LOS ANGELES (Marzo 17, 2022)– Undefeated Los Angeles bantamweight prospect John “Scrappy” Ramirez (8-0, 7 KOs) returns to the ring this Saturday (Mar. 19) to take on Roberto “Escorpion” Pucheta (10-20-3, 10 KOs), de México, in a 6-round bout on the Blair Cobbs-Alexis Rocha card (replacing Vergil Ortiz, Jr.-Michael McKinson), presentado por Golden Boy Promotions.
The main card will be streamed live on DAZN from USC Galen Center in Los Angeles; go to Golden Boy’s YouTube page to watch the Ramirez vs. Pucheta live stream.
Ramirez is an LA inner-city sports legend. His journey started on the gridiron, not in a ring, when he was a key member of the Lincoln High football team, profiled in a 2015 documental, “ESPN 60: Letterman.” The players were from a crime-ridden section of Hollywood riddled with drugs and guns. Ramirez was a 5’ 4”, 160-pound running back on a team that, starting in Pop Warner competition, and advanced to Lincoln High, which hadn’t experienced success in football. Lincoln High went on to become a 3-time league champion, highlighted by its semi-final playoff appearance in his senior year, which eventually led “Scrappy” to a roster spot on the Los Angeles Valley College’s football team.
“The venue is only a five-minute drive from my home,” an excited Ramirez said. “I literally drive by it every day. I grew up around USC and played football there. Ahora, I’m fighting in the inner-city where I grew up. That’s pretty dope! My dream is to fight at Staples Center, which is only a three-minute drive for me. I’m getting closer.
“Things like this don’t happen by accident. En marzo 18º, I’ll showcase my skills in front of my people. LA is the City of Champions, but we haven’t had a world boxing champion since Oscar de la Hoya, who grew up in East LA. My goal is to be the next LA champ.”
“Scrappy,” who was one of the most active fighters in 2021 with seven bouts, successfully transitioned from football to boxing, albeit a relatively short amateur boxing career with only 25 partidos de aficionados. He did garner top honors in the Sugar Bert National Championships, as well as in the regional Golden Gloves and SoCal tournaments.
“I last fought on December 18º, took a week off, and went right back to training camp at Brickhouse Boxing Club (N. Hollywood),” the 26-year-old Ramirez added. “I’m getting better and that’s super exciting for me. I’ve been with my strength-and-conditioning coach, corriendo, and working on my boxing skills. My training hasn’t stopped, it’s going full force.”
Pucheta has been stopped only once in 33 peleas como profesional, de nuevo en 2016 by Emanuel Navarrete, the current World Boxing Organization (OMB) Super Bantamweight Champion, quien luce un 35-1 (29 KOs) registro Pro.
“He’s a tough, oponente duradero,Ramírez señaló, “who has been in the ring with a lot of good prospects. This is a great opportunity for me to make a statement by becoming only the second to knock him out.”
Ramirez’ accelerated pace and development continues this Saturday, when it’ll be “Scrappy Time” once again, only this time at home.
“I want to be at the top and will," Él concluyó. “Every fight elevates me. My goal is to be No. 1 in my weight class, and I’ll get there because of my hard work and dedication.”
LOS ANGELES –It was officially announced at tonight’sBELLATOR 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi evento en el que el prestigioso Gran Premio Mundial BELLATOR del próximo año se llevará a cabo en la división de peso gallo increíblemente apilada de la promoción. El ganador de la pelea por el Campeonato Mundial de las 135 libras de esta noche entreSergio Pettis yKyoji Horiguchi defenderá su título el próximo año en el Gran Premio Mundial de Peso Gallo con un grupo de los ocho mejores atletas que la categoría de peso tiene para ofrecer.
Además de Pettis y Horiguchi, el Gran Premio Mundial de Peso Gallo contará con el ex campeón de divisiónJuan Archuleta, No. 2 clasificado-Raufeon Stots, No. 3 clasificado-Mezcla Patchy, No. 4 clasificado-Magomed Magomedov, No. 5 clasificado-Leandro Higo, y n. 6 clasificado-James Gallagher, quienes competirán por el derecho a ser nombrados los próximos campeones mundiales de peso gallo de BELLATOR y se llevarán a casa un gran premio de un millón de dólares..
Emparejamientos de primera ronda y detalles adicionales como fechas, Las ubicaciones y los torneos alternativos se revelarán pronto..
All tournament bouts will be five-round contests and will be telecast in the United States exclusively on SHOWTIME.
Former BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion Kyoji Horiguchi enters tonight’s contest unranked due to inactivity within the promotion. Official BELLATOR Rankings will be updated and distributed on Monday, Diciembre. 6.
