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ALESSIO SAKARA-JOEY BELTRAN SET FOR ‘BELLATOR 168’ MAIN EVENT — TOMORROW, LIVE & FREE AT 4 PM ET/3 PM CT ON SPIKE

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Complete “Bellator 168” Weigh-In Photos / Full “Bellator 168” Weigh-In Video

FLORENCE, ỊTALI - - (December 9, 2016) — Following weigh-ins na Fraịdee morning from Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in the capital city of Tuscany, all 10 competitors fighting during the main card of “Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” are now ready to compete echi n'abalị 4 p.m. NA/3 p.m. CT, LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

The mixed martial arts portion of action is headlined by a light heavyweight main event contest featuring Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), onye ga-on Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC). Na mgbakwunye, John Salter (12-3) osobo Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) na a middleweight n'obi, Philipe Lins (10-1) competes against Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7), Yamauchi elu (20-3) returns to lightweight action against Mircea Valeriu (12-3), na Na Ruth (1-0)anya na-anọgide na-undefeated na 2016 on short notice against Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

See below for complete weights and photos from today’s weigh-in proceedings.

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Life Beltran (205.2) vs. Alessio Sakara (203.6)

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Kleber Raimundo Silva (205.9) vs. Philipe Lins (205.8)

Ọgụ Njirimara Middleweight: Claudio Annicchiarico (185.2) vs. John Salter (185.2)

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: Mircea Valeriu (154.5) vs. Yamauchi elu (156)

Catchweight Feature Fight: Na Ruth (189.2) vs. Emanuele Palombi (187.2)

 

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TOP PROSPECT ED RUTH JOINS THIS FRIDAY’S ‘BELLATOR 168’ CARD IN FLORENCE FOR HIS SECOND FIGHT IN AS MANY MONTHS

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Santa Monica, Calif (Dec. 6, 2016) – It was announced today that one of MMA’s hottest prospects, Na Ruth (1-0), will waste no time continuing to build his resume, as he fights Emanuele Palombi (5-2) for his second fight in as many months. The bout takes place a Friday na "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran," na Dec. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4pm ET/Pt.

 

Mgbe naanị 26 afọ, Ruth is looking to pave the way for the other members of “The New Breed," a group of highly accomplished wrestlers who have all signed to fight under the Bellator MMA banner including: Joey Davis (1-0), Tyrell Fortune (1-0), Jarod Trice (1-0) yana Aaron Pico na Romero Cotton – the last of which have yet to make their highly anticipated professional debuts. Before he was a three-time National Champion and four-time All-American wrestler at Penn State University, Ruth attended the world-renown Blair Academy in Susquehanna Township, På, where he was the top-ranked recruit in the nation for his weight class. Having achieved great success at every stage of competition throughout his life, Ruth aspires to have the Bellator middleweight gold around his waist before long. After making the move across the country to Fresno, Calif., where he now trains at Dethrone Basecamp with other Bellator MMA fighters like Josh Koscheck na Chris Honeycutt, Ruth made his professional MMA debut just last month on Nov. 4, when he finished Dustin Collins-Miles with strikes at 3:19 n'ime akpa gburugburu.

 

Ruth now faces Rome’s Palombi, a seven-fight veteran with five victories including three KO’s and one submission. Ruth, who is taking the fight on less than a week’s notice, must quickly learn how to tune out a hometown crowd, who will certainly be heavily in favor of the Italian fighter.

 

The evening is highlighted by a main event featuring Italy’s most renowned mixed martial artist Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), who will duke it out with Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight main event. Other Bellator MMA competitors will also be in action, na nsonye John Salter (12-3), Yamauchi elu (31-9) na Philipe Lins(10-1).

 

The Bellator Kickboxing brand will also be on display in Italy with a card that features a female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) na Ebube diri onye nbibi (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" will also include a lightweight clash between George Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) megide Victoria Lermano (30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) na Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), na Kevin Ross(31-9) ga- Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) na a fechaa agha. "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" airs Friday, Dec. 16 na 11:15 pm ET, immediately following "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

 

Complete "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” Card:

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

Ọgụ Njirimara Middleweight: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: Yamauchi elu (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Ọgụ Njirimara Middleweight: Na Ruth (1-0) vs. Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

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Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: George Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Ebube diri onye nbibi (11-1-1)

Ọgụ Njirimara Middleweight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victoria Lermano (30-7)

Welterweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Luca Novello (22-4-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

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LIGHTWEIGHT CLASH PITTING GOITI YAMAUCHI AGAINST VALERIU MIRCEA ADDED TO “BELLATOR 168: CARVALHO na nke. MANHOEF 2” IN FLORENCE

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ỌZỌ: PHILIPE LINS NOW MEETS KLEBER RAIMUNDO SILVA

Santa Monica, Calif. (November 30, 2016) - A fechaa n'obi pitting Yamauchi elu (20-3) megide Mircea Valeriu (12-3) completes the MMA portion of "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2,” on a night which will feature both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands inside the Mandela Forum in Florence.

