kategorie Argief: UFC

Bellator, boks, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Rich Bergeron, Tom Padgett, Tony Penecale, UFC

We’re Back! FNU Combat Sports Show Returns!

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After a couple weeks off, we come back this week to talk about the combat sports world. Tom, Tony and Rich catch up and discuss the events of the past couple weeks and preview upcoming boxing and MMA action. Tom, Tony and Rich pay special attention to last weekend’s awesome UFC card with two of the best fights of the year in MMA to chat about. Eddie Alvarez’s masterful performance against Justin Gaethje was exciting enough, but add in the performance of Yancy Medeiros against Charles Oliveira and that put this card into a category all its own. We also discuss the latest boxing news and Miguel Cotto’s retirement fight. Listen to the broadcast in the player below.

 

Bellator, boks, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Rich Bergeron, Tom Padgett, Tony Penecale, UFC

FNU Gevegsport Wys: Tony, Tom and Rich Discuss All Things Combat Sports

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Tom, Tony and Rich are back this week with a great show! We feature lots of engaging discussion about mixed martial arts and boxing, from Connor McGregor’s slapping a Bellator official to Deontay Wilder wanting to end Anthony Joshua’s career. We also chat about Dana White getting into boxing and Bellator’s 8 Man Heavyweight tournament. Again we get back to the nagging question of where are the legends in MMA, and we also cross over to where are the legends in boxing?

 

 

 

 

 

boks, Rivera Promotions, UFC

Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga Victorious in pro boxing debut

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“NEW ENGLAND’S FUTURE 4” RESULTATE

 

Gabriel Gonzaga (R) won his pro boxing debut
WORCESTER, Mass. (Oktober 29, 2017) – Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga has a successful pro boxing debut last night (Saterdag, Oktober. 28) in the co-featured event on the “New England’s Future 4” kaart, aangebied deur Rivera Promotions Vermaak (RPE), at DCU Center, Exhibition Hall, in Worcester.
Die 6′ 2″, 280-pound Brazilian, now fighting out of Worcester (MA), fought another pro-debut boxer with limited MMA experience, Alejandro Esquilin Santiago, van Tampa (FL). Gonzaga stalked the southpaw Santiago, landing some hard shots in the opening round. The heavy-handed Gonzaga picked up the pace in the third and his upset-minded opponent responded in a positive fashion. Both fighters exchanged freely in the fourth and final round, neither was hurt during the contest, and Gonzaga was awarded a win by four-round majority decision.
“I thought I’d be more relaxed in the ring like I had been in the gym,” Gonzaga said. “I did my best and came away with a victory. I was too safe in the third round. My punches were much strong and a lot of his punches I blocked with my gloves. This was really great! vanaand”

Gonzaga (L) defeated Santiago
“I felt good and gave it my all,” Santiago remarked. “He hit me with some shots and gave ’em back. Not only does he have a big nose (“Napao”), he has a strong, big head, ook.”
In die belangrikste gebeurtenis, popular Hartford (CT) lig swaargewig Richard “Popeye Die Matroos Man” Rivera gebly onoorwonne, improving his record to 4-0 (3 Uitklophoue), with a first-round knockout of an over-matched Hansen Castillo (0-3)
Rivera, not relations to the promoter, first dropped Castillo with a beautifully placed left uppercut and finished the show moments later with a left hook that sent Castillo flying to canvas. Skeidsregter Kevin Hope didn’t bother to count.
“My coaches were telling me to be calm because it was a six-round bout,” Rivera verduidelik. “I saw that he had his left down and caught him with an uppercut. I’m strong to the finish because I eat my spinach.”
New Haven junior middleweight Edwin Sosa (11-2-2, 4 Uitklophoue) overcame at 15-pound disadvantage, at the very least, en route to a dominant six-round unanimous decision over Anthony “The Animal” Everett (1-7), of Rowley (MA).
Danbury (CT) junior weltergewig Omar Bordoy, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO) stopped New York veteran Bryan “die Brick” Abraham (6-31, 6 Uitklophoue) in the fourth and final round. Abraham was decked twice and after counting to 10 after Abraham’s second time on the canvas, skeidsregter Paul Casey waved off the action.
Three-time national amateur champion Elvis “Chi Chi” Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), fighting out of New Haven, pitched a complete shutout over a game, pro-debut Rene Nazare(0-1), van Brasilië, for a convincing win by way of a four-round unanimous decision.
South brug (MA) weltergewig Wilfredo “die Sucaro” heidense (3-0, 1 KO) pinnedPatrick Leal (0-4), van Woburn, on the ropes early, dropping him three times until referee Casey halted the fight midway through the opening round.
Volledige uitslae hieronder:
Amptelike uitslae
Hoofren – LIG swaargewigte
Richard Rivera (4-0, 3 Uitklophoue), Hartford, CT
WKO1 (2:18)
Hansen Castillo (0-3), Orlando, FL
CO-FEATURE– Swaargewigte
Gabriel Gonzaga (1-0), Worcester, MA
40-36, 40-36, 38-38)
Alejandro Esquilin Santiago (vir debuut), Tampa, FL.
SUPER middleweights
Elvis Figueroa (3-0, 1 KO), New Haven, CT
WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
Rene Nazare (0-1), Brasilië
JUNIOR middleweights
Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 Uitklophoue), New Haven, CT
WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 58-56)
Anthony Everett (1-6), Rawley, MA
WELTERWEIGHTS
Wilfredo Heidense (3-0, 1 KO), South brug, MA
TKO1 (1:36).
Patrick Leal (0-4), Woburn, MA
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Omar Bordoy, Jr. (3-0, 1 KO), Danbury, CT
WTKO4 :148)
Bryan “die Brick” Abraham (6-31, 6 Uitklophoue), Schenectady, NY
(All fights & vegters onderhewig aan verandering)
INLIGTING:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp, KingRivera_
boks, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Rivera Promotions, UFC

