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CHEICK KONGO TAKES HOME MAJORITY DECISION IN MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 161’

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - (Septiembre 16, 2016) — It took 15 minutes of heavyweight action during the main event of “Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” to decide a winner between Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) y De Tony Johnson (10-3), pero al final, era “The Darkness” who emerged victorious via majority decision el viernes noche.

The action between the two sluggers varied between heavy punches and elite wrestling, but the grappling of Kongo won out, as the 41-year-old got the better part of the action in the final ten minutes and began his newly signed extension with Bellator MMA on a high note.

The heavyweight title picture remains unclear, but if one thing’s certain, it’s that Kongo will have a claim to the strap when the promotion decides to put the title back on the line.

 

Guillotine Choke Fuels Joe Warren to Victory in Co-Main Event

Joe Warren (14-5) y Sirwan Kakai (12-5) traded blows for over ten minutes of heart pounding action in the evening’s co-main event, but it was Warren who finished on top after delivering a neck crank submission just 1:04 en la tercera ronda. Después de la victoria, the self-proclaimed “Baddest Man on the Planet” is now tied for second all-time in Bellator MMA victories with 12. The former two-division champion Warren has now won seven of his last nine contests and has once again proven why he belongs among the division’s elite. The loss marks the first time over Kakai’s eight-year career that he has been finished by an opponent.

Anastasia Yankova Outlasts Veta Arteaga in Flyweight Marathon

In a highly-anticipated women’s flyweight battle, undefeated Russian Anastasia Yankova (4-0) came out on top against Veta Arteaga (2-1) por decisión dividida. With the win the 25-year-old Yankova continued along her brisk path to stardom with a comeback performance that two out of three cage side judges saw in her favor. Yankova impressed in her first ever fight in the US, recording her fourth career victory and second with the Scott Coker-led promotion. The win is the first to go the distance for Yankova, with each of her initial three coming by way of submission. For Arteaga, the difficult judges’ decision leaves her with the first loss of her professional career.

Compelling Lightweight Opener Ends in Unanimous Decision win for Lubbuck’s Campos

During the opening contest at "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," Texas’ own Derek Campos (17-6) scored a come-from-behind unanimous decision (29-28 x3) win over Dutch knockout artist Djamil Chan (12-3). After absorbing a devastating blow that sent him to the canvas early in the opening round of action, “The Stallion” quickly recovered and responded in a big way in rounds two and three. The 28-year-old Campos scored his second straight win and sixth since joining the Bellator MMA fray. For Chan, the loss ends an impressive run of seven consecutive victories over a dominant four-year stretch.

Resultados preliminares de tarjetas:

Armando Villareal (1-0) derrotado Tommy Burghardt (0-1) a través de la sumisión (estrangulamiento por la espalda) en 2:08 de la primera ronda

Sean Clements (1-0) derrotado David Ramirez (0-1) por decisión unánime (30-26, 30-27 2x)

Matt Mazurek (4-4) derrotado Jose Guerra (0-3) por decisión dividida (29-28, 30-27, 28-29)

Daniel Pineda (22-12) derrotado Marcos Dickman (11-3) a través de la sumisión (estrangulamiento por la espalda) en 2:07 de la tercera ronda

Emily Ducote (4-1) derrotado Kenya Miranda (2-3) a través de la sumisión (armbar) en 4:37 de la segunda ronda

Rey Trujillo (21-15) derrotado Deuce King (15-18) a través de la sumisión (reverse arm triangle) en 1:20 de la primera ronda

Garrett Scott (2-0) derrotado Waylon Bronstrup (0-1) a través de la sumisión (estrangulamiento por la espalda) en 0:50 de la primera ronda

Nick González (19-13) derrotado Warren Stewart (11-23) por decisión dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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PRELIMINARY ACTION FEATURING PROMOTIONAL DEBUT OF KENYA MIRANDA ADDED TO ‘BELLATOR 161’

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MARK DICKMAN-DANIEL PINEDA SET FOR FEATHERWEIGHT CLASH & MIDDLEWEIGHTS GREGORY BABENE-‘KIKO’ FRANCE READY FOR BATTLE ON SEPTEMBER 16

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 30, 2016) – A female flyweight bout pitting Kenya Miranda (2-2) against Emily Ducote (3-1) has been added to the preliminary portion of “Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson,” which takes place on September 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Texas.

