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VOTE FOR PHIL DAVIS 2016 – AMERICA’S WONDERFUL CHOICE

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Oktober. 25, 2016) - Hey America! As we near the 2016 Presidential Election, Bellator MMA is headed to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn on Freitag, November 4 with one of the most intriguing cards of the year. Headlining the event, Phil "Mr.. Wonderful "Davis is on the campaign trail as he prepares for one of the biggest fights of his career vs current Light Heavyweight Champion, Liam McGeary.

 

In advance of the card’s main event, Bellator’s digital team collaborated with Davis and stand-up comedian, Adam Hunter, to produce a collection of six original digital campaign videos with a clear message that there is a better choice! Complementing the digital shorts, fans can actually vote for Davis at the touch of a button at www.VoteForPhilDavis.com up until fight night on November 4. In the meantime, watch these “wonderful” clips below and see why Davis’ stance outside the cage will make MMA great again!

 

One of the more outspoken athletes in MMA, Davis comes in having won three consecutive contests and seven of his last nine. Außerdem, the 31-year-old has finished his opponent in half of his 16 Karriere gewinnt, including five submission victories. Davis earned his shot at McGeary and the highly coveted 205-pound belt with a key win over “King Mo” bei "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo” früher in diesem Jahr. A 13-fight veteran of the UFC, Davis will likely not be fazed by the bright lights of the Mohegan Sun Arena, in what is possibly the biggest challenge of his illustrious career. Look for the former NCAA National Champion wrestler to take this contest to the canvas and display his impeccable ground game in front of a packed Connecticut crowd.

 

 

 

 

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"Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis” Fight Card

Light Heavyweight World Title Fight: Liam McGeary (11-0) vs. Phil Davis (16-3)

Weltergewicht Co-Main Event: Sie Awad (19-8) vs. Brennan Ward (13-4)

Weltergewicht Feature Bout: Paul Daley (38-14-2) vs. Derek Anderson (14-2)

Schwergewicht Feature Bout: Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) vs. Javy Ayala (9-5)

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: Marloes Coenen (23-7) vs. Talita Nogueira (6-0)

 

Vorläufige Karte

Mittelgewichtler Preliminary Bout: Und Ruth (Debüt) vs. Mark Mangiardi (Debüt)

Schwergewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Tyrell Fortune (Debüt) vs. Cody Miskell (Debüt)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Neiman Gracie (4-0) vs. Rudy Bears (16-14)

Schwergewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Josh Diekmann (15-7, 1 NC) vs. Tyler König (11-4)

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Blair Tugman (8-6) vs. Walter Smith-Cotito (4-4, 1 NC)

Mittelgewichtler Preliminary Bout: Michael Zichelle (8-4) vs. Tim Caron (5-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Ilya Kotau (1-1) vs. Carlos Corriea (1-0)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Sarah Bezahlen (1-3) vs. Hannah Regina (Debüt)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Keenan Raymond (3-3) vs. Kastroit Xhema (Debüt)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: James Boran (6-0) vs. Vinicius de Jesus (4-1)

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Thomas English (6-6) vs. Christopher Foster (9-4)

BLUE CHIP PROSPECTS ED RUTH & TYRELL FORTUNE SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUTS AS TRIO OF PRELIMINARY BOUTS COMPLETE STACKED ‘BELLATOR 163’ CARD

UNDEFEATED NEIMAN GRACIE CHALLENGES 30-FIGHT VETERAN RUDY BEARS IN CATCHWEIGHT BOUT

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Oktober 6, 2016) –Two of Bellator’s highly touted wrestling prospects Und Ruth und Tyrell Fortune will make their eagerly anticipated mixed martial arts debuts against Mark Mangiardi (Debüt) und Cody Miskell (Debüt) during the stacked card of "Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis" auf November 4 im Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

 

Außerdem, Neiman Gracie (4-0) will look to remain undefeated to begin his professional career in a catchweight bout against Rudy Bears (16-14). All three of these contests will air on the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card beginning at 7:50 p.m. UND/5:50 p.m. CT.

 

The newly announced tilts complete a card headlined by a light heavyweight world title fight that pits champion Liam McGeary (11-0) gegen Phil Davis (16-3). Im Co-Main Event, a welterweight showdown pitting Sie Awad (19-8) gegen Brennan Ward (13-4) will go down, while a heavyweight bout between Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) und Javy “Eye Candy” Ayala (9-5) will also be featured on the main card. Schließlich, Paul Daley (38-14-2) und das immer wieder spannende Derek Anderson (14-2) faceoff in a welterweight clash, while female featherweights Marloes Coenen (23-7) und Talita Nogueira (6-0) round out the live and free action on SPIKE.

 

Tickets für "Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis " sind jetzt zum Verkauf bei Bellator.com, as well as the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster. The event can be seen live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT, Vorläufige Maßnahmen werden auf Bellator.com und der Bellator Mobile App übertragen.

