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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, ITALY - (December 9, 2016) — Following weigh-ins ngolwesihlanu 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 kusasa ebusuku 4 p.m. KANYE/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), ngubani izohlangana Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC). Ngaphezu kwalokho, John Salter (12-3) ihlangana Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) in a iziqubu middleweight, Philipe Lins (10-1) competes against Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7), Yamauchi up (20-3) returns to lightweight action against Mircea Valeriu (12-3), futhi Futhi Ruth (1-0)ibheka azikanqotshwa e 2016 on short notice against Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

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

Light wesibhakela Isici Fight: Joey Beltran (205.2) vs. Alessio Sakara (203.6)

Light wesibhakela Isici Fight: Kleber Raimundo Silva (205.9) vs. Philipe Lins (205.8)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Claudio Annicchiarico (185.2) vs. John Salter (185.2)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Mircea Valeriu (154.5) vs. Yamauchi up (156)

Catchweight Feature Fight: Futhi 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, Futhi 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 lokhu Friday at "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran," on Dec. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4pm ET/PT.

 

At kuphela 26 ubudala, 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: UJoey Davis (1-0), I-Tyrell Fortune (1-0), UJarod Trice (1-0) kanye ne Aaron Pico futhi 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, PA, 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 futhi 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 singene emzuliswaneni wokuqala.

 

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, okubala John Salter (12-3), Yamauchi up (31-9) futhi 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 Kielthwez (45-3) futhi Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator sokulwa: Florence” will also include a lightweight clash between Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) ngokumelene Victorio Lermano (30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) kanye Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), futhi UKevin Ross(31-9) ziyohlangana Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) in a fight engasindi. "Bellator sokulwa: Florence” airs Friday, Dec. 16 at 11:15 pm ET, immediately following "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

 

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

Light wesibhakela Isici Fight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Light wesibhakela Isici Fight: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

Middleweight Feature Fight: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Yamauchi up (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Futhi Ruth (1-0) vs. Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielthwez (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

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

Lightweight Feature Fight: UKevin 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 VS. MANHOEF 2” IN FLORENCE

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OKHUNYE: PHILIPE LINS NOW MEETS KLEBER RAIMUNDO SILVA

Santa Monica, Calif. (November 30, 2016) - A engasindi iziqubu pitting Yamauchi up (20-3) ngokumelene 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.

Ngaphezu kwalokho, 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) futhi Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC), while Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) kuzothatha on Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) at 205-pounds, futhi John Salter (12-3) ihlangana Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) in a iziqubu middleweight. "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4pm ET/PT.

The Bellator Kickboxing card features a female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielthwez (45-3) futhi Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator sokulwa: Florence” will also feature a lightweight clash between Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) ngokumelene Victorio Lermano(30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) kanye Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), futhi UKevin Ross(31-9) ziyohlangana Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) in a fight engasindi. "Bellator sokulwa: Florence” airs Friday, Dec. 16 at 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 21st 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, futhi iningi muva 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 of yakhe 20 I-Career Wins, okubala 14 emzuliswaneni wokuvula isenzo. 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, kufaka phakathi umbhangqwana wokuqamba umjikelezo wokuqala. Dating back to 2015, Mircea has collected wins in nine of his last 10 bouts and has already tallied six victories over his 2016 umkhankaso. 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. Dating back to 2011, “Orgulho” has won seven of his last 11 imincintiswano, highlighted by his most recent knockout victory over Claudio Rocha, which came just 3:25 singene emzuliswaneni wokuqala.

 

Qedela "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” Card:

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

Light wesibhakela Isici Fight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Light wesibhakela Isici Fight: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

Middleweight Feature Fight: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Yamauchi up (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielthwez (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

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

Lightweight Feature Fight: UKevin 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) ngokumelene Pietro Cappelli (2-1) and a middleweight fight between John Salter (12-3) futhi 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) ngokumelene Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). Ngaphezu kwalokho, Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) futhi Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) will duke it out in a light heavyweight feature fight. "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 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. Zimemezele kusukela 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 at "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.

