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JOSH THOMSON RETURNS TO THE BELLATOR MMA CAGE AGAINST PATRICKY PITBULL FOR LIGHTWEIGHT FACEOFF AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON FEB. 18

 

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (Eanáir 27, 2017) – A lightweight feature bout pitting Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) aghaidh Patricky “Pitbull” (16-8) will serve as the co-main event of Bellator 172 ag SAP Center i San Jose, Calif. ar Feabhra. 18.

The contest joins a stacked main card that includes a pair of heavyweight competitors featuring Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) aghaidh Matt Mitrione(11-5) in the main event and Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) aghaidh Oli Thompson (17-9) in main card action. Chomh maith leis sin, undefeated lightweights Adam Piccolot (9-0) agus Brent Primus (7-0) round out the Spike-televised main card. Beidh comórtais breise a fhógairt go luath.

Bellator 172 will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now at the SAP Center Box Office as well as Ticketmaster.com.

After earning victories in each of his first seven professional contests, the 38-year-old Thomson joined forces with the UFC and Strikeforce, stringing together an impressive resume that included notable wins over Nate Diaz and Gilbert Melendez. Now under the direction of Bellator MMA, “The Punk” has recorded back-to-back finishes in his first two bouts with the Scott Coker-led promotion. Le 16 de chuid 22 hOilimpeacha gairme ag teacht ar mhodh knockout nó aighneacht, Thomson is always a threat to end his opponent’s night early. Hailing from San Jose, Calif., Thomson hopes to put on a show in front of his hometown faithful and move one step closer to finally meeting Bellator MMA Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler.

The 31-year-old “Pitbull” enters the cage for the 17ú time under the Bellator MMA umbrella, second most in the promotion’s history behind only David Rickels. The Brazilian knockout artist continues to be at the forefront of Bellator MMA’s lightweight division and has tallied six wins over his past nine bouts, including a trio of knockouts over proven veterans Rickels, Derek Réimsí, agus Ryan Couture. Hailing from Rio Grande Do Norte, Bhrasaíl, Freire has notched 10 knockouts over his professional career, with five of the finishes coming in the opening round of action. “Pitbull” will once again look to play the role of spoiler when he tries to take down San Jose’s own Thomson on Feabhra. 18.

 

Comhlánaigh Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione Príomh Cárta:

Príomhimeacht Trom Meáchain: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Co-Príomh Lightweight Imeacht: Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) vs. Patricky “Pitbull (16-8)

Bout Gné-mheáchan Trom: Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Adam Piccolot (9-0) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

 

Preliminary Bouts:

Welterweight Prelim Bout: James Terry (18-9) vs. David Douglas (9-6)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: Nikko Jackson (1-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Juan Cardenas (1-0) vs. Luis Vargas (0-1)

Welterweight Prelim Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) vs. Carlos Rocha (9-4)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Anthony Do (4-1) vs. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Matt Ramirez (1-2) vs. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: J.J. Okanovich (3-1) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Justin Tenedora (Tús) vs. Roque Reyes (0-3)

HEAVYWEIGHT BRAWL PITTING CHEICK KONGO AGAINST OLI THOMPSON ADDED TO ‘BELLATOR 172’ ON FEB. 18

 

BATTLE OF UNDEFEATED ADAM PICCOLOTTI AND BRENT PRIMUS ALSO ADDED TO MAIN CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF - (Eanáir 4, 2017) - Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) will challenge Oli Thompson (17-9) during the main card of "Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione” ar Feabhra 18, 2017 ag SAP Center i San Jose, Calif. Chomh maith leis sin, undefeated lightweights Adam Piccolot (9-0) agus Brent Primus(7-0) are also set to face off during the Spike-televised card.

Sa an imeacht is mó de "Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione," Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) will compete on American Soil for the first since 2011, nuair a bhuaileann sé Matt Mitrione (11-5). The event will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT. Ticéid le haghaidh an ócáid ​​tosú ag amháin $30 and are available at SAP Center Box Office, Bellator.com and Ticketmaster.com. Additional fights will be announced in coming weeks.

Ó tháinig an fray Bellator MMA i 2013, Kongo has strung together an impressive run that has seen him emerge victorious in seven of nine contests, including three consecutive victories. Le 37 career fights under his belt, the Frenchman has tallied 25 professional wins, Lena n-áirítear 12 by way of knockout. The knockout artist hopes to build off his victory over Tony Johnson at "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," when he welcomes British sensation Oli Thompson back into the Bellator cage.

Hailing from East Sussex, Sasana, Thompson enters the matchup in search of his first career win under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion. Dating back to 2015, “The Spartan” collected wins in five of his last six bouts, including a pair of brutal first round knockouts. Of his 17 Bhuaigh gairme, the 36-year-old powerhouse has finished 13 acu, including seven knockouts. A former title-holder of Britain’s Strongest Man competition, Thompson will now look to add to that total when he and Kongo faceoff at SAP Center in San Jose.

Fighting out of Half Moon Bay, Calif., the undefeated Piccolotti is set to return to San Jose, where he has dominated competition over the past few years. Since signing with Bellator MMA, the 28-year-old lightweight has won all five of his bouts, including four consecutive victories in the “Capital of Silicon Valley.” Piccolotti dazzled in his most recent win over Brandon Girtz, ending the veteran’s three-fight winning streak while once again displaying his lethal combination of flawless jiu-jitsu and striking. Piccolotti has finished his opponent in six of nine career wins and three of his past four, making him one of the most dangerous weapons in the 155-pound division.

Primus also carries with him an undefeated target on his chest, as the battle to remain an unbeaten lightweights goes through SAP Center in 2017. Similar to Piccolotti, Primus saw immediate success in the world of mixed martial arts, recording first round finishes in each of his first five fights to begin his professional career. The five-time Bellator MMA veteran hopes to keep the ball rolling, as a win over the fan-favorite Piccolotti would certainly open a lot of doors. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, the 31-years-old Primus hopes to build off of a 2016 campaign that was highlighted by a key win over Brazilian veteran “Toninho Furia.”

