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

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - (Settembre 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) e Tony Johnson (10-3), ma alla fine, era “The Darkness” who emerged victorious via majority decision il Venerdì notte.

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) e 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 al terzo turno. Dopo la vittoria, 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) via split decision. 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 Campi (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.

Risultati preliminari di carte:

Armando Villareal (1-0) sconfitto Tommy Burghardt (0-1) via presentazione (choke retro-naked) a 2:08 del primo round

Sean Clements (1-0) sconfitto David Ramirez (0-1) tramite decisione unanime (30-26, 30-27 2x)

Matt Mazurek (4-4) sconfitto Jose Guerra (0-3) via split decision (29-28, 30-27, 28-29)

Daniel Pineda (22-12) sconfitto Mark Dickman (11-3) via presentazione (choke retro-naked) a 2:07 di tre tondo

Emily Ducote (4-1) sconfitto Kenya Miranda (2-3) via presentazione (armbar) a 4:37 del secondo round

Rey Trujillo (21-15) sconfitto Deuce King (15-18) via presentazione (reverse arm triangle) a 1:20 del primo round

Garrett Scott (2-0) sconfitto Waylon Bronstrup (0-1) via presentazione (choke retro-naked) a 0:50 del primo round

Nick Gonzalez (19-13) sconfitto Warren Stewart (11-23) via split decision (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.

In aggiunta, featherweights Mark Dickman (11-2) and Daniel Pineda (21-12) have agreed to slug it out while Gregory Babene (17-11-1) e 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). In aggiunta, 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 p.m. CT. I biglietti per l'evento a partire da soli $25 and can be purchased at Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, or the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Box Office.

A 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, Brasile, 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 estremità. 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. Provenienti da 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.

Hailing from Paris, 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 vittorie professionali; 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.

Aggiornato "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” Main Card:
Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. Tony Johnson (10-2)
Bantamweight Feature Bout: Joe Warren (13-5) vs. Sirwan Kakai (12-4)
Funzione Flyweight Bout: anastasia Yankova (3-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (2-0)
Attacco a caratteristiche leggere: Derek Campi (16-6) vs. Djamil Chan (12-2)

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:
Pesi Mosca preliminare Bout: Kenya Miranda (2-2) vs. Emily Ducote (3-1)
Piuma preliminare Bout: Mark Dickman (11-2) vs. Daniel Pineda (21-12)
Medi preliminare Bout: Gregory Babene (17-11-1) vs. Francisco France (13-4-1)

Chi Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA è un leader Mixed organizzazione di arti marziali con molti dei migliori combattenti del mondo. Sotto la direzione del veterano promoter lotta Scott Coker, Bellator è disponibile a quasi 400 milioni di case in tutto il mondo in più di 120 paesi. Negli Stati Uniti, Bellator può essere visto su Spike, il leader della televisione MMA. Bellator MMA è composto da un team esecutivo che include i migliori professionisti del settore della produzione televisiva, orchestrazione evento dal vivo, sviluppo combattente / Relazioni, procurement locale, creazione di sponsorizzazione / sviluppo, licensing internazionale, marketing, pubblicità, pubblicità e della Commissione relazioni. Bellator ha sede a Santa Monica, California e di proprietà di gigante dell'intrattenimento Viacom, patria di marchi premier di intrattenimento del mondo, che si collegano con il pubblico attraverso contenuti interessanti attraverso la televisione, film, piattaforme online e mobile.

A proposito di Spike:
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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) contro Sirwan Kakai (12-4) è stata aggiunta alla scheda principale "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," che si svolge Settembre 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) assumendo Tony Johnson (10-2), and the U.S. debutto di anastasia Yankova (3-0), che incontra Veta Arteaga (2-0). Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Biglietti "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson” a partire da soli $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. E/9 p.m. CT.

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, il 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. A soli 26 anni, the Swedish submission specialist hopes to make a splash against the former two-division champion in Warren. Fin dal suo debutto professionale nel 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.

