won a silver medal at the 2005 World Cup which was held in Tashkent, Oesbekistan.
"It is the history of the event that make it special. It dates back as far as I can remember. Some of the greatest American wrestlers have won the World Cup. It is a very prestigious event. The World Cup is different than other international events. It brings you back to your days in high school wrestling and college wrestling when you wrestle in dual meets. Your result directly affects the team and its ability to win. I only wrestled in one World Cup, with six years on the World Team and eight years on the national team. Dit was 'n wonderlike ervaring,” said Cormier.
He is excited that wrestling, his favorite sport, will be showcased once again in Los Angeles, die U.S. bid city for the 2024 Olimpiese Spele. Having been on two Olympic teams (2004 in Athens and 2008 in Beijing), Cormier would to see the Olympics hosted in the United States once again.
"LA right now is a great sports city. The World Cup will show that Olympic sports can draw people. We have not had an Olympics in LA since 1984. If the Olympics go back to LA, it will be great. LA is a huge city, a sports city. The people in LA would love it. This is a chance to show that the city can host an Olympic-level competition and be successful. Los Angeles is so diverse. You have everybody in Los Angeles. You have a ton of different cultures in the LA area,” said Cormier.
Cormier has excelled in his Mixed Martial Arts career, die opstel van 'n indrukwekkende 17-1 record while competing at heavyweight and light heavyweight.
Cormier will not be able to attend the World Cup this year due to training. Cormier is currently preparing for the UFC light heavyweight title fight against Jon “Bones” Jones at UFC 200, which will be held in Las Vegas, Nev. op Julie 9. This is a huge fight, as both of these former wrestlers have held the UFC title belt during their careers. Jones beat Cormier in their only previous battle by decision, a title match during UFC 182 Januarie 3, 2015.
"Preparation is going great. I have had Ed Ruth in training camp to wrestle, Deron Winn in training camp to wrestle. I’ve got a kid from Iowa State coming in to wrestle also. I am wrestling with the best guys I can find to emulate Jon Jones. (Khadjimurad) Gatsalov of Russia was the best wrestler I ever wrestled, but he didn’t have the type of style and the funky ability of Jones. Ed Ruth is a wiry, tricky wrestler. I am bringing in guys who can give me that feel. I was outwrestled the last fight. He pushed me against the fence and took me down two or three times. That is not happening again,” said Cormier.
Cormier has helped with the World Cup in Los Angeles in the past, serving as the Honorary U.S. Team Captain in 2014, sitting with the team mat side and providing support to the athletes and coaches.
The World Cup is the annual international dual meet championships, as the eight best men’s freestyle teams will compete against each other. By die 2016 World Cup, the United States will be joined by (alphabetically): Azerbaijan, Georgia, Indië, Iran, Mongolia, Russia and Turkey. Lineups for the other seven teams in the World Cup will be announced shortly.
The United States is slated to face Iran, Azerbaijan and India in Group B competition. Russia headlines a tough Group A pool that also includes Georgia, Turkey and Mongolia.
Attendees can purchase tickets for the popular international competition through Ticketmaster.
FREESTYLE WRESTLING WORLD CUP SCHEDULE
Saterdag, Junie 11
Session I – Round 1 & 2 of Pools (3 p.m.-7:30 namiddag.)
Sondag, Junie 12
Session II – Round 3 of Pools, 5ste & 7th Place Matches (11 a.m.-2:30 namiddag.)
Session III – 3rd Place Match, followed by 1st Place Match (5 p.m.-7:30 namiddag.)
General admission for both theSaterdag en Sondagsessions are just $60 total or $35 for individual days. Preferred seating options are available for $85 for bothSaterdag en Sondag, of $55 individually.
Diegene wat my ken persoonlik sou al sê ek is 'n mellow individuele, totdat jy ernstig oor my, soos, byvoorbeeld, as jy geword het van die onderwerp van 'n ondersoekende verslag ek werk, of dagvaar my vir $25 miljoen. Soms kan ek dinge soos dat as 'n teken wat jy dalk nie wil hê ek moet regtig uitvind wie jy is en wat jy doen agter geslote deure te hard skroef oor werkende mense.
