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World Bare Knuckle Fighting FederationRise of the Titans” Вазн РАСМИИ & Тасвирҳо

RISE OF THE TITANS
Chris Leben vs. Phil Baroni
Johnny Hendricks vs. Сри тањлилњои
Ноябр 9, 2018 * Casper Events Center * Casper, Wyoming
AIRING LIVE ON WORLDWIDE PPV
This Friday night on Worldwide PPV Live from Casper, Wyoming
LIMITED TICKETS STILL ON SALE
Things got a little heated at today’s WBKFF between main event fighters (L) Phil Baroni and Chris Leben (all pictures by Christopher Cooks)
CASPER, Wyoming (Ноябр 8, 2018) — The official weigh in was held today at Hilton Garden Inn for tomorrow night’sRise of the Titanspay-per-view event, presented by World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation (WBKFF), at Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming.
Below find fightersofficial weights, pictures and pertinent information:
PAY-PER-VIEW CARD
(all 5 X 2-minute rounds)
ЬОЛАТ АСОСӢ – HEAVYWEIGHTS-Light
(R) Крис “The CripplerLeben, Сан Диего, БА МИСЛИ 200 lbs.
(L)The New York Bad AssPhil Baroni, Ҷазира Long, NY 196 lbs/
CO-FEATURE – MIDDLEWEIGHTS
(R) JohnyBig RiggHendricks, Fort Worth, TX 186 lbs.
(L) Сри тањлилњои, Omaha, NE 185 lbs.
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
(R) Joey Angelo, Лас Вегас, NV 184.2 lbs.
(L) Ҷулиан “HellboyLane, Mansfield, OH 180.2 lbs.
WBKFF FEMALE BANTAMWEIGHTS
(R) Christina Marks, Сан Диего, БА МИСЛИ 133.4 lbs.
(L) Jasmine Кларксон, Cedar Hill, TX 134 lbs.
$100,000 WBKFF LIGHTWEIGHT TOURNAMENT KICK-OFF
Estevan “Грозни” Payan, Tempe, THE 155.8 lbs.
Майк “The Greek AssassinBronzoulis, Хьюстон, TX 155.8 lbs.
RobbieProblems” Peralta, Escondido, БА МИСЛИ 154 lbs.
Ҷей “The Mellow FellowCucciniello, Malaga, Испания 154.8 lbs
Ник “Рӯҳулкудс” Гонсалес, Остин, TX 155.6 lbs.
Леон “The Iron LionMynhardt, Fairfield, БА МИСЛИ 156 lbs.
MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Еҳ “The DentistNeer, Des Moines, IA 185.4 lbs.
MadMike Alderete, Albuquerque, Н.М. 184.8 lbs.
180-POUNDS CATCHWEIGHT
Joey Munoz, Scotts Bluff, NE 180.8 lbs.
Марсело “MelloAlfaya, Rio Grande Do Sul, Бразилия 176 LBS.
PAY-PER-VIEW INFORMATION: Integrated Sports Media will distributeRise of The Titansin North America, сар карда дар 10 Земле. ВА / 7 Земле. PT, ба кабел, моҳвора ва рақамӣ пардохт-як-назари тавассути талабот дар, Vubiquity, DIRECTV and DISH in the United States, as well as Rogers, Шо, Bell TV and SaskTel in Canada, and live-streamed worldwide on the FITE.TV app and website, for a suggested retail price of $29.95
CARD ПЕШАКИИ
175-POUNDS CATCHWEIGHT
Issac Vallie-Flagg, Albuquerque, Н.М. 173.6 lbs.
Cory Simpson, Лас Вегас, NV 175.6 lbs.
Вазнҳои вазнин
C.J. “Big CakeLeveque, Brentwood, БА МИСЛИ 288.6 lbs.
Juan Torres, Las Cruces, Н.М. 266.8 lbs.
160-POUNDS CATCHWEIGHT
Fred Pierce, Talihina, ХУБ 161 lbs.
Jeff Chiffens, Wilmington, DE 154.6 lbs.
FREE PRELIMINARY CARD VIEWING INFORMATION: A free Preview will be available to watch with three preliminary cards, сар карда дар 8:30 Земле. ВА / 5:30 Земле. PT, зиндагӣ FITE.TV as well as via DIRECTV and DISH pay-per-view channels leading up to the PPV event.
(ALL FIGHTS & FIGHTERS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
КАЙ: Ҷумъа, Nov. 9, 2010 – 10 Земле. ВА 6 Земле. PT
КУҶО: Casper, Wyoming
Обунакунанда: World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation (WBKFF)
ANNOUNCERS: ХМБ Rutten (color commentator), Kenny Райс (blow by-blow announcer) ваJessica Penne (post-fight interviewer) will work the PPV and Preview.
RING ANNOUNCER: Jimmy Lennon, Jr.
Чиптаи: $200.00 – $500.00 барои Ringside, $50.00, $30.00, $20.00, $10.00 дар 100 Level Grandstands and available to purchase at the Casper Events Center box office or by going online here:HTTPS://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3ACEC%3ACEC19%3ABKB%3A&linkID=cec&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=C&cgc=&RSRC=WEB_PR&RDAT=WBKFF
DOORS OPEN: 5 Земле. ВН
Сомона: www.WBKFF.com
Facebook: /WBKFF
Twitter: @WBKFF
Instagram: @WORLDBKFF
ABOUT WORLD BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING FEDERATION (WBKFF): Based in Chicago, WBKFF’s mission is to become the worldwide leader in combat sports. The WBKFF stable of fighters already exceeds 100. Bare knuckle fighting is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Only the strong will survive when the gloves are off and all that stands between opponents is their will and determination.

