CARTÃO PRINCIPAL PARA AR NA REDE DE PARAMOUNT & DAZN AT 9 P.M. E
LOS ANGELES - A lista completa de lutas para o retorno do Bellator ao WinStar World Casino and Resort em Thackerville, Okla. nesta sexta-feira, Fevereiro 21 foi finalizado com um card principal empilhado de quatro lutas sendo exibido em 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT na Paramount Network e DAZN. Adicionalmente, um total de 13 lutas preliminares serão transmitidas no canal do Bellator MMA no YouTube e DAZN começando em 6:15 p.m. PT / 5:15 p.m. CT.
O evento principal Bellator 239 contará com um empolgante confronto de meio-médio entre dois dos melhores candidatos da divisão, como três vezes campeão nacional de luta livre da NCAA E Ruth (8-1) enfrenta o invicto atacante ucraniano Yaroslav Amosov (22-0). Também no cartão, um confronto leve de estreia entre o próprio Minnesota Brandon Girtz (16-8) e recente assinatura de agente livre do Bellator Myles Jury (17-5), bem como dois confrontos fundamentais na divisão de pesos pesados como Tyrell Fortune (8-0) está pronto para encontrar veterano do UFC Timothy Johnson (12-6) e contendor superior Javy Ayala (11-7) vai para a batalha contra um membro da equipe de Fedor Emelianenko na Rússia, Valentin Moldavsky (8-1).
ação preliminar para Bellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov será destacado por uma série de jovens candidatos invictos retornando à jaula, incluindo Oklahoma Kyle Crutchmer (5-0), Christian Edwards (2-0), Chris Gonzalez (3-0), Grant Neal (2-0) e Texas ’ Lucas brennan (2-0), enquanto nomes familiares em Cris Lencioni (5-2), Gaston Bolanos (5-2) e Shawn Bunch (9-4) também estão programados para competir no card.
Adicionalmente, as preliminares contará com a participação de dois campeões do Bellator Kickboxing no campeão peso mosca Denise Kielholtz (4-2) e titular do peso pena Gabriel Varga (1-0) enquanto os dois voltam para a jaula do Bellator MMA.
Por favor, visite Bellator.com para mais informações.
Bellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov Cartão Principal:
Paramount Network e DAZN
9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT
Welterweight Main Event:E Ruth (8-1) vs. Yaroslav Amosov (22-0)
Co-Main leve Evento:Brandon Girtz (16-8) vs. Myles Jury (17-5)
Luta de card principal de peso pesado:Tyrell Fortune (8-0) vs. Tim Johnson (12-6)
Luta de card principal de peso pesado:Javy Ayala (11-7) vs. Valentin Moldavsky (8-1)
Card preliminar:
Canal do Bellator MMA no YouTube e DAZN
6:15 p.m. E / 5:15 p.m. CT:
Luta preliminar peso-leve:Christian Edwards (2-0) vs. Marco Hutch (3-2)
Peso galo - luta preliminar:Shawn Bunch (9-4) vs. Keith Lee (5-3)
Luta preliminar peso pena:Gabriel Varga (1-0) vs. TeeJay Britton (5-2)
Luta Preliminar de Peso Mosca:Denise Kielholtz (4-2) vs. Kristina Williams (3-2)
Luta preliminar peso pena:Gaston Bolanos (5-2) vs. Solo Hatley Jr. (7-2)
Peso galo - luta preliminar:Josh Hill (18-3)vs. Vinicius Zani (11-5)
Luta preliminar peso-leve:Grant Neal (2-0) vs. Claude Wilcox (1-1)
175-lb. Luta de Peso do Contrato: Kyle Crutchmer (5-0) vs. Scott Futrell (11-9)
Luta preliminar peso pena:Cris Lencioni (5-2) vs. Salim Mukhidinov (7-3)
Luta preliminar peso pena:Adil Benjilany (5-2, 1 NC) vs. Kevin croom (20-12)
Luta preliminar peso pena:Lucas brennan (2-0) vs. James Taylor (0-1)
Luta Preliminar Leve:Chris Gonzalez (3-0) vs. Aaron McKenzie (7-1-1)
Luta preliminar de peso pesado:J.W. Kiser (5-2) vs. Davion Franklin (Pro Debut)
*Cartão sujeitas a alterações
Por favor, visite Bellator.com para mais informações.