 

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

Heavyweight Main Event: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. Tony Johnson (10-2)

Bantamweight Co-Main Event: Joe Warren (13-5) vs. Sirwan Kakai (12-4)

Funzione Flyweight 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) contro Veta Arteaga (2-0) has been added to the SPIKE-televised portion of "Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson," che si svolge Settembre 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) against the streaking Tony Johnson (10-2). Additional main and preliminary contests will be announced shortly.

Porte per l'evento aperto a 7:45 p.m. CT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com e Il Mobile App Bellator — inizia a 8:00 p.m. CT. I biglietti per l'evento a partire da soli $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 Sette. 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. " Finora, 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.

 

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

Bellator MMA pesi massimi del Main Event: Cheick Kongo (24-10-2) vs. Tony Johnson (10-2)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: anastasia Yankova (3-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (2-0)

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PATRICKY 'PITBULL' FREIRE OTTIENE LA VITTORIA SHUTOUT NELLA STORICA DI BELATOR, PRIMO EVENTO INTERNAZIONALE

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TUTTA L'ITALIA FA LORO PER IL LORO EROE ALESSIO SAKARA DOPO LA VITTORIA PER KO

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TORINO, ITALIA. (Aprile 15, 2016) – Un elettrico, La sala gremita era a disposizione sabato sera per testimoniare l'evento internazionale inaugurale di Bellator MMA, "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Suza," nella più grande arena indoor d'Italia, The Pala Alpitour. La sede, che ha ospitato diversi eventi durante il 2006 Giochi Olimpici Invernali, ha fornito un'atmosfera incredibile per la carta storica.

Nel main event della serata, Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7) accolto Kevin Suza (15-5) a Bellator MMA con una decisione unanime persa (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Il match tra i due brasiliani è stato molto combattuto, poiché Souza ha combattuto con breve preavviso dopo la sostituzione Derek Campia causa di un infortunio solo una settimana fa. "Pitbull" ha trascorso gran parte dell'incontro cercando di capire lo stile non ortodosso del suo avversario, ma nel terzo e ultimo round, "Pitbull" è stato in grado di segnare un paio di tiri solidi e un takedown per consolidare la sua posizione sulle scorecard.

NON TI DIVERTI?

Pochi combattenti possono ispirare una nazione come quella di Roma Alessio Sakara (18-11) stasera i suoi connazionali italiani facevano il tifo per lui. Il supporto ha dato i suoi frutti, come "Legionarius" ha avuto la meglio Brian Rogers (12-9) in un slugfest per secoli. Croccante, preciso, power-pugni legati a Rogers che lo ha messo sulla tela, forzando l'arresto del TKO a 2:29 del secondo round e il debutto di Bellator di Sakai da ricordare.

DIVISIONE SU SERRATURA? MCKEE HA LA CHIAVE

Una delle prospettive più calde di MMA, A.J. McKee (4-0) sconfitto il Milan Danilo Belluardo (5-2) davanti al pubblico di casa venerdì. Anche se il pubblico era rauco a sostegno di Belluardo, hanno esultato con grande apprezzamento per le prestazioni e la sportività di McKee dopo la sua vittoria. Durante la sua lotta contro J.T. Donaldson a "Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," McKee è stato tagliato sopra l'occhio, la vista del proprio sangue sembrava indurre il ventenne a premere il pulsante del turbo. Allo stesso modo stasera, McKee era dalla parte sbagliata di un colpo basso accidentale e dopo un breve periodo di riposo, "Mercenary" è uscito oscillando con un ritmo torrido, alla fine si collega con un sinistro alle costole di Belluardo che lo fa cadere al tappeto. L'arbitro gli ha dato un momento per difendersi, ma McKee ha fatto piovere un'efficiente raffica di terra e sterlina, guadagnando il TKO a 2:44 del primo fotogramma. Invio di un messaggio a Scott Coker e al molto profonda divisione dei pesi piuma di Bellator che intende affari, McKee ha detto nella sua intervista post-combattimento: “Se non hai la cintura, Non ti tengo d'occhio.