Nuashonraithe "Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione” Main Card:

Príomhimeacht Trom Meáchain: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Bout Gné-mheáchan Trom: Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Adam Piccolot (9-0) vs. Brent Primus (7-0)

Preliminary Bouts:

Welterweight Prelim Bout: James Terry (18-9) vs. David Douglas (9-6)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: Nikko Jackson (1-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Juan Cardenas (1-0) vs. Luis Vargas (0-1)

Welterweight Prelim Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) vs. Carlos Rocha (9-4)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Anthony Do (4-1) vs. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Matt Ramirez (1-2) vs. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: J.J. Okanovich (3-1) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Justin Tenedora (Tús) vs. Roque Reyes (0-3)

Maidir Bellator:

Bellator is a leading Mixed Martial Arts and Kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Faoi stiúir an veteran tionscnóir troid i Scott Coker, Is Bellator ar fáil do beagnach 500 milliún tithe ar fud an domhain i níos mó ná 140 tíortha. Sna Stáit Aontaithe, Is féidir Bellator le feiceáil ar Spike, the combat sports television leader. Bellator comhdhéanta d'fhoireann feidhmiúcháin go n-áirítear daoine gairmiúla tionscail is fearr i léiriú teilifíse, orchestration ócáid ​​beo, Forbairt Trodaire / Caidreamh, soláthar ionad, cruthú urraíochta / forbairt, ceadúnú idirnáisiúnta, margaíochta, fógraíocht, caidreamh poiblíochta agus coimisiún. Bellator lonnaithe i Santa Monica, California agus úinéireacht ag fathach siamsaíochta Viacom, baile chun an domhain brandaí premier siamsaíochta a nascadh le lucht féachana tríd an ábhar láidre ar fud an teilifís, pictiúr reatha, ardáin ar líne agus soghluaiste.

'Bellator 165: CHANDLER vs. Sruth Glaoch ó Chomhdháil OIFIGIÚIL Henderson AGUS Sleachta ATHRAITHE Ó MICHAEL CHANDLER, BENSON HENDERSON, LEATHANACH MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ AGUS FERNANDO GONZALEZ

Cliceáil ANSEO LE hAGHAIDH FUAIM GLUAISTEÁN COMHDHÁLA

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Samhain 15, 2016) – Sula ndúnann doras an chliabháin Dé Sathairn ag an Ionad SAP i San Jose, na príomh-throdaithe imeacht agus comh-príomh-imeachtaí ó "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson "ghlac páirt i nglao comhdhála meán. Mura raibh tú ar an líne, is féidir leat éisteacht leis anseo, nó léigh cúpla sliocht thíos.

 

"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " gnéithe curadh reatha Michael Chandler (15-3) aghaidh Benson Henderson (24-6) i ról headlining, agus beidh feinim na Breataine gan sárú ag aicsean comhphríomhimeachta Michael "Venom" Page (11-0) agus California féin Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) duke sé amach i thriller meáchain welter. Limistéar Bay féin Keri Melendez déanann sí tús gairmiúil MMA di, mar a dhéanann Kevin Ferguson Jr. ar a dtugtar níos fearr mar Kimbo Slice Jr.

 

Craoltar an ócáid ​​BEO agus SAOR IN AISCE ag 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT ar Spike agus cuireann sé trí sheachtain as a chéile de throideanna craobhchomórtais i gcrích ar líonra atá faoi úinéireacht Viacom. Tá ticéid don imeacht fós ar díol agus is féidir iad a cheannach ag Bellator.com, chomh maith le Bosca-Oifig an Ionaid SAP agus Ticketmaster.

 

Q: Do Benson…An bhfuil aon spreagadh breise ann chun tú féin a chruthú sa troid seo tar éis an chaoi ar chríochnaigh an troid dheireanach?

Benson Henderson: Déarfainn nach bhfuil mórán spreagadh breise sa troid seo. Is duine féin-spreagtha go leor mé. Ba mhaith liom mo troideanna go léir a bhuachan. Níl aon dreasachtaí breise ag teastáil uaim. Ba mhaith liom mo lámh a ardú i ngach troid amháin.

Q: Is é seo do dhara troid teidil i Bellator. An bhfuil aon rud a d’fhoghlaim tú ón gcéad dul timpeall atá á thabhairt agat isteach sa troid seo??

Benson Henderson: Níl a fhios agam an bhfuil aon rud a d’fhoghlaim mé ón troid teidil deiridh, ach a bheith níos compordaí taobh istigh den chliabhán Bellator agus dul i dtaithí ar an siúl amach agus mo rithim a aimsiú.

Q: Tá tú ag troid ar son an teidil anois. An gceapann tú go bhfuil tú féin éadrom? An é seo an áit a bhfuil sé ar intinn agat fanacht nó an bhfuil seans ann go mbeidh turas eile meáchan welter sa todhchaí?

Benson Henderson: Ní déarfainn go smaoiním orm féin mar rud éadrom de riachtanas. Maidir liom, tá sé 155 lb.. nó 170 lb.., díreach cibé áit a bhfuil na matchups níos suimiúla agus níos spraoi. Ach, rudaí ar dtús ar dtús, Caithfidh mé aire a thabhairt do ghnó ar an Satharn oíche.

Q: Luaigh tú troideanna spraíúla agus suimiúla. An bhfuil an teideal rud éigin a cheapann tú faoi chomh maith? Is é líne scéal na seachtaine ná curadh dhá roinn sa chur chun cinn eile. An aisling é sin atá agat duit féin i do ghairm bheatha nó ar mhaith leat fanacht agus a bheith ar an laoch éadrom is mó is féidir leat a bheith?

Benson Henderson: Táim chun an crios seo a fháil ag 155 lb.., ach ina dhiaidh sin ní déarfainn go dtugann criosanna a lán dreasachta breise. Is léir go bhfuil criosanna iontach agus is é an bhrí atá taobh thiar den chrios ná go bhfuil tú ar an duine is fearr ar an phláinéid agus ciallaíonn sé sin go leor a rá go bhfuil tú ar an duine is fearr ag an rang meáchain sin, ach ní gá go dtroidim díreach ar son na crios. Tá an crios uait, ach anois is é an rud ar a bhfuilim ag díriú ceithre lá ó anois agus fear darb ainm Michael Chandler.

Q: A Mhichíl…Ar smaoinigh tú riamh ar chrios eile a iarraidh? Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil sé go luath i do réimeas teidil, ach an ndeachaigh sin thar d'intinn riamh? Agus, má chuaigh tú le haghaidh crios eile, an mbeadh sé le haghaidh welterweight nó cleite?