“New England’s Future 4” AMPTELIKE GEWICHTEN

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WORCESTER, MASS. (Oktober 27, 2017) – The official “New England’s Future 4” weight in was held today at Pepe’s Pizza & Restaurant in Worcester (MA) vir môrenight’s the final installment of the popular “New England se toekoms” series show in 2017, aangebied deur Rivera Promotions Vermaak (RPE), at DCU Center, Exhibition Hall, in Worcester.
AMPTELIKE GEWICHTEN
Main Event – Light Heavyweights (6)
Richard “Popeye Die Matroos Man” Rivera (3-0, 2 Uitklophoue), Hartford, CT 177.6 £.
Hansen Castillo (0-2), Orlando, FL 176 £.
Co-funksie – Swaargewigte (4)
Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga (vir debuut), Worcester, MA 280 £.
Alejandro Esquilin Santiago (vir debuut), Tampa, FL 235.8 £.
Super middelgewigte (4)
Elvis Figueroa (2-0, 1 KO), New Haven, CT 167 £.
Rene Nazare (vir debuut), Brasilië 167 £.
Junior Middleweights (6)
Edwin Soto (10-2-2, 4 Uitklophoue), New Haven, CT 140 £.
Anthony Everett (1-6), Lawrence, MA 153.6 £.
Welterweights (6)
Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (5-0, 4 Uitklophoue), Lawrence, MA 139 £.
Shakha Moore (12-23-2 (2 Uitklophoue), Norwalk, CT 146 £.
Welterweights (4)
Wilfredo “die Sucaro” heidense (2-0), South brug, MA 146.6 £.
Patrick Leal (0-3), Woburn, MA 148.6 £.
Junior Welterweights (4)
Omar Bordoy, Jr. (2-0), Danbury, CT 139.8 £.
Bryan “die Brick” Abraham (6-30, 6 Uitklophoue), Schenectady, NY 141 £.
(All fights & vegters onderhewig aan verandering)
WANNEER: Saterdag, Oktober 28, 2017
WAAR: DCU Center, Exhibition Hall, Worcester, MA
PROMOTOR: Rivera Promotions Vermaak
KAARTJIES: Kaartjies, geprys teen $75.00 (ringside) en $45.00 (general
admission), are sale and available to purchase at the DCU
Center box office, www.dcu.centerworcester.com, by contacting
vegters.
DEURS OOP: 6:30 Namiddag. EN
EERSTE BOUT: 7:00 namiddag. EN
RING ANNOUNCER: John Vena
INLIGTING:
Facebook.com/RiveraPromotionsEntertainment
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp, KingRivera_
Stryd Network, GLORY, skopboks, M-1, M-1 Challenge, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Rusland, UFC