Na mgbakwunye, due to an injury suffered by Pietro Cappelli, Philipe Lins (10-1) will now meet Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7) in light heavyweight action on Dec. 10.

The mixed martial arts portion of action on Dec. 10 is headlined by a middleweight world title fight featuring a rematch between Rafael Carvalho (13-1) na Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC), while Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) ga-on Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) at 205-pounds, na John Salter (12-3) osobo Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) na a middleweight n'obi. "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Nwoke Hoof 2" will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4pm ET/Pt.

The Bellator Kickboxing card features a female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) na Ebube diri onye nbibi (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" will also feature a lightweight clash between George Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) megide Victoria Lermano(30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) na Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), na Kevin Ross(31-9) ga- Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) na a fechaa agha. "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" airs Friday, Dec. 16 na 11:15 pm ET, immediately following "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

An 8-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Yamauchi enters the cage in search of his 21abụrụ career win and seventh under the Scott Coker-led promotion. You would be hard-pressed to find a fighter with more promise than the 23-year-old top prospect, who has already taken down proven veterans the likes of Martin Stapleton, Isao Kobayashi, na ọtụtụ na-adịbeghị anya Ryan Couture. The former featherweight returned to the lightweight division to face the aforementioned Couture earlier in the year at "Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs. Grove," a fight in which Yamauchi dominated from the get-go, earning yet another first round submission victory. Yamauchi has finished his opponent in 17 nke ya 20 career wins, na nsonye 14 in the opening round of action. The Japanese-Brazilian submission specialist continues to make great strides in the sport, consistently displaying the flawless Brazilian jiu-jitsu technique that has given opponents many nightmares year after year.

Challenging Yamauchi will be Valeriu Mircea, a Moldova-born competitor that has also seen a great deal of success early on in his MMA career. The 23-year-old knockout artist will be making his Bellator MMA debut following three consecutive victories, including a pair of first round knockouts. Mkpakọrịta azụ na 2015, Mircea has collected wins in nine of his last 10 bouts and has already tallied six victories over his 2016 mkpọsa. With three of his last four wins coming by way of first round knockout, you can expect an early array of attack in this pairing of two top prospects.

Taking on Lins will now be Raimundo Silva, a 28-year-old striker who will be making both his 2016 and Bellator MMA debut. Mkpakọrịta azụ na 2011, “Orgulho” has won seven of his last 11 n'asọmpi, highlighted by his most recent knockout victory over Claudio Rocha, nke bịara nnọọ 3:25 n'ime akpa gburugburu.

 

Complete "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 "Kaadị:

Middleweight World aha agba: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

Ọgụ Njirimara Middleweight: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: Yamauchi elu (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Kaadị Florence:

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: George Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Ebube diri onye nbibi (11-1-1)

Ọgụ Njirimara Middleweight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victoria Lermano (30-7)

Welterweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Luca Novello (22-4-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

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ITALY’S OWN PIETRO CAPPELLI LOOKS TO DEFEND HOME TURF IN LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT WITH PHILIPE LINS DURING MMA PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 168’

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MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT PITTING JOHN SALTER AGAINST CLAUDIO ANNICCHIARICO ADDED TO MAIN CARD OF BELLATOR MMA’S RETURN TO ITALY

Santa Monica, Calif (November 1, 2016) – A light heavyweight bout pitting Philipe Lins (10-1) megide Pietro Cappelli (2-1) and a middleweight fight between John Salter (12-3) na Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) have been added to "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2,” which will feature both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands emanating from the Mandela Forum in Florence on Dec. 10.

The evening is highlighted by a main event middleweight world title rematch pitting Rafael Carvalho (13-1) megide Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). Na mgbakwunye, Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) na Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) will duke it out in a light heavyweight feature fight. "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Nwoke Hoof 2" will air on SPIKE at 4pm ET/Pt.

A native of Florence, Italy, Cappelli has made an immediate splash in MMA, earning consecutive victories following his professional debut in 2015. Cappelli’s first career win came at the expense of Andrzej Kulik, when the 32-year-old delivered a brutal first round knockout. He then parlayed the emphatic victory with another first round finish, displaying his noteworthy ground game with a keylock submission just one minute and one second into the bout. With a noticeable message reading “unscarred” across his stomach, the Italian competitor prepares to dive in head first with a challenging matchup against the veteran Lins in his Bellator MMA debut.