World Bare Knuckle Fighting FederationRise of the Titans” Нохунакҳо нишасти матбуотӣ & Тасвирҳо

RISE OF THE TITANS
Johnny Hendricks vs. Сри тањлилњои
WBKFF Middleweight Championship
Chris Leben vs. Phil Baroni
WBKFF Light Heavyweight Championship
Ноябр 9, 2018 * Casper Events Center * Casper, Wyoming
AIRING LIVE ON WORLDWIDE PPV
БАЁНИЯИ МАТБУОТӢ
Барои таъҷилан Release
This Friday night on Worldwide PPV Live from Casper, Wyoming
LIMITED TICKETS STILL ON SALE
Крис Leben (speaking at podium) and Phil Baroni exchanged pleasantries at today’sRise of the Titanspress conference in Casper, Wyoming. (тасвирҳо дар поён бештар, all courtesy of Christopher Cook)

CASPER, Wyoming (Ноябр 7, 2018) — The final press conference for Friday night’sRise of the Titans,” pay-per-view event, presented by the World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation (WBKFF), was held today at Hilton Gardens Inn in Casper, Wyoming.

 

 

 

The entertaining main card is headlined by a WBKFF middleweight title fight between former UFC welterweight champion JohnyBig RiggHendricks and MMA veteran Сри тањлилњои, who has replaced original title challenger “Ирландӣ” Бреннан Ward.

 

 

 

The spotlight will also be on the co-featured event, кай Крис “The CripplerLeben ва The New York Bad AssPhil Baroni battle for the WBKFF light heavyweight crown, in what is expected to be a highly entertaining fight.

 

 

 

Integrated Sports Media will distribute theRise of the Titansmain card throughout North America, commencing at 10 Земле. ВА / 7 Земле. PT, on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV and DISH in the United States, as well as Rogers, Шо, Bell TV and SaskTel in Canada, and live-streamed worldwide on the FITE.TV app and website, for a suggested retail price of $29.95.

 

 

 

The PPV main card will also feature Las Vegas middleweight Joey Angelo against Albuquerque’s Ҷулиан “NitraneLane, Ultimate Fighter runner-up Christina Marks against professional boxer Jasmine Кларксон for the WBKFF Women’s Bantamweight Championship,Бразилия Марсело “MelloAlfaya меандешад Joey Munoz at a 177-pound catchweight, andformer UFC and Bellator fighter, middleweight Еҳ “The DentistNeer, faces Albuquerque boxer MadMike Aldrete.