Woon op Fight Network – UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: Brunson vs. Machida PRELIMS, GLORY 47 Lyon & M-1 Challenge 84

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TORONTO – Vegnetwerk, die wêreld se voorste 24/7 multi-platform-kanaal wat toegewy is aan volledige dekking van gevegsport, bied 'n besige naweek in gevegsport aan, uitgelig deur 'n regstreekse uitsending van die UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: Brunson vs. Machida PRELIMS Saterdag, Oktober. 28 by 8:00 namiddag. EN. Op dieselfde dag, regstreekse dekking skop af om 1:00 namiddag. En met GLORY 47 SuperFight-reeks onmiddellik gevolg deur die GLORY 47 Lyon hoofkaart by 3:30 namiddag. EN. Maar eers, een dag vroeër, M-1 seleksie 16 word Vrydag regstreeks uitgesaai, Oktober. 27 by 12:00 namiddag. ET onmiddellik gevolg deur M-1 Challenge 84 by 12:30 namiddag. EN.

Die twee-uur UFC FIGHT NIGHT VOORLOP begin Saterdagaand om 8:00 namiddag. ET met vier opwindende wedstryde, as weltergewigte Vicente Luque (11-6-1) en Niko prys (10-0, 1NC) bots, Antonio Carlos Junior (9-2, 1NC) gesigte Jack Marshman (22-6) in 'n middelgewig bout, liggewigte Hacran-dae (23-5-1) en Jared Gordon (13-1) stryd, terwyl Eliseu Zaleski dos Santos (17-5) en Max Griffin (13-3) open die uitsending met 'n opwindende weltergewig-wedstryd.

Voor die regstreekse PRELIMS, Fight Network sal regstreekse uitsaai die UFC FIGHT NIGHT VOORFIGHT SHOW, met dekking van die bedryf se voorste ontleders vir gemengde gevegskuns, terwyl die voormalige ligswaargewigkampioen Rashad Evans aansluit by mede-ontleder Kenny Florian met gasheer Karyn Bryant en verslaggewer Heidi Androl wat vegteronderhoude ter plaatse voer. Aan die einde van Saterdag se regstreekse hoofkaart op TSN2, die lewendige UFC FIGHT NIGHT POSTFIGHT SHOW word ongeveer uitgesaai 1:00 voormiddag. EN, herhaling van al die opwindende aksie.

Saterdagmiddag, GLORY, die wêreld se voorste skopboksliga, reis na Palais des Sports de Gerland in Lyon, Frankryk. Uitsaai live by 1:00 namiddag. EN, die GLORY 47 SuperFight-reeks kenmerke onoorwonne Florent Kaouachi (11-0, 3KO) maak sy GLORY-debuut teen ervare veteraan Abdarhmane Coulibaly (50-21, 23KO) in 'n ligte swaargewig-affêre, 23-jaar oud veergewig Massaro "The Project" Glunder (30-10-4, 20KO) teken Lyon s'n Dylan Salvador (49-13-1, 21KO) vir 'n strawwe toets in vyandelike gebied, Moenie. 3-aangewys as super krielgewig-aanspraakmaker Anissa Meksen (92-3, 29KO) gaan tone-tot-toon met nr. 8-ingedeel Funda "Findik" Alkayis (29-2, 12KO), Ahaggan "Boom Boom" Yassine (27-6, 19KO) en Estland s'n Maxim Vorovski (30-3-1, 14KO) ontmoet by middelgewig, plus top-weltergewig-vooruitsigte Alim "Professor" Nabiyev (45-6, 21KO) en Jimmy Vienot (56-12, 27KO) die aksie afskop.

Die GLORY 47 Lyon hoofkaart by 3:30 namiddag. ET word deur die heersende GLORY-ligswaargewigkampioen op die kop gesit Artem Vakhitov (18-5, 5KO) verdedig sy gordel teen nr. 2-aangewysde uitdager Ariel machado(45-8, 34KO). In ander aksie, voormalige GLORY-weltergewigkampioen "Die beste" Cedric Doumbe (67-5-1, 39KO) begin sy veldtog terug na titelstryd teen swaarhandige veteraan Yohan “Le Bucheron” Lidon (93-36-1, 56KO), plus 'n een-nag, enkel-uitskakeling veergewig aanspraakmaker toernooi, as meervoudige Franse skopbokskampioen Abdellah Ezbiri (43-12-1, 13KO) ontmoet mede Frans-Marokkaan Azize "The Magician" Hliali (17-14-1, 2KO), terwyl plaaslike gunsteling Fabio Pinca (102-25-3, 42KO) gaan teen Oesbekistan s'n op Anwar Boynazarov (79-20-2, 45KO) aan die ander kant van die hakie.

