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Officiële resultaten & FOTO'S VOOR BELLATOR MILAAN, Bellator 230 EN BELLATOR KICKBOKSEN 12

Voltooi Fight Night-foto's hier



Bellator 230: Carvalho vs. Nemkov Strijd kaart:

Vadim Nemkov (11-2) verslagen Rafael Carvalho (16-4) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 3:56 van de tweede ronde

Dragos Zubco (3-1) verslagen Hesdy Gerges (0-2) via unaniem besluit (29-28 x3)

Kirill Sidelnikov (12-6) verslagen Domingos Barros (6-1) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Walter Pugliesi (5-2) verslagen Andrea Fusi (8-5) via unaniem besluit (30-27 x3)

Nicolo Solli (3-0) verslagen Dan Cassell (4-4-1) via voorlegging (driehoek stikken) bij 3:15 van de eerste ronde



Bellator Milaan: Manhoef vs. gelukkig Strijd kaart:

Melvin Manhoef (32-14-1, 2 NC) verslagen Yannick Bahati (9-5, 1 NC) via KO (stakingen) bij 2:29 van de eerste ronde

Alessio Sakara (24-13, 2 NC) verslagen Kanaän Grigsby (8-8) via TKO (stakingen) bij 0:23 van de eerste ronde

Stefano Paterno (13-3-1) verslagen Ashley Reece (8-2) tegen unaniem besluit (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Rafael Macedo (10-4, 1 NC) verslagen Kane Mousah (12-3) via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)



Bellator kickboksen 12: Varga vs. Faustino Strijd kaart:

Gabriel Varga (18-6) verslagen Cristian Faustino (31-12-2) via unaniem besluit (50-45 x3) om de titel van Bellator Kickboxing vedergewicht te behouden

Tsjingiz Allazov (60-3, 1 NC) verslagen Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee (287-53-4) via unaniem besluit (30-27 x3)

Luca Cecchetti (24-5) verslagen Alex Avogadro (46-6-3) via TKO (arts stilstand) bij 2:09 van de eerste ronde

Shan Cangelosi (35-10-1) verslagen Kevin Ross (33-12) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Yuri Bessmertny (45-20-2) verslagen Giuseppe De Domenico (51-10) via unaniem besluit (29-28 x3)

Jade Jorand (1-0) verslagen Silvia De Nacht (66-18-4) via KO (schop) bij 0:12 van de tweede ronde

Endy Bonat (32-10-1) vs. Kebrom Neguse (33-2-2) besliste een meerderheidstrekking (28-28, 28-28, 29-28)

Hnatchuk-terras (12-0-1) verslagen Giacomo Licheri (7-1) via unaniem besluit (30-27 x3)

Luca Mameli (9-2) verslagen Pawel Szymanski (15-14-2) via unaniem besluit (30-27 x3)





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BELLATOR DEBUUT IN MILAAN, ITALI OP ZATERDAG, Oktober. 12 MET GESTAAKTE EVENEMENTEN MET DUAL-MMA-KAARTEN EN DE TERUGKEER VAN BELLATOR KICKBOXING

VOORMALIG KAMPIOEN RAFAEL CARVALHO ONTMOET VADIM NEMKOV IN BELANGRIJKSTE GEVAL VAN PARAMOUNT NETWORK'SBellator 230

BELLATOR EUROPESE SERIE ZIET MELVIN MANHOEF TEGEN YANNICK BAHATI INBELLATOR MILAANHEADLINER

Meer, Gabriel Varga verdedigt zijn Bellator Kickboxing vedergewicht titel tegen Cristian Faustino At Bellator Kickboksen 12en Alessio Sakara uit Rome lijkt het Italiaanse publiek te vermaken


 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator keert zaterdag voor de zevende keer terug naar Italië, Oktober. 12 met een uniek evenement dat drie afzonderlijke facturen waard is. De MMA- en kickboksactie zullen allemaal voortkomen uit Allianz Cloud (Ex Palalido) in het hart van Milaan voor een ongelooflijke nacht vol vechtsporten.

 

Het grootste netwerk (en DAZN simultane uitzending) deel van de kaart wordt bekroond door voormalig middengewicht titelhouderRafael Carvalho (16-3) kwadrateren metVadim Nemkov (10-2) in een licht zwaargewicht affaire als onderdeel van deBellator 230: Carvalho vs. Nemkovuitzending.Bellator 230wordt uitgezonden op een tape-delay in de VS. bij9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT.

 

Daarnaast, de vijfde aflevering van de Bellator European Series, Bellator Milaan: Manhoef vs. gelukkig, zal een explosieve matchup van 205 pond bevatten tussenMelvin Manhoef (31-14-1, 2 NC) enYannick Bahati (9-4, 1 NC) die live zal worden gestreamd op de Bellator Mobile App in de VS op5 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. CTBellator Milaanwordt LIVE uitgezonden op 10 p.m. BST op kanaal 5 in het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Ook op de kaart, Italiaanse MMA-legende en Bellator-ambassadeurAlessio Sakara (20-13, 2 NC) neemt het op tegen licht zwaargewichtKanaän Grigsby(8-7) in een speciale functie.