The 31-year-old Lins will enter the cage for the 12th time in his career and fifth since making his Bellator MMA debut in 2014. Hailing si Brazil, Lins began his professional career on a nine-fight winning streak, finishing opponents in seven of the victories. “Monstro” has recorded a trio of significant victories since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion, including two first round finishes and his most recent knockout win over fellow Brazilian competitor William Viana na "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” Lins hopes to build off of his big win and silence a crowd that will be heavily in favor of his Italian opponent Cappelli.

Fresh off of his first career victory, a first round knockout over Ilyrian Hoxhay, the 32-year-old Annicchiarico looks to continue his success when he enters the cage for the first time under the direction of Bellator MMA. The Italian middleweight will face a difficult first test in Salter, a 15-fight veteran that hasn’t been defeated since 2012. With a pair of submission defeats to Salter’s name, look for Annicchiarico to take the fight to the ground and grind it out there.

The former Strikeforce competitor Salter will make his third appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, after recording victories in his first two bouts with the promotion. He is riding a recent string of success, having won four consecutive contests and seven of his past eight. Over his seven-year career, the 31-year-old Nashville, Tenn., native has collected a dozen professional victories, recording finishes in all. With nine of his 12 career wins coming in the opening round of action, Salter is known to be one of the quickest strikers in the division and most recently finished former middleweight champion Brandon Halsey.

 

Complete "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 "Kaadị:

Middleweight World aha agba: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Pietro Cappelli (2-1)

Ọgụ Njirimara Middleweight: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

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"The SOUL ASSIN" dị njikere iweghachite mmụọ egbu egbu azụ na Ịtali na nsogbu kickboxing dị arọ na ALESSIO ARDUINI DEC. 10 N'ime ọgbakọ MANDELA

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Ngosi nke MIDDLEWEIGHT N'etiti JOE SCHILLING-VICTORIO LERMANO NA WELTERWEIGHT MATCHUP PITTING LUCA NOVELLO AGAINST KARIM GHAJJI gbakwunyekwara na kaadị ịkụ ọkpọ ọkpọ ọkpọ.

Santa Monica, Calif (October 18, 2016) - Bellator Kickboxing agbakwunyela ọgụ atọ dị egwu gosipụtara site na egwuregwu dị fechaa n'etiti Kevin Ross (31-9) na Alessio Arduini (26-14-2). Ọkpụkpụ ọgba aghara Middleweight Joe Schilling (19-9) megide Victoria Lermano (30-7) na ijikọ asọmpi welterweight Karim Ghajji (96-13-1) na Luca Novello (22-4-2) agbakwunyerekwa na ihe arụrụ arụ "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" kaadị. Ihe omume ahụ bụ ọkwa nkwalite nleta nke abụọ na Italy n'afọ a, ka Bellator ji mmemme ngwakọta na-atọ ụtọ na-alọta, na-egosipụta ma Bellator MMA na Bellator Kickboxing ụdị na Dec. 10 site na Mandela Forum na Florence.

Akụkụ MMA nke mmemme mba ụwa bụ n'isi n'isi n'isi ntugharị aha Middleweight World n'etiti onye mmeri ugbu a Rafael Carvalho (13-1) na Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). Ọgụ ọgụ dị arọ dị arọ Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) megide Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) a ga-egosipụtakwa na ya "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Nwoke Hoof 2" isi kaadị.

 

Kpọmkwem nkọwa mgbasa ozi maka "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" na"Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Nwoke Hoof 2" ga-ekpughe n'oge na-adịghị anya.

 

The "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" kaadị nwekwara atụmatụ a na mbụ ekwuputala n'ife ibu ibu n'etiti Denise Kielholtz (45-3) na-ama Ebube diri onye nbibi (11-1-1) yana otu egwuregwu bọọlụ Italy na-agba ọkụ George Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) megide Jordan Watson (48-11-2).