 

 

 

A blind draw will be held at today’s weigh in (7 Земле. MT at Hilton Garden Inn) to determine the match-ups for the WBKFF’s launching of its $100,000 Мусобиқаи қабул намояд, kicking-off with three fights: MMA veterans Ник “Рӯҳулкудс” Гонсалес, Ireland-native Ҷей “The Mellow FellowCucciniello, Estevan “Грозни” Payan, RobbieProblems” Peralta, Майк “The Greek AssassinBronzoulis, and South African Леон “The Iron LionMynhardt

 

 

 

The “Rise of the Titanspreliminary card will precede the PPV event, which will be available to watch on a free Preview, сар карда дар 8:30 Земле. ВА / 5:30 Земле. PT, зиндагӣ FITE.TV, as well as via DIRECTV and DISH pay-per-view channels leading up to the main card on PPV.

 

 

 

The preliminary card’s fights are former UFC fighter Issac Vallie-Flagg против. Cory Simpson at a 175-pound catchweight, California super heavyweight C.J. “Big CakeLeveque против. New Mexico’s Juan Torres, ва Fred Pierce против. Jeff Chiffens fighting at a 160-pound catchweight.

 

 

 

Ҳамаи задухурдҳо ва ҷангиён бояд ба тағйирёбии.

 

 

 

Hall of Fame ring announcer Jimmy Lennon, Jr. joins WBKFF all-star announcing team comprised of ХМБ Rutten, Kenny Райс ва Jessica Penne, who will all work the PPV and preliminary cards.

 

 

 

Newly adopted rules including holding and striking, spinning backfists and hammer fists will be used in all WBKFF fights, which will be contested in a traditional boxing ring for optimum viewing and safety. All men and women’s matches will feature five (two-minute) Даврањои.

 

 

 

Limited tickets are on sale available to purchase by going online here: HTTPS://www.caspereventscenter.com/events/detail/world-bare-knuckle-fighting-federation-championship

 

 

 

Ticket prices range between $200.00 – $500.00 барои Ringside, $50.00, $30.00, $20.00, $10.00 дар 100 Level Grandstands.

 

Press conference quotes and additional pictures are below

BAS RUTTEN, WBKFF president: “Two and one-half months ago I was asked to be the color commentator for this show. I was told that they do anything for me to work it I did some research and felt bare knuckles has a good future, so I met with the WBKFF officials in Chicago, and now I’m president.

 

TOM STANKIEWICZ, WBKFF CEO & founder: “This is going to be a a great show. We have a great ring announcer, Jimmy Lennon, Джр, and great announcing team with Bas, Kenny Rice and Jessica Penne. I want to thank the people of Wyoming for supporting us. All the fighters are ready, and this is going to be a great show.

 

PHIL BARONI: I’m always the main attraction. Он рафта ба мубориза хуб. Good luck to you (Leben).”

 

CHRIS LEBEN:It’s been a long road. I saw the bout sheet and thought it was rad. I was called to fight Phil Baroni. He comes out wining, I come out swinging. I’m sorry you’r (Baroni) going to be the guy in the ring Friday night.

JOSH NEER:I haven’t fought for almost three years, but I’ve been training every day. I was approached to fight on this card. When I saw Leben and Baroni were fighting, I knew this was going to be a sick card.

 

MIKE ALDERETE: “Ман шодам, ки ба ин ҷо бошад дорам. I’m fighting a name opponent. WBKFF is giving us this opportunity. I’m a boxer and I want to show everybody what I can do.

 

ISSAC VALLIE-FLAGG: I’m excited to be here and fight without gloves, stand-up with no takedowns. Cory is a tough guy. I’m sure we’re going to beat the hell out of each other.

CORY SIMPSON: “I’m excited to show what I can do. I’m going to scrap.