Adicionalmente, featherweights Mark Dickman (11-2) and Daniel Pineda (21-12) have agreed to slug it out while Gregory Babene (17-11-1) y Francisco “Kiko” Francia (13-4-1) square off in a middleweight bout that will also be featured on the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.

The fights join a heavyweight main event pitting Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) against Tony Johnson (10-2) and a bantamweight showdown pitting Joe Warren (13-5) against Sirwan Kakai (12-4). Adicionalmente, a lightweight feature fight featuring Derek Campos (16-6) against Djamil Chan (12-2) and a female flyweight battle between Anastasia Yankova (3-0) and Veta Arteaga (2-0) will also highlight an electric main card.

"Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET / 8 pm. Connecticut. Las entradas para el evento desde sólo $25 and can be purchased at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office.

En 28, Miranda will be making her Bellator MMA debut when she steps into the cage on September 16. Since begining her professional career in 2014, Miranda has recorded a pair of wins, both of which came at the expense of opponent Natalia Cristina Silva. In her first career victory, the Brazilian prospect finished her challenger with a second round knockout and followed up the impressive performance with an equally splendid first round rear-naked choke submission. A native of Belo Horizonte, Brasil, Miranda will look to prove she belongs with the world’s best when she meets her “Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” opponent.

Ducote burst onto the Bellator MMA scene following a second-round rear-naked choke finish of Bruna Vargas at “Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” The win earned the the 23-year-old Oklahoma native an exclusive contract with the Scott Coker-led promotion, and was her third straight win in 2016 since dropping the opening bout of her young mixed martial arts career. Training out of American Top Team’s affiliate in OKC, “Gordinha” will look to keep the momentum going when she takes on another top Brazilian prospect on September 16.

At 32-years-old, Dickman has quietly climbed the ranks as one of MMA’s most consistent featherweights. After beginning his professional career 5-0, the Las Vegas native continued his hot start, emerging victorious in nine of his first 10 extremos. The knockout artist will be making his second appearance under the Bellator MMA umbrella, after defeating Thomas Diagnevia brutal third round knockout at “Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo.” Of his 11 professional victories, seven have come by way of KO, punctuated by three first round finishes. “Tricky” enters this fight having won six of his last seven bouts and his last two, as he tries to add to his career total and remain unbeaten since joining the Bellator MMA circuit.

Best known as a submission specialist, the 30-year-old Pineda has spent time with multiple local promotions as well as the UFC during his 33-fight career. Nicknamed “The Pit,” Pineda enters the cage having won three of his last four bouts and the opportunity to earn his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray. Hailing from Houston, Pineda will have the hometown edge over his opponent as the Scott Coker-led promotion will take its talented roster to Cedar Park and the H-E-B Center for the first time. Dating back to 2012, each of his last six wins has come by way of submission, with five of them occurring in the opening round of action. It’s worth noting that all 21 of Pineda’s wins have come by way of knockout or submission.

Proveniente de París, Francia, 29-fight veteran Babene will be making his second appearance under the Bellator MMA banner. The 32-year-old “Blade” emerged victorious in his promotional debut earlier this year, when he defeated Brandon Farran with a first round rear-naked choke submission at “Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Spartan.” The French middleweight has amassed 17 career wins thus far, 14 of which have come by way of knockout or submission. Babene will face one of the stiffest tests of his career, as he prepares to face rising middleweight “Kiko” France.

France will be fighting for the third time under the direction of Bellator MMA, after earning a victory over Ben Reiter in his Bellator debut at “Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef.” The 33-year-old nicknamed “Kiko” will also be making his 19th overall appearance in the cage, where he has accrued 13 victorias profesionales; 12 of which have come by way of submission. The Gilbert, Arizona native is currently riding a hot streak, claiming victories in six of his last eight fights (including one draw). The veteran submission specialist will have his hands full, as he prepares to enter enemy territory and challenge Babene in his home state of Texas on September 16th.