 

De openingsactie van de avond isBellator kickboksen 12: Varga vs. Faustino, een kaart verankerd door de huidige Bellator Kickboxing vedergewichtkampioenGabriel Varga (17-6) zijn titel verdedigen tegen Palermo, Italië'sCristian Faustino (48-18), terwijl de co-main ook zal zienTsjingiz Allazov (55-3, 1 NC) strijd in een gevecht van 158 pond tegenSksamorn(289-54-4). Bellator kickboksen 12 zal de actie live starten op de Bellator Mobile App op11 a.m. EN / 10 uur. CT. Extra gevechten worden in de komende weken aangekondigd.

 

Tickets voor de hele actieavond zijn nu te koop en verkrijgbaar viaBellator.com enBellator.it.

 

Afkomstig uit Rio de Janeiro, Brazilië, de 33-jarige Carvalho maakt zijn tweede optreden van het jaar, na een indrukwekkende overwinningChidi Njokuani net vorige maand. Sinds de ondertekening met Bellator in 2014, de Amerikaanse Top Team-vechter heeft zeven overwinningen behaald, gemarkeerd door zijn middengewicht kampioenschap overwinning op Brandon Halsey, die hij later volgde met drie succesvolle titelverdedigingen. Tegenover de Braziliaanse knock-outartiest staat mede-internationale krachtpatser Vadim Nemkov, terwijl de 27-jarige Rus zijn huidige overwinningsreeks van vijf gevechten wil uitbreiden. Sinds hij zijn professionele debuut maakte in 2013, de voormalige Sambo Wereldkampioen enFedor Emelianenko-beschermeling is aan elkaar geregen 10 overwinningen over een dozijn periodes, met acht knock-outs en acht afwerkingen in de eerste ronde die zijn cv benadrukken.

 

Zijn achtste optreden voor Bellator, Melvin Manhoef heeft een naam opgebouwd in de loop van een 24-jarige carrière waarin hij eindigde 28 zijn 31 slachtoffers via knock-out, inclusief 25 in de eerste ronde en acht binnen de openingsminuut van actie. Vechten uit Amsterdam, de veelzijdige 43-jarige heeft ook 38 carrière kickboksen wint onder zijn riem, waardoor hij een van de meest ervaren en dynamische vechters in de branche is. Met drie overwinningen en een paar indrukwekkende knock-outs sinds hij bij Bellator kwam, "No Mercy" hoopt zijn weg terug te vinden in de titelstrijd met een overwinning op de onlangs ondertekende Bahati. "Black Mamba" betreedt de kooi van Bellator voor de tweede keer van zijn carrière, in de hoop het succes te evenaren dat hij in mei had toen hij Amir Dadovic finishte in de openingsronde vanBellator Birmingham. De 29-jarige middengewicht zal de sprong maken in de gewichtsklasse om de uitdaging aan te gaan die ongetwijfeld de zwaarste taak zal zijn van zijn achtjarige carrière in Manhoef.

 

Gabriel Varga is vers van een nadrukkelijke overwinning in zijn mixed martial arts-debuut, een gevecht eindigde hij met een springende knie en stoten opBellator 224. Nu, de inwoner van Toronto keert terug naar de sport waar hij naam maakte en de inaugurele Bellator Kickboxing 145-pond kampioen werd. De 34-jarige Canadees heeft drie knock-outoverwinningen behaald in een run van vier gevechten, inclusief kampioenschapsoverwinningen overKevin Ross en Shan Cangelosi. Afkomstig uit Palermo, Italië, Faustino zal de kickboksring betreden met de steun van zijn land achter hem. De 29-jarige Italiaan komt uit Pro Fighting Sempre Avanti Bologna en houdt bijna 60 vecht voor zijn naam. nutsvoorzieningen, hij maakt kans op Bellator Kickboxing-goud als hij op 12 oktober meedoet.

 

Vechten uit Minsk, Wit-Rusland, Chingiz Allazov zal voor de tweede keer in zijn achtjarige carrière strijden onder leiding van Bellator Kickboxing, waar het 26-jarige fenomeen heeft verdiend 55 overwinningen op een stuk van 59 bouts. Ik heb Klinmee vorig jaar al in Italië verslagen, de voormalige K-1 Super Middleweight Champion zal proberen de overwinning te repliceren in een spannende rematch. Afkomstig uit Pattaya, Thailand, de 32-jarige Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee maakt zijn Bellator Kickboxing-debuut op oktober. 12. De regerend Thailand en World Kickboxing Network Muay Thai wereldkampioen weltergewicht hoopt ook iets toe te voegen aan zijn uitgebreide professionele cv, inclusief 289 overwinningen en 74 knock-outs.