 

When looking up the word “prospect” in the dictionary, there should be a photo of Ed Ruth placed next to the definition. The three-time national champion joined a plethora of blue-chip amateur wrestling prospects on the Bellator MMA roster last year and now will make his long-awaited debut at 185-pounds on Nov. 4. An attendee of the world-renown Blair Academy in Susquehanna Township, PA, where he was the top-ranked recruit in the nation for his weight class, Ruth elected to stay local and attend wrestling powerhouse Penn State University where he went on to add three National Championships and four All-American accolades to his trophy room while wrestling with the Nittany Lions. Jetzt, Ruth’s chase for mixed martial arts gold begins –

 

Fighting out of Pennsylvania, Mark Mangiardi will have his hands full when he makes his professional debut against Ruth. With four amateur bouts already under his belt, the 28-year-old has tasted competition on the MMA scene unlike his November. 4 Gegner. With his first sanctioned bout taking place in 2012, this will be the first bout outside of his home state of Pennsylvania.

 

Another one of Scott Coker’s high profile wrestling signings, Fortune attended high school at Lakeridge in Oregon, where he won state championships in nearly every national age-group in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. The accolades didn’t stop there, with Fortune accepting an offer to wrestle at Ohio State University, before ultimately settling in at the highly acclaimed Grand Canyon Universities program. Since graduating college, Fortune represented Team USA in Olympic style wrestling, where he also experienced success. Splitting time between wrestling training in Arizona alongside fellow "Bellator 163" competitor Ed Ruth and mixed martial arts training with the Blackzilians in Florida, Fortune has spent a great deal of time honing his striking talents and submission defense.

 

Miskell has competed in both heavyweight and super heavyweight contests during his seven-fight amateur stint, anfall eine Aufzeichnung 5-2. Jetzt, the Kentucky native – who’s finished each of victories – looks to parlay his success into a run under the bright lights of Bellator MMA’s heavyweight division. It’s safe to say that Miskell’s wrestling pedigree will be challenged early and often when he meets Fortune during the Bellator.com-streamed prelims.

 

The Gracie name is synonymous with the sport of mixed martial arts, and once again another Gracie will now take center stage for Bellator MMA. This time it is Royce Gracie’s cousin Neiman, who will compete for the third time under the promotion’s banner. After beginning his career with back-to-back submission victories, Gracie made his Bellator MMA debut at “Bellator 134,” where he defeated Bobby Flynn with a first round submission. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt followed up the win with a win over Roger Carroll, and now looks to remain undefeated when he enters the Mohegan Sun Arena for the second time of his budding MMA career.

 

A 37-year-old Missouri native, Bears begann seine Kampfsporttraining in der Schule. Kämpfen professionell seit 2007, Bears has appeared eight times previously under the Bellator MMA banner and now returns to the promotion after his appearance against Michael Page International bei "Bellator 140: Koreshkov vs. Lima.” Nicknamed “Bad News,” Bears has competed against MMA notables the likes of Zak Cummings, Paul Daley, Jason Hoch, Ryan Jensen, Isaac Vallie-Flagg und Tyron Woodley, and the aforementioned “MVP.”

 

Complete "Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis” Main Card:

Halbschwergewicht World Title Bout: Liam McGeary (11-0) vs. Phil Davis (16-3)

Weltergewicht Co-Main Event: Sie Awad (19-8) vs. Brennan Ward (13-4)

Weltergewicht Feature Bout: Paul Daley (38-14-2) vs. Derek Anderson (14-2)

Schwergewicht Feature Bout: Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) vs. Javy Ayala (9-5)

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Marloes Coenen (23-7) vs. Talita Nogueira (6-0)

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Mittelgewichtler Preliminary Bout: Und Ruth (Debüt) vs. Mark Mangiardi (Debüt)

Schwergewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Tyrell Forune (Debüt) vs. Cody Miskell (Debüt)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Neiman Gracie (4-0) vs. Rudy Bears (16-14)

Schwergewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Josh Diekmann (15-7, 1 NC) vs. Tyler König (11-4)

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Blair Tugman (8-6) vs. Walter Smith-Cotito (4-4, 1 NC)

Mittelgewichtler Preliminary Bout: Michael Zichelle (8-4) vs. Tim Caron (5-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Ilya Kotau (1-1) vs. Carlos Corriea (1-0)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Sarah Bezahlen (1-3) vs. Hannah Regina (Debüt)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Keenan Raymond (3-3) vs. Kastroit Xhema (Debüt)

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Thomas English (6-6) vs. Christopher Foster (9-4)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: James Boran (6-0) vs. Vinicius de Jesus (4-1)

PAUL DALEY RETURNS TO STATESIDE ACTION AGAINST DEREK ANDERSON AT ‘BELLATOR 163ON NOVEMBER 4

 

SERGEI KHARITONOV SET FOR BELLATOR MMA HEAVYWEIGHT DEBUT AGAINST JAVY AYALA, LIVE- & FREE ON SPIKE

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Oktober 3, 2016) – A welterweight showdown pitting Paul "Semtex" Daley (38-14-2) gegen Derek "barbarischen" Anderson (14-2) as well as a heavyweight bout featuring Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) gegen Javy “Eye Candy” Ayala (9-5) complete the SPIKE-televised main card of "Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis" auf November 4 im Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

The addition of the two bouts round out a main card chalk full of action, highlighted by a light heavyweight world title main event pitting current champion Liam McGeary (11-0) gegen Phil "Mr.. Wonderful "Davis (16-3). Außerdem, Sie Awad (19-8) and hometown favorite Brennan Ward (13-4) square-off in a welterweight bash live and free on SPIKE, along with female featherweights Marloes Coenen (23-7) und Talita Nogueira (6-0). Tickets für"Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis " sind jetzt zum Verkauf bei Bellator.com, as well as the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster. The event can be seen live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT, Vorläufige Maßnahmen werden auf Bellator.com und der Bellator Mobile App übertragen.