 

Qedela "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” Card:

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

Light wesibhakela Isici Fight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Light wesibhakela Isici Fight: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Pietro Cappelli (2-1)

Middleweight Feature Fight: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

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“THE SOUL ASSASSIN” READY TO BRING KILLER INSTINCT BACK TO ITALY IN LIGHTWEIGHT KICKBOXING CLASH WITH ALESSIO ARDUINI DEC. 10 INSIDE THE MANDELA FORUM

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MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN BETWEEN JOE SCHILLING-VICTORIO LERMANO AND WELTERWEIGHT MATCHUP PITTING LUCA NOVELLO AGAINST KARIM GHAJJI ALSO ADDED TO STACKED BELLATOR KICKBOXING CARD

Santa Monica, Calif (October 18, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing has added a trio of fantastic fights highlighted by a lightweight matchup between UKevin Ross (31-9) futhi Alessio Arduini (26-14-2). A Middleweight bout pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) ngokumelene Victorio Lermano (30-7) and a welterweight contest pairing Karim Ghajji (96-13-1) kanye Luca Novello (22-4-2) have also been added to the action-packed "Bellator sokulwa: Florence” ikhadi. The event marks the promotions second visit to Italy this year, as Bellator returns with another thrilling combo-event, featuring both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands on Dec. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence.

The MMA portion of the International event is headlined by a Middleweight World Title rematch between current champion Rafael Carvalho (13-1) futhi Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). A light heavyweight fight pitting Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) ngokumelene Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) will also be featured on the "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” ikhadi main.

 

Exact broadcast details for "Bellator sokulwa: Florence” futhi"Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” will be revealed shortly.

 

The "Bellator sokulwa: Florence” card also features a previously announced female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielthwez (45-3) kanye nembangi Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) as well as a lightweight bout pitting Italian superstar Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) ngokumelene Jordan Watson (48-11-2).

At 36 ubudala, “The Soul Assassin” has strung together one of the most accomplished kickboxing and muay Thai careers in the game, collecting belts in several promotions across multiple divisions. Ross has brought home six career championships, highlighted by the WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight title, the WBC Muay-Thai International Super-lightweight title and the Lion Fight Super-lightweight title. During his 54-fight career, the Reading, Penn., native has collected notable wins over former champions Malaipet Sasiprapa, Kang En, futhi nokuningi. Ross hopes to add to his unblemished promotional mark, after recording back-to-back victories to begin his tenure with the Bellator Kickboxing brand. Fighting out of Dublin, Calif., Ross returns to Italy for the second time this year, having defeated Matteo Taccini at"Bellator sokulwa: Torino " in April.

 

The 32-year-old Schilling has demonstrated his versatile skillset at the highest levels of competition by claiming multiple titles over his 10-year career, including two WBC Muay Thai World Championships, two WBC Muay Thai National Championships, and the MTAA Muay Thai Super-Middleweight National Championship. “Stitch ‘Em Up” continues to be one of the most aggressive fighters in the sport, collecting 11 of yakhe 19 career wins via knockout. The multi-dimensional Schilling has also spent time competing in mixed martial arts, where he was awarded the 2014 Knockout of the Year for a ferocious second round blow that turned the lights out on Melvin Manhoef. Manje, the 2013 Glory World Middleweight Tournament Champion Schilling returns to the ring in search of his first win under the newly-founded Bellator Kickboxing umbrella.

 

Fighting out of Meaux, France, the 10-time World Kickboxing Champion Ghajji will return to Italy after making his Bellator Kickboxing debut in Torino earlier this year. “Gadjetboy” became the first Bellator Kickboxing World Champion with a split decision victory over Mustapha Haida in the Inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight World Title fight at “Bellator 152.” Dating back to 2014, Ghajji has collected wins in nine of his previous 11 imincintiswano, including an eight-fight winning streak over a two-year stint. With 96 career wins under his belt, okubala 50 knockouts, the 110-fight kickboxing veteran will look to inch closer to the century mark as he prepares to challenge Italian hot shot Luca Novello.

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title Fight: Denise Kielthwez (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: UKevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

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

 

Kubuyekeziwe "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” Card:

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

Light wesibhakela Isici Fight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey 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 from the Mandela Forum in 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) futhi Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) in a rematch for Carvalho’s 185-pound championship. Khonamanjalo, "Bellator sokulwa: Florence” has added a lightweight matchup between Italian superstar striker Giorgio 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 Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) Emhlangeni okhanyayo okhanyayo.

 

Exact broadcast details for "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” futhi "Bellator sokulwa: Florence” will be revealed shortly.

 

The Bellator Kickboxing card also features an anticipated female flyweight rematch between Dutch striking ace Denise Kielthwez (45-3) and the woman who defeated her this past June, Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) for the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight World Championship. Ukwengeza, other Bellator superstars URaymond Danielelelel, UKevin Ross futhi 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. Lo mcimbi main of “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. Manje, 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) futhi 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” at “I-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) endleleni. Victorious in his lone 2016 fight, Watson hopes to soar into 2017 with a win against arguably the greatest kick boxer in the world under his belt.