BATALHA POR VACANT BELLATOR MMA MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AIRS AO VIVO NA REDE PARAMOUNT E DAZN EM 10 P.M. E / 21h. CT
Os ingressos começam a ser vendidos nesta sexta-feira, Fevereiro. 14
LOS ANGELES - Uma superluta dos médios pelo título vago de 185 libras, colocando o ex-campeão da divisão Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) contra o atual detentor do título meio-médio do Bellator Douglas Lima (32-7),foi adicionado ao empolgante retorno do Bellator ao SAP Center em San Jose no sábado, Maio 9 - AO VIVO na Paramount Network e DAZN em 10 p.m. E 9 p.m /. CT.
O evento é ancorado por uma luta pelo título mundial dos pesos pesados anunciada anteriormente, apresentando o campeão do Bellator de duas divisões Ryan Bader(27-5, 1 NC) defendendo seu título de 205 libras contra o da Rússia Vadim Nemkov (11-2).
Bellator: Bader vs. Nemkov vai ao ar na Paramount Network e DAZN no sábado, Maio 9 em 10 p.m. E 9 p.m /. CT. A ação preliminar será transmitida em DAZN, Bellator.com e globalmente no aplicativo Bellator Mobile. Os ingressos podem ser adquiridos na bilheteria LexisNexis Risk Solutions no SAP Center, por meio da Ticketmaster e Bellator.com.
O título dos médios do Bellator foi recentemente abandonado por Rafael Lovato Jr. devido a complicações médicas contínuas.
Lutando fora de Leiden, Holanda do Sul, Holanda, Mousasi consolidou um status lendário no esporte, tendo conquistado títulos com várias promoções em uma carreira de 55 lutas. Mais recentemente, Mousasi derrotado Lyoto Machida por decisão dividida, abrindo caminho para a chance de uma segunda corrida pelo título dos médios do Bellator. Com vitórias em sua longa carreira contra Machida, Rory MacDonald, Chris Weidman, Rafael Carvalho, Vitor Belfort, Jacaré Souza, Dan Henderson e Mark Hunt, uma vitória sobre Douglas Lima adicionará ao seu currículo já impressionante.
Procurando se juntar às fileiras de Ryan Bader e Patrick "Pitbull" como campeões de duas divisões, Lima sobe 15 libras para tentar sua mão contra Mousasi. Desde sua estreia promocional em 2011, “The Phenom” ganhou 14 vitórias, incluindo um trio de títulos mundiais e 10 acabamentos, tornando o produto American Top Team um dos lutadores mais dominantes na divisão de 170 libras. Com 26 da sua 32 vitórias na carreira por nocaute ou finalização, incluindo acabamentos dominantes consecutivos sobre Andrey Koreshkov e Página de Michael “Venom” ” nas duas primeiras rodadas do torneio do Grande Prêmio Mundial, Lima terminou recentemente com seu 2019 com uma vitória sobre Rory MacDonald para recuperar o título mundial dos meio-médios.
Por favor, visite Bellator.com para mais informações.
Atualizado Bellator: Bader vs. Nemkov Cartão Principal:
Paramount Network e DAZN
10 p.m. E 9 p.m /. CT
Luta pelo título mundial de meio-pesado:Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) vs. Vadim Nemkov (11-2)
Luta pelo título mundial dos médios:Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) vs. Douglas Lima (32-7)
*Cartão sujeitas a alterações
Por favor, visite Bellator.com para mais informações.
MAIS, BELLATOR’S FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX CONTINUES AS UNDEFEATED A.J. MCKEE MEETS DEREK CAMPOS IN FIRST QUARTERFINAL MATCHUP
Ingressos à venda na próxima sexta-feira, Outubro. 11
LOS ANGELES– For the second time in as many years, Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii will host the homecoming ofIlima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0), as she puts her undefeated record and Bellator women’s flyweight title on the line against No. 1 contendor Kate Jackson (11-3-1) in the main event on Saturday, Dezembro. 21, streamed exclusively on the DAZN app.
Além, Bellator Hawaiiwill feature the first quarterfinal matchup of Bellator’s Featherweight World Grand Prix, when the man with the longest winning streak in promotional history, A.J. McKee(15-0), takes on the always-excitingDerek Campos (20-9) in the evening’s co-headliner.