Mgbe 36 afọ, "Mkpụrụ obi Assassin" ejikọtala ọnụ otu n'ime ọrụ ịkụ ọkpọ na muay Thai kacha arụ ọrụ na egwuregwu ahụ., na-anakọta eriri n'ọtụtụ nkwalite gafee ọtụtụ ngalaba. Ross ebutela asọmpi ọrụ isii, nke WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight aha pụta ìhè, aha WBC Muay-Thai International Super-fefe aha na aha Lion Fight Super-fechaa. N'oge ọrụ 54-agha ya, Ọgụgụ, Penn., nwa afọ achịkọtala mmeri ndị pụtara ìhè n'ebe ndị bụbu onye mmeri Malaipet Sasiprapa, Miss, na ndị ọzọ. Ross nwere olile anya ịgbakwunye na akara nkwalite ya na-enweghị ntụpọ, mgbe o dekọchara mmeri azụ na azụ ka ọ malite ọrụ ya na ika Bellator Kickboxing. Na-alụ ọgụ na Dublin, Calif., Ross laghachiri Italy nke ugboro abụọ n'afọ a, ebe o meriri Matteo Taccini na"Bellator kickboxing: Torino " na April.

 

Schilling dị afọ 32 egosipụtala nkà ya dị iche iche n'ọkwa asọmpi kachasị elu site n'inwe ọtụtụ aha n'ime ọrụ afọ iri ya., gụnyere abụọ WBC Muay Thai World Championship, abụọ WBC Muay Thai National Championship, na MTAA Muay Thai Super-Middleweight National Championship. "Stitch 'Em Up" na-aga n'ihu na-abụ otu n'ime ndị agha kachasị ike na egwuregwu ahụ, na-anakọta 11 nke ya 19 ọrụ na-emeri site na knockout. Multi-dimensional Schilling etinyekwala oge n'ịsọ mpi n'ịgba nka agwakọta, ebe e nyere ya 2014 Knockout nke Afọ maka oke egwu agba nke abụọ gbanyere ọkụ Melvin Manhoef. Ugbu a, na 2013 Glory World Middleweight Tournament Onye mmeri Schilling laghachiri na mgbanaka na-achọ mmeri mbụ ya n'okpuru nche anwụ Bellator Kickboxing hibere ọhụrụ..

 

Na-alụ ọgụ na Meaux, France, Onye mmeri World Kickboxing nke 10 Ghajji ga-alaghachi Italytali mgbe ọ mechara Bellator Kickboxing mpụta mbụ na Torino na mbido afọ a.. "Gadjetboy" ghọrọ onye mmeri ụwa mbụ Bellator Kickboxing nwere mmeri nkewa nkewa Mustapha Haida na Inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight World Title ọgụ na "Belator 152." Mkpakọrịta azụ na 2014, Ghajji achịkọtala mmeri n'ime itoolu n'ime mbụ ya 11 n'asọmpi, gụnyere ịgba ọsọ asatọ nke mmeri n'ime afọ abụọ. Na 96 ọrụ na-emeri n'okpuru eriri ya, na nsonye 50 knockouts, onye 110-fight kickboxing ga-ele anya ka ọ na-eru nso n'ọkwa narị afọ ka ọ na-akwado ịgba mgba Italy ọkụ Luca Novello..

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Kaadị Florence:

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: George Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Ọgụ Mbụ Ụwa Flyweight: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Ebube diri onye nbibi (11-1-1)

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

Ọgụ Njirimara Middleweight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victoria Lermano (30-7)

Welterweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Karim Ghajji (96-13-1) vs. Luca Novello (22-4-2)

 

Emelitere "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 "Kaadị:

Middleweight World aha agba: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

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MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH BETWEEN RAFAEL CARVALHO AND MELVIN MANHOEF TO HEADLINE MMA PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 168’

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ITALIAN KICKBOXING ICON GIORGIO PETROSYAN TAKES ON JORDAN WATSON IN BELLATOR KICKBOXING LIGHTWEIGHT FIGHT

Santa Monica, Calif (October 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is returning to Italy with another action-packed combo event on Dec. 10 site na Mandela Forum na Florence, featuring both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands. The Scott Coker-led promotion today announced the MMA portion’s main event, which will feature Rafael Carvalho (13-1) na Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) in a rematch for Carvalho’s 185-pound championship. Ka ọ dịgodị, "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" has added a lightweight matchup between Italian superstar striker George Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2).

 

The mixed martial arts event will also boast Italy’s most popular and beloved mixed martial artist, Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), who takes on Mexican-American slugger Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight matchup.

 

Kpọmkwem nkọwa mgbasa ozi maka "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Nwoke Hoof 2" na "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" ga-ekpughe n'oge na-adịghị anya.

 

The Bellator Kickboxing card also features an anticipated female flyweight rematch between Dutch striking ace Denise Kielholtz (45-3) and the woman who defeated her this past June, Ebube diri onye nbibi (11-1-1) for the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight World Championship. Ọzọkwa, other Bellator superstars Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross na Joe Schilling are also likely to compete on the card against opponents to be named later.