Michael Chandler: Níl mórán machnaimh déanta agam air. Maidir liom, Táim ag lorg an troid is mó is féidir liom a fháil. Tá a fhios agam nach bhfuil aon bhealach a d'fhéadfadh liom a dhéanamh 145 lb.., ó shiúil mé thart ar thart 190 lb.., idir troideanna. Mar sin,, Níl suim agam sa mhais muscle a d’oibrigh mé chomh crua lena thógáil a chailleadh. Más rud ar bith, Léimfinn suas go dtí 170 lb.., ach faoi láthair táim dírithe ar mo troid Dé Sathairn oíche agus tá mé ar bís dul amach ann agus seinn.

Q: Cén fáth a bhfuil Henderson ina chéile comhraic tábhachtach do do ghairm bheatha?

Michael Chandler: Tá gach comhraic tábhachtach. Gach uair táimid ag troid, táimid ag cur orainn féin, ár slí bheatha, ár dtaifid, agus ár gcáil ar an líne. Tarlaíonn sé domsa, Faighim deis troid le fear a bhí ina chraobh agus a rinne rudaí iontacha sa spórt. Ach ádh mór, is é an t-am ceart domsa agus an t-am mícheart dó. Tá lúcháir orm dul amach ansin agus ráiteas a dhéanamh leis an troid seo ar an Satharn oíche. Is duine iontach é cinnte, comhraic toilteanach, ach tá mé ar bís dul amach ansin agus an deireadh a fháil.

Q: Do MVP…Is léir, Ba bhliain iontach í duit in Bellator, go háirithe do fheidhmíocht i Londain. An bhfuil do mhéar agat ar chuisle an chultúir popcheoil faoi láthair agus an bhfuil rud éigin amuigh ansin a bhfuil inspioráid á fháil agat as a bhfuil tú ag iarraidh úsáid a bhaint as i fachtóir siamsaíochta éigin ar oíche troid?

MVP: Yeah, Bím feasach go sóisialta i gcónaí, ach caithfidh mé an jab a dhéanamh ar dtús agus sin an rud is tábhachtaí.

Q: I láthair na huaire, is cosúil gurb é an comhrac in ilranganna meáchain agus troid i ranna iolracha an rage faoi láthair agus tá a fhios agam san am atá caite gur luaigh tú an fhéidearthacht titim síos go dtí 155 lb.., an é sin rud a bhfuil spéis agat fós ann?

MVP: I láthair na huaire, nach. Ceart anois, Táim dírithe ar throid sa rannán meáchain welter.

Q: Más féidir leat bua thar Fernando Gonzalez a thaifeadadh, cé mhéad troideanna eile agus cé mhéad buaite eile a cheapann tú sula mbeidh tú sa phictiúr teidil sin agus tú ag troid le haghaidh lámhaigh teidil?

MVP: Ní hé sin an príomh imní atá orm. Téim amach ansin le siamsaíocht a dhéanamh agus leanfaidh mé de sin a dhéanamh go dtí go gcríochnóidh mé sa suíomh a bhfuilim ceaptha a bheith ann.

Q: Do Michael Chandler…Agus tú ag breathnú ar Benson ó i bhfad i gcéin, cad a cheap tú air de réir mar a chuaigh a ghairm bheatha chun cinn?

Michael Chandler: Bhí gairm bheatha iontach ag Benson. Filleadh ar an lá, bhí sé an curadh UFC agus bhí mé an curadh Bellator. Bhí sé rangaithe ag uimhir a haon agus bhí mé sa tríú háit ar fud an domhain agus bhí sé i gcónaí go raibh an mheaitseáil “cad má”.. Cad a tharlaíonn má d'fhéadfadh an dá guys troid ... agus anois a fháil againn ar deireadh a fheiceáil. Lean sé ar aghaidh ag déanamh iontais. Lean sé ag buachan. Ní féidir gairmeacha móra agus oidhreachtaí móra a fháil gan comhraic iontach. Breathnaím ar Benson Henderson mar sin go díreach, ach beidh mé damanta má tá mé chun dul isteach sa chliabhán sin ar an Satharn oíche agus caillfidh tú an crios seo. Tá mo eireaball oilte agam, Tá mé tar éis dul trí chuid de na cruatan is deacra ar féidir le haon duine dul tríd sa spórt seo ... trí throid as a chéile a chailleadh, ag teacht ar ais, agus a chreidiúint go bhfuil cuma cad, tá mo chéad cinn mór eile timpeall an chúinne. Níor smaoinigh mé riamh ar éirí as, áit a gceapaim go mbeadh go leor daoine sa chás sin. Cá raibh mé agus cá bhfuilim anois, Tá mé muiníneach agus tá mé ar bís dul amach ansin agus é a chur ar an líne i gcoinne duine de na daoine is fearr ar domhan agus ceann de na hainmneacha is mó sa spórt. Is deis iontach é seo ar Spike TV, beo agus saor in aisce.

Q: Do Fernando…ceist maidir leis na pacáistí físeáin atá léirithe agus eisithe ag Michael Page i mbliana, le déanaí le linn Oíche Shamhna. An bhfaca tú iad agus cén fhreagairt a bhí agat ar na pacáistí físeáin?

Fernando Gonzalez: Bhreathnaigh mé ar an dá fhíseán agus shíl mé go raibh sé cineál greannmhar, go háirithe an ceann deireanach. Droch-rogha táirgí bia is dóigh liom. Go bunúsach tá sé ag ithe liathróidí agus ag ól bainne, agus an blas á chupáil agus á bhlaiseadh. Mar sin,, Níl a fhios agam ar cheart dom é sin a ghlacadh mar ghlaoch amach, ach is dóigh liom go mbeidh an bua amháin go leor dom.

Q: Le Michael (Leathanach) ar an líne anois, does Fernando have any sort of message for him leading up to the fight?

Fernando Gonzalez: It’s the same message that I gave before. Just show up. I respect the fighter, but after this he’ll congratulate me and thank me for making him a better fighter. Tá sé diana, but he hasn’t been tested and I’m going to give him his first loss.

Q: Michael do you have a response to that?

MVP: I’m allergic to bullshit, so there’s no point in responding.