NASCE UNA STELLA AD ANASTASIA YANKOVA

anastasia Yankova (3-0) si fece rapidamente strada in una cavalcatura completa contro Anjela Rosa (0-1) e ha applicato un'elegante sottomissione armbar per consegnare a Pink una sconfitta al suo debutto professionale a 1:35 della gara di apertura. La giovane attaccante russa ha avuto i fan italiani che chiedevano a gran voce di vederla in azione per tutta la settimana, e li fece alzare in piedi per celebrare la sua vittoria al primo round. Yankova ha ora terminato tutti i suoi combattimenti MMA professionali tramite sottomissione e dopo l'incontro ha chiarito che entrerà in azione prima, piuttosto che più tardi, “Prometto di tornare presto e fare il mio secondo incontro a Bellator, ha detto Yankova. “È davvero fantastico far parte di Bellator, Mi sento davvero felice.”

HOMETOWN HEROES IMPRESSIONANO AL DEBUTTO DI BELATOR

Due concorrenti italiani che gareggiano regolarmente con Oktagon, Daniele Scatizzi (7-2) e Daniele Miceli (2-1) ha dato il via alle cose "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Suza” con uno scarto veloce come una piuma. Scatizzi riesce ad assicurarsi una posizione dominante sulle spalle di Miceli, affondando i suoi uncini e facendo piovere colpi senza risposta, costringendo l'arbitro "Big John" McCarthy a fermare l'azione a 3:20 del primo round e dichiarando vittorioso per TKO Scatizzi della Roma.

 

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L'ATTESA È FINITA – 'PITBULL' & SOUZA È PRONTO ALL'AZIONE AL 'BELLATOR 152' DOMANI

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TORINO, ITALIA. (Aprile 15, 2016) – Dopo le pesate di venerdì al Turin Palace Hotel, tutti di "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Suza” i concorrenti entreranno nella gabbia all'interno della più grande arena al coperto d'Italia, The Pala Alpitour. L'evento va in onda su SPIKE domani, Sabato, Aprile 16 a 10 p.m. E/PT.

 

La porzione di arti marziali miste del primo evento all'estero di Bellator MMA includerà anche il debutto promozionale del favorito dei fan italiani Alessio Sakara (17-11), che affronta Brian Rogers (12-8) in un incontro dei pesi massimi leggeri e uno dei giovani prospetti più promettenti di MMA, A.J. McKee (3-0), che combatte Danilo Belluardo (5-1) a 145 libbre.

 

Anche, anastasia Yankova (2-0) farà il suo debutto promozionale contro Anjela Rosa nell'azione dei pesi mosca MMA e nei concorrenti dell'OktagonDaniele Miceli (2-0) e Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) completerà la carta MMA con una resa dei conti piuma.

 

Scheda principale: (In diretta su SPIKE – 10 p.m. E/PT)

Kevin Suza (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.)

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

Anjela Rosa (58.65 kg / 129.3 lbs.) vs. anastasia Yankova (59.35 kg / 130 lbs.)

Daniele Miceli (76.10 kg / 167.5 lbs.) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (76.2 kg / 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, COME. (Aprile 11, 2016) – Injuries to both Derek Campi e John Teixeira have forced Bellator MMA to find replacements to compete against brothers Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (15-7) e Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (24-3) aprile 16 e 22 rispettivamente.

Di conseguenza, the Scott Coker-led promotion has put its newest free agent acquisition to work immediately, con la notizia che Kevin Suza (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.”

Nel frattempo, in caso di co-principale "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. Suza” will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), che affronta Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup, while one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), combattimenti Danilo Belluardo (5-1) a 145 libbre. Anche, anastasia Yankova (2-0) farà il suo debutto promozionale contro Anjela Rosa nell'azione dei pesi mosca MMA e nei concorrenti dell'Oktagon Daniele Miceli (2-0) e Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) completerà la carta MMA con una resa dei conti piuma.