 

Geboren in Rome, Sakara keert voor de zesde keer terug naar zijn thuisland sinds de ondertekening bij Bellator in 2016. Bij het vechten in Italië onder de promotie, "Legionarius" heeft drie overwinningen behaald, die allemaal eindigden in een knock-out. De 37-jarige voormalig wereldtitelkandidaat heeft verdiend 20 carrière overwinningen, inclusief 16 eindigt en 14 knock-outs, waardoor hij een van de gevaarlijkste atleten van 205 pond op het roster is. De 39-jarige Oklahoman Canaan Grigsby heeft de taak om Sakara's thuiskomst te bederven, die ook bekend staat om zijn vermogen om zijn tegenstanders vroeg in het gevecht weg te jagen. Met zeven van zijn acht carrièreoverwinningen als knock-out, inclusief vier eerste ronde-afwerkingen, "Super Beast" zal op zoek zijn naar de grootste overwinning uit zijn zevenjarige professionele carrière wanneer hij voor het eerst in de Bellator-kooi stapt.

 

BijgewerktBellator 230: Carvalho vs. NemkovStrijd kaart:

Licht zwaargewicht Main Event: Rafael Carvalho (16-3) vs.Vadim Nemkov (10-2)

 

BijgewerktBellator Milaan: Manhoef vs. gelukkigStrijd kaart:

Licht zwaargewicht Main Event: Melvin Manhoef(31-14-1, 2 NC) vs.Yannick Bahati (9-4, 1 NC)

Licht-zwaargewicht Feature Event: Alessio Sakara (20-13, 2 NC) vs.Kanaän Grigsby(8-7)

Weltergewicht Voorlopige aanval: Andrea Fusi (8-4) vs.Walter Pugliesi(4-2)

 

BijgewerktBellator kickboksen 12: Varga vs. FaustinoStrijd kaart:

Kickboksen vedergewicht wereldtitel Main Event: Gabriel Varga(17-6) vs.Cristian Faustino(48-18)

158-Pound Catchweight Co-Main Event: Tsjingiz Allazov (55-3, 1 NC) vs.Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee(289-54-4)

Vedergewicht Bout: Enderson Bonat (21-9) vs.Kebrom Neguse(33-2-2) 

 

*Kaart kan worden gewijzigd.

 

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VOLLEDIGE STRIJD RESULTATEN & FOTO'S VOOR BELLATOR 211 & BELLATOR KICKBOKSEN 11

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Bellator 211 Foto's hier

Bellator 211: Sakara vs. Kauppinen Resultaten:

Kent Kauppinen (11-4) def. Alessio Sakara (23-13, 2 NC) via KO bij 1:10 van ronde 1

Domingos Barros (6-0) def. Hesdy Gerges (0-1) via TKO op 2:53 van ronde 1

Pedro Carvalho (9-3) def. Luca Vitali (11-5) via ondertitel. (guillotine) bij 0:43 van ronde 1

Alen Amedovski (8-0) def. Ibrahim Man (7-2) via KO bij 0:12 van ronde 1

Kiefer Crosbie (5-0) def. Orlando D'Ambrosio (7-4) via unaniem besluit (30-27 x3)

Giorgio Pietrini (15-4-1) def. Nemanja Milakovic (5-4) via KO bij 0:20 van ronde 1

Andrea Fusi (7-4) def. Walter Pugliesi (4-1) via split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29)

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Bellator kickboksen 11 Foto's hier

 

Bellator kickboksen 11: Varga vs. Cangelosi Resultaten:

Gabriel Varga (17-6) def. Shan Cangelosi (34-10-1) via KO bij 2:42 van ronde 1 kampioenschap behouden

Raymond Daniels (35-3) def. Zakaria Laaouatni (10-4) via meerderheidsbesluit (29-28 x2, 29-29)

Yuri Bessmertny (42-19-2) def. Karim Ghajji (99-16-1) via unaniem besluit (30-26, 29-27 x2)

Gabriele Casella (20-2-1) def. Dani Traoré (21-4) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 29-28 x2)

Younes Rahmouni (14-4-1) def. Titiaan Campus (15-5-1) via meerderheidsbesluit (29-28 x2, 28-28)

Christian Zahe (58-24-7) def. Samuel Toscane (28-12-3) bij 2:20 van ronde 1

 

Bellator kickboksen 11 Voorlopige Card Resultaten:

Sabir Temirkhnov (13-4) def. Matteo Costa (18-7-2) via TKO op 0:39 van ronde 2

Giacomo Licheri (6-0) def. Filippo Solheid (43-18-8) via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

Matteo Di Luca (24-9-2) def. Giacomo D'Aquino (22-3-8) via unaniem besluit (30-27 x2, 29-28)

 

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OFFICIËLE BELLATOR 203: PITBULL VS. WEICHEL 2 RESULTATEN & FOTO'S

 

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Full Bellator 203 Foto's // Krediet: Bellator / Lucas Noonan

 

Bellator 203 Scorecards

 

Bellator 203 Official Results:

Patrick "Pitbull" (27-4) def. Daniel Weichel (39-10) via split decision (49-46, 48-47, 47-48)

*“Pitbull” retains Bellator featherweight world championship

Alessio Sakara (20-12, 2 NC) def. Jamie Sloane (8-5, 1 NC) via TKO (stakingen) bij 1:19 van de eerste ronde

Andrey Koreshkov (21-2) def. Vaso Bakocevic (33-18-1) via KO bij 1:06 van de eerste ronde

Alen Amedovski (6-0) def. Will Fleury (4-1) via KO bij 1:39 van de eerste ronde

Maxim Radu (9-1) def. Simone La Preziosa (3-5) via TKO (stakingen) bij 4:50 van de eerste ronde

Michele Martignoni (4-0) def. Simone D’Anna (4-2) via KO (hoofd schop) bij :06 seconds of round one

*Martignoni ties record for fastest KO in Bellator history

ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME; BELLATOR HOSTS FIRST EVENT IN THE ANCIENT CITY ON JULY 14

PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ DEFENDS FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST DANIEL WEICHEL, WHILE ITALY’S ALESSIO SAKARA RETURNS TO ACTION

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IL CENTRALE LIVE ROMA – FORO ITALICO ALSO HOSTS BELLATOR KICKBOKSEN 10, WHERE TWO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE ON THE LINE

LOS ANGELES – Bellator is primed for a summer return to Italy, this time in the country’s capital city of Rome at the Il Centrale Live Roma – Foro Italico on Saturday, Juli 14.

 

 

 

 

In a double main event, the card sees a rematch between Patrick "Pitbull" (26-4) en Daniel Weichel (39-9) for the featherweight title, as well as Italy’s most famous mixed martial artist, Alessio Sakara (19-12), nemen Jamie Sloane (8-3) op licht zwaargewicht. Bellator Romewill air on Paramount Network and marks the promotion’s first trek to Rome, after hosting multiple events in both Torino and Florence.

 

 

 

 

Kickboxing will also be on display, als Giorgio Petrosyan (85-2-2) seeks to become the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing lightweight champ when he meets Tsjingiz Allazov (53-2), while Bellator Kickboxing’s featherweight champion, Kevin Ross (45-13), will defend his crown against Gabriel Varga (21-6).

 

Bellator Rome will be broadcast Saturday, Juli 14 gratis op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, while details about Bellator kickboksen 10, including additional matchups will be announced in the coming days. Tickets are on sale now at Bellator.com and Oktagon.it.

 

 

 

 

“From the beginning of Bellator’s international expansion, Italy has always played an integral role in our growth,'Zei Bellator-president Scott Coker. “Following successful events in the gorgeous cities of both Florence and Torino, it only made sense to bring a card to Rome, the home of the Colosseum, a city that has seen warriors do battle since 80 AD.”

 

 

 

 

“Pitbull” reclaimed the 145-pound championship by defeating Daniel Straus via unanimous decision in April of last year, notching his 14thBellator victory and becoming the winningest athlete in promotional history in the process. Op juli 14, the 30-year-old Natal, Brazil-native will bring into the Bellator cage his impressive record of 19 stoppages in 25 opportunities against a man he has defeated once already, coming from behind on the judges’ scorecards to knockout Daniel Weichel at Bellator 138.

 

 

 

Quietly running rampant through Bellator’s featherweight division during his nine-fight promotional tenure, Daniel Weichel’s only Bellator defeat took place at the hands of his upcoming Bellator Rome tegenstander. Sinds het verlies, Weichel has climbed the ranks once again, besting notable fighters within the division such as Emmanuel Sanchez, Georgi Karakhanyan and John “Macapa” en route to his current number one contender status. Nu, with an opportunity to right the loss, “Woerd” will take the two-hour flight from Germany to Rome, with the hopes of winning championship gold on his mind.

 

 

 

 

The pride of Italy, Alessio Sakara is set to make his fourth appearance for Bellator, a promotion where he has already defeated both Joey Beltran and Brett Rogers via knockout, as well as challenged for the Bellator middleweight title. Prior to joining the Viacom-owned organization, “Legionarius” spent the majority of his career with UFC, where he built his reputation as a powerful knockout artist. Met 33 fights as a professional, Sakara has collected 19 carrière overwinningen, inclusief 15 eindigt en 10 knock-outs voor de eerste ronde.

 

 

 

 

Sloane will be making his Bellator debut when he looks to play the role of spoiler in Sakara’s home country. With a winning record of 8-3, the BAMMA veteran has also made appearances at heavyweight and middleweight since beginning his professional career in 2014.

 

 

 

 

Referred to by his fans as “The Doctor,” Petrosyan is one man you do not want an appointment with. The top-ranked Armenian-Italian striking ace has put together an incredible 46-fight unbeaten streak, cultivating an extensive trophy case that includes multiple championship belts as well as “Kickboxer of the Year” accolades in both 2011 en 2012.