Hierdie week, 'n sekere individu wat nie eens sal laat my hom te volg op Twitter (https://twitter.com/danawhite) dronk my af tot op die punt waar ek kon net dink aan een ding om te doen. Want Ek is amptelik op die swartlys op elke moontlike manier deur die UFC koper, en het selfs het matigende bestellings geplaas teen my direk te kontak die Fertittas en ENIGE UFC vegter, my beste opsie is om 'n drastiese diatribe hier publiseer ek net gaan om te bel my “OOP FU” hierdie Day “Effing” White.
Ek is seker Mr. White sal nie my oproepe neem of homself te onderwerp aan 'n een op 'n onderhoud met my. So, Ek sal moet tevrede wees met 'n skriftelike FU…en 'n multi-toegeroep en veeldoelige FU.
FU, Dana “Effing” White… vir baie, baie redes…te veel vir een klein blog post om reg te laat geskied, maar laat ons net sê meeste van alles FU….
Vir wat jy dink jy weet oor Holly Holm…
Hey, Dana, jy wil praat oor jou “Effing” realiteitsprogram “Op soek na 'n stryd????” Ek was eintlik op soek na 'n geveg toe ek gekyk wat ou werklikheid “kak show” wanneer jy veronderstel is om te boks Tito Ortiz, maar HY mettertyd gerugsteun uit op die laaste minuut.
Nou, jy, DANA “Effing” wIT, vertel Holly Holm oor 'n besluit Jy dink sy het nie gedink deur genoeg??? En nou is jy optree soos iemand wat dronk in jou Wheaties omdat jy twee ontsteld oorwinnings by UFC 196 om rond te werk en uit te vind hoe om sin te maak van een of ander manier.
boo “Effing” hoo, buddy.
Welkom by hoe dinge gaan nie soos soms beplan in die stryd besigheid, jy ondankbaar prik.
Holly Holm Was die kapokgewigkampioen van die UFC toe sy toegelaat haar bestuurder (nie Dana “Effing” White) om te onderhandel die Tate stryd namens haar, en sy het geweet (en haar lang tyd bestuurder het geweet, te) wat sy doen en wat sy wou. en raai “Effing” wat, Dana? Sy wou om te veg.
Jammer, Dana “Effing” White, maar Holly wou nie sit op 'n “Effing” kantlyn wag vir Ronda Rousey om haar te voltooi “Effing” ROAD HOUSE REMAKE!
Holly wou gaan om te werk… maar ongelukkig het sy werk vir 'n baas wat geen idee hoe dit voel om te stap in haar kantoor en hanteer haar daaglikse werklading met sulke volharding het, klas, waardigheid en grasie.
En ek dink miskien sy lyk terug 'n bietjie anders as wat jy doen, Dana, met geen “Effing” berou hoegenaamd vir om haar absolute al in daardie stryd en net plain om gevang in haar een area van swakheid in 'n stryd waar sy sou waarskynlik 'n drie-ronde stryd gewen het. Miskien as jy 'n vegter, Dana, jy dalk dat die hele konsep kry. Miskien verloor in hierdie geval maak haar net beter, sterker, en meer duursame as 'n loopbaan gemeng martial artist. Wie gee 'n damn as dit maak haar minder bemarkbare in jou oë? Wat doen jy regtig weet, in elk geval?
ANDERS AS JY, Dana “Effing” White, Holly eintlik respekteer Miesha Tate en het gedink dit sou 'n uitdaging om haar te beveg. Ja, sy verloor, maar damn, Sy was absoluut korrek oor dit wat 'n uitdaging. Ek dink die stryd sal afgaan as een van die grootste veldslae in vroulike MMA geskiedenis.
Nou, hoekom doen jy nie oop te maak jou “Effing” oë, Dana, kyk na die stryd weer, en ophou kutwijven oor wat moet gebeur in daardie hok jy nooit in jouself geveg.
Wees dankbaar jy 'n kampioen jy net betaal $92,000 in stryd betaal (voor bonusse) om jou organisasie se gordel te neem van die meisie wat jy wou wen (en betaal $500,000 net om daar te wees). Dit mag nie wat jy verwag, maar die angs wat jy voel oor dit wat jy verdien om te voel vir die feit dat so 'n douchebag om die vegters wat die UFC gebou.