Mit 54 Karrierekämpfe unter seinem Gürtel, the 33-year-old Daley has seen it all. “Semtex,” a former member of the British Army, gab sein professionelles Debüt in 2003, before competing under the direction of both Strikeforce and UFC. Now the Nottingham, England native seems to have found a home, as he will make his fifth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, following three wins and a pair of knockout finishes in his first stint with the promotion. Daley has emerged victorious in nine of his last 11 Wettbewerbe, with eight of the nine wins coming by way of knockout. It should come as no surprise that the former Cage Rage Welterweight Champion has strung together a recent flurry of finishes, wie sie 30 seines 38 Karriere Gewinne haben durch Finish kommen. Daley hopes to continue along his path of dominance and further cement his name among the division’s elite when he and Anderson square off on November 4.

Fresh off of an entertaining unanimous decision victory over Sie Awad bei "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," Anderson hops back into the cage in search of his sixth win since joining the Viacom-owned promotion back in 2013. Prior to signing with Bellator MMA, “Barbaric” strung together an unblemished mark of 9-0, finishing all nine of his victims, including six in the first round. Jetzt, the 26-year-old San Diego native will be jumping up in weight class to challenge Daley in the welterweight division for the first time in his professional career. The tall and lengthy Anderson will look to add to his current two-fight winning streak as he faces the British striking sensation in a marquee matchup at Bellator MMA’s latest tentpole offering.

After being forced to withdraw from his originally scheduled Bellator MMA debut earlier this year, the 36-year-old Kharitonov will once again prepare to take center stage for first time under the bright lights of Bellator MMA. A winner in 10 seiner letzten 12 Kämpfe, including his last five outings, “The Paratrooper” enters the cage as a surefire contender for the vacant heavyweight belt. A veteran of PRIDE Fighting Championships, Strikeforce, and DREAM, the Moscow native prefers to take matters into his own hands rather than the judges, Zählen 22 finishes over his 23 Karriere gewinnt, including stoppages in each of his last 10 Siege. The multi-dimensional Kharitonov holds notable wins over former UFC Champions Fabricio Werdum and Andrei Arlovski, all while remaining on active duty with the Russian Airborne Troops.

Ayala, another heavyweight competitor capable of ending a fight in the blink of an eye, has finished his opponent in eight of his nine career wins. “Eye Candy” also has a knack for putting his challengers out of their misery early in the bout, recording seven of his eight finishes in the first round of action. A 6-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, the 28-year-old has recorded victories in four of his six contests since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion back in 2013. Ayala’s success in mixed martial arts runs in the family, as his cousin, Joe Soto, is a former Bellator MMA Champion. Be sure to tune in on November 4 as two of the top finishers in the highly competitive heavyweight division clash at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Complete "Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis” Main Card:

Halbschwergewicht World Title Bout: Liam McGeary (11-0) vs. Phil Davis (16-3)

Weltergewicht Co-Main Event: Sie Awad (19-8) vs. Brennan Ward (13-4)

Weltergewicht Feature Bout: Paul Daley (38-14-2) vs. Derek Anderson (14-2)

Schwergewicht Feature Bout: Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) vs. Javy Ayala (9-5)

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Marloes Coenen (23-7) vs. Talita Nogueira (6-0)

Vorläufige Karte:

Schwergewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Josh Diekmann (15-7, 1 NC) vs. Tyler König (11-4)

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Blair Tugman (8-6) vs. Walter Smith-Cotito (4-4, 1 NC)

Mittelgewichtler Preliminary Bout: Michael Zichelle (8-4) vs. Tim Caron (5-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Ilya Kotau (1-1) vs. Carlos Corriea (1-0)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Sarah Bezahlen (1-3) vs. Hannah Regina (Debüt)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Keenan Raymond (3-3) vs. Kastroit Xhema (Debüt)

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Thomas English (6-6) vs. Christopher Foster (9-4)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: James Boran (6-0) vs. Vinicius de Jesus (4-1)

LIAM MCGEARY SET TO DEFEND LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT GOLD IN MAIN EVENT CLASH WITH PHIL “MR. WONDERFUL” DAVIS AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA IN CONNECTICUT ON NOVEMBER 4

BRENNAN WARD vs. SAAD AWAD & MARLOES COENEN vs. TALITA NOGUEIRA ALSO SET FOR MAIN CARD ACTION

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (September 23, 2016) – A light heavyweight title fight pitting current belt-holder Liam McGeary (11-0) gegen Phil "Mr.. Wonderful "Davis (16-3) will serve as the main event at "Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis" auf November 4 im Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

 

The SPIKE-televised main card will also feature a welterweight battle between Sie Awad (19-8) and Connecticut’s own Brennan Ward (13-4), as well as a female featherweight contest pitting Marloes Coenen (23-7) against undefeated Brazilian Talita Nogueira (6-0).