 

 

 

 

Currently in the midst of a 27-fight winning streak of his own, the 24-year-old Allazov has not suffered defeat since 2014, winning the K-1 super middleweight championship along the way. Hailing from Belarus, Allazov brings a Thai boxing style to the Bellator Kickboxing ring, a discipline that has helped him defeat fighters the likes of Bellator Kickboxing veteran Mustapha Haida, amongst others.

 

 

 

 

With four wins under the Bellator Kickboxing umbrella, Kevin Ross recently added the promotion’s inaugural featherweight belt to his already impressive list of accolades. Throughout his 58-fight career, Ross has previously held the WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight, WBC Muay-Thai International super lightweight and Lion Fight super lightweight titles.

 

 

 

 

A two-time Glory featherweight champion, Gabriel Varga signed with Bellator in March of 2017, immediately making it clear that his sights were clearly set on competing against Ross. Italian fans may remember the 32-year-old Canadian from his Bellator kickboksen 8 verschijning, where he stopped Roberto Gheorghita in the second round of action.

Bijgewerkt Bellator Rome Hoofd Card:

Vedergewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Patrick "Pitbull" (26-4) vs. Daniel Weichel (39-9)

Licht zwaargewicht feature-gevecht: Alessio Sakara (19-12, 2 NC) vs. Jamie Sloane (8-3)

 

 

 

 

Bijgewerkt Bellator kickboksen 10 Kaart:

Lichtgewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Giorgio Petrosyan (85-2-2) vs. Tsjingiz Allazov (53-2)

Vedergewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Kevin Ross (45-13) vs. Gabriel Varga (21-6)

 

*Kaart kan worden gewijzigd

 

 

 

 

 

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RAFAEL CARVALHO RETAINS BELLATOR MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH DOMINANT PERFORMANCE

 

COMPLETE RESULTS, FOTO'S, VIDEO & QUOTES FROM Bellator 190 & BELLATOR KICKBOKSEN 8 IN FLORENCE, ITALIË

OOK, BELLATOR SET FOR HISTORIC ROME DEBUT Juli 7, 2018

FLORENCE, Italië – A sold out crowd was on hand for Bellator’s return to the Nelson Mandela Forum in Florence, Italy to cheer on their national hero, Alessio Sakara, in his bid for the middleweight title at Bellator 190. Echter, reigning champion Rafael Carvalho emerged victorious in his third defense of the belt with yet another exciting performance. Met de overwinning, Carvalho is now tied with Alexander Shlemenko for most title defenses in promotional history.

 

Daarnaast, Bellator has announced plans for a summer return to Italy in the country’s capital city of Rome on Juli 7 with an event that will air on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network. The date marks the company’s first trip to Rome, after hosting multiple events in both Torino and Florence.

 

“After the success of our events in Torino and Florence, Italy over the last two years, we knew that it was time to do a show in Rome, a city rooted deep in combat sports history,'Zei Bellator-president Scott Coker. “The Italian fans have shown their passion for the sport and we look forward to bringing a huge card to Rome next year on Juli 7."

 

Additional details about the card, including matchups, ticket and broadcast details will be announced shortly.

 

Bellator 190: Carvalho vs. Sakara Resultaten:

Rafael Carvalho (15-1) verslagen Alessio Sakara (19-12, 2 NC) via KO bij 0:44 van de eerste ronde

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1mimwbtlv7zjc8q/AAATYi5x1XR6AT9CWR9XW1aNa?dl=0

Quote: “I trained really hard for this fight. I made many sacrifices to get here and get ready for a tough fight with [Alessio] Sakara. With my preparation, I was able to get a good result quickly and I’m happy about that. I hurt my hand a little bit in the final sequence, maybe I punched the mat, but I hope to get back in the cage as soon as possible to continue defending my belt.”

 

Brandon Girtz (15-7) verslagen Luka Jelcic (10-3) via TKO op 1:57 van de eerste ronde

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/42f9tpuq9tlmmo2/AAAVZtpCY5RiOtfhqwGxQ2oIa?dl=0

Quote: “I was just going out there to throw bombs and put him away quickly and that’s exactly what happened. That’s what I usually do. Trainingskamp was geweldig, I was able to actually prepare for my opponent and it worked out well. I’ve had a great experience out here in Italy, it has been a journey and I treated it like an adventure. It was my first time fighting out of the country so everything was an adjustment and I came out nine days in advance to get acclimated. I want another tough opponent. Luka [Jelcic] was a tough guy, he was no slouch whatsoever. I want another top guy, that’s why I’m here – to fight the top guys and that’s what I’ve been doing since I got here to Bellator.”