Q: For Benson Henderson…In the title eliminator fight in Anaheim, you had a calm and deliberate demeanor throughout that fight and before we could really see you explode, Pitbull was taken away with an injury. Are you going to look to set a faster pace with Chandler, or are we going to see a more measured response?

Benson Henderson: We’ll see how it plays out. It’s hard to dictate and say exactly what I’m going to do. If I was an NFL coach, I would not be one of those coaches that has the first 15 plays of the game scripted out and no matter what happens, we’re sticking to these 15 plays. Maidir liom, I have to feel it out and go with the flow. Ach, for me I don’t think this is going to be a slow pace fight. I’m expecting this to be one of the most high paced, action-packed fights you’ve seen in the Bellator cage.

 

Comhlánaigh "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Michael Leathanach (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Solas Gné trom Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Tús) vs. Sheila Padilla (2-0)

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Tús) vs. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: Carrington Banks (5-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-0)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Preliminary Bout Bantamweight: Jeremiah Muineachán (9-5) vs. Vince Murdock (8-2)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Preliminary Bout Bantamweight: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) vs. Steve Ramirez (5-1)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Tús)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Victor Jones (0-2) vs. Beau Hamilton (1-7)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Tús)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumner (Tús) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Bout Réamhamhairc Eitilte: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

PROFESSIONAL DEBUT OF KEVIN ‘BABY SLICE’ FERGUSON JR. ADDED TO PRELIMINARY CARD OF “BELLATOR 165: CHANDLER vs. HENDERSON” AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE

 

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Samhain. 7, 2016) – One week ahead of "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " ag SAP Center i San Jose, Calif., Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the highly anticipated professional mixed martial arts debut of Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. will come against Aaron Hamilton in a welterweight bout during the preliminary portion of the card on Nov. 19.

The contest anchors an electric preliminary card and joins a Spike-televised main card that features a lightweight world title main event pitting current champion Michael Chandler (15-3) aghaidh Benson Henderson (24-6). I gcás comh-is mó na hoíche, undefeated British phenom Michael "Venom" Page (11-0) agus California féin Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) duke it out in a welterweight thriller and Adam Piccolot (8-0) Bíonn ar Brandon Girtz(14-4) in a lightweight clash. Ar deireadh, a light heavyweight showdown pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) aghaidh Francis Carmont (14-4) and female flyweight action pitting Keri Melendez (Tús) aghaidh Sheila Padilla (2-0) are also set for the main card.

"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " airs LIVE and FREE at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT ar Spike agus cuireann sé trí sheachtain as a chéile de throideanna craobhchomórtais i gcrích ar líonra atá faoi úinéireacht Viacom. Tá ticéid don imeacht fós ar díol agus is féidir iad a cheannach ag Bellator.com, chomh maith le Bosca-Oifig an Ionaid SAP agus Ticketmaster.

After originally being slated to make his professional debut at both “Bellator 160” agus "Bellator 162,“ “Baby Slice” will now look to showcase his fine-tuned mixed martial arts repertoire on Samhain. 19. The son of the late, great “Kimbo Slice,” made a splash in the world of MMA during an amateur contest in Chicopee, Massachusetts, where he delivered a brutal knockout punch just 1:23 isteach sa chéad bhabhta. In what is unquestionably one of the most talked-about debuts in promotion history, Slice hopes to parlay his amateur success with a memorable performance on the professional circuit and carry on the legacy that his father let behind. Hailing ó Miami, Florida, the Team Body Shop product now has his eyes set on joining teammate A.J. McKee as one of Bellator MMA’s top young prospects.

Hamilton will once again compete in his home state of California, after previous bouts against the likes of Max Griffin. “The Snake” will be making both his Bellator MMA debut and welterweight debut, as the 185-pound slugger attempts to trim down for what is surely the biggest fight of his career. Hamilton last competed in March and hopes to spoil the long-awaited debut of Slice.

 

Comhlánaigh "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Michael Leathanach (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Solas Gné trom Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Tús) vs. Sheila Padilla (2-0)

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Tús) vs. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: Carrington Banks (5-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-0)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Preliminary Bout Bantamweight: Jeremiah Muineachán (9-5) vs. Vince Murdock (8-2)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Preliminary Bout Bantamweight: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) vs. Steve Ramirez (5-1)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Tús)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Victor Jones (0-2) vs. Beau Hamilton (1-7)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Tús)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Tús) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Bout Réamhamhairc Eitilte: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

KERI MELENDEZ SET FOR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS DEBUT VS. SHEILA PADILLA AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON NOV. 19

 

UNDEFEATED LIGHTWEIGHTS JAKE ROBERTS-CARRINGTON BANKS READY FOR ACTION IN PRELIMINARY CONTEST

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Deireadh Fómhair 19, 2016) – The anticipated mixed martial arts debut of flyweight Keri Melendez will come against Sheila Padilla (2-0) during the main card of "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " ag an Ionad SAP i San Jose, Calif. ar Samhain. 19.

 

Chomh maith leis sin, a lightweight bout pitting Carrington Banks (5-0) aghaidh Jake Roberts (7-0) has been added to the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.

 

The bouts join action-packed fights highlighted by a lightweight world title main event featuring Michael Chandler (15-3) aghaidh Benson Henderson (24-6). Chomh maith leis sin, a welterweight clash between undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Page (11-0) agus California féin Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) will also be the card’s co-main event. Rounding out the televised action, a lightweight showdown pitting Adam Piccolot (8-0) aghaidh Brandon Girtz (14-4) and a light heavyweight matchup pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) versus Francis Carmont (14-4) were added earlier this week.

 

"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " will take place on Samhain 19, airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m ET/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, chomh maith le Bosca-Oifig an Ionaid SAP agus Ticketmaster.

 

The queen of the infamous Skrap Pack in Northern California, Melendez made her first appearance in a victory during the kickboxing portion of "Bellator: Dynamite 1, " and followed up with another win at “Dynamite 2.” Melendez tallied a 4-1 amateur mark before taking her talents to the professional circuit, i gcás ina í agus is í a 4-1 taifead kickboxing. The 32-year-old flyweight will now make the transition to MMA, an iteration of combat sports that her husband, Gilbert Melendez has plenty of success in. Living up to her promise of making her debut in 2016, Melendez will compete on the main card of "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " ag an Ionad SAP i San Jose, Calif. ar Samhain. 19.