 

Tickets für "Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis " sind jetzt zum Verkauf bei Bellator.com, as well as the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster. The event can be seen live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT, Vorläufige Maßnahmen werden auf Bellator.com und der Bellator Mobile App übertragen.

 

Undefeated light heavyweight champion Liam McGeary returns to the same venue where he was crowned king in 2015. Jetzt, the 33-year-old British striker will look to defend his title for the second time since winning the belt in a hard-fought victory over Emanuel Newton bei “Bellator 134.” An eight-time veteran of Bellator MMA, McGeary has finished his opponent in 10 seines 11 career bouts, including eight first round wins – one coming against MMA legend Tito Ortiz. Standing at 6’6”, McGeary will have a noticeable height advantage over his opponent Davis when the two take center stage on November 4 inside Mohegan Sun Arena.

 

"Herr. Wonderful” returns to the Bellator MMA cage having won three consecutive contests and seven of his last nine. Ich komme aus Harrisburg, Penn., Davis has finished his opponent in eight of his 16 Karriere gewinnt, including five submission victories. A 13-fight veteran of the UFC, the 31-year-old Davis will likely not be fazed by the bright lights of what is quite possibly the biggest challenge of his illustrious career. The former NCAA National Champion wrestler will try to take this contest to the ground and display his impeccable grappling skillset against the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt.

 

With a dozen fights under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, the Bellator MMA veteran Awad will enter the cage for the 28th time in his career and third of the calendar year. A native of San Bernardino, Calif., Awad’s 2016 campaign is highlighted by a spectacular first round finish of Brazilian standout "Cyborg" Santos bei "Bellator 154: Davis vs. König Mo," as well as a “Fight of the Year” candidate against Derek Anderson bei "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull.” With eight first round knockout victories under his belt, five of which came in the opening minute of action, the 33-year-old “Assassin” will undoubtedly come out guns blazing at 170-pounds on November 4 in search of his 16th career finish.

 

It wouldn’t feel like a complete Bellator MMA card in Connecticut without New London’s own, “Irish” Ward. The 28-year-old former NCAA All-American lives just 10 miles from Mohegan Sun Arena, where he has emerged victorious four times, including three knockouts and one submission. A 12-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Ward has recorded wins in four of his last five bouts dating back to 2015, highlighted by a pair of first round KO’s at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mit 12 of the welterweight’s 13 career victories coming by way of knockout and submission, look for Ward to attack early and often when he enters the cage in front of friends and family onNovember 4.

 

Dutch submission specialist Coenen will be making her fourth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner after making her promotional debut in 2014. The 35-year-old former Strikeforce competitor enters the cage having won four of her last six contests, including her first two bouts with the Scott Coker-led promotion. The 30-fight veteran nicknamed “Rumina” has finished her opponents in 20 of her 23 Karriere gewinnt, including a remarkable 17 submission victories.

 

The undefeated 30-year-old Nogueira will be making her Bellator MMA debut inside Mohegan Sun Arena onNovember 4. The fight will be her first since 2013, when the Brazilian grappler collected her sixth career win, fourth of the submission variety. Nogueira was originally slated to make her promotional debut in 2015, before a knee injury forced her to withdraw from of a scheduled bout with fellow featherweight Julia Budd bei “Bellator 133.” Jetzt, “Treta” will look to maintain her unblemished mark and put her name in title contention when she enters the cage in what will surely be the stiffest test of her flourishing career.

 

"Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis” Main Card:

Halbschwergewicht World Title Bout: Liam McGeary (11-0) vs. Phil Davis (16-3)

Weltergewicht Feature Bout: Sie Awad (19-8) vs. Brennan Ward (13-4)

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: Marloes Coenen (23-7) vs. Talita Nogueira (6-0)

 

Vorläufige Karte:

Schwergewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Josh Diekmann (15-7, 1 NC) vs. Tyler König (11-4)

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Blair Tugman (8-6) vs. Walter Smith-Cotito (4-4, 1 NC)

Mittelgewichtler Preliminary Bout: Michael Zichelle (8-4) vs. Tim Caron (5-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Ilya Kotau (1-1) vs. Carlos Corriea (1-0)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Sarah Bezahlen (1-3) vs. Hannah Regina (Debüt)

BENSON HENDERSON EARNS LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT FOLLOWING INJURY TO FOOT OF PATRICIO ‘PITBULL

 

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) earned his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Freitag Nacht. A faulty kick by Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-4) led to a leg injury, forcing him to forfeit the loss two minutes and 26 Sekunden in die zweite Runde.

 

After making the jump up to Bellator MMA’s 170-pound division, Henderson returned to where he was dominant in the UFC as a lightweight. Nach dem Sieg, Henderson received word of his next opponent; Bellator MMA’s current Lightweight Champion, Michael Chandler. The two are scheduled to tangle November 19 in the main event of the recently announced “Bellator MMA in San Jose.”