Bellator: Macfarlane vs. Jackson –one of the star-powered, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream live exclusively onDAZN em 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, enquanto a ação preliminar será transmitida Bellator.com, DAZN e globalmente no Bellator Mobile App. Tickets go on sale next Friday, Outubro. 11 and can be purchased through Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com or the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena box office. Lutas adicionais serão anunciadas nas próximas semanas.
Born and raised in Honolulu, current Bellator women’s flyweight champ Macfarlane made her pro debut in 2015 with a KO victory that went viral and has not looked back since, remaining undefeated in her career. With impressive victories overValerie Letourneau e Veta Arteaga, Macfarlane was the focal point of Bellator’s debut in Hawaii last year. A proud graduate of Honolulu’s Punahou High School in 2009, Macfarlane later attended San Diego State University, where she would go on to earn her Master’s degree in liberal arts and science with a focus on indigenous issues – a subject she remains passionate about, launching“The Ilimanator Scholarship”for indigenous girls last year. Now Ilima-Lei turns her focus to Kate Jackson, who will be looking to play the role of spoiler when she enters the Bellator cage on December 21.
A winner of seven of her last eight fights, Kate Jackson has earned her way to a title shot against the division’s inaugural champion. A competitor on the 23rd season ofThe Ultimate Fighter, Jackson hails from Lostwithiel, Cornualha, Inglaterra, and most recently defeatedLena Ovchynnikova em Londres. Jackson made her Bellator debut in 2017 with a first round-victory over ofColleen Schneiderand would later go on to dominate Anastasia Yankova at historicBellator 200in front of her hometown crowd. Facing the biggest test of her career, Jackson looks to reign atop the flyweight division when she leaves Hawaii.
With an undefeated professional record of 15-0, including six knockouts and eight first round finishes, there doesn’t seem to be much more for the talent-oozing 24-year-old to prove to the MMA community before his name is routinely mentioned among the division’s elite. Fighting out of Long Beach, Calif., “Mercenary” is fresh off of a jaw-dropping performance that saw him finishGeorgi Karakhanyanin only eight seconds just moments after watching his father, Antonio McKee, collect a knockout victory in what was the first ever father-son duo to compete on the same card in the US. With all 15 of his career wins coming under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, the Team BodyShop product has made it clear that he has his sights onPatrick "Pitbull"and his 145-pound belt, as he continues to build a strong argument as the new face of Bellator. Constantly looking for new records to break, McKee may have found the perfect match in Campos, as the two brawlers have combined for a remarkable 22 finishes over 36 vitórias na carreira.
Fighting out of Lubbock, Texas, Campos will be competing in the first of the four quarterfinal matchups in Bellator’s Featherweight World Grand Prix, following a decisive victory over former featherweight world championDaniel Straus em Bellator 226this past September. The 31-year-old knockout artist is ready to build on his impressive professional record of 20-9, when he takes on undefeated superstar McKee on December 21. Always ready to trade blows, the heavy-handed veteran has spent much of his time competing in Bellator’s lightweight and welterweight divisions over the past six years of his career. Agora, “The Stallion” hopes to continue his impressive surge in the 145-pound class, as he prepares to go toe-to-toe with one of the most dangerous featherweights in the world. With a shot at one million dollars on the line, Campos will rely on his fearless fighting style and sound wrestling background if he wants to advance in what many have pinned as one of the most anticipated matchups in the second round.
Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson Cartão Principal:
Luta pelo título mundial peso mosca: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) vs. Kate Jackson (11-3-1)
Luta nas quartas de final do Grand Prix Mundial de peso pena: A.J. McKee (15-0) vs. Derek Campos (20-9)
Bellator 225: MITRIONE VS. KHARITONOV 2AIRS ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN AT 9 P.M. ET / 8 P.M. CT
LOS ANGELES -Bellator will hold the first-ever MMA event at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn. no sábado, Agosto 24 when the always-excitingMatt Mitrione (13-6, 1 NC) once again squares off againstSergei Kharitonov (29-7, 2 NC) in a heavyweight headliner.
The remainder of the main card features four other must-see bouts, including two additional heavyweight slugfests, as former Bellator heavyweight championVitaly Minakov (21-1) rostos Javy Ayala (11-7) no co-main event, while undefeated heavyweight prospectsTyrell Fortune (6-0) e Rudy Schaffroth (6-0, 1 NC), who both originally hail from Portland, Horas., collide in the main card opener.