M-1 Global keer terug na Ice Palace in St. Petersburg, Rusland Vrydag, Oktober. 27, begin met M-1 seleksie 16 lewe op 12:00 namiddag. EN, met Spanje s'n ENOC Los Torres (20-10-1) teen Russies Andrey Seledtsov (7-4) in 'n middelgewig bout, Britse swaargewig Phil De Fries (12-6) die stryd teen Rusland Anton Vyazigin (8-1), Indië s'n Sascha Sharma (14-3) die gesig staar Zalimbeg Omarov (8-2-1) in 'n veergewig kantel,Akhmadian Ozdoev (4-0) waag sy perfekte rekord teen Daniil Prikaza (7-2-1) in 'n botsing van Russiese weltergewigte, meer Maxim Grabovich (5-5) neem op Timerlan Sharipov (4-1) in 'n al-Russiese weltergewig-tweestryd.

Die M-1 Challenge 84 hoofkaart word regstreeks uitgesaai by 2:30 namiddag. EN, gelei deur 'n M-1-weltergewigkampioenskapstryd tussen Russiese uitblinkers Alexey Kunchenko (16-0) en Sergey Romanov (12-1). In die mede-hoofren, Brasilië se Caio Magalhaes (10-3) gooi neer met onoorwonne Rus Artem Frolov (9-0) vir die M-1 middelgewig-kroon. Afronding van die gestapelde reeks, gevegsbeproefde Amerikaanse veteraan Joe Riggs (46-17) betree vyandige gebied teen Russiese middelgewig Oleg Olenichev (9-4), Finland s'n Janne Elonen-Kulmala (15-5-1) ontmoet Rusland se Bair huis (4-2) in 'n bantamgewig-wedstryd en Finse liggewig-vooruitsig Jani Salmi (9-3) lyk aan die hand van Rusland Roman Bogatov (3-0) sy eerste gebrek.

Die UFC FIGHT NIGHT PRELIMS, VOORFIGHT SHOW en POSTFIGHT SHOW, plus GLORIE 47 SuperFight-reeks, GLORY 47 Lyon en die M-1-uitdaging 84 hoof kaart, sal almal uitsluitlik in Kanada regstreeks uitgesaai word, terwyl M-1 Seleksie 16 airs woon in Kanada, die U.S. en oor 30 lande in Europa, Afrika en die Midde-Ooste.

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.

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Stryd Network (www.fightnetwork.com) is die wêreld se voorste gevegsportnetwerk wat toegewy is aan volledige dekking van gevegsport, insluitend gevegte, vegters, veg nuus en veg leefstyl. Die kanaal is beskikbaar op meer as agt van die top 20 videoverskaffers in die VSA, al die groot draers in Kanada, Roku en Apple TV-toestelle oor Noord Amerika, oor 30 lande in Europa, Afrika en die Midde-Ooste en op TSN Radio in Kanada via sy program "Regstreekse oudio-stoei." Fight Network is 'n filiaal van Volkslied Sport & Vermaak Corp., 'n toonaangewende wêreldwye sportmediamaatskappy. Fight Network werk ook Waag dit om te verdedig, 'n nie-winsgewende organisasie wat daarop gemik is om die kwessie van gesinsgeweld en geslagsongelykheid aan te spreek, vroue in die proses te bemagtig.
Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, UFC

FIRST 5,000 FANS TO RECEIVE FREE LIMITED-EDITIONRANDY COUTURE BOBBLEHEAD AT BELLATOR 186 ONFRIDAY, November. 3 AT BRYCE JORDAN CENTER

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EXCLUSIVE RANDY COUTURE MEET AND GREET TO BE HELD FOR BELLATOR 186 TICKETHOLDERS ON FIGHT NIGHT

WAT: Limited-Edition Randy Couture Bobblehead Giveaway and Meet & Groet

 

Bellator MMA will be giving away a free limited-edition Randy Couture bobblehead on Vrydag, November. 3 to the first 5,000 fans in attendance at Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University for Bellator 186: Bader Vs. Vassell. The bobblehead giveaway is limited to one per person and will only be available to ticketholders upon entry into the arena.