‘Fight of the Year Candidate Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Anderson

It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, aber am Ende, Derek Anderson (14-2) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 zweimal) gewinnen Sie Awad (19-8). “The Barbaric” continues his recent trend of extending fights through the final round, as the win marks his third consecutive fight to go to the judges’ scorecards. The San Diego native has now recorded five wins under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, including multiple victories over fellow lightweight Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, earning himself well-deserved respect among the division’s elite.

Karakhanyan’s “Insane” Knockout Puts Early end to Jenkins’ Night

Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) nur erforderlich 53 seconds to finish Bubba Jenkins (11-3), as the Russian featherweight took care of “The Highlight Kid” for the second time in two years. “Insane” came out firing, landing multiple blows that sent Jenkins to the mat with an early knockout, earning his 11th win in his last 14 Kämpfe. The loss is only the third of Jenkins’ young career and second of the first round variety, both of which Karakhanyan is now responsible for. The win is the fifth knockout of Karakhanyan’s career and is his third in the opening frame.

McKee Remains Undefeated With Impressive Guillotine Finish

 

In the opening contest at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," A.J. “Mercenary” McKee (5-0) remained unbeaten with a guillotine choke submission 32 Sekunden in die zweite Runde. By extending the fight past the opening frame, Walker was able to do what no other opponent has done, as each of McKee’s previous four wins had resulted in a first round finish. The win capped off an impressive night by Team Bodyshop, as McKee’s teammates Joey Davis (1-0) und Gabriel Green (4-0) also had their arms raised in the preliminary portion of the event. As one of Bellator MMA’s top young talents, the 21-year-old McKee was able to prove once again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Nach dem Kampf, the Long Beach native called out Patrick „Pitbull," saying “It’s nothing personal, Ich möchte (Daniel) Straus."

 

Vorläufige Ergebnisse Karte:

Jake Roberts (7-0) unterlegen Stephen Martinez (11-5) via TKO in 4:24 der ersten Runde

Chinzo Machida (4-2) unterlegen Mario Navarro (4-5) via TKO in 2:57 der ersten Runde

Jacob Rosales (4-2) unterlegen Mike Segura (4-4) über einstimmigen Beschluss (30-27, 29-28 zweimal)

Andy Murad (13-2) unterlegen Jonny Cisneros (9-5) über einstimmigen Beschluss (29-28)

Gabriel Green (4-0) unterlegen Alex Trinidad (1-2) via TKO in 2:01 der zweiten Runde

Joey Davis (1-0) unterlegen Keith Cutrone (1-1) über einstimmigen Beschluss (30-27)

Steve Ramirez (5-1) unterlegen Ron Henderson (4-3) via TKO in 2:24 der ersten Runde

David Duran (4-4) unterlegen Kyle Estrada (3-3) via Split Decision (29-28)

PAIR OF INJURIES FORCE CHANGES TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

CODY WALKER STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO CHALLENGE UNDEFEATED A.J. MCKEE, WHILE GEORGI KARAKHANYAN-BUBBA JENKINS MOVED TO SPIKE-TELEVISED CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (August 16, 2016) – Just nine days before the highly anticipated "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” Veranstaltung August 26 im Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., injuries sustained by main card fighters Henry Corrales und Lena Ovchynnikova have shaken things up a bit. Ungeschlagenen Feder A.J. McKee (4-0) trifft nun auf Cody Walker (7-2), während Bubba Jenkins (11-2) und Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1) find themselves in a featherweight feature fight during the SPIKE-televised main card.

The fights join a main card that spotlights a super fight at 155-pounds between Benson Henderson (23-6) und Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3), as the two will duke it out for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt. Außerdem, an explosive lightweight contest pitting Sie Awad (19-7) gegen Derek Anderson (13-2) will serve as the evening’s co-main event.

In vorläufiger Aktion, Welterweights Kevin "Baby Slice" Ferguson Jr.. und Joey Davis will make their professional debuts, während Chinzo Machida (3-2) will compete for the first time under the Bellator MMA banner.

Tickets für die Veranstaltung beginnen um $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Die Türen öffnen um offen 4:45 p.m. PT Ortszeit und der erste Vorkampf - von dem die Streams leben Bellator.com und Die Bellator Mobile App — beginnt um 5:00 p.m. PT.

After beginning his career 7-1 als Amateur, the 21-year-old “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, recording a perfect 4-0 mark through his first four bouts. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner ever since he made his professional debut in 2015, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. McKee’s most recent victory came at the expense of Italian Danilo Belluardo during the mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first-ever event overseas, "Bellator 152: Freire vs.. Souza.“ The Long Beach, Calif. native will now take his flashy personality to the Honda Center, where he will have the chance to put his unique skill set on full display in front of his hometown fans.

Agreeing to take a professional mixed martial arts contest on short notice is no easy task, doing so against an undefeated fighter the caliber of McKee is even more daunting. But that’s exactly the scenario Walker finds himself in now ahead of next Friday’s Ereignis. A two-time competitor for Bellator, “The Crow” will look to move above .500 within the promotion when he enters the cage at Honda Center. The 28-year-old Texan has ended all seven of his professional victories via TKO or KO, including four in the first round.