Rounding out the five-fight card on Paramount Network – the man with the most appearances inside the Bellator Cage in history, David Rickels (21-5, 2 NC), takes on the undefeated UkrainianYaroslav Amosov (21-0) in a 175-pound catchweight bout, and former flyweight title contenderAlejandra Lara (7-3) atendaTaylor Turner (4-5) no galo, who returns after recently upsetting Heather Hardy at Madison Square Garden earlier this summer.
Os ingressos para Bellator 225: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2 já estão à venda, and are available in-person at theClick It or Ticket Box Officeat Webster Bank Arena, as well as online at Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.
Earlier in the evening, Connecticut própria "Notorious" Nick Newell (15-2) will lace up the Bellator gloves for the first time in his career and make the short drive from his home in Milford, Conn. to Webster Bank Arena, quando ele conhece Corey Browning(5-2), a man who has already defeated “Baby Slice” and Aaron Chalmers. Also representing the “The Constitution State,” the surgingMike “The Savage” Kimbel(3-1) will be looking to impress the partisan crowd againstChris Disonell(3-3).
Preliminary action is highlighted by appearances from top Bellator prospects, including Royce Gracie’s eldest sonKhonry Gracie (1-1), Israel’sAviv Gozali (2-0) and the promotional debut of light heavyweightGrant “The Truth” Neal (1-0). Mais, long-time UFC and TUF veteranSabah Homasi (12-8) returns to the Bellator Cage for the first time sinceBellator 124.
Também no cartão, invicto Austin “The Gentleman” Vanderford (7-0) will make his middleweight debut against Georgia’sJoseph Creer (6-0-1), New Jersey’sRicky Bandejas (11-3) will return to action for the first time since relocating to American Top Team in Florida, when he competes at bantamweight against Virginia’sAhmet Kayretli (8-3, 1 NC) and the always-excitingTim Johnson (12-5) will make his sophomore Bellator appearance against recently signedAzunna Anyanwu(15-5) of Philadelphia in a heavyweight matchup.
Completo Bellator 225: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2 Cartão de luta:
Evento Principal de Pesos Pesados: Matt Mitrione (13-6, 1 NC) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (29-7, 2 NC)
Heavyweight Co-Main Event:Vitaly Minakov (21-1) vs. Javy Ayala (11-7)
Bantamweight Feature Bout: Alejandra Lara (7-3) vs. Taylor Turner (4-5)
175-Pound Catchweight Feature Bout: David Rickels (21-5, 2 NC) vs. Yaroslav Amosov (21-0)
Luta de recursos pesados: Tyrell Fortune (6-0) vs. Rudy Schaffroth (6-0, 1 NC)
Card preliminar:
Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Khonry Gracie (1-1) vs. Oscar Vera (0-1)
165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Aviv Gozali (2-0) vs. Eduard Muravitskiy(9-8) Luta preliminar peso-leve: Grant Neal (1-0) vs. Alpha Toure (Pro Debut)
Luta preliminar peso meio-médio: Sabah Homasi (12-8) vs. Micah Terrill(14-7, 1 NC)
Luta preliminar do peso médio:Austin Vanderford (7-0) vs. Joseph Creer (6-0-1)
Luta preliminar de peso pesado: Tim Johnson (12-5) vs. Azunna Anyanwu(15-5)
Peso galo - luta preliminar: Ricky Bandejas (11-3) vs. Ahmet Kayretli (8-3, 1 NC)
140-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Mike Kimbel (3-1) vs. Chris Disonell(3-3)
Luta Preliminar Leve: Nick Newell (15-2) vs. Corey Browning(5-2)
Agosto 6, 2019 – Devin Haney can take a giant leap towards World title glory when he faces fellow unbeaten star Zaur Abdullaev in a final eliminator for the WBC World Lightweight title on Friday September 13 at the Hulu Theater in Madison Square Garden, Nova Iorque, live on DAZN in the US and on Sky Sports in the UK.
Haney (22-0 14 KOs) made an electrifying debut with Matchroom Boxing USA and DAZN in May, destroying Antonio Moran with a KO of the year contender in the seventh round of their clash in Maryland. O 20 year old fights in the Big Apple for the first time in his career and the Las Vegas native, classificados #2 with the WBC, hits Manhattan for his biggest fight yet in association with DHP Promotions and Titov Boxing.