Kubuyekeziwe "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” Card:

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

Light wesibhakela Isici Fight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielthwez (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (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 Kielthwez, Armen Petrosyan, GiorgioPetrosyan, Florence Minister of Sport Andrea Vannucci, Bellator President Scott Coker, Gloria Peritore, 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 “I-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 from the Mandela Forum in Florence. Both events will air on SPIKE, and exact broadcast details will be revealed at a later date.

 

“Bellator 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.

 

Khonamanjalo, "Bellator sokulwa: 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, Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) for the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Female Flyweight World Championship. Ukwengeza, Italian superstar striker Giorgio Petrosyan will be making his Bellator Kickboxing debut and other Bellator Kickboxing superstars URaymond Danielelelel, UKevin Ross futhi 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 Abantu, 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: Pitbull 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 of yakhe 18 kwi; 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. Manje, the 34-year-old San Diego native returns to light heavyweight, looking to add to his impressive total of 14 uqeda 17 iwina njengoba professional. 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:

Light wesibhakela Isici Fight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Female Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielthwez (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

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UPatricky 'Pitbull' Freire uhola ukunqoba kwe-Shutout emlandweni weBellator, Umcimbi Wokuqala Wezwe

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Yonke i-Italy ihamba nge-Hero Alessio Sakara yayo ngemuva kokunqoba kwe-Knockout

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Ithatho, ITALY. (April 15, 2016) - Ugesi, Indlu egcwele phama yayiseduze ngoMgqibelo ebusuku ukunikeza ubufakazi ngomcimbi we-bellator MMA, "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Indlu sobo," E-Italy's enkulu yasendlini yasendlini, IPala AlpitpitOurur. Indawo, ebehlala imicimbi eminingana ngesikhathi 2006 Imidlalo ye-Olimpiki yasebusika, unikeze isimo esimangalisayo sekhadi lomlando.

In the umcimbi main of the kusihlwa, Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7) yemukelwe UKevin Souza (15-5) kuBellator MMA ngokulahleka kwesinqumo okuvumayo (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). I-Matchup phakathi kwalawa amabili e-brazillians yancintisana kahle, Njengoba uSouza athatha impi ngesaziso esifushane ngemuva kokubuyisela okunye esikhundleni Derek FieldsNgenxa yokulimala kuphela isonto eledlule. "UPitbull" uchithe okuningi kwe-bout ezama ukuthola isitayela sokuphikisana nomuntu ophikisana naye, Kepha emzuliswaneni wesithathu nowokugcina, "UPitbull" wakwazi ukuthola amaphuzu aqinile aqinile kanye ne-tadedown ukuze usimende isikhundla sakhe kumakhadi ezikolo.

Awukaze ujabule?

Abalimi abambalwa abangakhuthaza isizwe ngendlela amaRoma Alessio Sakara (18-11) Ukuba nezwe lakhe lase-Italy lizenzele kulobubusuku kusihlwa. Ukuxhaswa kukhokhwe, njengoba "i-legionarius" yathola okungcono Brian Rogers (12-9) Esivilekeki iminyaka yobudala. Klobisile, -yikho ngqo, Ama-Power-Punches axhunywe nama-roger ambeka ku-canvas, ukuphoqa ukumiswa kwe-tko at 2:29 kokujikeleza okubili nokwenza i-sakai ye-sallator eyodwa ikhumbule.