A longtime veteran of Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely contested decision losses against Jenkins, who he handily defeated nearly two years ago via guillotine submission. Known to many mixed martial arts fans as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 seines 24 gewinnt als Profi, earning himself multiple titles in regional promotions along the way. Following multiple setbacks to his knee, the Russian fighter is finally healthy and now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder in a competitive division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 Anwärter.

Just a few years ago, Bubba Jenkins was widely regarded as the top MMA prospect in all of the sport, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, and is looking for redemption. Heading into his 11th fight under the Scot Coker-led promotion, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a standout performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division. Einschalten August 26 to see if the Corona, Calif., native can return the favor and finish Karakhanyan in front of his local supporters.

 

Complete "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”SPIKE-TV-Hauptkarte:

Leichtgewicht Nr. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Leichte Co-Main Event: Sie Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Cody Walker (7-2)

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

 

Bellator.com-gestreamte vorläufige Karte:

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Joey Davis (Profidebüt) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Kevin Ferguson Jr.. (Profidebüt) vs. Jon Tomasian (Profidebüt)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)

CHINZO MACHIDA SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUT DURING PRELIMINARY PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (August 8, 2016) - Chinzo Machida (3-2) will make his promotional debut in featherweight preliminary action at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” auf August 26 im Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., gegen Mario Navarro (4-4).

Der Kampf schließt sich einer Hauptkarte an, die ein leichtes Hauptereignis zwischen anderen Superstars enthält Benson Henderson (23-6) und Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3). Außerdem, unbesiegt Knockout Künstler A.J. McKee (4-0) Zusammenstöße mit der ehemaligen KOTC-Titelliste Henry Corrales (12-3), während explosive Leichtgewichte Sie Awad(19-7) und Derek Anderson (13-2) Gehen Sie in einem Matchup, das Sie nicht missen möchten, von Kopf bis Fuß. Rounding out the televised action is a women’s flyweight encounter pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) gegen Jaimelene Nievera (4-1).

Während des vorläufigen Teils der Veranstaltung, den man gesehen haben muss, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) wird nach Rache suchen Georgi "Insane" Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in einem Federgewicht Rückkampf. Im Weltergewicht Aktion, beide Kevin "Baby Slice" Ferguson Jr.. und Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella and make their professional debuts.

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” Auf erfolgt August 26 im Honda Center von Anaheim, Kalifornien, und wird LIVE und KOSTENLOS auf SPIKE at ausgestrahlt 10 p.m. UND/9 p.m. CT.

Türen für die Veranstaltung am offenen 4:45 p.m. PT Ortszeit und der erste Vorkampf - von dem die Streams leben Bellator.com und Die Bellator Mobile App — beginnt um 5:00 p.m. PT. Tickets für die Veranstaltung beginnen gerade bei $30 und kann ab sofort bei Ticketmaster und an der Honda Center Box Office gekauft werden.

Machida, the elder brother of former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, has only fought five times in his career, but is currently riding a two-fight winning streak. Machida impressively finished Brian Wood via flying knee for Resurrection Fighting Alliance in 2014 und am August 26 Machida will be fighting an opponent who’s currently on the opposite end of the spectrum, and has lost his last two outings. If unfamiliar with Machida’s handy work, look no further than his aforementioned finish of Wood here.

Navarro, 33, has competed almost exclusively in his home state of California, mit 7 von 8 fights taking place a short drive from his home in Huntington Beach. A two-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Handsome” has competed against Cleber Luciano and Brandon Bender under the Scott Coker-led promotion and will look to get back to his winning ways in Anaheim, Calif., am Aug. 26.

Complete "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”SPIKE-TV-Hauptkarte:

Leichtgewicht Nr. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Leichte Co-Main Event: Sie Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Fliegengewicht Eigenschaft Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-gestreamte vorläufige Karte:

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Joey Davis (Profidebüt) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Kevin Ferguson Jr.. (Profidebüt) vs. Jon Tomasian (Profidebüt)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)

LENA OVCHYNNIKOVA-JAIMELENE NIEVERA FLYWEIGHT ENCOUNTER BEENDET DIE STAPELTE HAUPTKARTE VON „BELLATOR 160“ IM HONDA CENTER AM AUG. 26

Die vorläufige Karte nimmt weiterhin die Form an

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (August 2, 2016) - Ein Matchup Pitting im Fliegengewicht Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) gegen Jaimelene Nievera (4-1) wurde auf die Hauptkarte von zugesetztem "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” auf August 26 im Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

 

Der Kampf schließt sich einer Hauptkarte an, die ein leichtes Hauptereignis zwischen anderen Superstars enthält Benson Henderson (23-6) und Patricio "Pitbull"(25-3). Außerdem, unbesiegt Knockout Künstler A.J. McKee (4-0) Zusammenstöße mit der ehemaligen KOTC-Titelliste Henry Corrales (12-3), während explosive Leichtgewichte Sie Awad (19-7) und Derek Anderson (13-2) Gehen Sie in einem Matchup, das Sie nicht missen möchten, von Kopf bis Fuß.