 

Daarbenewens, Bellator MMA fans are invited to attend a unique opportunity to meet the MMA and wrestling great prior to Bellator 186: Bader Vs. Vassell. The meet and greet will take place on the concourse of Bryce Jordan Center on Vrydag, November. 3, uit 6:30-8:30 namiddag. EN. Space is limited and fans are encouraged to arrive early to reserve their place in line.

 

***Bobblehead giveaway and meet and greet are exclusively for Bellator 186 ticketholders***

***Bobbleheads distributed at venue points of entry, only while supplies last at each entry***

WAAR: Bryce Jordan Center

127 Bryce Jordan Center

University Park, Pa. 16802

 

WANNEER: Meet & Groet

Vrydag, November 3 uit 6:30-8:30 namiddag. EN

 

WIE: Randy Couture

 

Randy Couture (19-11)

Randy “The Natural” Couture made his mark in the sport of wrestling and later MMA, where he was a multiple-time world champion at both heavyweight and light heavyweight. Over his 14-year career, Couture compiled 19 oorwinnings, while also competing in 15 title fights. Prior to his professional career in mixed martial arts, the retired United States Army Sergeant made an impact on the high school and collegiate wrestling community by earning a state championship while attending Lynnwood High School in Washington state and a historic collegiate career that saw him become a three-time NCAA DI All-American at Oklahoma State University. Couture also serves as a coach for his son, Ryan Couture, who currently competes in Bellator MMA’s welterweight division.

 

FIGHT INFO: Bellator 186: Bader Vs. Vassell will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on SPIKE, Vrydag, November. 3 by 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as the Bryce Jordan Center box office and Ticketmaster.

 

Voltooi Bellator 186: Bader Vs. Vassell Veg kaart:

Ligte swaargewig wêreldtitel: Ryan Bader (23-5) vs. Linton Vassell (18-5, 1 NC)

Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0) vs. Emily Ducote (6-2)

Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg: Phil Davis (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Leo Leite (10-0)

Middleweight Feature Bout: En Rut, (3-0) vs. Chris Dempsey (11-5)

Liggewig funksie: Jy Awad (20-9) vs. Zach Freeman (9-2)

 

Voorlopige Card:

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Logan Storley (6-0) vs. Matt Secor (9-4)

Veergewig voorlopige aanval: Tywan Claxton (Pro Debuut) vs. Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-0)

Bantamgewig voorlopige aanval: Dominic Mazzotta (12-2) vs. Matt Lozano (8-5)

160 lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Brett Martinez (6-4) vs. Mike Wilkins (7-4)

Veergewig voorlopige aanval: Frank Buenafuente (7-4) vs. Francis Healy (7-4)

Veergewig voorlopige aanval: Michael Trizano (4-0) vs. Mike Otwell (3-1)

150 lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Scott Clymer (Pro Debuut) vs. Mike Putnam (1-1)

Veergewig voorlopige aanval: Andrew Salas (3-1) vs. Ethan Goss (3-3)

Middelgewig voorlopige aanval: Josh Fremd (1-0) vs. Mike Diorio (1-0)

boks, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Tom Padgett, Tony Penecale, UFC

FNU Gevegsport Wys: Special Guest Angel Manfredy

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Tom, Tony and Rich are back together again for another episode of the FNU Combat Sports Show. This week’s combat sports show touches on a variety of subjects, from UFC 216 to Andre Ward’s retirement. We also feature a special interview with former pro boxer Angel Manfredy.

 

Show Opening:

Angel Manfredy Interview:

Bellator, boks, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Rich Bergeron, Tom Padgett, Tony Penecale, UFC

FNU Gevegsport Wys: Canelo/GGG controversy, Featured Guest Eddie Barraco

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This episode of the FNU Combat Sports Show features special guest Eddie Barraco. Eddie was a fighter who last connected with us when MySpace was still cool (check Eddie’s Facebook page Here), and it’s been too long. We cover a wide range of issues and catch up on what he’s been up to as a first class MMA trainer in Las Vegas. Tom, Tony and Rich also discuss the abhorrent judging of Adelaide Byrd, who scored the Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin fight 118-110 in favor of Canelo, who by most accounts lost a close fight at best. Additionally we touch on Ana Julaton’s transition from boxing to MMA, Conor McGregor’s upcoming appearance before congress, and former heavyweight champion boxer Michael Moorer’s new job punching out looters in Florida.