 

If you ask both Carvalho and Manhoef, the two’s first meeting didn’t go as planned for either party. Isi ihe omume nke “Bellator 155” saw both men go toe-to-toe for 25 minutes before the three judges rendered a split decision in favor of the incumbent champion; a verdict that many deemed controversial. Ugbu a, nearly seven months after their first meeting, the pair of competitors will meet again.

 

Carvalho’s second-round body kick knockout of Brandon Halsey at "Bellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho” was the third biggest oddsmaker upset in 2015, and was the bout that earned the gold he wears around his waist today. The 30-year-old will be making his fifth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and will look to extend his current winning streak to 14-bouts.

 

With a resume of knockouts as violent as Manhoef, it’s no surprise the Dutch competitor has earned the nickname of “No Mercy.” Known for his relentless striking style, the former K-1 and Strikeforce competitor finds himself once again in a position to lay claim to the Bellator 185-pound MMA title, and has even further incentive to leave the judges’ out of it.

 

Adoringly 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 will be making his debut with the budding Bellator Kickboxing Promotion when he squares off against Watson on 10 Dec. Training alongside his brother Armen, the 30-year-old southpaw put together an incredible 42-fight unbeaten streak, cultivating an extensive trophy case that includes multiple championship belts as well as “Kickboxer of the Year” accolades in both 2011 (BloodyElbow.com) na 2012 (LiverKick.com).

 

When you compete in the lightweight division in the world of kickboxing, aside from striving to earn the title, you’re also looking towards a fight with the No. 1 kickboxer in the world in Petrosyan. An ISKA World Champion and K-1 UK runner up, Watson will get that chance when he meets “The Doctor” na “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence.” It will be interesting to see what game plan the British striker implores when he meets his opponent — but if his nickname of ‘Quadzilla’ is any indication, the 28-year-old will utilize his kicks to keep the vicious striking of Petrosyan at bay. Training extensively around the world, Watson has also spent a good amount of time in the Muay Thai scene, accruing a knack for finishes (21) n'ụzọ. Victorious in his lone 2016 agha, Watson hopes to soar into 2017 with a win against arguably the greatest kick boxer in the world under his belt.

Emelitere "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 "Kaadị:

Middleweight World aha agba: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Kaadị Florence:

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: George Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Ebube diri onye nbibi (11-1-1)

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BELLATOR MMA & KICKBOXING TO HOLD ANOTHER SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL TAG-TEAM EVENT AT THE MANDELA FORUM IN FLORENCE, ITALY ON DEC. 10

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“BELLATOR 167” TO FEATURE ALESSIO SAKARA VS. JOEY BELTRAN

“BELLATOR KICKBOXING: FLORENCE” WILL SEE DENISE KIELHOLTZ VS. GLORIA PERITORE FOR INAGURAL FEMALE FLYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE

(Lto R: Denise Kielholtz, Armen Petrosyan, GiorgioPetrosyan, Florence Minister of Sport Andrea Vannucci, Bellator President Scott Coker, Ebube diri onye nbibi, Mustapha Haida, Oktagon President Carlo DiBlasi gather at PalazzoVecchio for a press conference to announce Dec. 10 event at Mandela Forum.)

Santa Monica, Calif (September 21, 2016) – Within days of “Bellator Kickboxing: Budapest," the Scott Coker-led promotion hosted a press conference yesterday at the historic Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy to announce its next international extravaganza. The Viacom-owned fight company is returning to Italy with another combo-event featuring heart-pounding action from the Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands, both taking place onDec. 10 site na Mandela Forum na Florence. Both events will air on SPIKE, and exact broadcast details will be revealed at a later date.

 

"Belator 167" will boast Italy’s most popular and beloved mixed martial artist, Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) who takes on Mexican-American slugger Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight headlining matchup.

 

Ka ọ dịgodị, "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" features an anticipated female flyweight rematch between Dutch striking ace Denise “Miss Dynamite” Kielholtz (45-3) and the woman who defeated her this past June, Ebube diri onye nbibi (11-1-1) for the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Female Flyweight World Championship. Ọzọkwa, Italian superstar striker George Petrosyan will be making his Bellator Kickboxing debut and other Bellator Kickboxing superstars Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross na Joe Schilling are also likely to compete on the card against opponents to be named later.

 

“International expansion was a major goal for us in 2016, and I feel that we’ve really nailed it thus far,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “After the incredible success of our first event in Italy this past April where we packed the Pala Alpitour with over 14,000 ndị mmadụ, we knew that we wanted to return for a second go-round before the end of the year. With our great partner Carlo DiBlasi and his team at Oktagon, we are looking forward to another epic event on December 10."