Fighting out of Visalia, Calif., Padilla will enter the Bellator MMA fray following two successful wins on the regional scene, both coming in 2016. Training under Bellator MMA veteran Doug Marshall at Team Elite, this will be Padilla’s opportunity to truly make a name for herself against Melendez, when she competes LIVE on SPIKE.

 

Just like his opponent, Banks enters the cage undefeated and ready to make another splash in his second fight since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion. The Peoria, Illinois native has finished two of his five victims and dominated all three of his decision victories, earning each by unanimous variety. “Jetsetter” will look to use Roberts as his runway for success as the Blackzilian product hopes to couple his Bellator MMA debut triumph with yet another feat and continue his climb up the lightweight ranks. After competing professionally in Kansas, Texas, and Iowa, the trip to Connecticut will mark Banks’ first on the East Coast. Tune in to Bellator.com’s live-streaming preliminary action to find out if the long journey will have any effect on “Jetsetter” and his performance.

 

“The North County Nightmare” hasn’t the slightest idea what it’s like to lose, as the 25-year-old enters his eighth professional contest at an admirable 7-0. Having won all five amateur bouts and each of his first four professional fights by way of first round submission, it is Roberts’ ground game that keeps his opponents up at night. Mar sin féin, Roberts’ 2016 campaign has been all about power, after recording back-to-back knockout finishes, highlighted by an emphatic first round knockout in his Bellator MMA debut at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull.” Roberts hopes to haunt Banks’ dreams when the two clash in the bright lights of SAP Center in San Jose, Calif.

 

 

Comhlánaigh "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Michael Leathanach (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Solas Gné trom Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Tús) vs. Sheila Padilla (2-0)

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: Carrington Banks (5-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-0)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Preliminary Bout Bantamweight: Gabe Carrasco (7-0) vs. Rolando Velasco (10-4)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jose Perez (2-1) vs. J.T. Donaldson (2-1)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Tús)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Tús)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Tús) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Bout Réamhamhairc Eitilte: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

 

UNDEFEATED ADAM PICCOLOTTI SET FOR LIGHTWEIGHT CLASH WITH BRANDON GIRTZ AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON NOV. 19 LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS LINTON VASSELL AND FRANCIS CARMONT ALSO ADDED TO THE SPIKE-TELEVISED MAIN CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Deireadh Fómhair 11, 2016) – A lightweight showdown pitting Adam Piccolot (8-0) aghaidh Brandon Girtz (14-4) and a light heavyweight matchup pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) versus Francis Carmont (14-4) curtha leis an gcárta is mó de "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " ag an Ionad SAP i San Jose, Calif. ar Samhain. 19.

 

The bouts join a pair of action-packed fights highlighted by a lightweight world title main event featuring Michael Chandler (15-3) aghaidh Benson Henderson (24-6). Chomh maith leis sin, a welterweight clash between undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Page (11-0) agus California féin Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) will also be the card’s co-main event. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " will take place on Samhain 19, airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m ET/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, chomh maith le Bosca-Oifig an Ionaid SAP agus Ticketmaster.

 

After emerging victorious in his first four professional fights, Piccolotti has continued with more of the same under the Scott Coker-led promotion’s banner. Since making his Bellator MMA debut in 2015, the California native has recorded wins in each of his four bouts, including three consecutive finishes via submission. Piccolotti opened his 2016 campaign with a nifty first round finish of Ray Wood ag "Bellator 154: Davis vs. Rí Mo," lifting his overall record to 8-0. The 27-year-old will look to protect his unblemished mark when he challenges Girtz on Samhain 19 inside SAP Center.

 

One year removed from an impressive first round finish that left opponent Derek Réimsí on the Bellator MMA canvas just 37 seconds into the bout, Girtz returns to the cage in an attempt to build off of his current three-fight winning streak. The Mankato, Ó., native holds an impressive 6-2 promotional mark since joining Bellator MMA, including four finishes and a pair of first round knockouts. Ós rud é a dhéanamh sé ar an bhfoireann ghairmiúil in 2008, the 31-year-old Girtz has recorded 10 bailchríocha, eight of which have come by way of submission. Having won five of his last six bouts, the powerful grappler will look to pick up right where he left off and further his case for a 155-pound title shot.

 

A seven-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Vassell has recorded five wins since making his promotional debut in 2013. The 33-year-old British striker is known for ending fights early with his elite striking and a near-flawless ground game. San iomlán, “The Swarm” has finished 13 de chuid 16 opponents, Lena n-áirítear 10 first round finishes and six knockout blows. Vassell hopes to build off of a strong performance at the record shattering "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " imeacht, where he defeated Emauel Newton. Vassell now turns his attention to Francis Carmont, an opponent that he was originally slated to face earlier in the year at "Bellator 158: Daley vs. Aol," before an injury forced Vassell to withdraw.

 

Similar to his opponent, former UFC competitor Francis Carmont also has a knack for finishing opponents early and often in his bouts. The 34-year-old Carmont has stopped his opponent in 17 de chuid 25 Bhuaigh gairme, Lena n-áirítear 11 submission victories and six knockouts. Hailing from Paris, France, “Limitless” credits much of his success to the top-notch trainers at Tristar Gym in Montreal, Canada. The well-known training camp is loaded with accomplished instructors, who have helped develop a number of talented fighters, including recent Bellator MMA free agent signee Rory MacDonald. With more than half of his submission finishes coming in the opening round of action, we can expect the dynamic Carmont to attack his opponent right off the bat in hopes of adding to that remarkable total.

 

Nuashonraithe "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Michael "Venom" Page (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Solas Gné trom Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

 

Réamh Cárta:

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jose Perez (2-1) vs. J.T. Donaldson (2-1)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: J.J. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Tús)

Bout Réamhra Éadrom: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Tús)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Tús) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Bout Réamhamhairc Eitilte: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

PHIL DAVIS REAFFIRMS HIMSELF AS LIAM MCGEARY’S NEXT CHALLENGER WITH WIN OVER KING MO

 

Full Event Photos Here

San Jose, Calif. (Bealtaine 14, 2016) — In the main event of Bellator MMA’s return home to San Jose, Phil Davis agus Rí Mo showcased why their widely regarded as two of the top light heavyweights on the planet. Sa deireadh, it was Davis who emerged victorious, taking home a unanimous decision with scores of 29-28, 30-27, 30-27.