 

Alejandra Lara (7-1) verslagen Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 NC) via rear-naked choke at 4:09 van de eerste ronde

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j0e20cweikosmcr/AACc1OTFCsi6xmFNIxCRdFTwa?dl=0

Quote: “I was very excited for my Bellator debut and to be the first Colombian female in the promotion. I’ve been training incredibly hard, I felt that I was very well prepared for this fight. I just wanted to show the world how tough I am and I think I did that vanavond. I spent half of my camp in Guadalajara with Alexa Grasso and Team Grasso there, and then I also went up to work with Roufusport Academy in Milwaukee to prepare for the fight. Both camps were amazing for me, and I learned a great deal, I just want to keep learning and competing. I am prepared for whatever is next. I look forward to big challenges in Bellator.”

 

Carlos Miranda (11-3) verslagen Mihail Nica (6-1) via unaniem besluit (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h2xekntid4tt03r/AAB1CBdvVX4cfuFA3FWKTDgva?dl=0

 

Gregory Babene (19-11) verslagen Tony Zanko (1-5) via arm bar at 2:04 van de eerste ronde

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rqyfbyrdps1oejo/AABdgCAaFdb7u-MeN_ONq8ITa?dl=0

 

Video Highlights Here: http://qlnk.io/ql/5a2c8784e4b073ff34846f4f

 

Bellator kickboksen 8 Resultaten:

 

Raymond Daniels (13-3) verslagen Giannis Boukis (27-2) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

 

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dacqyn8gk1t6ov1/AABXyk_AvcaG8WUVZM3bWLJTa?dl=0

 

Quote: “Speed is definitely my advantage every time I get in the ring, and it was no different vanavond. Eerst en vooral, I’d like to give all the glory to God, because through him, all things are possible. I’d like to thank my opponent for taking this fight. It’s an honor to come here and fight in front of the Italian people. This is an incredible country with beautiful people, beautiful food, beautiful wine, great history. This is a fighting country. I think I might have some Italian in my DNA because every time I come here my blood boils and I feel like I’m ready to spar, Ik ben klaar om te vechten. To anyone who wants it: come on, take a number and stand in line. You have seen my highlight reel, if you want to be part of it – Ik beloof je, I can make you famous.”

 

Joe Schilling (23-9) verslagen Filip Verlinden (44-19-1) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

 

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Quote: “I’ve got to watch the replay again. I thought Filip did a really good job and I was really excited to be fighting somebody of his caliber. Going into the fight, I thought he was the toughest guy Bellator has given me. When we were both with my last promotion, we were both top three the entire time I was there. I knew he was going to be a tough opponent, that’s why there was no trash talk from either one of us, I think we were both ready for a great fight and we delivered. I honestly was pretty frustrated with my performance and after the fight I told Jimmy (Smid) that I thought he had won. Now I’m back here in the locker room and everyone is telling me that I’m crazy for that take. I’d love to fight him again and finish him off. Maybe for a world championship. That’d be nice. But for now, I’m excited to go enjoy my vacation.”

 

John Wayne Parr (98-32) verslagen Piergiulio Paolucci (24-6-1) via TKO op 2:32 van ronde drie

 

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Quote: “I’m very excited coming off of this performance. I thought my opponent was a bit awkward. I wanted to give him respect because I knew he had heavy hands. But once I felt that I could win, I started walking forward more and I threw a couple spinning back kicks just for fun, just to entertain. I had the one spinning heel kick that landed and thought that was pretty cool. I was pretty excited about that. I was just happy to get the stoppage really, because nobody wants to win by points. I’m inching closer to 100 victories and I’d love to hit that milestone here in such a major promotion like Bellator. Especially at my age of 41, being able to fight on the big stage is so surreal. I can’t believe that I’m still here competing in this sport that I love, and more than just competing, I’m being successful. I’ve got to thank Scott Coker, everyone at Bellator and Spike, and everyone that follows the sport for giving me the opportunity to do what I do. I’m really scared to be 41 and know that one day I’m going to have to retire, maar nu, I’m having too much fun to stop.”

 

Hamza Imane (50-12-2) verslagen Kevin Ross (45-13) via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

 

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Gabriel Varga (14-5) verslagen Roberto Gheorghita (30-7-3) via TKO op 2:49 van de tweede ronde

Foto's: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7s75mm0hl33pzse/AAD-U3845d0GcdY83eBB0EM6a?dl=0

 

Video Highlights Here: http://qlnk.io/ql/5a2c8784e4b073ff34846f4f

 

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BELLATOR MMA AND KICKBOXING RETURN TO THE NELSON MANDELA FORUM IN FLORENCE, ITALI OP ZATERDAG, December. 9

ITALIAN ALESSIO SAKARA CHALLENGES RAFAEL CARVALHO FOR MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AT Bellator 190

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Florence, Italy on Zaterdag, December 9, when both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing, along with Oktagon, emanate from the Nelson Mandela Forum for another huge evening of combat sports action.

 

Bellator 190 will air free on SPIKE at 8 p.m. EN/7 p.m. CT and will be immediately followed by Bellator kickboksen 8. Tickets for the event start at just €30 and are available at Bellator.com.