Actualizado "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:
Evento Principal de peso pesado: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. De Tony Johnson (10-2)
Característica de peso gallo Bout: Joe Warren (13-5) vs. Sirwan Kakai (12-4)
Característica de peso mosca Bout: Anastasia Yankova (3-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (2-0)
Combate de funciones ligeras: Derek Campos (16-6) vs. Djamil Chan (12-2)

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:
Peso mosca preliminar Bout: Kenya Miranda (2-2) vs. Emily Ducote (3-1)
Peso pluma preliminar Bout: Marcos Dickman (11-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-12)
Mediano preliminar Bout: Gregory Babene (17-11-1) vs. Francisco Francia (13-4-1)

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BANTAMWEIGHT STANDOUTS JOE WARREN AND SIRWAN KAKAI SET FOR BATTLE DURING CO-MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 161’

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 10, 2016) – A bantamweight showdown pitting Joe Warren (13-5) contra Sirwan Kakai (12-4) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," que tendrá lugar el Septiembre 16 inside the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Texas, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

The bantamweight contest joins a heavyweight main event featuring Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) teniendo en De Tony Johnson (10-2), and the U.S. debut de Anastasia Yankova (3-0), que cumpla Veta Arteaga (2-0). Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Las entradas para "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” comenzar en solamente $25 can be purchased at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office. The event will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 p.m. Y/9 p.m. Connecticut.

A 15-fight veteran of Bellator MMA and champion in not one but two different weight classes, Warren enters the cage with an 11-4 mark under the Scott Coker-led promotion, including multiple streaks of five consecutive wins. Dating back to 2015, la 2006 Pan American and World Champion wrestler has made three consecutive appearances in Bellator’s main event, including an impressive unanimous decision victory over L.C. Davis at "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis ". Hailing from Denver, Colorado, the “Baddest Man on the Planet” will look to become the first-ever fighter to knock out Kakai when the two meet in main card action on SPIKE.

 

Nicknamed “Zohan,” Kakai comes into the fight in search of his first career win under the Bellator MMA banner. Con sólo 26 año de edad, the Swedish submission specialist hopes to make a splash against the former two-division champion in Warren. Desde que hizo su debut profesional en 2008, Kakai has recorded 12 wins as a pro, with half coming by way of submission. Prior to joining the Bellator MMA fray, Kakai made a splash fighting under the direction of the UFC, recording a unanimous decision victory over Danny Martinez in his promotional debut. Kakai now faces one of the most challenging opponents Bellator MMA’s stacked bantamweight division has to offer when he enters the cage on September 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.

 

Actualizado "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:

Evento Principal de peso pesado: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. De Tony Johnson (10-2)

De peso gallo Co-Evento Principal: Joe Warren (13-5) vs. Sirwan Kakai (12-4)

Característica de peso mosca Bout: Anastasia Yankova (3-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (2-0)

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ANASTASIA YANKOVA PUTS UNDEFEATED RECORD ON THE LINE AGAINST VETA ARTEAGA ON SEPTEMBER 16AT ‘BELLATOR 161’

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 4, 2016) – A flyweight bout pitting Anastasia Yankova (3-0) contra Veta Arteaga (2-0) has been added to the SPIKE-televised portion of "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," que tendrá lugar el Septiembre 16 at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Texas.

The fight joins a main card that features a heavyweight main event pitting French phenom Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) contra las rayas De Tony Johnson (10-2). Additional main and preliminary contests will be announced shortly.

Puertas para el evento abierto en 7:45 p.m. Connecticut local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com y La aplicación móvil de Bellator — comienza en 8:00 p.m. Connecticut. Las entradas para el evento desde sólo $25 and can be purchased now at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office.