Ukwahlukana ngokhiye? UMckee unesihluthulelo

Omunye wamathemba ashisa kakhulu e-MMA, A.J. McKee (4-0) anqobile uMilan UDanilo Belsuardo (5-2) phambi kwesixuku sakhe sasekhaya ngoLwesihlanu. Yize izilaleli zazikhuphuka zisekela iBelluardo, Bajabule ngokwazisa okukhulu ngokusebenza kukaMckee kanye nezemidlalo ngemuva kokunqoba kwakhe. Ngesikhathi sokulwa kwakhe ne-J.T. UDonaldson at "Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," UMckee wasikwa ngenhla iso, Ukubona kwegazi lakhe uqobo kwabonakala sengathi kudala ukuthi lo mhlangano oneminyaka engama-20 ubudala washaya inkinobho ye-turbo. Ngokufanayo namhlanje kusihlwa, UMckee ubesehlangothini olungafanele lokushaywa ngengozi nangemva kwesikhathi esifushane sokuphumula, "IMercenary" yaphuma ngejubane le-torrid, Ekugcineni ukuxhuma nokukhahlela kwesobunxele kuya ezimbanjeni zeBelsuardo ezamthumela ewa mat. Unompempe wamnika umzuzwana wokuzivikela kodwa uMckee wanisa imvula ephumelelayo yomhlabathi nephawundi, Ukuthola i-TKO at 2:44 kohlaka lokuqala. Kuthunyelwa umlayezo ukuze uScott coker kanye kakhulu Isigaxa esijulile se-Featherweight ukusikisela ukuthi ibhizinisi, UMckee uthe kwinhlolokhono yakhe ye-post-Fight: "Uma ungenalo ibhande, Angikutholi iso lami kuwe. "

Inkanyezi izalwa e-Anastasia Yankova

I-Anastasia Yankova (3-0) walwa ngokushesha indlela yakhe eya endaweni egcwele U-Angela Pink (0-1) futhi wasebenzisa ukuthunyelwa kwe-arbbar eshibhile ukuze unciphise ulahlekelwe ekudonseni kwakhe okuhle 1:35 nxazonke wokuvula. Umgadli osemusha waseRussia uke waba nabathandi baka-Italy ukunqanda ukumbona esebenza isonto lonke, futhi waba nazo ezinyaweni zabo ezigubha ukunqoba kwakhe kokuqala. I-Yankova manje isiqede yonke impi yakhe ye-MMA ngokungenisa nangemva kokukhishwa kwe-bout yakwenza kwacaca ukuthi uzoba senzweni kungekudala, kunokuba kamuva, “Ngiyethembisa ukubuya kungekudala futhi ngilwele umzabalazo wami wesibili eBellator, Kusho uYankova. “Kuhle kakhulu ukuba yingxenye ye-bellator, Ngizizwa ngijabule ngempela.”

IHometown Heroes iyahlaba umxhwele esifubeni sikaBellator

Izimbangi ezimbili zase-Italy eziqhudelana njalo no-Oktagon, UDaniel Scatizzi (7-2) futhi UDaniel Miileli (2-1) ukukhahlela izinto ku "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. SOUZA " ngesikhafu esisheshayo esisheshayo. IScatizzi yakwazi ukuvikela isikhundla esivelele emhlane kaMiteli, ukucwila izingwegwe kumvula futhi kumvula iziteleka ezingaphendulwanga, ukuphoqa unompempe "omkhulu uJohn" McCarthy ukubiza isitobha esenzweni 3:20 we-round eyodwa futhi umemezele i-scatizzi ye-rome enqobayo ngu-tko.

 

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Ukulinda kuphelile - 'Pitbull' & USuza ulungele isenzo ku 'bellator 152' kusasa

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Izithombe eziphelele ezinesisindo lapha

 

Ithatho, ITALY. (April 15, 2016) - Ngemuva kwesisindo sangoLwesihlanu esinesisindo eTurin Palace Hotel, konke "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. SOUZA " izimbangi zisethwe ukufaka ikheji ngaphakathi kwenkundla yase-Italy enkulu yase-Italy, IPala AlpitpitOurur. Umcimbi Umoya OseSpike kusasa, Saturday, April 16 at 10 p.m. KANYE/PT.

 

Ingxenye yezobuciko exubile yezempi yeBellator MMA umcimbi wokuqala phesheya kuzofaka nokudonswa kwe-Remotion of Italian fan-intandokazi Alessio Sakara (17-11), obhekene Brian Rogers (12-8) Emhlangeni okhanyayo okhanyayo kanye nelinye lamathemba amancane ka-MMA athembisa kakhulu, A.J. McKee (3-0), olwela UDanilo Belsuardo (5-1) kumakhilogremu angama-145.

 

Futhi, I-Anastasia Yankova (2-0) uzokwenza ukubuyiselwa kwakhe kokuphromotha U-Angela Pink Esenzweni se-flyweight ye-flyweight kanye ne-oktagon ancintisanayoUDaniel Miileli (2-0) futhi UDaniel Scatizzi (6-2) izokhipha ikhadi le-MMA nge-featweight showdown.

 

IKhadi Main: (Phila nge-spike - 10 p.m. KANYE/PT)

UKevin Souza (70.3 kg / 155.2 lbs.) vs. Patricky Freire (70.5 kg / 155.2 lbs.)