Campeón – Sergio Pettis (21-5):
Fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisc.,Sergio Pettiscaptured the BELLATOR bantamweight crown in May 2021 by outpointing former championJuan Archuletain a fast-paced contest atBELLATOR 258.During a nearly six-year, 14-fight UFC stint, the Roufusport-product competed in both the flyweight and bantamweight classes, collecting nine victories and a pair of “Fight of the Night” honors against Alex Caceres and Matt Hobar in 2014. Prior to his UFC tenure, Pettis, the younger brother of former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, ganó títulos mundiales en la división de peso mosca de Resurrection Fighting Alliance y en la clase de 135 libras del North American Fighting Championship. Después de un trío de triunfos impresionantes sobre algunos de la élite de la división, El campeón de peso gallo de BELLATOR está listo para proteger su cinturón y un impecable 3-0 marca promocional entrando al torneo.
Ex campeón de peso gallo de BELLATOR – Kyoji Horiguchi (29-3):
Proveniente de Takasaki, Japón, el jugador de 31 años de edad,Kyoji Horiguchi es el actual campeón de peso gallo RIZIN que se convirtió notoriamente en un simultáneo, campeón de dos ascensos en 2019 después de derrotar y derrotar al entonces campeón de BELLATOR Darrion Caldwell en el Madison Square Garden. Desafortunadamente, una lesión obligaría a Horiguchi a renunciar a su título de BELLATOR en 2019, y ahora busca recuperar su cinturón en un choque de evento principal con el actual campeónSergio Pettis enBELLATOR 272. Mientras con RIZIN, the American Top Team-product amassed an impressive 10-1 promotional mark, highlighted by eight finishes and five first-round knockouts. Además, more than half of Horiguchi’s career victories have come via knockout. Ahora, after reclaiming his RIZIN bantamweight strap and avenging only his third loss in 32 outings with a highlight-reel, opening-round knockout over Kai Asakura on New Year’s Eve 2020, the Japanese sensation fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla., aims to get his hands back on BELLATOR’s title
No. 1 Ranked Bantamweight – Juan Archuleta (25-3):
With the Bantamweight World Grand Prix set, former BELLATOR World Champion and No. 1-clasificadoJuan Archuletasees a clear path toward regaining the 135-pound crown. Armed with 25 professional victories, Incluyendo 12 by way of K.O. o sumisión, the “Spaniard” has no issues stopping opponents inside the BELLATOR cage. El ex campeón mundial de King of the Cage en cuatro divisiones, quien tiene victorias sobre Patchy Mix, Henry Corrales, y Ricky Bandejas, se esfuerza por mantener esa tendencia durante todo el Gran Premio.
No. 2 Ranked Bantamweight – Raufeon Stots (17-1):
Considerado uno de los mejores peleadores de 135 libras del mundo, Raufeon "Supa" Stots ha estado en la conversación del título desde su 2019 Debut de Bellator. Actualmente en una racha ganadora de nueve peleas, el No. 2-El peso gallo clasificado ha derrotado a algunos de los mejores de BELLATOR, incluidos Magomed Magomedov y Josh Hill, al sofocar a los oponentes con una habilidad de agarre de primer nivel. Luciendo un casi perfecto 17-1 registro, el producto Roufusport y dos veces campeón de la División II de la NCAA ahora tiene la oportunidad de competir por una corona tan esperada.
No. 3 Ranked Bantamweight – Mezcla Patchy (15-1):
Listo para hacer su sexta aparición promocional bajo el paraguas de BELLATOR, el orgullo de angola, N.Y., ha acumulado dos victorias por sumisión en la primera ronda mientras compilaba un 4-1 record with the Scott Coker-led promotion. The 28-year-old Buffalo, N.Y. native looks to build off his most recent win atBELLATOR 270over James Gallagher in his opponent’s hometown of Dublin, Irlanda, mes pasado. Prior to his time with BELLATOR, Mix dominated the competition while on the regional scene by collecting nine of his 15 professional victories, incluyendo cinco acabados de primera ronda. Ahora, the submission specialist will face the toughest challenge of his career, a shot at the tournament’s $1 million prize and BELLATOR’s 135-pound strap.
After capturing belts in different organizations, Dagestani phenomMagomed Magomedovhopes to add to his collection by taking home BELLATOR gold. Amassing an impressive 18-2 career record with 12 via finish, “Tiger” has made a swift impact on the BELLATOR 135-pound division since his December 2020 promotional debut by climbing to No. 4 in the rankings. Posee tanto un ritmo vertiginoso como un agarre superior., Magomedov tiene el potencial de ser un duelo de pesadilla para cualquiera en el Gran Premio Mundial de Peso Gallo de BELLATOR.