 

 

 

L-R: (front) Christina Marks and Jasmine Clarkson; (rear) WBKFF president Bas Rutten and

WBKFF CEO Tom Stankiewicz

 

 

WBKFF $100,000 Lightweight Tournament Kickoff participants

 

L-R – (front) Ник Гонсалес, Leon Mynhardt, Estevan Payan, Jay Cucciniello and Robbie Peralta; (rear) WBKFF president Bas Rutten. WBKFF CEO Tom Stankiewicz and Mike Bronzoulis

 

 

 

Сомона: www.WBKFF.com

 

 

 

Facebook: /WBKFF

 

 

 

Twitter: @WBKFF

Instagram: @WORLDBKFF

 

ABOUT WORLD BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING FEDERATION (WBKFF): Based in Chicago, WBKFF’s mission is to become the worldwide leader in combat sports. The WBKFF stable of fighters already exceeds 100. Bare knuckle fighting is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Only the strong will survive when the gloves are off and all that stands between opponents is their will and determination.

World Bare Knuckle Fighting FederationRise of the TitansStacked final card from top to bottom

RISE OF THE TITANS
Johnny Hendricks vs. Бреннан Ward
WBKFF Middleweight Championship
Chris Leben vs. Phil Baroni
WBKFF Light Heavyweight Championship
Ноябр 9, 2018 * Casper Events Center * Casper, Wyoming
AIRING LIVE ON WORLDWIDE PPV

This Friday night Worldwide PPV Live from Casper, Wyoming
LIMITED TICKETS STILL ON SALE

Чикаго (Ноябр 5, 2018) — The World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation’s (WBKFF) inaugural event, “Rise of the Titans,” is set for this Friday night (Nov. 9) at Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming.

 

 

 

A stacked main card, headlined by a WBKFF middleweight title fight between JohnyBig RiggHendricks ва “Ирландӣ” Бреннан Ward, инчунин Крис “The CripplerLeben ва The New York Bad AssPhil Baroni for the WBKFF light heavyweight crown, will be available to watch LIVE on pay-per-view.

 

 

 

Integrated Sports Media will distribute theRise of the Titansmain card throughout North America, commencing at 10 Земле. ВА / 7 Земле. PT, on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV and DISH in the United States, as well as Rogers, Шо, Bell TV and SaskTel in Canada, and live-streamed worldwide on the FITE.TV app and website, for a suggested retail price of $29.95.

 

 

 

The PPV main card will also feature Ultimate Fighter runner-up Christina Marks against professional boxer Jasmine Кларксон for the WBKFF Women’s Bantamweight Championship, Las Vegas middleweight Joey Angelo takes on Albuquerque’s Ҷулиан “NitraneLane, former UFC and Bellator fighter Еҳ “The DentistNeer faces light heavyweight Albuquerque boxer MadMike Alderete, and California heavyweight C.J. “The NightLeveque против. New Mexico’s Juan Torres is the PPV swing bout.

 

 

 

Retired All-Pro linebacker Shawne “Рӯшноӣ Out” Merriman has withdrawn from fighting on Friday evening’s show.

 

 

 

WBKFF will also launch its $100,000 Мусобиқаи қабул намояд, showcasing eight fighters on the PPV main card in four separate quarterfinals bouts, on the PPV main card. The loaded tournament field includes MMA veterans Ник “Рӯҳулкудс” Гонсалес, Ireland-native Ҷей “The Mellow FellowCucciniello, Estevan “Грозни” Payan, RobbieProblems” Peralta, Майк “The Greek AssassinBronzoulis, South African Леон “The Iron LionMynhardt ва ZachThe JuiceJuusola, in addition to Kazakh boxer Radmir Akhmediyev.

 

 

 

 

 

A blind draw to determine the quarterfinals matchups will be held this Wednesday (Nov. 7) дар “Rise of the Titansfinal press conference in Casper.

 

 

A solid three-fightRise of the Titanspreliminary card will precede the PPV event, available to watch on a free Preview, сар карда дар 8:30 Земле. ВА / 5:30 Земле. PT, зиндагӣ FITE.TV, as well as via DIRECTV and DISH pay-per-view channels leading up to the main card on PPV.