Abdullaev (11-0 7 KOs) está classificado #3 with the WBC having landed the Silver Lightweight strap in just his ninth pro outing in April 2018, and the highly rated and dangerous Russian registered his 11thpro win and seventh inside the distance in February, stopping Humberto Martinez in Ekaterinburg, and now fights outside his homeland for the first time in his career.
The WBC crown will be in the hands of either Vasiliy Lomachenko or Luke Campbell MBE when the clash at The O2 in London on August 31, with Haney and Abdullaev keenly observing that clash from their training camps become locking horns on September 13.
“It always feels good when I get the official date,” said Haney. “I stay in the gym because I’m a dog and I love to fight. I want the world to see me rise to my competition. The better they are the better I am. I’m fighting an undefeated fighter at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.
“New York fans are some of the most loyal fans in sports and I’m looking forward to really putting on a show for them. Abdullaev likes to apply pressure and I expect nothing less on September 13. I’ve seen him fight and he’s a hungry fighter, there’s no doubt he is my toughest opponent to date. This fight is one step away from a World title fight so we both have a lot on the line.
“Abdullaev doesn’t have a big name, but he’s ranked #3 for a reason, and I’m not ducking him or anyone else that stands in my way. I’m blessed to have tremendous support from DAZN and Eddie Hearn. With this partnership I have an opportunity to fight the best in the world. I encourage everyone in NYC to buy their tickets or get the DAZN App and watch my growth into the next superstar in boxing. This fight is going to be lit!”
“I’m delighted that the fight is happening,” said Abdullaev. “I was panicking when I saw some posts from Haney on social media that nobody wants to fight him at 135lbs, and he might have to move up in weight. I kept biting my nails and really wanted to get engaged but been told to stay patient. Allah the gracious has delivered this fight and now its reality.
“I am a bit disappointed that the fight won’t be at Haney’s Las Vegas back yard as it would have been great to dethrone him in front of his home crowed, but New York is a great boxing city. I’m not silly and I do understand that I’m coming as an underdog but on September 13, I’m coming to crash the hype against all odds.”
WBA and IBF World Super-Bantamweight champion Daniel Roman leads a stacked undercard in a mouth-watering chief-support bout as he takes on lethal WBA mandatory challenger Murodjon Akhmadaliev. Romano (27-2-1 10 KOs) unified his WBA crown with the IBF strap of Irishman TJ Doheny in a fight of the year contender at home in Los Angeles in April, a fifth World title win on the bounce a fourth inside 14 months for the 29 anos.
Roman’s fifth defense of his WBA crown pits him against dangerous Uzbek talent Akhmadaliev (6-0 5 KOs) – the highly decorated amateur has looked fearsome in ending five of his six pro outings to date inside the distance, com o 25 year old’s last win coming on the same LA bill as Roman’s dust-up with Doheny. Roman vs. Akhmadaliev is brought to you in association with Thompson Boxing and World of Boxing.
“Anyone that knows me understands that I’m a real fighter,” disse Roman. “I’ll fight anyone they put in front of me. Akhmadaliev is hungry, mas eu sou assim. It wasn’t that long ago [2017] when I challenged for the WBA title so we’re not going to give it up. I’m here to fight and defend the WBA belt once more. I have two belts [WBA e IBF], but I want more. My goal is to get all of them so by no means am I overlooking Akhmadaliev. He has that amateur pedigree, can punch with power and likes to come forward. The second you underestimate someone, that’s when bad things happen. I’ll be ready for whatever he brings.
“As a unified champion, I understand that I have a target on my back. That’s why I’ve been in the gym, staying sharp like I always do. There’s no time to relax and look back at what I’ve done because my work isn’t finished.”
“Danny is among the most committed and disciplined World champions out there,” said Ken Thompson, president of Thompson Boxing Promotions. “He relishes challenges and at this point in his career, he only wants the toughest and biggest fights. Akhmadaliev is a young and dangerous opponent, but Danny has all the tools to continue his reign as the best talent in the division. We’re confident that he’ll deliver another excellent performance and retain his WBA title for the fifth time.”
“Estou muito contente que Daniel Roman tomou essa briga,” Disse Akhmadaliev. “Eu sei que nós dois somos guerreiros e isso vai ser uma verdadeira guerra! Não perca essa luta!”