 

Während des vorläufigen Teils der Veranstaltung, den man gesehen haben muss, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) wird nach Rache suchen Georgi "Insane" Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in einem Federgewicht Rückkampf. Im Weltergewicht Aktion, beide Kevin "Baby Slice" Ferguson Jr.. und Joey Davis werden beide zum ersten Mal unter dem Dach von Bellator auftreten, wenn sie ihr professionelles Debüt geben.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” Auf erfolgt August 26 im Honda Center von Anaheim, Kalifornien, und wird LIVE und KOSTENLOS auf SPIKE at ausgestrahlt 10 p.m. UND/9 p.m. CT.

 

Türen für die Veranstaltung am offenen 4:45 p.m. PT Ortszeit und der erste Vorkampf - von dem die Streams leben Bellator.com und Die Bellator Mobile App — beginnt um 5:00 p.m. PT. Tickets für die Veranstaltung beginnen gerade bei $30 und kann ab sofort bei Ticketmaster und an der Honda Center Box Office gekauft werden.

 

Kampf aus der Ukraine, Ovchynnikova wird auf der Suche nach ihrem ersten Sieg unter dem MMA-Banner von Bellator seit ihrem Beitritt zur Promotion Anfang dieses Jahres in den Käfig eintreten. Nach ihrem professionellen Debüt in 2006, "Hunter" kam mit lodernden Waffen heraus, Siege in jedem ihrer ersten acht Kämpfe. Ihrer 11 Karriere gewinnt, acht sind als Vorlage gekommen, darunter sechs der Armbar-Sorte.

 

Nievera wird sich darauf vorbereiten, den ukrainischen Star in dem sicherlich härtesten Test ihrer jungen Karriere herauszufordern. Frisch nach einem nachdrücklichen Ko-Sieg gegen Stephanie Frausto bei "Bellator 154: Davis vs. König Mo," die Union City, Calif., native ist bestrebt, noch einmal in den Käfig zurückzutreten und Bellator MMA zu vertreten. Spitzname „Queenie,„Das 31-jährige MMA-Produkt von Dragon House hat es sich zum Ziel gesetzt, ihre derzeitige Siegesserie in drei Kämpfen auszubauen, wenn sie in Anaheim im Mittelpunkt steht August 26.

 

Aktualisiert "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”SPIKE-TV-Hauptkarte:

Leichtgewicht Nr. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Leichte Co-Main Event: Sie Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Fliegengewicht Eigenschaft Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-gestreamte vorläufige Karte:

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Joey Davis (Profidebüt) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Kevin Ferguson Jr.. (Profidebüt) vs. Johnny Tomasian (Profidebüt)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

ANDREY KORESHKOV BEHÄLT SCHWEISSGEWICHTSKRONE IN EMPHATISCHER MODE, BENSON HENDERSON DURCH EINMALIGE ENTSCHEIDUNG DEFEIEREN

 

Komplette Kampffotos hier

Uncasville, CONN. (April 22, 2016) - Während viele von der Nachricht überrascht sein werden, dass Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) unterlegen Benson Henderson (23-6) im Main Event von “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson,” Der russische Meister machte nach dem Kampf klar, dass er jede Runde im Käfig in der Mohegan Sun Arena gewinnen wollte am Freitag Nacht, und nach Angaben der Richter, die den Kampf auf der Käfigseite bewerten, er hat genau das getan (50-45, 50-45, 50-45).

Über den Zeitraum von 25 Minuten, Henderson, ein langjähriger leichter Konkurrent, hatte Schwierigkeiten, den Abstand des größeren zu schließen “Spartaner,” und dabei Schaden zu erleiden. “Glatt” war nicht in der Lage, Takedowns zu sichern und war mit seiner Leistung verärgert, Er macht deutlich, dass er auf eine schnelle Rückkehr in den Bellator MMA-Käfig hofft; ob es bei ist 170 oder 155 Pfund.

“Spartaner” macht seine erste erfolgreiche Verteidigung des Titels, den er genommen hat Douglas Lima in dieser Arena im letzten Jahr, und hat es sich zum Ziel gesetzt, gegen einen der Hauptkonkurrenten zu kämpfen, den die von Scott Coker angeführte Beförderung derzeit im Weltergewicht hat. Neben dem Sieg, Koreshkov nimmt auch den neu gestalteten Bellator-Meisterschaftsgürtel mit nach Hause.

Patricio "Pitbull" Freires Showcases böse Guillotine im Co-Main Event

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3) ging All-In mit einer schönen Guillotine Choke 4:09 in die zweite Runde seines Co-Main Event-Kampfes, erzwingen Henry Corrales (12-3) zu klopfen. Seit seinem Bellator MMA-Debüt im April von 2010, “Pitbull” hat jetzt gesammelt 13 Siege mit der Beförderung, einschließlich Siege in acht seiner letzten neun Kämpfe. Es war eine großartige Woche für die Brüder „Pitbull“, nach älterem Bruder PATRICK “Pitbull” kam als Sieger im Hauptereignis von "Bellator 152: Freire vs.. Souza“ letzten Samstag in Turin, Italien. Der Verlust ist nur Corrales 'Drittel seiner Karriere, Zwei davon sind jetzt per Guillotine-Choke gekommen.