The first ten minutes of action were razor thin, with both men using their strengths to gain the upper hand. For Lawal, the American Top Team standout relied heavily upon his power punching, throwing overhand rights with frequency. Davis used his lower limbs, keeping Mo at distance with leg kicks and short jabs. The tides really began to shift in the final frame though, as Davis clipped his opponent with a shot that he parlayed into a single-leg takedown, nearly finishing the bout with a kimura.

After his hand was raised, Davis was joined inside the cage by current Bellator 205-pound kingpin Liam McGeary who will likely face Davis in “An tUasal. Wonderful’snext action. The two traded words and passed the eye test when it comes to a future Bellator MMA main event matchup.

Welterweight Bloodbath Ends in TKO Victory for Saad Awad

In the co-main event of “Bellator 154: Davis vs. Rí Mo,” Tá tú Awad (19-7) provided one of the most entertaining performances of the night with a first round TKO win over “Cyborg” Santos (21-17). The knockout came just 4:31 into the bout, when Awad unleashed a flurry of hammer fists that left forced referee Jason Herzog to call a stop to the action. “Assassin” fought off a brutal toe hold earlier in the round and countered with relentless blows to the sides of Santos’ head, eventually opening a large cut that spilled blood onto the canvas. With victories in four of his last five bouts and now a victory at 170-pounds to boot, the options for Awad’s future with the promotion remain endless.

San Diego-Labiano Give it All in Swing Bout on SPIKE

With two quick stoppages to start the card, Bellator aired a swing bout between Josh San Diego (7-1) agus Jeremiah Muineachán (9-5). A native of San Jose, “JSDtook full advantage of his opportunity on the big stage, and capped off the fight with a rapid flurry of attacks to end the final frame, earning himself a unanimous decision (29-28) victory over Labiano in front of a loud, hometown crowd. The win isJSD’ssecond with the promotion, both of which ended via unanimous decision.

Piccolotti Continues to Submit Opponents, Finishes Wood on Short Notice

In a highly emotional bout, Adam Piccolot (8-0) thoroughly dominated Ray Wood (7-2) over the course of their lightweight bout, sealing the deal after 3:17 with a standing rear-naked choke submission. The win was AdamBomb’ssecond first-round finish and the quickest of his budding career. Leis an bua, the Half Moon Bay, Calif. native remains undefeated and has solidified himself as one of the company’s brightest young prospects. Piccolotti was originally slated to fight Jordan Parsons before his death, a Bellator instated a memorial scholarship fund in his honor earlier on in the day.

Fialho Remains Unbeaten With Monstrous Hammer Fist Knockout

In the opening bout of the main card on SPIKE, Andre Fialho (7-0) críochnaithe Rick Reger (7-2) with a vicious hammer fist knockout 2:11 isteach sa chéad fráma. Fialho was the aggressor from the get-go, setting the tone early and often with heavy fists and quick combinations. The 22-year-old Portuguese star continues to climb the ranks in a stacked Bellator welterweight division, as he remains undefeated with six consecutive knockouts and back-to-back first round finishes since joining the Bellator fray. At the conclusion of the fight, Fialho took a moment to acknowledge the significance of his win, dedicating the victory to his friend who had recently passed away.

Réamh Torthaí:

James Chapman (1-0) defeated Sean Tucker (0-1) via TKO (punches) at 4:41 de bhabhta dhá

Anthony Taylor (1-1) defeated Victor Jones (0-2) via KO at 0:27 de bhabhta amháin

Danasabe Mohammed (4-0) defeated Martin Sano (4-2) via ko (punches) at 1:18 de bhabhta amháin

Josh Paiva (8-1) defeated Steven Gruber (5-2) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) at 2:14 de bhabhta dhá

Sam Spengler (9-5) defeated Doyle Childs (2-2) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Joshua Hardwick (1-0) defeated Jorge Acosta (1-2) via aighneacht (choke gilitín) at 1:21 de bhabhta amháin

Jamielene Nievara (4-1) defeated Stephanie Frausto (5-6) via TKO at 2:43 de bhabhta trí

Mark Dickman (11-2) defeated Thomas Diagne (5-6-1) via TKO (punches) at 3:05 de bhabhta trí

Two Main Card Fights Complete ‘Bellator 154: Davis vs. Rí Mo’ Bealtaine 14

SAAD AWAD-‘CYBORG’ SANTOS & ADAM PICCOLOTTI-RAY WOOD ARE OFFICIAL

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Bealtaine 5, 2016) – A welterweight matchup pitting “Cyborg” Santos (21-16) against Bellator MMA veteran Tá tú Awad (18-7) and a lightweight meeting featuring Adam Piccolot (7-0) versus Ray Wood (6-1) curtha leis an gcárta is mó de "Bellator 154: Davis vs. Rí Mo," which airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE and takes place on May 14 ag an Ionad SAP i San Jose, Calif.

These matchups join an electric main event between light heavyweight phenoms “King Mo” (19-4, 1 NC) agus Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis (15-3, 1 NC). Chomh maith leis sin, a heavyweight bout between Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) agus Josh Appelt (12-5) will serve as the evening’s co-main event and undefeated Andre Fialho (6-0) Beidh aghaidh Rick Reger (7-1) in a welterweight feature fight.

The contests make up the televised portion of "Bellator 154: Davis vs. Rí Mo," which airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 8 p.m. AGUS/7 p.m. CT while the preliminary card will stream live on Bellator.com agus An Bellator Mobile App ag tosú ag 6:30 p.m. AGUS. Ticéid tosú ag díreach $30 agus atá ar díol anois ag Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, and the SAP Center Box Office.

After beginning his career with five consecutive victories, the 32-year-old Saad Awad has continued to put together an impressive resume, including significant wins over the likes of Joe Duarte, Sergio Rios, and most recently Rob Sinclair. A 10-time veteran of Bellator MMA, “Assassin” has three first-round knockout wins, two of which came in the first 45 seconds of the bout. I 2013, the California native handed Will Brooks the only loss of his career thus far, stopping hiim with a punch only 43-seconds into the fight.