My grootste vrae oor hierdie onderwerp vir Dana is: Hoekom is jy so 'n eensydige, krom asshole wat nie kan die moeite om Miesha die tyd van die dag te gee vir al haar harde werk? Hoekom kan jy nie krediet te gee waar dit toekom…aan beide kante van die stryd? Hoekom kan jy nie sluit die “eff” up oor wat jy dink Holly of haar beheer moet hê of kan lê en wag op?
Dit is nie jou plek om terug te kyk met 20/20 agterna en daad soos Holly en haar bestuurder moet alle Nostradamus het gegaan oor die stryd wanneer jy natuurlik nie gesien het nie hierdie kak kom, óf, jy-koepel onder leiding dimwit.
Vegters “Effing” stryd, Dana. Dit is wat hulle “Effing” doen, wat jy moet weet, want ek is redelik seker jy gebruik om 'n wees “Effing” bestuurder van jouself MMA vegters. Ja, dit was baie mane gelede, maar hoe kan jy vergeet?
Vegters sit nie op hulle esels op korporatiewe jets en staan by podiums in die voorkant van die pers die hele dag na die verdien “Effing” skamele paychecks jou organisasie uitbetaal aan die meeste van hulle. Die meeste vegters kan eenvoudig nie bekostig om te wag vir kak gebeur of vir iemand “waardig” genoeg in jou oë om te stap en veg hulle.
Sommige vegters nodig het om hul kinders te voed. Almal van hulle nodig het om hul rekeninge te betaal en vir al die ander wat betrokke is by oefenkampe, uitgawes daaglikse lewe, reis en alles kos mediese versekering dek nie wanneer hulle knaende beserings aan te spreek. jou shitty Reebok deal het dit feitlik onmoontlik om enige ander buite borge te kry om te help betaal vir iets wat dinge vir baie vegters, Dana.
Welkom by uitverkoop en vergeet waar jy vandaan kom, Dana. Jy gebruik het om meer oor vegters omgee. Nou tree jy soos veg in 'n hok is net soos om enige ander 9-5 werk. Dit is nie. Dit is “Effing” harde werk.
So, ja, Holly gekies het om te veg in plaas daarvan om te wag vir Rousey gereed vir die herontmoeting te wees. En jy dink sy het jou mening noudat alles het nie gewerk nie soos beplan vir julle albei?
FU, Dana.
Sy seer 'n baie erger as wat jy, en ek kan gewaarborgde-Effing-tee wat.
O…en…deur die manier…vegters is manier om meer verantwoordelik vir die groei en sukses van die UFC / Zuffa organisasie as wat jy ooit gewees het. En dit is die werklike gesprek, jy ryk teef met 'n stok in jou gat, want jy was nooit goed genoeg in jou lewe om ooit jou eie amptelike stryd.
So, kry oor die God komplekse en leer om al jou vegters te respekteer, nie net die mense wat jy wil om te sien wen, want jy dink jy kan met hulle werk beter of jy dink hulle sal die organisasie in 'n beter rigting beweeg. Respekteer die moeite, die slagoffer en die pyn AL jou vegters deurgaan elke dag om te kom waar hulle kry. Dat gordel jy sit op middellyf Miesha se verdien, en nie wat jy ooit dink dit is “Effing” koel aan die feit noem dat Holly Holm het die guts om gesig Miesha Tate “n fout.”
Dit lui hol, veral wanneer ek sou dink dat die oorhandiging jy 'n mikrofoon oor Plaasmoorde te praat glad was die grootste fout van die sport wat ooit gemaak is, tydperk! Enigiemand wat sou probeer om 'n voormalige kampioen, klop 'n pen op die manier in sy eie organisasie nie verdien om erken te word as president se dat organisasie.
Jy het geen idee wat dit regtig is soos om te veg, en jou kritiek van Holly Holm sê vir my jy kan nooit moontlik verstaan die ingesteldheid dat haar gelei het tot die Tate stryd te neem en een wat traag jaar nie wag vir Ronda “Effing” Rousey om gereed te verskyn op een van jou kosbare shows wees.