 

Bellator 190 will be headlined by current middleweight champ Rafael Carvalho (14-1), who will defend his title against Italy’s popular knockout artist, Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara (19-11, 2 NC). Bovendien, Brandon Girtz (14-7) neemt Luca Jelcic (10-2) op lichtgewicht, terwijl Mihail Nica (6-0) voldoet aan Carlos Miranda (10-3) in second lightweight clash. A women’s flyweight offering rounds out the card when Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC) veldslagen Alejandra Lara (6-1).

 

Ondertussen, Bellator kickboksen 8 boasts a pair of world champions in Raymond Daniels (12-3) en Kevin Ross (45-12) nemen Giannis Boukis (27-1) en Hamza Imane (49-12-2) respectievelijk, in non-title fights. Other kickboxing stars are on display as Joe “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling (22-9) uitdagingen Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1), Aussie legend John Wayne Parr (97-32) competes for the 130th time versus Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1) en Canadees vedergewicht Gabriel Varga (13-5) rounds out the card in a matchup with Roberto Georghita (30-6-3).

 

Compleet Bellator 190: Carvalho vs. Sakara Kaart:

Middleweight World Title Main Event: Rafael Carvalho (14-1) vs. Alessio Sakara (19-11, 2 NC)

Lichtgewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Brandon Girtz (14-7) vs. Luka Jelcic (10-2)

Vlieggewicht hoofdkaartwedstrijd voor dames: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC) vs. Alejandra Lara (6-1)

Lichtgewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Mihail Nica (6-0) vs. Carlos Miranda (10-3)

 

Voorlopige Card:

Middengewicht Voorlopige aanval: Gregory Babene (18-11) vs. Tony Zanko (1-4)

Compleet Bellator kickboksen 8: Daniels vs. Boukis Kaart:

Weltergewicht Main Event (non-title): Raymond Daniels (12-3) vs. Giannis Boukis (27-1)

Middengewicht Main Card Bout: Joe Schilling (22-9) vs. Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1)

161 pond. Catchweight Main Card Bout: John Wayne Parr (97-32) vs. Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1)

Lichtgewicht hoofdkaartgevecht (non-title): Kevin Ross (45-12) vs. Hamza Imane (49-12-2)

Vedergewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Gabriel Varga (13-5) vs. Roberto Gheorghita (30-6)

 

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PETROSYAN, KIELHOLTZ, HAIDA, & BOLANOS EMERGE VICTORIOUS FROM BELLATOR KICKBOXING 5 IN TORINO

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April 8, 2017

Giorgio Petrosyan (84-2-2, 1 NC) defeated Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 29-27, 30-26)

Giorgio Petrosyan Quote:I’ve spent a lot of time studying this opponent and I felt like I knew his fighting style well so I was able to put together a solid game plan and execute it successfully,” Petrosyan said. “Now I’m looking forward to getting some rest, and we will let Scott Coker and Carlo DiBlasi decide what is next for me.

Petrosyan vs. Paraschiv Photos

Denise Kielholtz (46-3) defeated Martine Michieletto (18-11-3) via Unanimous Decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Denise Kielholtz Quote:It was a good night for me with the win, but it was tough fight. She’s a taller southpaw fighter and she really brought it. All rounds were for me and that’s the most important thing for me. It’s great to retain this belt, this is my biggest prize in the sport and I’m honored to be the world champion for Bellator,” Kielholtz said. “Werkelijk, voor mij, Bellator is the biggest kickboxing organization in the world, they are really for the fighters, so I am very happy to be representing this company. The next time you see me out there might be in the Bellator cage fighting MMA. We’re working very hard on all aspects of my training and so hopefully before the end of summer you will see me fighting MMA.

Kielholtz vs. Michieletto Photos

John Wayne Parr (96-32) def. Nando Calzetta (45-10) via Head Kick at 2:59 of Round 2

John Wayne Parr Quote: “Hij was taai, he came to fight. He wanted to mix and trade but I was more than happy to do that with the hands. I thought I was a little bit sharper, but he had a crack – he had a good go and hopefully it was entertaining for the crowd,” John Wayne Parr said. “Before this fight I really wanted to do something impressive and get an impressive finish so to score a head kick knockout is like a slam dunk. I feel like Michael Jordan right now. I’ve been watching Bellator and I just want to be a star here and hopefully tonight is gonna put that notch in my belt and help me fulfill that dream.

Parr vs. Calzetta Photos

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

Mustapha Haida Quote: I’m very happy for with the victory. I think I broke my hand or my wrist in the second round so I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to finish the fight, but I dug down deep and was able to get through the match,” Haida said. “Fighting for Bellator Kickboxing here in Italy has been a great experience for me and I hope to continue to fight here.