 

“Our partnership with Bellator is producing incredible results, so as to double the stages in Italy and start a European course that has seen us protagonists in recent days in Budapest,” said Oktagon President Carlo DiBlasi. “I am sure that Florence will respond to the appointment on December 10 and will not be disappointed by the spectacle that the best fighters in the world will bring on Mandela forum ring.”

 

Not to be confused with current pop sensation “Alessia Cara,” Italy’s favorite mixed martial arts superstar Alessio Sakara returns to the Bellator MMA fray fresh off an emphatic finish of Brian Rogers at “Bellator 152: Baby vs. Souza.” Known for his knack for the spectacular, “Legionarius” will be making his second appearance for the Viacom-owned promotion in his home country, a locale he’s undefeated in throughout his career as a professional, a run that began in 2002. A longtime member of the world-renown “American Top Team,” there’s no doubt that Sakara comes to the cage looking to finish, ending the proceedings before reaching the judges’ scorecards in 14 nke ya 18 Enwee Mmeri; a similar record to his opponent on Dec. 10.

 

Having competed across multiple weight classes from heavyweight down to middleweight, the man fondly referred to as “The Mexicutioner” always comes ready to go toe-to-toe. A six-fight Bellator MMA competitor, Beltran has competed against the elite in multiple promotions and weight divisions, facing names like: “Rampage” Jackson, Kendall Grove, Emanuel Newton, and Stipe Miocic. Ugbu a, the 34-year-old San Diego native returns to light heavyweight, looking to add to his impressive total of 14 finishes in 17 -enweta nkwanye dị ka a ọkachamara. A veteran of Strikeforce, as well as the UFC, it’s surprising Beltran hasn’t previously crossed paths with Sakara, but all that changes when the cage door closes in Florence.

 

The streaking Dutch striker Denise Kielholz had her progress temporarily slowed when she was upset by Peritore at “Bellator: Dynamite 2” this past June. A 27-year-old native of Sicily, Italy, Peritore has won titles such as the ISKA & WTKA Amateur World Kickboxing Champion and IASKA Amateur World K-1 Championship. The first meeting between these two ladies was a tightly contested and technical, with both competitors picking their spots wisely over the course of three rounds. The ante has been upped the second go around though, with the news that a freshly minted Bellator Kickboxing belt will be waiting for the victor.

 

Updated “Bellator 167” Card:

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Kaadị Florence:

Female Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Ebube diri onye nbibi (11-1-1)

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PATRICKY ‘PITBULL’ FREIRE EARNS SHUTOUT VICTORY IN BELLATOR’S HISTORIC, FIRST-EVER INTERNATIONAL EVENT

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ALL OF ITALY GOES WILD FOR THEIR HERO ALESSIO SAKARA AFTER KNOCKOUT VICTORY

Ebe E Si Nweta: Bellator Emmanuel

TORINO, ỊTALI. (April 15, 2016) – An electric, packed house was on hand Saturday night to bear witness to Bellator MMA’s inaugural international event, "Bellator 152: Baby vs. Souza," at Italy’s largest indoor arena, The Pala Alpitour. The venue, which housed several events during the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, provided an incredible atmosphere for the historic card.

Ke isi omume nke mgbede, Patricky "Baby" Freire (16-7) welcomed Kevin Souza (15-5) to Bellator MMA with a unanimous decision loss (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). The matchup between the two Brazillians was well contested, as Souza took the fight on short notice after replacing Derek Fieldsbecause of injury only a week ago. “Pitbull” spent much of the bout trying to figure out his opponent’s unorthodox style, but in the third and final round, “Pitbull” was able to score a couple solid shots and a takedown to cement his position on the scorecards.

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Few fighters can inspire a nation the way that Rome’s Alessio Sakara (18-11) had his Italian countrymen rooting for him tonight. The support paid off, as “Legionarius” got the better of Brian Rogers (12-9) in a slugfest for the ages. Crisp, precise, power-punches connected with Rogers putting him on the canvas, forcing the TKO stoppage at 2:29 of round two and making Sakai’s Bellator debut one to remember.