No. 5 Ranked Bantamweight – Leandro Higo (21-5):
Después de bajar de peso a 135 libras, Leandro Higo ha estado en una lágrima al ganar tres peleas consecutivas y poner en aviso a toda la división de peso gallo.. Bajo la tutela del famoso campamento Pitbull Brothers, el brasileño viene de una peleada, victoria por decisión dividida sobre el ex campeón mundial de peso gallo Darrion CaldwellatBELLATOR 259 en mayo 2021. Como 12 de Higo 21 las victorias profesionales han llegado por sumisión, todo el soporte sabe que el No. 5-el peso gallo clasificado no será una salida fácil.
No. 6 Ranked Bantamweight – James Gallagher (11-2):
Proveniente de Strabane, Irlanda, uno de los luchadores jóvenes más brillantes de MMA se esfuerza por lograr la victoria número 12 de su carrera en un torneo repleto de talento de 135 libras. Después de un final sobre Anthony Taylor enBELLATOR 169 en diciembre 2016 y un par de presentaciones de primera ronda al año siguiente, “The Strabanimal” ha sumado cuatro victorias en sus últimos seis concursos, incluyendo tres finales de primera ronda y una victoria destacada de 35 segundos enBELLATOR 227. Listo para la mayor prueba de su joven carrera, el antiguo producto de SBG Irlanda tiene como objetivo arrojar la sombra del antiguo socio de formación, Conor McGregor, y agregar a su propio legado con una oportunidad por el oro de peso gallo de BELLATOR.
Por favor, visiteBellator.com para obtener información adicional.
CARSON, CALIF. (Noviembre 2, 2021) - Campeón mundial de peso gallo del CMB y futuro miembro del Salón de la Fama Nonito Donaire defenderá su título contra el invicto campeón interino de peso gallo del CMB y compatriota filipino Reymart Gaballo acción principal en vivo el sábado SHOWTIME, Diciembre 11 en un evento de Premier Boxing Champions del Dignity Health Tennis Stadium en Carson, California. Las entradas para el evento en vivo salen a la venta en noviembre 2 en 12 p.m. PT y se pueden adquirir en AXS.com. # # #
PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Orono, Maine (Febrero 20, 2020) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) presentará sus próximos mixtos de artes marciales (MMA) en el Collins Center for the Arts en el campus insignia de la Universidad de Maine en Orono. El evento, titulado “NEF 43: Alboroto,”Se llevará a cabo el sábado, Abril 18, 2020, con un tiempo de campana 7 pm EDT. El día de hoy, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional bantamweight bout to the card.Fred Lear (0-1) se enfrentará aJason Rine (1-7) en un peso lucha de 135 libra.
Fred Lear, who wrestled and played football for John Bapst Memorial High School in nearby Bangor, Maine, had one of the most successful amateur careers in NEF history. Lear finished his amateur career in 2019 con un registro de 6-2-1 and an NEF Amateur Bantamweight Title to his credit. He entered the professional ranks last April in Portland, Maine, losing his debut to Bryant Bullock (2-1) via second-round submission. Lear experienced a disappointing setback when an opponent pulled out on him the night before weigh-ins at “NEF 40” last September. The Young’s MMA product will now look for the first win of his professional career on April 18 against Rine.
“2019 and the September fight card were difficult for me, but I wasn’t going to let it get in the way of supporting my team,” said Lear. “I feel as though people have forgotten who I am and what I’m here to do. Jason Rine is a Bellator vet and a consummate professional. I’m here, Estoy hambriento, and April 18th I’m making the walk and leaving my mark.”
Jason Rine is indeed a Bellator veteran, having competed on the Bellator 215 card last year. Based out of Fredericktown, Ohio, Rine has become well-known throughout the New England region in recent years, traveling in to fight on many area events. While his record may appear on the surface to be that of a journeyman, Rine has taken nothing but tough bouts throughout his professional career, always showing up to fight. April 18 will see him make his debut with NEF.
“I’m very excited to come to Maine and fight for NEF against a game opponent in Fred Lear,” stated Rine when reached for comment. “I’m ready to test myself in a new promotion in a new state. Time for a fresh start and a new beginning.”
Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra’ siguiente evento de artes marciales mixtas, “NEF 43: Alboroto,” se llevará a cabo el sábado, Abril 18, 2020, en el Centro Collins para las Artes en UMaine Orono. Las entradas estarán a la venta esta semana enwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.
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