So, FU Dana White vir die behandeling van jou voormalige kampioen soos sy is 'n idioot wat nie weet hoe om haar eie loopbaan te beheer sonder dat jy stamp jou dom, kaal kop daarin. fyn Holly se sonder jou raad, en sy vertrou haar bestuurder, wat iets kan wees wat jy nie vertroud is met, maar vir ander mense dit is eintlik 'n werklikheid van sake doen met wettige mense.
FU, Dana vir die feit dat 'n piss-arm ambassadeur vir die sport, disrespecting vegters wat bloei (en soms ly lewenslange beserings) vir jou en die sport, en heeltemal onderskat en die versuim om te verstaan wat dit regtig nodig is om werklik 'n professionele vegter wat eintlik kompeteer teen ander vegters wees…
Onthou jy die dae toe jy moes tevrede wees vir die feit dat 'n nederige boxercise instrukteur, want jou boks afrigter Boston jy geklap te hard in die aar keer? Jy 'n enkele mededingende stryd in jou lewe het nooit, Dana “Effing” White, en dit is 'n gedokumenteerde feit!
Het jy al ooit selfs terug te kyk na daardie dae voor die silwer lepel gevoed Fertittas gehelp jy klou jou gulsige, selfsugtig, selfsugtig gat in die posisie van AMPTELIKE UFC MONDSTUK?
Onthou jy daardie “harige” dae wanneer jy blaas deur $40 miljoen van Fertitta fondse om die pleeg “Zuffa Mite” terwyl beweer krediet vir die UFC koper eiehandig legitimering die sport en om dit gereguleer al deur jou “Effing” self? Asof nie 'n enkele Vegter of enige ander bedryf professionele persoon wat MMA pionier voor jy jou gulsige klein pote gedoop in dit iets te doen met dit gehad?
Jy is in 'n ander plek nou, Dana “Effing” White, en dit is 'n waan plek. Soos op die verre planeet jy woon op, mense eintlik glo jy regtig, eerlik, werklik “Effing” weet wat dit werklik is soos om 'n wees “Effing” fighter? Het jy werklik glo dat jy een of ander manier kan ooit regtig weet wat gevoel?
rEGTIG?
Jy weet wat 'n vegter is, doen jy nie, Dana? 'N vegter is 'n man of 'n vrou wat die moed het om vrywillig stap in ongewapende stryd teen 'n ander werklike man of vrou in plaas van net te kritiseer op en af die ouens en meisies wat wel die guts om werklik staan teenoor 'n ander mens, terwyl die wete en het internalisering dat die aanvaarde doelwit is om fisies mekaar te vernietig.
'n vegter, in meer eenvoudige terme, is “een wat veg.” En laat ons duidelik oor een wees “Effing” ding, Dana “Effing” White, Ek weet vegters, en JY is geen vegter.
Jy is niks meer as 'n vegter, Dana “Effing” White, en jy nooit “Effing” sal wees. Jy is te swak, beide fisies en geestelik. Totdat ons sien wat jy gaan deur middel van 'n ses-weke lange oefenkamp en dan kry in die hok teen iemand en skop sy esel, ons nie behoort te hê om een damn om te luister “coulda,” “shoulda,” of “woulda” uit jou cornfed mond oor wat jy dink van 'n bepaalde vegter se prestasie of besluitneming proses. Daardie mense het die guts om te doen wat jy nooit sal doen jouself, en jy behoort te respekteer wat.
FU Dana White…Vir nie erkenning Real Fighters Soos Miesha Tate en Nate Diaz wat hou by dit lyk maak nie saak wat en nooit aan jou uiteindelike respek verdien….
Nate Diaz optrek om te veg Conor McGregor vir 'n rede. Hy het niks om te verloor, en hy is nie geïntimideer 'n bietjie. Hy het famoulsy op televisie met Fox Sports 1 op 'n gesplete skerm met Conor voor dat welterweight veg en gespot dat sy nemesis is reeds verstik uit voor, “deur twee Lames.” Diaz het ook die perfekte instink om humourously byvoeg dat McGregor se verstik verliese gebeur, “soos 'n week gelede.”
Diaz klop Conor in die kak-talk spel lank voor hy ooit geklap hom af en glip dit verstik aan sy nek in die hok. Die media geskep deur daardie Freak Show stryd dalk die ongehinderd opkoms van jou groot gestop, vet, ses-headed draak kampioen, maar dit het 'n nuwe monster terselfdertyd. En hy is 'n Reebok-haat, grimmig, vloek, Stockton-klap Moeder-F $ # koning dier wat nie omgee wat iemand anders dink oor wat hy doen of sê.