“Temos estado à espera para essa luta por algum tempo,” disse Vadim Kornilov do Mundial de Boxe. “Eu acredito que com a vontade, personagem, e o poder de ambas as caras, essa luta vai ser uma luta do candidato ano.”
Há mais ação título Mundial sobre o projeto de lei como recorde de sete campeão mundial de peso Amanda Serrano desafia campeão WBO Mundial pluma Heather Hardy em um caso all-Brooklyn, trazido a você por DiBella Entertainment em associação com Matchroom Boxe EUA.
Serrano (36-1-1 27 KOs) conquistou sua classe de peso sétimo no Hulu Teatro em título em janeiro, quando o porto-riquenho destruída Eva Voraberger dentro da rodada de abertura para reivindicar o título WBO Super-Mosca vago.
Serrano realizada a correia WBO pluma em 2016 antes de desocupar-lo, em seguida, sua irmã Cindy pegou-a no final daquele ano. Ousado (22-0 4 KOs) era o próximo na linha para ganhar o título vago em outubro em uma revanche contra Shelley Vincent no Hulu Teatro. Hardy boxe colocado em espera para voltar ao MMA em junho com um passeio no Bellator 222 no Madison Square Garden, mas retorna ao boxe para ir cabeça-a-cabeça com seu colega Brooklynite.
“Descobrimos em fevereiro que como um super-campeão Amanda poderia chamar qualquer campeão em qualquer divisão de peso e ela seria a próxima defesa — e ela me escolheu. Eu não chegar tão longe no jogo de boxe para não saber como ele funciona, Eles estão exagerando uma grande luta entre ela e Katie Taylor e este é o segundo de contrato de três luta de Amanda.
“Será minha primeira vez competindo como um azarão até mesmo como o atual campeão mundial, mas estou animado como o inferno. Todo mundo sabe que eu tenho as bolas para ele. Eu cresci com uma mamma difícil, Confie em mim – ninguém me assusta.”
“Estou muito animado por estar de volta no ringue e animado para lutar Heather Hardy,” Disse Serrano. “Heather é 22-0 for a reason, ela sempre encontra uma maneira de vencer. Nós já brigaram no passado e eu nunca tive um dia fácil com ela.
“Assim, muitos dos outros campeões desocupado seus cintos para evitar lutar contra mim, mas Heather é um verdadeiro campeão do mundo que não vai desistir de seu cinto.
“Nós nos conhecemos bem e eu estou honrado de lutar com ela para seu título Mundial. Não é nada pessoal, apenas um negócio para duas meninas de Brooklyn no anel.”
“Na Sexta-Feira, Setembro 13, sete divisão campeão mundial Amanda ‘The Real Deal’ Serrano tentará tirar o título WBO pluma de campeão invicto Heather ‘The Heat’ Hardy no que promete ser um confronto explosivo,” disse Lou DiBella, Presidente da DiBella Entertainment. “Nem Hardy nem Serrano já esteve em uma luta ruim, tanto Brooklynites têm bases de fãs apaixonados e são embaixadores tremendas para o boxe feminino. Esta é uma luta deve-ganha para ambos os pugilistas e vai roubar o show.”
A paisagem Heavyweight permanece um quente e há uma grande 50-50 colidir no cartão, como Michael Hunter desafia Sergey Kuzmin para o título WBA Intercontinental. Caçador (17-1 12 KOs) holds the International strap with the WBA having KO’d Alexander Ustinov in Monte Carlo in November and defended that with a second round KO of Fabio Maldonado in Maryland in May. O 31 year old is rapidly rising in the rankings and can take a huge leap towards World title action with a win but faces a crunch challenge in the form of Kuzmin (15-0 11 KOs).
The unbeaten Russian puts the strap he won at Wembley Stadium in London in September against David Price and first saw off LaRon Mitchell and then Joey Dawejko in successful Stateside defenses. With Kuzmin ranked #5 and Hunter #8 with the WBA, the victor in New York will be knocking on the door for a title shot, raising the stakes in this pick’em match-up, in association with World of Boxing.
“I’m excited to be fighting Sergey,” said Hunter. “I know that this is not going to be an easy fight, but I am definitely up for the challenge and I want to show people that I am the best in the division.”
“I have worked very hard for this opportunity,” said Kuzmin. “I am here to win this fight and go after the World title. It doesn’t matter to me whether this fight is in the USA or in Russia, I am very confident in my victory. I know my opponent very well, he’s a good boxer, but only one of us is going to be victorious.”