 

 

 

The preliminary card’s entertaining match-ups are Issac Vallie-Flagg против. Cory Simpson, contested at a 175-pound catchweight, Brazilian middleweight MarcelMelloAlfaya против. Сри тањлилњои, and super lightweight Fred Pierce против. Jeff Chiffens.

 

 

 

Ҳамаи задухурдҳо ва ҷангиён бояд ба тағйирёбии.

 

 

 

Hall of Fame ring announcer Jimmy Lennon, Jr. and the WBKFF all-star announcing teamХМБ Rutten, Kenny Райс ва Jessica Penne will work the PPV and preliminary cards.

 

 

 

All fights and fighters subject to change.

 

 

 

Newly adopted rules including holding and striking, spinning backfists and hammer fists will be used in all WBKFF fights, which will be contested in a traditional boxing ring for optimum viewing and safety. All men and women’s matches will feature five (two-minute) Даврањои.

 

 

 

Limited tickets are on sale available to purchase by going online here: HTTPS://www.caspereventscenter.com/events/detail/world-bare-knuckle-fighting-federation-championship

 

 

 

Ticket prices range between $200.00 – $500.00 барои Ringside, $50.00, $30.00, $20.00, $10.00 дар 100 Level Grandstands.

 

 

 

Сомона: www.WBKFF.com

 

 

 

Facebook: /WBKFF

 

 

 

Twitter: @WBKFF

Instagram: @WORLDBKFF

 

ABOUT WORLD BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING FEDERATION (WBKFF): Based in Chicago, WBKFF’s mission is to become the worldwide leader in combat sports. The WBKFF stable of fighters already exceeds 100. Bare knuckle fighting is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Only the strong will survive when the gloves are off and all that stands between opponents is their will and determination.

World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation Announces Inaugural PPV card

RISE OF THE TITANS
Johnny Hendricks vs. Бреннан Ward
Chris Leben vs. Phil Baroni
Shawn Merriman vs. Mike Bourke
Ноябр 9, 2018 * Casper Events Center * Casper, Wyoming
AIRING LIVE ON WORLDWIDE PPV
БАЁНИЯИ МАТБУОТӢ
Барои таъҷилан Release
Johny Hendricks vs. Бреннан Ward
Chris Leben vs. Phil Baroni
To headlineRise of the Titans
Airing Nov. 9 on Worldwide PPV
Live from Casper, Wyoming
TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW
Bas Rutten named WBKFF president
Godspeed and bareknuckle on!”

Чикаго (Октябр 11, 2018) – World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation (WBKFF) has officially announced the Pay-Per-View fight card for its inaugural event, “Rise of the Titans”, to be headlined by a WBKFF middleweight title fight between JohnyBig RiggHendricks ва

“Ирландӣ” Бреннан Ward, инчунин Крис “The CripplerLeben ваThe New York Bad AssPhil Baroni, Ҷумъа, Ноябр 9, at Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming.

 

 

 

Integrated Sports Media will distributeRise of The Titans”, сар карда дар 10 Земле. ВА / 7 Земле. PT, in North America on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV and DISH in the United States, as well as Rogers, Шо, Bell TV and SaskTel in Canada, and live-streamed worldwide on the FITE.TV app and website, for a suggested retail price of $29.95.

 

 

 

Tickets go on sale tomorrow (Ҷумъа) and will be available to purchase by going online here:

 

 

 

HTTPS://ev9.evenue.net/cgibin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3ACEC%3ACEC19%3ABKB%3A&linkID=cec&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=C&cgc=&RSRC=WEB_PR&RDAT=WBKFF

 

 

 

Ticket prices are between $200.00 – $500.00 барои Ringside, $50.00, $30.00, $20.00, $10.00 дар 100 Level Grandstands.