"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 contro “Cyborg” Santos (20-16), Michael "Venom" Pagina (9-0) facce Jeremie Holloway (7-1), e Brent Primus (6-0) meets “Toninho Furia” (27-5).

"Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Suza” airs on SPIKE Saturday, Aprile 16 a 10 p.m. ET / PT, mentre "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 " a 11:00 p.m. ET / PT.

Fresh off an emphatic knockout of Ryan Couture a "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 del suo ultimo 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 fuori da 15 victories ending before reaching the judges’ scorecard. 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” in leggero.

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 della sua 12 wins as a pro.

Completa "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 piuma Caratteristica Bout: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: anastasia Yankova (2-0) vs. Anjela Rosa (Debutto)

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

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

Bellator MMA welter titolo mondiale Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (18-1) vs. Benson Henderson (23-5)

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

Bellator MMA welter funzione di incontro: Brennan Ward (13-3) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (20-16)

Bellator MMA welter funzione di incontro: Michael Pagina (9-0) vs. Jeremie Holloway (7-1)

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

Chi Bellator MMA:

Bellator MMA è un leader Mixed organizzazione di arti marziali con molti dei migliori combattenti del mondo. Sotto la direzione del veterano promoter lotta Scott Coker, Bellator è disponibile a quasi 500 milioni di case in tutto il mondo in più di 140 paesi. Negli Stati Uniti, Bellator può essere visto su Spike, il leader della televisione MMA. Bellator MMA è composto da un team esecutivo che include i migliori professionisti del settore della produzione televisiva, orchestrazione evento dal vivo, sviluppo combattente / Relazioni, procurement locale, creazione di sponsorizzazione / sviluppo, licensing internazionale, marketing, pubblicità, pubblicità e della Commissione relazioni. Bellator ha sede a Santa Monica, California e di proprietà di gigante dell'intrattenimento Viacom, patria di marchi premier di intrattenimento del mondo, che si collegano con il pubblico attraverso contenuti interessanti attraverso la televisione, film, piattaforme online e mobile.

A proposito di Spike:

Spike è disponibile in 98.7 milioni di case ed è una divisione di Viacom Media Networks. Un'unità di Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks è uno dei creatori più importanti del mondo della programmazione e contenuti attraverso tutte le piattaforme media. Spike’s internet address is spike.com e up-to-the-minute e informazioni stampa archivio e fotografie, visitare il sito stampa di Spike spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @SpikeTVPR for the latest in breaking news updates, dietro le quinte informazioni e foto.

A proposito di Oktagono:

Carlo Di Blasi created Oktagon in 1996. All'inizio lo spettacolo era dedicato alla lotta libera, il nome che è stato inizialmente dato a MMA (Arti marziali miste). Altre discipline come Kickboxing, Muay Thai e Savate sono state gradualmente aggiunte dai primi anni 2000 in poi. Durante l'ultimo 20 anni Oktagon ha raggiunto un'enorme popolarità, sia in Italia che all'estero, creando molte superstar nel processo, tra cui i pesi welter Bellator Paul Daley e i fratelli Petrosyan (Giorgio e Armen), Robin Van Roosmalen, Valentijn Overeem, Rico Verhoeven e Artem Levin.