“Cyborg” Santos has begun his 2016 campaign with a bang, recording victories in each of his first two bouts, including a crowd-silencing win over hometown favorite Brennan Ward in his Bellator MMA debut at "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson.” Of his 21 Bhuaigh gairme, the 38-year-old welterweight has recorded 12 knockouts, 10 of which came in the opening frame of the bout. The heavy-handed Brazilian originally made four appearances under the Strikeforce banner from 2009 go 2011, before signing a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA in March of 2016. “Cyborg” will look to add to his current winning streak when he challenges Saad Awad, who will be moving up in weight class to 170-pounds.

The 27-year-old Piccolotti has been flawless early in his young career, earning victories in all seven of his professional bouts, including three wins since joining the Bellator MMA team. A native of Northern California, he made his promotional debut against Andrew Ramm at "Bellator 133: Manhoef vs. Shlemenko," with a unanimous decision win and then added to his admirable resume by finishing his 2015 campaign with a victory over Mario Soto ag"Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca.” Ag déanamh a chuid 2016 tús, the submission specialist will have little time to prepare for his new opponent Ray Wood as the two look to square off on May 14 at the SAP Center.

Ray “All Business” Wood made a splash in his Bellator MMA debut, when he finished Chris Jones with a spinning-back fist that resulted in a first round knockout at "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell.” The 26-year-old Maine native has begun his professional career with a flashy 6-1 taifead, including four knockout victories and two first-round finishes. After beginning his career under the direction of regional promotions, Wood now has his eyes set on establishing himself among the top of Bellator’s always-competitive featherweight division. Watch the fight below.

Comhlánaigh "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Main Event: Phil Davis (15-3, 1 NC) vs. Muhammed "Rí Mo" Lawal (19-4, 1 NC)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) vs. Josh Appelt (12-5)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Gné Bout: Adam Piccolot (7-0) vs. Ray Wood (6-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout Gné: Tá tú Awad (18-7) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-16)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout Gné: Andre Fialho (6-0) vs. Rick Reger (7-1)

 

Réamh Cárta:

Bellator MMA (160 lb.) “VOW” Prelim Bout: Joshua Hardwick (Tús) vs. Jorge Acosta (1-1)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Prelim Bout: Victor Jones (0-1) vs. Anthony Taylor (0-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Prelim Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (3-0) vs. Martin Sano (4-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Prelim Bout: Josh Paiva (7-1) vs. Steven Gruber (5-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Prelim Bout: Sam Spengler (8-5) vs. Doyle Childs (2-1)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Prelim Bout: Josh San Diego (6-1) vs. Jeremiah Muineachán (9-4)

Bellator MMA (130 lb.) Catchweight Prelim Bout: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) vs. Darren Uyenoyama (10-5)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Prelim Bout: Thomas Diagne (5-5-1) vs. Mark Dickman (10-2)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Prelim Bout: Stephanie Frausto (5-5) vs. Jamielene Nievara (3-1)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Prelim Bout: Andres Alcantar (3-0) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Prelim Bout: James Chapman (Tús) vs. Sean Tucker (Tús)

ADAM PICCOLOTTI-JORDAN PARSONS ADDED TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 154: DAVIS VS. KING MO’

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Aibreán, 8) –Bellator MMA recently announced its next tentpole event; "Bellator 154: Davis vs. Rí Mo,” and with that comes a plethora of action-packed fights. The newest addition to an already electric main card is a lightweight bout pitting Adam Piccolot (7-0) aghaidh Jordan “Pretty Boy” Parsons (11-2) ag an Ionad SAP i San Jose, Calif., Bealtaine 14 LIVE on SPIKE.

The matchup joins a main card that features a light heavyweight main event between “King Mo” (19-4, 1 NC) agus Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis (15-3, 1 NC) to determine the No. 1 contender for Liam McGeary’s teideal. I gcás comh-is mó, San Jose’s own Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) will meet longtime Bellator MMA lightweight standout "Iarann" Michael Chandler (14-3), who’s fresh off a new long-term contract extension with the Scott Coker-led promotion.

Chomh maith leis sin, the card’s preliminary card has been completed; with the announcement of 10 troideanna, which will stream live on Bellator.com agus An Bellator Mobile App. The undercard is headlined by a “Veterans Operation Wellness” bout, pitting Maurice Slade of the U.S. Army Reserve against Jorge Acosta of the California Army Nat’l Guard.

"Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo” takes place on May 14, and airs live on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and start at just $30 on Bellator.com, as well as the SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.

A native of Northern California, Piccolotti has been on a mission early in his young career, earning victories in all seven of his professional bouts, including three wins since joining the Bellator MMA team. The 27-year-old submission specialist made his promotional debut against Andrew Ramm at "Bellator 133: Manhoef vs. Shlemenko," with a unanimous decision win and then added to his impressive resume by finishing his 2015 campaign on a high note, defeating Mario Soto ag "Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca.”

Jordan Parsons will be challenging Piccolotti, having won four of his last five fights and two of his first three under the Bellator MMA banner. The 25-year-old was sidelined for over a year after suffering a torn meniscus during a knockout victory over Tim Bazer in his Bellator debut at “Bellator 117.” The Michigan native returned to action at "Bellator 137: Halsey vs. Garrán " in May of 2015, taking down fellow prospect Julio Cesar Neves Jr., who entered the fight with an undefeated record of 30-0. “Pretty Boy” will look to duplicate that success when he enters the cage against Adam Piccolotti at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., ar Bealtaine 14.

Nuashonraithe "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Main Event: Phil Davis (15-3, 1 NC) vs. Muhammed "Rí Mo" Lawal (19-4, 1 NC)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Co-Main Event: Michael Chandler (14-3) vs. Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC)

Bellator MMA Lightweight Gné Bout: Adam Piccolot (7-0) vs. Jordan Parsons (11-2)

 

Réamh Cárta:

Bellator MMA (160 lb.) “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Maurice Slade (US Army Reserve) vs. Jorge Acosta (California Army Nat’l Guard)

Bellator MMA featherweight Réamh Bout: Victor Jones (0-1) vs. Anthony Taylor (0-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Réamh Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (3-0) vs. Martin Sano (4-1)

Bellator MMA flyweight Réamh Bout: Josh Paiva (7-1) vs. Steven Gruber (5-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Réamh Bout: Sam Spengler (8-5) vs. Doyle Childs (2-1)

Bellator MMA bantamweight Réamh Bout: Josh San Diego (6-1) vs. Jeremiah Muineachán (9-4)

Bellator MMA (130 lb.) Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) vs. Darren Uyenoyama (10-5)

Bellator MMA featherweight Réamh Bout: Thomas Diagne (5-5-1) vs. Mark Dickman (10-2)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Stephanie Frausto (5-5) vs. Jamielene Nievara (3-1)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Réamh Bout: Brandon Hester (3-0) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

JOSH THOMSON STOPFAR PABLO Villaseca IN 'Bellator 147’ Headliner

 

COMPLETE MAIN CÁRTA SELECTION Photo ANSEO

 

SAN JOSE, SIN MAR. (Nollaig 4, 2015) - Josh Thomson ar (22-8, 1 NC) finscéal healaíona comhraic measctha i San Jose agus a chuid “Bellator 147” effort against a young and promising prospect by the name of Pablo Villaseca (10-2) Beidh ach cur scéal a ghairm bheatha ar.