 

BAS RUTTEN NAMED WBKFF PRESIDENT

 

 

(L-R) – WBKFF President Bas Rutten & WBKFF CEO Tom Stankiewicz

 

 

 

I am super excited about our first show on November 9уми,” newly named WBKFF President ХМБ Rutten гуфт:. “Every single person I’ve talked to me who has heard about this event let me know what a crazy good card we have. I must admit, they are correct! I would love to talk about each fight on the card, but will do that in interviews coming up, so I will just mention a few right now. Brennan Ward versus Johny Hendricks as main event; two KO artists going at it, can’t get any better than that. Chris Leben versus Phil Baroni, both known for their KO’s in MMA, вале ҳоло, bareknuckle? Sign me up! Shawne Merriman versus Mike Bourke; Merriman is a former NFL Linebacker with a crazy vertical leap of 41.5” (he’s a heavyweight!) facing off against Mike Bourke, a guy who everybody knows can hit. And let’s talk about our lady’s fight. Pro boxer Jasmine Clarkson versus Christina Marks, who has 10 MMA wins with 8 finishes. Ҳамин тавр, expect great competitive fights, and I hope to see you in Casper Wyoming on November 9уми. If you can’t make it, please watch on PPV! Godspeed and bare-knuckle on!”

 

 

 

Hendricks, fighting out of Fort Worth, Техас, is a former UFC middleweight champion. A past NCAA wrestler out of Oklahoma State University, Hendricks is a powerful striker who was the original WEC middleweight champion. The Oklahoma native captured the coveted UFC title belt in 2014, taking a unanimous decision from Робби Лоулер дар Хабиб 171 in Dallas.

 

 

 

Ward, who comes from Waterford, Коннектикут, is a powerful striker, инчунин, who was a top contender in Bellator for several years. A collegiate wrestler, инчунин, he was the Bellator Season 9 қаҳрамони middleweight

 

 

 

The previously announced Nov. 9 co-featured event is a much-anticipated, entertaining showdown between a pair of legendary MMA fighters, Крис “The CripplerLeben, of Portland, ва The New York Bad AssPhil Baroni, for the WBKFF light heavyweight title.

 

 

 

MMA veteran Майк “The RhinoBourke will be the opponent for retired All-Pro linebacker Shawne “Рӯшноӣ Out” Merriman, who recently signed with WBKFF to make his combat sports pro debut onRise of The Titans”, in a Special Heavyweight Attraction.

 

 

 

The 34-year-old Merriman played eight seasons in the NFL between 2005 ва 2012 for the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills. He was drafted out of the University of Maryland in the first round, 12уми overall pick, by the Chargers in the 2005 NFL draft. The six-foot, 275-pound Bourke, hailing from La Habra, Калифорния, knocked out living legend Кен Шемрок in the opening round of his most notable career fight.

 

 

 

WBKFF will also launch its $100,000 Мусобиқаи қабул намояд, showcasing eight fighters in four separate bouts to determine the semifinalists for WBKFF’s second event, culminating with the championship final in its third event. A draw to determine the quarterfinal matches will soon be conducted.

 

 

 

Tournament contestants include UFC veterans Issac Vallie Flagg, along with veteran MMA fighters Ник “Рӯҳулкудс” Гонсалес, Ireland-native Ҷей “The Mellow FellowCucciniello, Estevan “Грозни” Payan, RobbieProblems” Peralta, Майк “The Greek AssassinBronzoulis, and South African Леон “The Iron LionMynhardt.

 

 

 

Las Vegas middleweight Joey Angelo squares off with Albuquerque’s Ҷулиан “NitraneLane, while last year’s Ultimate Fighter runner-up Christina Marks, Сан Диего, takes on professional boxer Jasmine Кларксон for the WBKFF Women’s Flyweight Championship.

 

 

 

The PPV opener will feature Internet MMA sensation Крис “Mighty MouseYarboroughmeets fellow Virginian, Brandon Dunivan, in a middleweight clash for home state bragging rights,

 

 

 

Ҳамаи задухурдҳо ва ҷангиён бояд ба тағйирёбии.

 

 

 

Additional undercard fights will be live-streamed prior to the PPV broadcast with full details to be announced.

 

 

 

Newly adopted rules including holding and striking, spinning backfists and hammer fists will be used in all WBKFF fights, which will be contested in a traditional boxing ring for optimum viewing and safety. All men and women’s matches will feature five (two-minute) Даврањои.