The 25-year-old Yankova will make her second appearance of the year, after garnering the attention of the MMA world with an impressive promotional debut in Italy at "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza.” The Russian submission specialist began her professional career 2-0, before earning her first victory under the direction of Bellator MMA with an impressive first round armbar victory. An avid artist outside of the cage, Yankova hopes to carve out her next masterpiece when she returns to action on Siete. 16.

Since making her professional debut earlier this year, Arteaga has strung together back-to-back wins, including a unanimous decision victory over Jackie Vandenburgh in her promotional debut at "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef ". Hasta ahora, each of Arteaga’s first two wins have gone to the judges’ table, leaving the 28-year-old Boise, Idaho native itching for her first career stoppage win.

 

Actualizado "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:

Bellator MMA Evento Principal de peso pesado: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. De Tony Johnson (10-2)

Combate de características de peso mosca de Bellator MMA: Anastasia Yankova (3-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (2-0)

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Patricky ‘PITBULL’ FREIRE GANA blanqueada VICTORIA EN Bellator Es histórico, Primer evento INTERNACIONAL

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Toda Italia se vuelve loca PARA SU HÉROE Alessio Sakara DESPUÉS victoria por nocaut

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TORINO, ITALIA. (Abril 15, 2016) - Un eléctrica, casa llena fue el encargado de sábado por la noche para dar testimonio de evento internacional inaugural de Bellator MMA, "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza," en el estadio más grande de Italia, La Pala Alpitour. El lugar, que albergaba varios eventos durante el 2006 Juegos olímpicos de invierno, proporcionado un ambiente increíble para la tarjeta histórica.

En el evento principal de la noche, Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7) bienvenida Kevin Souza (15-5) a Bellator MMA con una derrota por decisión unánime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). El duelo entre los dos Brazillians fue bien disputado, como Souza tomó la lucha a corto plazo después de reemplazar Derek Camposdebido a una lesión Hace sólo una semana. “Pitbull” pasó gran parte de la pelea tratando de averiguar estilo poco ortodoxo de su oponente, pero en la tercera y última ronda, “Pitbull” fue capaz de anotar un par de golpes sólidos y un derribo para consolidar su posición en las tarjetas.

NO ESTAS ENTRETENIDO?

Pocos boxeadores pueden inspirar a una nación la forma en que Roma de Alessio Sakara (18-11) habían sus compatriotas italianos enraizamiento para él esta noche. El apoyo valió la pena, como “Legionarius” consiguió el mejor de Brian Rogers (12-9) en una pelea para la historia. Crujiente, preciso, power-golpes conectados con Rogers poniéndolo en el lienzo, obligando a la detención por TKO en el 2:29 de la segunda ronda y hacer Bellator debut de uno de Sakai para recordar.

DIVISIÓN DE BLOQUEO? McKee dieron la llave

Uno de los mejores prospectos del MMA, A. J. McKee (4-0) derrotado Milan Danilo Belluardo (5-2) frente a su público el viernes. Aunque el público era estridente en apoyo a Belluardo, aclamaron con gran aprecio por la actuación de McKee y deportividad tras su victoria. Durante su lucha contra J. T. Donaldson "Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," McKee fue cortado por encima del ojo, la visión de su propia sangre parecía causar los 20 años de edad, para golpear el botón de turbo. Del mismo modo esta noche, McKee estaba en el lado equivocado de un golpe accidental baja y después de un breve periodo de descanso, “Mercenario” salió balanceándose con un intenso ritmo, en última instancia, que conecta con una patada izquierda a las costillas de Belluardo que envió no le cae a la lona. El árbitro le dio un momento para defenderse, pero McKee llovió un aluvión eficiente del suelo y la libra, ganando el nocaut técnico en el 2:44 de la primera trama. Enviar un mensaje a Scott Coker y el muy profunda división de peso pluma de Bellator, que significa negocio, McKee dijo en su entrevista posterior a la pelea: “Si no se consigue el cinturón, No tengo mi ojo en usted “.