“This is a fight between two top ten prospects, both hold regional titles,” said Vadim Kornilov of World of Boxing. “This fight will hopefully be an eliminator for the World championship mandatory.”
“This is a brilliant show and a big chance for Devin to take NYC by storm,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “Abdullaev is a dangerous undefeated fighter but Devin is ready for all comers and wants to win this fight and then go straight into the Lomachenko vs. Campbell winner. It’s crazy to believe he is just 20 anos de idade – I think it’s fair to say he is the most exciting young fighter in the world right now.
“Roman vs. Akhmadaliev is an absolute war, Danny refused to vacate the belt and like a true champion will face a young fearless, hard hitting mandatory challenger who is taking a giant leap after just six fights.
“The Heavyweight division is red hot and Hunter v Kuzmin maybe one of the match ups of the year – do not blink on this one! We probably could have filled this venue with Serrano vs. Hardy alone, it’s an amazing fight for NYC with the winner set for a defining Katie Taylor fight next. Do not miss this show!”
“We are excited to kick off our busy fall line-up with the return of blue-chip prospect Devin Haney on DAZN,” said Joseph Markowski, DAZN EVP, North America. “Matchroom has put together a stacked card for New York fight fans and those watching around the world on DAZN. We are preparing to close out our first year in boxing with a bang and it all starts September 13 at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.”
An announcement on ticket prices and on-sale dates will be made later this week.
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Sobre as promoções Devin Haney: Com sede na Califórnia, Devin Haney Promotions (DHP) é uma empresa promocional de primeira classe liderada pelo fenômeno do boxe, Devin “O sonho” Haney. A empresa foi fundada em setembro de 2018. Devin Haney a 19 anos de idade tornou-se o mais jovem ativo lutador / promotor da história do boxe. DHP tem um compromisso para trazer aos fãs os shows mais emocionantes com alguns dos melhores lutadores do mundo. globalmente, DHP é respeitado como um promotor do premier no boxe.
CARTÃO DE LUTA COMPLETA anunciado para Madison Square Garden em Nova York nesta sexta-feira – AIRING exclusivamente em DAZN
NOVA YORK - O line-up para o altamente antecipado Bellator 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie eventofoi concluída com duas disputas de cinturão e 18 surtos elétricos em enchimento total de fora retorno do Bellator para Madison Square Garden nesta sexta-feira, Junho 14 - apenas em DAZN. O cartão repleto de estrelas é encabeçado por um evento principal dupla que irá ver um Welterweight World Grand Prix confronto semi-final entre o atual Bellator welterweight campeão mundial Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) defender seu título contra o faixa-preta de Renzo Gracie treinado jiu-jitsu brasileiro invicto Neiman Gracie (9-0), bem como dois dos maiores nomes do esporte em Lyoto Machida (25-8) e Chael Sonnen (31-16-1) finalmente encontrando depois de anos de carreiras paralelas no mundo do MMA.
O principal cartão de Bellator 222 irá transmitir ao vivo exclusivamente em DAZN em 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, enquanto a ação preliminar começa às 6:30 p.m. IS / 3:30 p.m. PST e também vai transmitir emDAZN ou globalmente no Bellator Mobile App.
O card principal DAZN-transmitido também apresenta Darrion Caldwell (13-2) defender seu título mundial galo Bellator contra Rizin Combate galo campeão da FederaçãoKyoji Horiguchi (27-2) em um verdadeiro “campeão vs. campeão”matchup, após uma vitória por finalização Horiguchi quando os dois se encontraram no anel de Rizin em dezembro passado no Japão, bem como um concurso catchweight 175 libras entre ace de luta polarizadora Dillon Danis (1-0) e Max Humphrey (3-2). Adicionalmente, fãs vão ver uma luta pluma intrigante com o ex-Bellator campeão de £ 135 Eduardo Dantas (21-6) dar o salto para 145 libras em uma tentativa de entregar Juan Archuleta (21-1) a primeira derrota de sua carreira Bellator, enquanto Ricky Bandejas (11-2) acolhe invicto Patrick Mix (10-0) no galo.