Alessio Sakara (92.25 kg / 203.9 lbs.) vs. Brian Rogers (93.05 kg / 205.3 lbs.)

UDanilo Belsuardo (66.05 kg / 145.4 lbs.) vs. A.J. McKee (65.95 kg / 145.5 lbs.)

U-Angela Pink (58.65 kg / 129.3 lbs.) vs. I-Anastasia Yankova (59.35 kg / 130 lbs.)

UDaniel Miileli (76.10 kg / 167.5 lbs.) vs. UDaniel Scatizzi (76.2 kg / 168.2 lbs.)

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Kokubili 'Abafowethu AbasePitbull’ Thola abaphikisi abasha ngaphambi kwe-bellator 152 & BELLATOR 153

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Santa Monica, NJENGE. (April 11, 2016) - Ukulimala kokubili Derek Fields futhi John Teixeira baphoqe iBellator MMA ukuthola ukushintshwa ukuncintisana nabafowethu Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (15-7) futhi Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) ngo-Ephreli 16 futhi 22 ngokulandelana.

Ngenxa yalokho, Ukuphakanyiswa kwe-Scott COKER-LED kufake ukutholwa kwayo okusha kwamahhala kokusebenza ngokushesha, ngezindaba ukuthi UKevin Souza (15-4) uzoncintisana ngokumelene noPatrick ngamakhilogremu angama-155, ekulweni kokuqala kwenkontileka yakhe yokulwa eyanda yakhiwe ngesikhathi somcimbi omkhulu we "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. SOUZA. "

Khonamanjalo, emcimbini ophambili we "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov," Manje uPatricio manje uzolwa ne-tenacious Henry Corrales (12-2), Ngubani ovumile ukubhekana nomuntu owake waba ngumpetha weBellator Mma Featherweight esikhathini esingaphansi kwamasonto amabili.

"Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. SOUZA " Kuzofaka futhi i-remotion yokuphromotha ye-Italian fan-intandokazi Alessio Sakara (17-11), obhekene Brian Rogers (12-8) Emhlangeni okhanyayo okhanyayo, Ngenkathi elinye lamathemba athembisa kakhulu ama-MMA amancane, A.J. McKee (3-0), ukulwa UDanilo Belsuardo (5-1) kumakhilogremu angama-145. Futhi, I-Anastasia Yankova (2-0) uzokwenza ukubuyiselwa kwakhe kokuphromotha U-Angela Pink Esenzweni se-flyweight ye-flyweight kanye ne-oktagon ancintisanayo UDaniel Miileli (2-0) futhi UDaniel Scatizzi (6-2) izokhipha ikhadi le-MMA nge-featweight showdown.

"Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov " nayo iyabanda ngesenzo sobuciko obuhlanganisiwe bezempi futhi, ngesikweletu sokuphromotha we Benson Henderson (23-5), Obani Abaphonsela Izinselelo Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) Okwe-170-pound strap, Brennan Ward (13-3) iya empini ngokumelene "Cyborg" Santos (20-16), Michael "Venom" Page (9-0) ubuso Jérémie Holloway (7-1), futhi Brent Primus (6-0) Ihlangana "I-Donho Fudia " (27-5).

"Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. SOUZA " Izindiza ngeSpike Saturday, April 16 at 10 p.m. ET / PT, ngenkathi "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov " ama-air ngesikhathi esikhethekile sokuqala 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT, okulandelwa ngokushesha yi-rebut ye "Bellator sokulwa: Torino " at 11:00 p.m. ET / PT.

Kusha ngokuqothuka kokungqongqoza kwe Ryan Couture at "Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich " ukukhahlela 2016, UPatricky "Pitbull" uzobheka ukunweba i-streak yakhe yokuwina yamanje lapho ethatha i-kevin souza ehoxisayo.

Ilungu LaseBlarzilians, Lo mhlangano oneminyaka engu-31 ubudala unqobile ngaphakathi 10 of wakhe wokugcina 11 ukulwa njengochwepheshe bese uhlanganisa ndawonye 3-1 gijima nge-UFC. Isikhathi esiningi, Umklomelo webhonasi ye-post, kanye 10 uqeda ukuza umjikelezo wokuvula futhi 13 koku 15 Ukunqoba okuqeda ngaphambi kokufika kumajaji’ scorecards. I-Salvador Native incintileke kuphela kumakhilogremu ayi-145, Kepha ngenxa ye-Fight ebekwe kwisaziso esifushane, USouza uzothuthumela futhi ancintisane ngokumelene “Pitbull” at engasindi.