Ha nacido una estrella EN ANASTASIA Yankova

Anastasia Yankova (3-0) luchado con rapidez su camino en una montura completa contra ángel rosa (0-1) y se aplica una mancha llave de brazo sumisión a mano Rosa una pérdida en su debut profesional en el 1:35 de la primera ronda. El joven delantero ruso ha tenido los aficionados italianos que reclaman a verla en acción durante toda la semana, y tenían en sus pies que celebra su victoria en la primera ronda. Yankova ahora ha terminado todas sus peleas profesionales de MMA a través de la sumisión y después de la pelea dejó claro que ella estará en acción cuanto antes, que tarde, “Prometo volver pronto y tener mi segunda pelea en Bellator, Yankova dijo. “Es realmente grande para ser una parte de Bellator, Me siento muy feliz.”

Héroes locales impresionando en Bellator DEBUT

Dos competidores italianos que regularmente compiten con Oktagon, Daniele Scatizzi (7-2) y Daniele Miceli (2-1) comenzó a las cosas "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” con un trozo de peso pluma de ritmo rápido. Scatizzi fue capaz de asegurar una posición dominante en la espalda de Miceli, hundiendo sus ganchos y una lluvia de golpes sin respuesta, obligando árbitro “Big John” McCarthy para llamar a un alto a la acción en 3:20 de la primera ronda y declarando Scatizzi victorioso de Roma por TKO.

 

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La espera ha terminado - ‘PITBULL’ & SOUZA están listos para la ACCIÓN A ‘Bellator 152’ MAÑANA

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TORINO, ITALIA. (Abril 15, 2016) - Tras el pesaje del viernes en el Turín Palace Hotel, toda la "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” competidores se establecen para entrar en el interior de la jaula del estadio más grande de Italia, La Pala Alpitour. Los aires de eventos en Spike mañana, Sábado, Abril 16 en 10 p.m. Y/PT.

 

La porción de artes marciales mixtas del primer evento de Bellator MMA en el extranjero también incluirá el debut promocional del favorito de los fans italiana Alessio Sakara (17-11), que se enfrenta Brian Rogers (12-8) en una pelea de peso pesado ligero y uno de los más prometedores jóvenes prospectos de MMA, A. J. McKee (3-0), que lucha Danilo Belluardo (5-1) a 145 libras-.

 

También, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) hará su debut promocional en contra ángel rosa en la acción de MMA de peso mosca y los competidores OktagonDaniele Miceli (2-0) y Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) completarán la tarjeta de MMA con una pelea de peso pluma.

 

Tarjeta principal: (En vivo por Spike - 10 p.m. Y/PT)

Kevin Souza (70.3 kg / 155.2 libras.) vs. Patricky Freire (70.5 kg / 155.2 libras.)

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

Danilo Belluardo (66.05 kg / 145.4 libras.) vs. A. J. McKee (65.95 kg / 145.5 libras.)

ángel rosa (58.65 kg / 129.3 libras.) vs. Anastasia Yankova (59.35 kg / 130 libras.)

Daniele Miceli (76.10 kg / 167.5 libras.) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (76.2 kg / 168.2 libras.)

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

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SANTA MONICA, TAL COMO. (Abril 11, 2016) – Injuries to both Derek Campos y John Teixeira have forced Bellator MMA to find replacements to compete against brothers Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (15-7) y Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) de abril 16 y 22 respectivamente.

Como resultado, the Scott Coker-led promotion has put its newest free agent acquisition to work immediately, con la noticia de que 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: Pitbull vs. Souza.”

Mientras tanto, en el evento co-estelar de "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: Pitbull vs. Souza” will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), que se enfrenta Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup, while one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A. J. McKee (3-0), peleas Danilo Belluardo (5-1) a 145 libras-. También, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) hará su debut promocional en contra ángel rosa en la acción de MMA de peso mosca y los competidores Oktagon Daniele Miceli (2-0) y Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) completarán la tarjeta de MMA con una pelea de peso pluma.

"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 contra “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Michael Página "Venom" (9-0) caras Jeremie Holloway (7-1), y Brent Primus (6-0) meets “Toninho Furia” (27-5).

"Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” airs on SPIKE Saturday, Abril 16 en 10 p.m. ET / PT, mientras "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov” airs at a special start time of 8 p.m. ET / 7 pm. Connecticut, which is immediately followed by the debut of "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino " en 11:00 p.m. ET / PT.

Fresh off an emphatic knockout of Ryan Couture en "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 de su pasado 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, con 10 finishes coming in the opening round and 13 fuera 15 victories ending before reaching the judges’ cuadros de mando. 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 “Pitbull” en el peso ligero.

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 Sánchez. A former King of the Cage bantamweight champion, “OK” has finished 10 de su 12 wins as a pro.

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

Bellator MMA Lightweight Main Event: Patricky "Pitbull" 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 MMA peso pluma Característica Bout: A. J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

Combate de características de peso mosca de Bellator MMA: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) vs. ángel rosa (Debut)

Bellator MMA Combate de características de peso pluma: Daniele Miceli (2-0) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)

Complete "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” Main Card:

Bellator MMA mundial de peso welter pelea por el título: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)

Bellator MMA peso pluma Co-Evento Principal: Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) vs. Henry Corrales (12-2)

Bellator MMA welter de funciones: Brennan Ward, (13-3) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16)

Bellator MMA welter de funciones: Michael Página (9-0) vs. Jeremie Holloway (7-1)

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

Acerca de Bellator MMA:

Bellator MMA es una organización mixta líder Artes Marciales con muchos de los mejores boxeadores del mundo. Bajo la dirección del veterano promotor de lucha, Scott Coker, Bellator está disponible para casi 500 millones de hogares en todo el mundo en más de 140 países. En los Estados Unidos, Bellator se puede ver en Spike, el líder de la televisión MMA. Bellator MMA está formado por un equipo ejecutivo que incluye a profesionales de la industria superior en producción de televisión, orquestación de eventos en vivo, desarrollo luchador / relaciones, obtención de locaciones, creación / desarrollo de patrocinios, licencias internacionales, mercadeo, publicidad, publicidad y comisión de relaciones. Bellator tiene su sede en Santa Mónica, California y propiedad del gigante del entretenimiento Viacom, el hogar de marcas de primera clase de entretenimiento del mundo que se conectan con el público a través de un contenido atractivo a través de la televisión, película, plataformas en línea y móviles.

Acerca de Spike:

Pico está disponible en 98.7 millón de hogares y es una división de Viacom Media Networks. Una unidad de Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks es uno de los creadores más importantes del mundo de programación y contenido en todas las plataformas de medios de comunicación. Spike’s internet address is spike.com y up-to-the-minute y la información de prensa de archivo y fotografías, visite el sitio de prensa de Spike en spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @SpikeTVPR for the latest in breaking news updates, detrás de las escenas de información y fotos.

sobre Oktagon:

Carlo Di Blasi creado en Oktagon 1996. En su inicio el programa se dedicó a la lucha libre, el nombre que se le dio inicialmente a MMA (Artes Marciales Mixtas). Otras disciplinas como Kickboxing, Muay Thai y Savate se añadieron gradualmente a partir de la década de 2000 en adelante de. Durante el último 20 Oktagon años ha alcanzado una gran popularidad, tanto en Italia como en el extranjero, la creación de muchas superestrellas en el proceso de Peso Welter Bellator incluyendo Paul Daley, así como los hermanos Petrosyan (Giorgio y Armen), Robin Van Roosmalen, Valentijn Overeem, Rico Verhoeven y Artem Levin.