 

МАЪЛУМОТ:

 

 

 

Сомона: www.WBKFF.com

 

 

 

Facebook: /WBKFF

 

 

 

Twitter: @WBKFF

 

 

 

Instagram: @WORLDBKFF

World Bare Knuckle FF: Rise of the Titans (WATCH ON FITE):

Legendary 3x All-Pro NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman signs to fight in World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation Inaugural event this fall

Airing on worldwide PPV live from Casper, Wyoming

Чикаго (Август 1, 20-18) – Retired National Football League 3x All-Pro linebacker and 3x Pro Bowl fan-favorite Shawne “Рӯшноӣ Out” Merriman has signed to fight on World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation’s (WBKFF) inaugural event, “Rise of the Titans,” airing on worldwide pay-per-view (full details to come) this fall, live from Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming.

 

 

 

The 34-year-old Merriman, fighting out of Los Angeles, played 8 seasons in the NFL between 2005 ва 2012 миёни 2005 ва 2012 for the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills. He was drafted out of the University of Maryland in the first round, 12уми overall pick, by the Chargers in the 2005 NFL draft.

 

 

 

Known as an extremely physical football player, the 6′ 4″ Merriman will take his powerful presence into the ring as a bare-knuckle fighter, against his heavyweight opponent to be announced.

 

 

 

This is really exciting for me,” Merriman said. “It’s a real privilege and honor for me to come out and fight. Thank you to everyone at the World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation for your support. It’s time for Lights Out!”

 

 

 

We are thrilled to have Shawne as part of our team,” WBKFF CEO Tom Stankiewicz шарҳ. “It’s a very exciting time for everyone. Shawne was a proven warrior on the field and we look forward to seeing him in the ring. We feel that Shawne’s signing with WBKFF opens the doors to champions from all sports and shows that he has the guts and courage to step into this gladiator sport. Bare knuckle fighting is the combat sport for the 21st century. We welcome Shawne as part of our family!”

 

 

 

WBKFF will host a star-studded meet-and greet for fans during fight week, “Fandamonium”, featuring an appearance by women’s MMA superstar, Cris Cyborg, along with former UFC champions and other celebrities.

 

 

 

The announced co-featured event is a showdown between a pair of legendary MMA fighters, Крис “The CripplerLeben ва The New York Bad AssPhil Baroni, for the WBKFF light heavyweight title.

 

 

 

Ultimate Fighter contestant and UFC veteran Christina Marks and professional boxer Jasmine Кларксон will square off for the WBKFF Women’s Flyweight Championship.

 

 

 

WBKFF will also launch its $100,000 Grand Prize 8-Man Lightweight Tournament, showcasing eight fighters in four separate bouts to determine the semifinalists for WBKFF’s second event, culminating with the championship final in its third event.

 

 

 

Tournament contestants include UFC veterans Мелвин “The Young Assassin” Guillard, Том “Da TankGallicchio, Ҷош Neer ва Issac Vallie Flagg, as well as undefeated professional Joey Bryant (16-0, 12 KOs).

 

 

 

Newly adopted rules including holding and striking, spinning backfists and hammer fists will be used in all WBKFF fights, which will be contested in a traditional boxing ring for optimum viewing and safety. All men and women’s matches will feature five (two-minute) Даврањои.

 

 

 

Чолишҳои иловагӣ ба зудӣ эълом мешавад. Ҳамаи задухурдҳо ва ҷангиён бояд ба тағйирёбии.

 

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World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation Inaugural event set for October 20

Airing on worldwide PPV live from Casper, Wyoming

Чикаго (Июл 26, 2018) – World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation (WBKFF) announced today that its inaugural event, “Rise of the Titans”, will be held Saturday night, Октябр 20, to air on worldwide pay-per-view live from Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming.

Full PPV details will soon be announced.

WBKFF also announced it will host a star-studded meet-and greet for fans during fight week, “Fandamonium”, featuring an appearance by the Queen of MMA, Cris Cyborg, along with former UFC champions and other celebrities.