DIVISION ON LOCK? MCKEE’S GOT THE KEY

One of MMA’s hottest prospects, A.J. McKee (4-0) defeated Milan’s Danilo Belluardo (5-2) in front of his home crowd on Friday. Although the audience was raucous in support for Belluardo, they cheered with great appreciation for McKee’s performance and sportsmanship following his victory. During his fight against J.T. Donaldson at "Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," McKee was cut above the eye, the sight of his own blood seemed to cause the 20-year-old to hit the turbo button. Similarly tonight, McKee was on the wrong side of an accidental low blow and after a short resting period, “Mercenary” came out swinging with a torrid pace, ultimately connecting with a left kick to the ribs of Belluardo that sent him falling to the mat. The referee gave him a moment to defend himself but McKee rained down an efficient flurry of ground and pound, earning the TKO at 2:44 of the very first frame. Sending a message to Scott Coker and the nnọọ deep Bellator featherweight division that he means business, McKee said in his post-fight interview: “If you ain’t got the belt, I ain’t got my eye on you.”

A STAR IS BORN IN ANASTASIA YANKOVA

Anastasia Yankova (3-0) quickly fought her way into a full mount against Anjela Pink (0-1) and applied a slick armbar submission to hand Pink a loss in her professional debut at 1:35 nke oghere gburugburu. The young Russian striker has had the Italian fans clamoring to see her in action all week long, and had them on their feet celebrating her first-round victory. Yankova has now finished all of her professional MMA fights via submission and after the bout made it clear that she will be in action sooner, kama ka e mesịrị, “I promise to come back soon and have my second fight in Bellator, Yankova said. “It is really great to be a part of Bellator, I feel really happy.”

HOMETOWN HEROES IMPRESS IN BELLATOR DEBUT

Two Italian competitors who regularly compete with Oktagon, Daniele Scatizzi (7-2) na Daniele Miceli (2-1) kicked things off at "Bellator 152: Baby vs. Souza” with a fast paced featherweight scrap. Scatizzi was able to secure a dominant position on Miceli’s back, sinking his hooks in and raining down unanswered strikes, forcing referee “Big John” McCarthy to call a stop to the action at 3:20 of round one and declaring Rome’s Scatizzi victorious by TKO.

 

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THE WAIT IS OVER – ‘PITBULL’ & SOUZA ARE READY FOR ACTION AT ‘BELLATOR 152’ TOMORROW

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TORINO, ỊTALI. (April 15, 2016) – After Friday’s weigh-ins at the Turin Palace Hotel, all of the "Bellator 152: Baby vs. Souza” competitors are set to enter the cage inside of Italy’s largest indoor arena, The Pala Alpitour. The event airs on SPIKE echi, Saturday, April 16 na 10 p.m. NA/Pt.

 

The mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first event overseas will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), ndị chere ihu Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup and one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), onye ọgụ Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds.

 

Ọzọkwa, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Anjela Pink in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitorsDaniele Miceli (2-0) na Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) will round out the MMA card with a featherweight showdown.

 

Main Kaadị: (Live on SPIKE – 10 p.m. NA/Pt)

Kevin Souza (70.3 n'arọ / 155.2 lbs.) vs. Patricky Freire (70.5 n'arọ / 155.2 lbs.)

Alessio Sakara (92.25 n'arọ / 203.9 lbs.) vs. Brian Rogers (93.05 n'arọ / 205.3 lbs.)

Danilo Belluardo (66.05 n'arọ / 145.4 lbs.) vs. A.J. McKee (65.95 n'arọ / 145.5 lbs.)

Anjela Pink (58.65 n'arọ / 129.3 lbs.) vs. Anastasia Yankova (59.35 n'arọ / 130 lbs.)

Daniele Miceli (76.10 n'arọ / 167.5 lbs.) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (76.2 n'arọ / 168.2 lbs.)

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BOTH ‘PITBULL BROTHERS’ RECEIVE NEW OPPONENTS AHEAD OF BELLATOR 152 & BELLATOR 153

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Santa Monica, DỊ KA. (April 11, 2016) – Injuries to both Derek Fields na John Teixeira have forced Bellator MMA to find replacements to compete against brothers Patricky "Baby" Freire (15-7) na Patricio "Baby" Freire (24-3) on April 16 na 22 karị.

N'ihi ya, the Scott Coker-led promotion has put its newest free agent acquisition to work immediately, with the news that Kevin Souza (15-4) will compete against Patricky at 155-pounds, in the first fight of his freshly inked multi-fight contract during the main event of "Bellator 152: Baby vs. Souza.”

Ka ọ dịgodị, in the co-main event of "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov," Patricio will now fight the tenacious Henry Corrales (12-2), who agreed to face the former Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion on less than two weeks notice.

"Bellator 152: Baby vs. Souza” will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), ndị chere ihu Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup, while one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), ịlụ ọgụ Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds. Ọzọkwa, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Anjela Pink in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitors Daniele Miceli (2-0) na Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) will round out the MMA card with a featherweight showdown.

"Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” is also brimming with must-see mixed martial arts action as well, with the promotional debut of Benson Henderson (23-5), who challenges Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) for the 170-pound strap, Brennan Ward (13-3) goes to battle megide “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Michael "elò" Page (9-0) ihu Jeremie Holloway (7-1), na Brent Primus (6-0) meets “Toninho Furia” (27-5).

"Bellator 152: Baby vs. Souza” airs on SPIKE Saturday, April 16 na 10 p.m. ET / pt, mgbe "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” airs at a special start time of 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT, which is immediately followed by the debut of "Bellator kickboxing: Torino " na 11:00 p.m. ET / pt.

Fresh off an emphatic knockout of Ryan Couture na "Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” to kickoff 2016, Patricky “Pitbull” will look to extend his current winning streak when he takes on the debuting Kevin Souza.

A member of the Blackzilians, the 31-year-old has been victorious in 10 nke ikpeazụ ya na 11 fights as a professional and put together an impressive 3-1 run with the UFC. The multi-time, post-fight bonus award winner has a knack for the spectacular, na 10 finishes coming in the opening round and 13 nke 15 victories ending before reaching the judges’ scorecards. The Salvador native has competed exclusively at 145-pounds, but due to the fight being on short notice, Souza will step up and compete against “Baby” na fechaa.

Henry Corrales continues his run of never turning down a fight in Bellator MMA, after agreeing to fight Patricio “Pitbull.” The fight will be Corrales’ third in the Viacom-owned promotion, after bouts against current featherweight titlist Daniel Straus and newly re-signed contender Emanuel Sanchez. A former King of the Cage bantamweight champion, “OK” has finished 10 nke ya 12 wins as a pro.

Complete "Bellator 152: Baby vs. Souza” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Lightweight Main Event: Patricky "Baby" Freire (15-7) vs. Edimilson “Kevin” Souza (15-4)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alessio Sakara (17-11) vs. Brian Rogers (12-8)

Bellator Emmanuel Featherweight Njirimara tuanu: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) vs. Anjela Pink (Mpụta mbụ)

Bellator Emmanuel Featherweight Feature Bout: Daniele Miceli (2-0) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)

Complete "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson" isi kaadị:

Bellator Emmanuel welterweight World Title n'obi: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)

Bellator Emmanuel Featherweight Co-Main Omume: Patricio "Baby" Freire (24-3) vs. Henry Corrales (12-2)

Bellator Emmanuel welterweight Njirimara n'obi: Brennan Ward (13-3) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16)

Bellator Emmanuel welterweight Njirimara n'obi: Michael Page (9-0) vs. Jeremie Holloway (7-1)

Bellator Emmanuel fechaa Njirimara n'obi: Brent Primus (6-0) vs. Gleristone "Toninho Furia" Santos (27-5)

Banyere Bellator Emmanuel:

Bellator Emmanuel bụ a na-eduga weere Mara Arts nzukọ featuring ọtụtụ n'ime ndị kasị mma alụso n'ụwa. N'okpuru nduzi nke vetiran agha ume Scott Coker, Bellator dị ka fọrọ nke nta 500 nde obibi n'ụwa nile na n'elu 140 mba. Na United States, Bellator nwere ike hụrụ na Spike, na Emmanuel telivishọn ndú. Bellator Emmanuel na ugbua nke onyeisi ìgwè ahụ na-agụnye n'elu ụlọ ọrụ ọkachamara na telivishọn mmepụta, ndụ omume orchestration, fighter mmepe / mmekọahụ, ebe mgbakọ ị nweta, nkwado e kere eke / mmepe, mba ikikere, ahịa, mgbasa ozi, bu na ọrụ mmekọahụ. Bellator dabeere na Santa Monica, California na ekesịpde ntụrụndụ ibu Viacom, n'ụlọ ka ụwa Premiya ntụrụndụ ụdị na jikọọ na kiriri site gbara ọkpụrụkpụ ọdịnaya gafee telivishọn, emegharị, online na mobile nyiwe.

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About Oktagon:

Carlo Di Blasi created Oktagon in 1996. At its beginning the show was dedicated to free fight, the name that was given initially to MMA (Mbuaha Mara Arts). Other disciplines such as Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Savate were gradually added from the early 2000’s onwards. During the last 20 years Oktagon has reached a huge popularity, both in Italy and abroad, creating many superstars in the process including Bellator welterweight Paul Daley as well as The Petrosyan brothers (Giorgio na Armen), Robin Van Roosmalen, Valentijn Overeem, Rico Verhoeven na Artem Levin.