"Cyborg" Santos verwöhnt Wards Heimatstadt-Wiedersehen mit dem Sieg in der ersten Runde

In seinem Bellator MMA-Debüt, Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-16) besiegte New London Brennan Ward (13-4) mit einem Knöchelschloss nur einreichen 30 Sekunden in die Eröffnungsrunde. Der Sieg ist Santos 'vierter Karrieresieg in 30 Sekunden oder weniger und 16th erste Runde beenden. Der frühere Strikeforce-Konkurrent hat nun zwei Siege hintereinander erzielt und den Bellator-Fans einen beeindruckenden ersten Eindruck hinterlassen, abgesehen von denen, die in der Mohegan Sun Arena anwesend sind. Nach vorne, Die Niederlage beendet eine vielversprechende Serie von vier Siegen in Folge, alles kam in seiner Dominante 2015 Kampagne.

 

Primus quietscht im Catchweight Marathon an „Toninho Furia“ vorbei

Brent Primus (7-0) blieb ungeschlagen mit einem Split-Decision-Sieg über "Toninho Furia" (27-6) auf Freitag Partituren von mit nach Hause nehmen (28-29, 29-28, 29-28). Das Portland, Der gebürtige Oregoner verband sich mit mehreren schweren Schlägen und zwei entscheidenden Niederlagen, die ihn zu seinem siebten Karrieresieg führten. Der Drei-Runden-Thriller war nur Primus 'zweiter Kampf, der über die erste Runde hinausging und den Richtern überlassen wurde’ Diskretion.

"MVP" erledigt schnelle Arbeit Holloway im explosiven Eröffnungskampf

Während des Eröffnungswettbewerbs um "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson," Michael "Venom" Seite (10-0) fertig Jeremie Holloway (7-2) mit mehreren Hammerfäusten und einem beeindruckenden Toe Hold Submission bei 2:15 in der Eröffnungsrunde. Das 28-jährige britische Phänomen, „MVP,”Bleibt nach seinem zehnten Karrieresieg und dem sechsten Sieg unter dem Banner von Bellator MMA ungeschlagen. "Venom" lenkt seine Aufmerksamkeit nun auf eine Rückkehr nach Hause, als er im Juli Fernando Gonzalez trifft 16 bei "Bellator 158: London."

Vorläufige Ergebnisse Karte:

Djamil Chan (12-2) unterlegen Richard Patishnock (6-4) via KO (Stanzen) bei 3:09 der ersten Runde

Chris Honeycutt (7-1) unterlegen Matt Secor (7-3) über einstimmigen Beschluss (30-25, 30-27 x2)

Mike Zichelle (8-4) unterlegen Joe Cronin (2-4) über die Vorlage (Rear Naked Choke) bei 1:25 der ersten Runde

Matt Bessette (18-7) unterlegen Keith Richardson (14-7) via TKO (Schnitt) bei 3:14 der zweiten Runde

Chris Foster (9-4) unterlegen Vovka Clay (3-1) über einstimmigen Beschluss (29-28 3x)

Sam Watford (2-0) unterlegen Dean Hancock (2-1) über die Vorlage (armbar) bei 1:24 der ersten Runde

Tim Caron (4-0) unterlegen Justin Sumter (0-1) via TKO (Stanzen) bei 3:38 der zweiten Runde

Blair Tugman (8-6) unterlegen Jay Perrin (2-2) via Split Decision (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)

ANDREY KORESHKOV SCHAUT, UM DEN HOCHWARTIGEN BELLATOR MMA DEBUT VON BENSON HENDERSON BEI "BELLATOR 153" AM SPIKE MORGEN ZU VERWÖHNEN

 

 

Komplette Wiegen Fotos Hier

 

Uncasville, Conn. (April 21, 2016) - Nach dem Wiegen für "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " Konkurrenz am Donnerstag, Alle Kämpfe finden im Käfig der Mohegan Sun Arena statt morgen auf Spike.

Unter der Überschrift eines Weltergewichts-Weltmeistertitels zwischen Andrey "Spartan" Koreshkov (18-1) und Benson "Smooth" Henderson (23-5), Die Hauptkarte ist für die Unterhaltung vorbereitet. Die Karte ist voller junger Talente, darunter 28-jähriger Weltergewichtsstar Michael "Venom" Seite (9-0), wer wird seine makellose Aufzeichnung auf die Linie gegen setzen Jeremie Holloway (7-1).

Außerdem, "Bellator 153: Henderson vs. Koreshkov " bietet auch Funktionen Brennan Ward (13-3) werde gegen kämpfen "Cyborg" Santos (20-16), Patrick "Pitbull" Friere (24-3) gegen Henry Corrales (12-2) und Brent Primus (6-0) Treffen "Toninho Furia " (27-5).

"Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " findet in der Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville statt, Conn., und Airs live und kostenlos auf Spike bei 8 p.m. UND/7 p.m. CT, während vorläufigen Kämpfe werden live auf streamen Bellator.com und das Bellator Mobile App. Außerdem, Bleiben Sie unmittelbar nach der Veranstaltung auf dem Laufenden, das Debüt von “Bellator Kickbox: Torino” in erfolgt 11:00 p.m. UND/PT.

Tickets für die Veranstaltung beginnen gerade bei $30 und bleiben jetzt zum Verkauf bei Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.com und der Mohegan Sun Box Office.