 

Part One and Show Close:

 

Eddie’s Interview:

boks, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Rich Bergeron, Tom Padgett, Tony Penecale, UFC

FNU Gevegsport Wys, rumo vs. Golovkin Preview and Prediction, Jon Jones Stripped, Struve Knocked Out, UFC Fight Night Preview

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We cover a wide range of combat sports topics in this week’s episode. From a $22 million settlement awarded to a debilitated boxer and his family to Jon Jones getting stripped of his belt again for a positive steroid test, Tom, Tony and Rich discuss it all. We also make our predictions for Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennadi Golovkin. We recap Stefan Struve’s TKO loss to Alexander Volkov and preview UFC’s upcoming fight night event as well. We even spend some time discussing all the MMA fighters making the move to boxing.

Combate Americas, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, UFC, WWE

COMBATE AMERICAS NAMES SPORTS MEDIA SPONSORSHIP SALES EXECUTIVE MIKE PINE, FIRST-EVER CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

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Combate Americas has named Mike Pine (foto) the company’s first-ever Chief Revenue Officer. Pine joins Combate Americas after a two-year stint with FanDuel, where he served as GM, Integrated Partnerships.

Former FanDuel GM, UFC, IRONMAN AND WWE Global Head of Sales
joins the world’s premier Hispanic MMA sports franchise
In its most explosive growth period to date

NEW YORK – September 13, 2017 – Combate Americas announced today that it has named storied, sports industry business development and sponsorship sales leader Mike Pine, the premier Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) sports and media franchise’s first-ever Chief Revenue Officer.

Coming off a two-and-a-half-year tenure as GM, Integrated Partnerships for FanDuel, Pine, who was responsible for breaking unprecedented ground for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) by securing blue-chip advertising clients Bud Light and Harley Davidson, for the longest-standing MMA organization, will report to Combate Americas CEO Campbell McLaren.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mike Pine, an authentic trailblazer in the world of sports and entertainment brand partnerships, to Combate Americas,"Het McLaren, also the co-founder of the original UFC.

“Mike’s incredible track record,"Het McLaren, “and extensive book of high-level relationships with marketers from worldwide, renowned brands across a wide range of product categories, speak for themselves, and we are looking forward to having him spearheading our sales efforts as we continue to aggressively expand our footprint across the globe with a fast-growing schedule of live and special events, and television programming for 2018 and beyond.”

Pine will be responsible for building Combate Americas’ portfolio of sponsor partners which, to date, has included the U.S. Army; Aspira A Mas, a Hispanic consumer-targeted offshoot of health insurance industry giant IHC; and consumer electronics pioneer Altec Lansing, across the organizations’ year-round live television event series in the U.S., Mexico and overseas.

Combate Americas television programming airs weekly, including once per month live, in meer as 137 million homes across the U.S. and Mexico on Azteca America and TV Azteca, onderskeidelik, and has been averaging over 3.5 million viewers per episode since “Combate Azteca” premiered in November.

The franchise’s monthly live events also air in an additional 47 million plus homes across Latin America on ESPN LATAM, and it’s most recent event, “Combate Clásico,” a partnership with Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross’ RSE Ventures that took place on Julie 27, two days before RSE’s “El Clásico Miami” soccer match between legendary clubs Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, ushered the Latino flavored brand to national television in Spain for the first time ever with coverage of the nine-bout fight card in over 20 million homes on the country’s popular sports network, GOL TV.

During his stint at FanDuel, Pine compiled an impressive roster of first-ever landmark industry advertising partners for the online daily fantasy sports platform, including Bud Light, FORD Motor Company, Corona Extra, HBO Sport, Chef’s Cut and Bacardi.

As Global Head of Sales & Partnerships for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Pine forged and developed a host of relationships for the publicly traded, worldwide leading professional sports entertainment brand, with leading consumer electronic, retail and food brands, including Norelco, XBOX, Footlocker, KMART and General Mills.

Prior to his time with WWE, Pine led and oversaw the development of globally renowned agency IMG’s NCAA collegiate sports. His time at IMG was proceeded as IRONMAN Global Chief Sales Officer & Eight Years @ Turner Broadcasting.

Pine is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and served as Captain, U.S. Air Force.

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