The co-featured event is a dream match-up between two of the most polarizing MMA fighters of all time, Крис “The CripplerLeben ва The New York Bad AssPhil Baroni for the WBKFF light heavyweight title.

The 37-year-old Leben, who lives in Portland, Oregon, is coming out of a five-year retirement

A veteran UFC title contender, Leben’s victims include Wanderlei Силва, Йошихиро Akiyama,Alessio Sakara, Patrick Cote, Terry Martin ва Mike Swick

Baroni, 42, came out of a four-year retirement earlier this year. Fighting out of Long Island, Нью-Йорк, he is a former pro kickboxer (7-0) and wrestler, who has successfully fought in the UFC, Bellator, Тоҷики, Strikeforce, Dream and other MMA organizations.

Another sighed fight will match Ultimate Fighter contestant and UFC veteran Christina Marks and professional boxer Jasmine Кларксон for the WBKFF Women’s Flyweight Championship.

WBKFF will also launch its $100,000 Grand Prize 8-Man Lightweight Tournament, showcasing eight fighters in four separate bouts to determine the semifinalists for WBKFF’s second event, culminating with the championship final in its third event.

Tournament contestants include UFC veterans Мелвин “The Young Assassin” Guillard, Том “Da TankGallicchio, Ҷош Neer ва Issac Vallie Flagg, as well as professional boxers Nick Casal (23-4, 18 KOs) ва Рокки Joey Bryant (16-0, 12 KOs).

Newly adopted rules including holding and striking, spinning backfists and hammer fists will be used in all WBKFF fights, which will be contested in a traditional boxing ring for optimum viewing and safety. All men and women’s matches will feature five (two-minute) Даврањои.

Чолишҳои иловагӣ ба зудӣ эълом мешавад. Ҳамаи задухурдҳо ва ҷангиён бояд ба тағйирёбии.

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CHRIS ‘THE CRIPPLER’ LEBEN RETURNS TO MIXED MARTIAL ARTS, SIGNS WITH BELLATOR MMA

 

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Санта Моника (Феврал 6, 2015) - Bellator MMA ифтихор аст, ки ба эълон кардани имзои Chris “The Crippler” Leben (22-11) ба бисёрсолаи истисноии, шартнома гуногун мубориза. The former World Extreme Cagefighting Middleweight World Champion has fought professionally since 2002, and holds the record for most fights in the UFC at 185-pounds (22).

 

Since taking a break from the sport in 2014, Leben has resided in San Diego, Calif. and served as a coach at Victory MMA & Фитнес. Known for his tendency to put on an exciting show each and every time he enters the cage, Leben was a member of the inaugural cast of “The Ultimate Fighter” alongside fellow Bellator MMA competitors Stephan Bonnar ва Еҳ Koscheck. The 35-year-old has fought elite talent throughout his mixed martial arts tenure, against names the likes of: Wanderlei Силва, Андерсон Силва, Brian Stann, Майкл Bisping, Patrick Cote, Марк Munoz, and Bellator MMA’s own Alessio Sakara.

 

“If I were to draw up the prototypical Bellator MMA competitor, there would be parts of Chris [Leben] in there,"Scott Coker Bellator MMA президенти гуфт,. “The guy has never had a boring fight and as I’ve said from day one, we’re going to continue to grow from the ground up and buy from the top down. I know that Chris still has a lot of fight left in him and I’m excited to see him fight We are hoping to see his Bellator debut this Spring.”

 

“Focusing on just coaching at Victory MMA has been amazing, but recently, I started to get the itch to compete again,” Leben said. “So I extended an olive branch to the people at Bellator and here I am. Ман дар шакли бузург дорам, I love the possible matchups this roster has to offer and I’m ready to show the world why they call me ‘The Crippler.’”

 

Leben joins a budding roster of Bellator MMA talent, with recent signings that include: Бенсон Henderson, Anastasia Yankova, Lena Ovchynnikova, ва Сергей Харитонов.

 

It has yet to be determined what weight class Leben will compete at, but when asked what division he hopes to settle in, Leben made it clear: “I’ll go wherever the big fights are.”