UHenry Corrales uyaqhubeka nokugijima kwakhe ukungalokothi kwehlise impi eBellator MMA, Ngemuva kokuvuma ukulwa noPatricio "Pitbull." Impi izoba yi-Corrales yesithathu ekuphakanyisweni okuphethwe yi-vainecom, Ngemuva kokubhalwa phansi ngokumelene ne-Titlist yamanje ye-Featherweight Daniel Straus kanye nokuqukethwe okusha okusayiniwe kabusha Emanuel Sanchez. Inkosi yangaphambili yeCuge Bantamweight Champion, "Kulungile" usuqedile 10 of yakhe 12 win njenge-pro.

Qedela "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. I-Souza "ikhadi elikhulu:

I-Bellator MMA Lightweight umcimbi omkhulu: Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (15-7) vs. Edimilson "Kevin" Souza (15-4)

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

Bellator MMA featherweight Isici Bout: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. UDanilo Belsuardo (5-1)

UBellator MMA Flyweight Bout Bout: I-Anastasia Yankova (2-0) vs. U-Angela Pink (DEBUT)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Bout Bout: UDaniel Miileli (2-0) vs. UDaniel Scatizzi (6-2)

Qedela "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson "ikhadi elikhulu:

Bellator MMA Welterweight World Title Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)

Bellator MMA featherweight Co-Main Izinkundla: Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) vs. Henry Corrales (12-2)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Isici Bout: Brennan Ward (13-3) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Isici Bout: Michael Page (9-0) vs. Jérémie Holloway (7-1)

Bellator MMA Isici uHlelo Bout: Brent Primus (6-0) vs. Gleristone "Toninho Furia" Santos (27-5)

About Bellator MMA:

Bellator MMA kuyinto ekuholeni Mixed Martial Arts inhlangano enesihloko eziningi fighters best in the world. Ngaphansi kokuqondisa esingumakadebona impi umgqugquzeli Scott Coker, Bellator kuyatholakala cishe 500 amakhaya million emhlabeni kuka 140 amazwe. In the United States, Bellator kungabonwa Spike, the MMA umholi ithelevishini. Bellator MMA sakhiwe yiqembu executive oluhlanganisa top emkhakheni ukukhiqizwa ithelevishini, live umcimbi orchestration, ukuthuthukiswa fighter / ubudlelwano, kwempahla kwenkundla yokudlalela, Indalo uxhaso / ukuthuthukiswa, kwamalayisensi international, marketing, ukukhangisa, emphakathini kanye nobudlelwane ikhomishana. Bellator isekelwe Santa Monica, California futhi ephethwe ukuzijabulisa giant Viacom, ekhaya UNdunankulu ukuzijabulisa brand zezwe ukuxhuma izilaleli kokuqukethwe esicindezelayo yonkana ithelevishini, motion picture, intanethi and mobile.

Mayelana Spike:

Spike itholakala 98.7 amakhaya million futhi is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A iyunithi Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks ungomunye Abadali emhlabeni anothile lwezinhlelo kanye nokuqukethwe kuzo zonke izingxenyekazi media. Ikheli le-Inthanethi leSpike likhona Spike.com kanye up-to-minute the-nolwazi press ezigciniwe kanye nezithombe, vakashela Spike sika press indawo at spike.com/press. Silandele ku-Twitter @spiketvpr ukuthola kwakamuva kwezibuyekezo zezindaba, ngemuva-the-izigcawu ulwazi nezithombe.

Mayelana no-Oktagon:

UCarlo di Blasi wenza i-octagon in 1996. Ekuqaleni kombukiso kwanikezelwa ekulweni kwamahhala, igama elinikezwe ekuqaleni ku-MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). Eminye imiyalo efana ne-kickboxing, I-Muay Thai futhi ukusindisa kancane kancane kwangezwa kusukela ekuqaleni kuka-2000 kuya phambili. Ngesikhathi sokugcina 20 iminyaka i-Oktagon ifinyelele ethandwa kakhulu, Kokubili e-Italy nakwamanye amazwe, Ukwakha ama-superstars amaningi kwinqubo kufaka i-bellator Welterweight Pael Daley kanye nabafowethu basePetrosyan (Giorgio and Armen), Robin Van Roosmalen, Valentijn Overeem, Rico Verhoeven and Artem Levin.