Jy mag dalk dink Diaz en sy houding is “sleg vir besigheid,” maar ek dink sy oorwinning was die beste ding wat nog ooit kon gebeur alles wat jy selfvoldaan punks loop die UFC. Dit bewys net eens en vir altyd dat jy nie beheer oor die MMA heelal.
Nate Diaz het sonder respek en krediet vir die feit dat 'n MMA pionier en 'n goeie UFC soldaat vir veels te lank. Die bitterheid gebrou en gekook in hom, en ek was lief vir elke sekonde van hom laat dit uitgiet in post-stryd onderhoude nadat hy die kak verstik uit Conor totdat die Ierse bakkies geput die “eff” uit en links Dana White kwyl in 'n beswyming by die gedagte van 'n man wie se meer van 'n sterflike vyand geword as 'n lid van die groot geluk “span.”
Meer krag te Nate en al die gek, skuur, in-jou-gesig Diaz broer tipes wat daar in die UFC wat sal veg Dana “Effing” flambojante vuur White se met selfs meer bravade en parmantige praat van hul eie. Hulle kan altyd sê, “Ek het geleer dit deur te kyk na jou, Baldfather!”
Soos vir Miesha Tate, sy verdien ware respek en bewondering vir die feit dat champ nou nadat hy haar uit die mat twee keer in die gesig van uitmergelende verliese te Rousey. Kudos aan Tate vir die voortsetting van haar loopbaan en meedoënloos fokus daarop om deur daardie Rousey armbar eens en vir altyd.
Hoewel Miesha nooit los wat Rousey voorlegging dilemma, probeer ten alle koste na 'n ander crack by die gordel dividende betaal by UFC kry 196. Haar nooit ophou houding het haar na 'n geleentheid van 'n leeftyd, en sy gekapitaliseer op dit. Nou, Dana, jy eintlik moet hierdie jong dame te betaal wat die meeste van haar aanhangers sou sê sy die moeite werd was 'n lang tyd gelede.
En nou kan jy eenvoudig moet behandel Tate met 'n bietjie van eerbied en waardering vir een keer in jou ondankbare lewe, Dana “Effing” White. Ek weet dit moet pyn you so much vir hierdie jong dame die krediet sy so ongelooflik hard gewerk vir gee, want miskien Sy raak aan 'n senuwee toe sy geroep het in die verlede vir die feit dat die ware clueless en minagtende prik jy werklik is. Sy was reg, en jy is verkeerd oor hoe groot sy is regtig by gevegte was. Dan weer, was jy nie ook verkeerd oor vroue veg in die hok, tydperk?
So, jy wil nie 'n fighter, Mnr. White? stap dan opsy en laat die mense wat wil doen vegters gaan om te veg vir jou so kan jy ry oor die hele wêreld op jou jet en optree soos jy weet wat die “eff” jy praat wanneer jy staan in die voorkant van 'n mikrofoon om waar atlete die sport en wat hulle doen beskryf om 'n lewe in gemengde martial arts maak.
Die lyn van Dana dat die meeste uitstaan vir my as comblete BS in hierdie hele debakel is hierdie een:
"Hy is 'n ou boks ou wat dink hy is slim en hy is nie,"White het gesê van Fresquez [Holm se Bestuurder]. "Ek voel sleg vir Holly, want ek weet nie of sy regtig weet wat sy verloor het."
Ek het net twee meer “Effing” vrae vir jou Dana “Effing” White…
1.) Wat laat jou dink jy is regtig in enige “Effing” posisie om ooit weet of verstaan wat Holly Holm verloor nou die aand? Afgesien van 'n paar slegte poker hande en tonne van respek, die enigste ding wat jy ooit verlore is jou gedagtes.
2.) Nie jou indirect aanhaling oor bestuurder Holm se beskrywing van jou eie shitty karakter 'n hele baie beter as dié van mnr. Fresquez?
EN…net in geval na die lees van al hierdie enigiemand moet nog nog 'n rede om beesvleis het met die Baldfather:
Daniel Cormier, 