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

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New York, NY, Aprile 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, Essere Grande as the broadcast duo for Bellator’s inaugural kickboxing event, "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino"A Sabato, Aprile 16 from the historic Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italia. The announcement was jointly made today by Bellator President Scott Coker and Jon Slusser, Senior Vice President, Sport e Promozioni, Spike TV.
Mitrione joined Bellator MMA in early March after a stellar start to his career in the UFC. Il suo periodo di 14 incontri con quella promozione è iniziato nel 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 Giordania, and Travis Browne among others.
Prima di competere in MMA, Mitrione earned a scholarship to play defensive tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers, non lontano da dove è cresciuto a Springfield, Malato. Dopo l'università, ha giocato nella NFL per i New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers e Minnesota Vikings fino al 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, Conto epico della Grande della corsa di due mesi per la 2008 World Championship cemented his status as one of the nation’s elite play-callers. He is joined by analyst Cedric Maxwell for all Boston Celtics games. Since shortly after their 2001 appaiamento, "Grande e Max" sono diventati una delle combinazioni di Boston più popolari e iconiche in onda.
Il Maggio 20, 2013, Grande fatto il suo debutto Major League Baseball, after being named the alternate play-by-play voice of the World Champion Boston Red Sox. It completed his cycle of broadcasting major pro sports (NBA, NFL, NHL, WNBA e MLS).
"Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” will be televised Venerdì, Aprile 22 a 11:00 p.m. E/PT, immediately following “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” on Spike.
Completa "Kickboxing Bellator: Torino” Fight Card:
Bellator Kickboxing Main Event dei pesi medi: Melvin Manhoef (37-12) vs. Alexandru Negrea (8-2)
Bellator Kickboxing 165-Pound Feature Bout: Mustafà 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 Funzione Flyweight Bout: Denise Kielholtz (43-2) vs. Veronica 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, COME. (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) e 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 Veronica Vernocchi (31-6-1) at the historic Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italia on Aprile 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). Anche, a 165-pound ISKA title fight between Mustafà Haida(37-3-3) e 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 a“Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef” su Maggio 20.

The debut of "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino " will take place on April 16 and be televised Friday, Aprile 22 a 11:00 p.m. ET / PT, immediately following "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " su SPIKE. Nel frattempo, "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Campos” airs on SPIKE Saturday, Aprile 16 a 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.

Nella divisione 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, clicca qui.

Completa "Kickboxing Bellator: Torino” Fight Card:

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

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

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

Bellator Kickboxing Funzione Flyweight Bout: Denise Kielholtz (43-2) vs. Veronica Vernocchi (31-6-1)

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

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

Bellator MMA Leggero Main Event: Patricky Freire (15-7) vs. Derek Campi (16-6)

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

Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (3-0) vs. Danilo Belluardo (5-1)

Bellator MMA Funzione Flyweight Bout: anastasia Yankova (2-0) vs. Anjela Rosa (Debutto)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Feature Bout: 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) e Augusto Sakai (9-0) è stata aggiunta alla scheda principale "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " a CenturyLink Arena di Boise, Idaho maggio 20.

 

The fight joins a card that already features an enthralling Middleweight World Championship main event, quando Rafael Carvalho (12-1) defends his belt against the explosive power of Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef (30-12-1). In aggiunta, ex titlist Bellator MMA piuma Pat Curran (21-7) tornerà in azione per la prima volta dal giugno, when he faces the always-dangerous Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1) in co-main event della scheda.

 

Biglietti "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " partono da soli $25 e sono già in vendita presso Bellator.com, l'Arena Box Office CenturyLink o CenturyLinkArenaBoise.com.

 

"Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef " va in onda in diretta e gratis su Spike 9 p.m. E/8 p.m. CT, mentre attacchi preliminari saranno in diretta su streaming Bellator.com eIl Mobile App 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. spartano," the 24-year-old Brazilian heavyweight is ready to return to action and has his sights set on remaining unbeaten in his 2016 debutto. 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: With A Vengeance ".

 

Dan "The Man" Charles, enters his sixth fight with Bellator MMA and looks to add to his impressive 10-3 record professionale. The 30-year-old Phoenix native, capped off 2015 with an emphatic knockout of Chase Gormley a "Bellator 143: Warren vs. Davis," nel mese di settembre.

Aggiornato "Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef "Carta di Lotta

Bellator MMA medi titolo mondiale lotta: Rafael Carvalho (12-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-12-1)

Bellator MMA piuma Co-Main Event: Pat Curran (21-7) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-5-1)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight funzione di incontro: Dan Charles (10-3) vs. Augusto Sakai (9-0)