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MATT MITRIONE AND SEAN GRANDE NAMED SPIKE’S ANNOUNCING TEAM FOR BELLATOR KICKBOXING: TORINO

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Nueva York, Nueva York, Abril 7, 2016 - Matt Mitrione, a former NFL defensive lineman and current Bellator MMA heavyweight will join Bellator MMA play-by-play announcer and The Voice of the Boston Celtics, Sean Grande as the broadcast duo for Bellator’s inaugural kickboxing event, "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino"En la Sábado, Abril 16 from the historic Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italia. The announcement was jointly made today by Bellator President Scott Coker and Jon Slusser, Vicepresidente Senior, Deportes y Especiales, Spike TV.
Mitrione joined Bellator MMA in early March after a stellar start to his career in the UFC. His 14-bout stint with that promotion began in 2009 on “The Ultimate Fighter,” airing on Spike. His list of formidable opponents included: Kimbo Slice, Gabriel Gonzaga, Ben Rothwell, Derrick Lewis, Brendan Schaub, Roy Nelson, Shawn Jordan, and Travis Browne among others.
Antes de competir en MMA, Mitrione earned a scholarship to play defensive tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers, not far from where he grew up in Springfield, Enfermo. Después de la universidad, he played in the NFL for the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings until 2005.
Sean Grande has served as Bellator’s play-by-play announcer since July of 2015. Completing his 18th season in the NBA and 15th as the voice of the Boston Celtics, Cuenta la épica de Grande del plazo de dos meses a la 2008 Campeonato Mundial cimentó su estatus como uno de los play-llamadores de élite de la nación. He is joined by analyst Cedric Maxwell for all Boston Celtics games. Desde poco después de su 2001 emparejamiento, "Grande y Max" se han convertido en una de las combinaciones más populares y emblemáticos de Boston en el aire.
En mayo 20, 2013, Grande hizo su debut en las Grandes Ligas, después de haber sido nombrada la voz alterna play-by-play de los Medias Rojas de Boston Campeón del Mundo. Se ha completado su ciclo de radiodifusión principales deportes profesionales (NBA, NFL, NHL, WNBA y MLS).
"Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” will be televised Viernes, Abril 22 en 11:00 p.m. Y/PT, immediately following “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” on Spike.
Completa “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” Fight Card:
Bellator Kickboxing Middleweight Main Event: Melvin Manhoef (37-12) vs. Alexandru Negrea (8-2)
Bellator Kickboxing 165-Pound Feature Bout: Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) vs. Karim Ghajji (95-12)
Bellator Kickboxing Welter Feature Bout: Raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Francesco Moricca (15-2-1)
Bellator Kickboxing Característica de peso mosca Bout: Denise Kielholtz (43-2) vs. Verónica Vernocchi (31-6-1)
Bellator Kickboxing Peso gallo Feature Bout: Kevin Ross (30-9) vs. Matteo Taccini (24-3-1)

 

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FIVE-FIGHT MAIN CARD NOW COMPLETE FOR INAUGURAL ‘BELLATOR KICKBOXING: TORINO’ EVENT ON APRIL 16 IN ITALY

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KEVIN ROSS, Raymond Daniels & DENISE KIELHOLTZ RECEIVE OPPONENTS

SANTA MONICA, TAL COMO. (Marzo 18, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing’s groundbreaking inaugural event, "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino," has been finalized with the opponents for Kevin Ross (30-9), Raymond Daniels (10-3) y Denise Kielholtz (43-2). Ross will square off against Matteo Taccini (24-3-1), while Daniels takes on Francesco Moricca (15-2-1) and Kielholtz goes head to head with Verónica Vernocchi (31-6-1) at the historic Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italia en Abril 16.

The trio of Italy natives join a card that already features some of the top athletes in kickboxing, including one of the most accomplished knockout artists in all of combat sports, Melvin Manhoef (37-12), who takes on the always dangerous Alexandru Negrea (8-2). También, a 165-pound ISKA title fight between Mustapha Haida(37-3-3) y Karim Ghajji (95-12) will take place in the co-main event slot. “No Mercy” is also scheduled to return to MMA when he challenges for the Bellator MMA middleweight title against Rafael Carvalho en“Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” en Mayo 20.

El debut de "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino " will take place on April 16 and be televised Friday, Abril 22 en 11:00 p.m. ET / PT, immediately following "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " on SPIKE. Mientras tanto, "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” airs on SPIKE Saturday, Abril 16 en 10 p.m. ET / PT.