A pacáilte Imeacht Ionad ar an gcampas an Stát San Jose hOllscoile fhianú an “An Punc” le raidhse scileanna bhealach a úsáid chun bailchríoch ar an Trodaire Sile. Referee Jason Herzog officially called a stop to the action at 3:59 den dara fráma, sheoladh siúd i láthair i uproar agus ag brú marc Thomson faoin mbratach Bellator MMA chun 2-0.

Tar éis an troid, Thomson made it clear that while a matchup against incumbent Bellator lightweight kingpin Will Brooks is enticing, tá sé mar gheall ar an lucht leanúna agus an chuid is mó de lucht leanúna sé ar éisteacht ó mhaith dó chun troid “Iarann” Michael Chandler.

“Is Will Brooks fear Trodaire ar mhór, agus tá sé an crios,” Dúirt Thomson. “Ach, beag beann ar an óir thart ar a waist, the fans want me to fight Michael Chandler and I fight for the fans.

Bellator President Scott Coker has said he foresees Thomson returning to action in early 2016, agus gan troideanna sceidealta do Chandler nó Brooks mar cló, D'fhéadfadh comórtas eile lightweight marquee teacht chun críche níos luaithe, seachas níos déanaí. Féach ar an deireadh anseo.

Weichel Tops Karakhanyan, Súil a Aghaidh Daniel Straus Chun an Teideal

 

In the featherweight co-feature bout of the evening, Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) agus Daniel Weichel (36-9) jabs crua praghasanna agus go leor tithe bhabhta ar fud scéinséir trí bhabhta. The difference was Weichel’s ability to use his pinpoint accuracy to pepper away at his jab, ag cur deireadh go hoíche Karakhanyan ar. Sa deireadh, “The Weasel” escaped with a split decision victory with scores of (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), and likely moved closer to another shot at the 145-pound champion. Watch the official decision anseo.

Anderson Outduels Freire Once Again, Laistigh den MMA Bellator Cage

 

A lightweight rematch between Patricky Freire (14-7) agus Derek Anderson (13-2, 1 NC) tháinig go dtí ceann anocht, leis an dá blows comhlacht fir trádála agus thosaíonn do na 15 ré nóiméad ar a bout foréigneach. Sa deireadh, “Barbaric” took home a split decision victory with judgesscores of (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). Marcanna an trína chéile a dara gairme bhuachan thar Freire, tar éis roimhe sé ar an bhfoireann Bellator i bua cinneadh d'aon toil thar Freire ag "Bellator 98."A chur le breathnú ar roinnt buaicphointí anseo.

Piccolotti Buann Cath na Fola ag an Costais na Soto

 

I cath docht chonspóid idir saineolaithe grappling Adam Piccolot (7-0) agus Mario Soto, (6-2) "An Buama" fhan undefeated tar éis an dara aighneacht choke babhta chúl-naked. Piccolotti slisnithe suas Soto, oscailt suas a ghearradh suntasach thar an tsúil cheart an buachaill lá breithe 29 bliain d'aois. Le fuil squirting i ngach áit, "Dr. Cuireadh iachall Mario "a Beartaíonn amach ag 3:25 de bhabhta dhá. An dá trodaithe Northern California tugadh i díorma mór de lucht leanúna bhaile dúchais, ach bhí sé an Guy Bay-limistéar, Piccolotti, ag teacht chun cinn victorious sa deireadh, a táirge de tuirlingthe 86% dá stailceanna thrown. Peep the gash on Soto’s head anseo.

Rogers Cumhachtaí Past Zwicker i 'Bellator 147' Opener

 

Le linn an chomórtais oscailte ar Spíce, Brian Rogers (12-8) deireadh a chur le skid dhá-troid i sé ar an bhfoireann ag trom éadrom, tine a oscailt le teicníc talamh-agus-punt fí, measctha le fists casúr gan staonadh, a spreag chun Virgil Zwicker (14-5-1) cnagadh amach trí aighneacht lámh-triantáin ag 4:38 de bhabhta dhá. "Rezdog" throid valiantly le linn a chuid ama taobh istigh den Cage Bellator MMA, fiú ainneoin buille íseal níos luaithe sa chomórtas; ach sa deireadh, go raibh sé "B-Rog An creachadóir ar" oíche. Féach ar na buaicphointí físeán anseo.

Réamh Torthaí Cárta & Grianghraif:

A.J. McKee (3-0) defeated JT Donaldson (1-1) via knockout (glúine) ag 4:14 de bhabhta Críochnaigh dhá Féach ANSEO

Brandon Hester (3-0) defeated Idris Wasi (1-3) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-24, 30-25, 30-27)

Gabriel Carrasco (7-0) defeated Khomkrit Niimi (6-8) via technical knockout (elbows) ag 3:19 de bhabhta amháin

Nick Barnes (10-1) defeated James Terry (16-8) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 2:48 de bhabhta amháin

Erick Sanchez (6-2) defeated Thomas Diagne (5-5-1) via technical knockout (punches) ag 1:22 de bhabhta trí

Jeremiah Muineachán (9-3) defeated Alvin Cacdac (16-12) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Bronson Mohika (1-1) defeated Jose Perez (1-1) defeated via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Adin Dueñas (3-1) defeated Anthony Taylor (0-1) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 2:43 de bhabhta amháin

Anthony Do (2-0) defeated Dustin Moore (0-1) via knockout teicniúil ag 2:05 de bhabhta amháin