Haida vs. Kehl Photos

Gaston Bolanos defeated Luca D’Isanto via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Gaston Bolanos Quote:I came into someone’s home town tonight, and the guy had a lot more experience in kickboxing than I do, so I’m quite happy with the win. It’s a different rhythm out there. I’m used to Muay-Thai, which I’ve been practicing my whole life. I’ve done a few fights without elbows even though it’s still Muay-Thai so it’s a bit different from what I just did tonight. I just came from an MMA fight so I had to switch up my whole camp but this is what I want to do and this is the opportunity that Bellator has provided for me, so I’m going to take it and stay as busy as possible,” Bolanos said. “I want to thank Bellator, Scott Coker, my coach Kirian Fitzgibbons and my team at CSA Gym for helping me and giving me all the opportunities that I’ve been given in my career. I’m hoping to get another MMA fight in here soon and develop a rhythm there. I want to become the biggest star in both sports and I know that I’ve got the opportunity and the talent to do just that.

Bolanos vs. D’Isanto Photos

RAFAEL CARVALHO STOPS MELVIN MANHOEF IN MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH

 

TORINO, ITALIË

Rafael Carvalho (14-1) defeated Melvin Manhoef (30-14) via Head Kick at 3:15 of Round 4

Quote from Rafael Carvalho:The last fight didn’t go as I expected or like the public expected,” Carvalho said. “This fight I knew that there needed to be an undisputed winner with a finish and I’m very glad that I was the one who came away with the victory. I’m going to continue to defend my middleweight title here at Bellator, but I’m also interested in a super fight in our light heavyweight division or maybe a bout in Bellator Kickboxing. That would be fun for me.

Carvalho vs. Manhoef Fight Photos Here

Anastasia Yankova (5-0) defeated Elina Kallionidou (5-2) via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Quote from Anastasia Yankova:I feel okay after this fight. My face looks much better right now than it did after my last fight,” Yankova saidIt wasn’t perfect but I’m improving every day and I’ll continue to train hard with Mike [Swick] at AKA Thailand. I am working to get my weight down to 125 lbs. where I want to soon be Bellator’s champion.

Yankova vs. Kallionidou Fight Photos Here

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

Quote from Valeriu Mircea:I’m very proud of my performance out there. It was part of my game plan to remain calm and patient throughout the fight and I am happy to have gotten the positive result,” Mircea said. “I am coming off of a frustrating knee injury that left me with only a month and a half to prepare. Victory is sweet and I am happy that my sacrifices have provided a good result.

Mircea vs. Chan Fight Photos Here

Mihail Nica (6-0) defeated Samba Coulibaly (11-4) via Anaconda Choke at 0:36 of Round 1

Quote from Mihail Nica:I am feeling very positive and happy that my hard work has paid off,” Nica said. “I look forward to getting back in the gym morgen to better my skills. I want to continue my undefeated career here at Bellator, maybe soon in America. I think it would be great to fight there because of the level of popularity out there. I want to be a hero for the Italian fans to cheer for and grow the passion for MMA in this country.

Nica vs. Coulibaly Fight Photos Here

PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S BELLATOR 176 EN BELLATOR KICKBOKSEN 5 PERSCONFERENTIE

 

EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE Zaterdag IN TORINO, ITALIË

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TORINO, ITALIË – Fighters from both Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 en Bellator kickboksen 5 converged on the historic Comune di Torino for the official press conference for the events taking place at the Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italië. In addition to the fighters, Bellator president Scott Coker, along with Okatagon President Carlo DiBlasi and Torino Minister of Sport Roberto Finardi, all spoke about Zaterdag nights anticipated card.

Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 airs this Zaterdag, April 8 op Spike bij 3 p.m. EN and will be immediately followed by Bellator kickboksen 5, which airs at 5 p.m. EN. Tickets for the event are available now at www.oktagon.it and include access to an Oktagon Kickboxing event in addition to both Bellator events.

 

Bellator 176 is headlined by a middleweight championship fight pitting Rafael Carvalho (13-1) tegen Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) and also features Russia’s Anastasia Yankova (4-0) tegen Elina Kalilionidou (5-1).

Bellator kickboksen 5 will feature a lightweight bout between “The Doctor” Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC), who takes on Romanian veteran Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) and Bellator Kickboxng Women’s Flyweight World Champion Denise Kielholtz (46-3), who is set to defend her belt for the first time against ISKA and WKU World Champion Martine Michieletto (34-12-5).

 

Bijgewerkt Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 Hoofd Card:

Middengewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Women’s Catchweight Fight: Anastasia Yankova (4-0) vs. Elina Kalilionidou (5-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Djamil Chan (12-3) vs. Mircea Valeriu (13-4)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Samba Coulibaly (11-4) vs. Mihail Nica (5-0)

 

Bijgewerkt Bellator kickboksen 5 Hoofd Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC) vs. Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1)

Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Denise Kielholtz (46-3) vs. Martine Michieletto (34-12-5)

Catchweight Feature Fight: Nando Calzetta (45-9) vs. John Wayne Parr (95-32)

Weltergewicht Feature Vecht: Mustapha Haida (45-5-2) vs. Enriko Kehl (45-11-1)

Vedergewicht Feature Vecht: Gaston Bolanos (8-1) vs. Luca D’isanto (36-13-4)