American Muay Thai standout Ross is also referred to as “The Soul Assassin,” and he will look to live up to that name come April 16. Ross and his opponent, who is a 2014 ISKA Champion out of Rome are currently scheduled to be the very first fight in Bellator Kickboxing history. The two will undoubtedly look to kick off the promotion’s first event with an emphatic, memorable performance.

The pair of flyweights will come out swinging when Kielholtz and Vernocchi bring their impressive skill sets to the cage in an enticing matchup. Dutch striking specialist Kielholtz recently went “5 Rounds” in a Bellator digital piece.

En la división welter, Daniels, a 35-year-old American southpaw will be opposite Moricca, an Italian slugger and winner of the 2015 Ring Rules tournament, looking to impress in front of his home crowd. Daniels has made a name for himself as one of the top karate fighters in the USA and through his numerous knockouts by way of spinning-kick, translating to an instant fan-favorite wherever he fights.

For additional information about the "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” evento, Clickea aquí.

Completa “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” Fight Card:

Bellator Kickboxing Middleweight Main Event: Melvin Manhoef (37-12) vs. Alexandru Negrea (8-2)

Bellator Kickboxing 165-Pound Feature Bout: Mustapha Haida (37-3-3) vs. Karim Ghajji (95-12)

Bellator Kickboxing Welter Característica Bout: Raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Francesco Moricca (0-0)

Bellator Kickboxing Característica de peso mosca Bout: Denise Kielholtz (43-2) vs. Verónica Vernocchi (31-6-1)

Bellator Kickboxing Peso gallo Característica Bout: Kevin Ross (30-9) vs. Matteo Taccini (0-0)

Complete "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Ligera Evento Principal: Patricky Freire (15-7) vs. Derek Campos (16-6)

Bellator MMA Peso Pesado Co-Main Event Luz: Alessio Sakara (17-11) vs. Brian Rogers (12-8)

Bellator MMA Combate de características de peso pluma: A. J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

Bellator MMA Característica de peso mosca Bout: Anastasia Yankova (2-0) vs. ángel rosa (Debut)

Bellator MMA Combate de características de peso pluma: Daniele Miceli (2-0) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (6-2)

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DAN CHARLES SET TO FIGHT AUGUSTO SAKAI DURING MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 155: CARVALHO VS. Manhoef '

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Marzo 17, 2016) – A heavyweight bout between Dan "The Man" Charles (10-3) y Augusto Sakai (9-0) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " en el CenturyLink Arena en Boise, Idaho en mayo 20.

 

The fight joins a card that already features an enthralling Middleweight World Championship main event, cuándo Rafael Carvalho (12-1) defends his belt against the explosive power of Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). Adicionalmente, el ex campeón de peso pluma de Bellator MMA Pat Curran (21-7) volverá a la acción por primera vez desde junio, when he faces the always-dangerous Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) en el evento co-principal de la tarjeta.

 

Las entradas para "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " desde sólo $25 y están a la venta en Bellator.com, la Oficina de CenturyLink Arena Box o CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

 

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " se transmite en vivo y gratis por Spike en 9 p.m. Y/8 p.m. Connecticut, mientras que los combates preliminares transmitir en directo por Bellator.com yLa aplicación móvil de Bellator. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

After an injury bumped Sakai from the co-main event of "Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Espartano," the 24-year-old Brazilian heavyweight is ready to return to action and has his sights set on remaining unbeaten in his 2016 debut. Sakai is coming off of another flawless year under the Bellator MMA banner, recording victories in each of his two appearances, including a unanimous decision win over Alex Huddleston in his most recent bout at "Bellator 145: Con una venganza."

 

Dan "The Man" Charles, enters his sixth fight with Bellator MMA and looks to add to his impressive 10-3 récord profesional. The 30-year-old Phoenix native, capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of De Chase Gormley en "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," en septiembre.

Actualizado "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "tarjeta de la lucha

Bellator MMA de peso medio título mundial de lucha: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA peso pluma Co-Evento Principal: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

Bellator MMA de peso pesado Bout Característica: Dan Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)