ação preliminar para Bellator 222 também é imperdível ecaracterísticas muitas das estrelas em ascensão do Bellator. Aqueles que em sintonia verá ataques destacados pela Aaron Pico (4-2) contra Adam Borics (12-0) em 145 libras, bem como um segundo sulcos concurso inter-promocional Rena de ricina (8-2) contra Lindsay VanZandt (5-1) em uma luta catchweight 112 libras. Bellator 222também vai ver o retorno de “The Heat” para MSG, quando boxeador campeão mundial Heather Hardy (2-1) rostos Taylor Turner (3-5) em peso mosca. rostos familiares em Mike Kimbel (2-1), Robson Gracie Jr. (1-0) e Haim Widodo (10-6) tudo vai também competir, enquanto o ex The Ultimate Fighter participante Phil Hawes (4-2) fará sua estréia promocional. Por fim, foi anunciado recentemente que invicto Taekwondo Mestre Valerie Loureda (1-0) fará sua aparência segundo ano, quando ela recebe larky Dasch (0-1) para a gaiola Bellator na sexta-feira à noite no Madison Square Garden.
Bellator 222 Cartão Principal:
Welterweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Título Bout: Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) vs. Neiman Gracie (9-0)
‘COMBATE PERU,’ THE BIGGEST MMA EVENT IN PERU HISTORY, AIRS LIVE ON UNIVISION, UDN AND DAZN FROM COLISEO MANUEL BONILLA
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LOS ANGELES – May 20, 2019 – Combate Americas today announced the completion of a 10-bout fight card, including a new main event, for its much-anticipated debut in South America with the largest-scale Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event in Peru history, at Coliseo Manuel Bonilla in the capital city of Lima, na sexta-feira, Maio 31.
‘Combate Peru’ airs live on television in Spanish in the U.S. em ambos Univision (12 a.m. ET / PT) e UDN (12 a.m. E / 9 p.m.PT), and in English in the U.S. e no Canadá em DAZN (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT).
The flagship show will mark Combate Americas’ entry into a third country and second continent with its aggressively expanding live television event series.
In the new lightweight (155 libras) evento principal, previously announced, invicto Daniel “Golden Boy” Zellhuber (6-0) will collide with fellow unbeaten, estrela em ascensão Gian Franco Cortez(4-0).
The 19-year-old Zellhuber of Mexico City, Mexico was originally slated to faceRolando Bedoya (11-1), but Bedoya has since withdrawn from the commitment.
Fighting out of Lima, the 22-year-old Cortez is coming off a spectacular, primeiro round (1:35) QUEM (socos) de Steven Muñoz em março 23.
Cortez made his professional debut on October 7, 2017, scoring a knockout onBenji Ayala só 15 seconds into the first round of action.
Also announced today was a new bantamweight (135 libras) matchup between undefeatedDavid “The Black Spartan” Martinez (3-0) of Mexico City andWilliam Sanchez (0-0) de cinco.
Sanchez will make his professional debut after a nearly untarnished, 5-1 run as an amateur.
Martinez was originally slated to face 2017 “COPA COMBATE” tournament competitorKevin “El Frio” Moreyra (4-2) of Lima before Moreyra’s camp determined he would no longer be able to make the contracted weight of the bout.
Moreyra will move up to the next weight class, pluma (145 libras), and will square off withBruno “Jacunda” Pereira (10-6-1) of Lima via Macapa, Amapa, Brazil in a ‘Combate Peru’ preliminary card bout.
In other preliminary card action announced today, fellow Lima competitorsYuri Valenzuela (12-6-1) e Vicente Vargas (10-4) will face off at bantamweight, while unbeaten upstartsJose Alberto Ochoa (2-0) of Lima andOmar Torres (2-0) of Arequipa, Peru will battle each other in a flyweight (125 libras) caso.
The previously announced co-main event betweenMarlon “Deriko Siete” Gonzales (14-4-2) Lima andPablo Villaseca (14-5) de santiago, Chile will be contested at a catchweight of 150 libras.
COMBATE AMERICAS: COMBATE PERU
Evento principal leve: Daniel Zellhuber vs. Gian Franco Cortez
catchweight (150 LBS.) CO-MAIN EVENT: Marlon Gonzales vs. Pablo Villaseca
FEATURED STRAWWEIGHT BOUT: Alitzel Mariscal vs. Maria Paola Buzaglo
PRELIMINARY BOUT CARD: Bantamweight: Rodrigo Vera vs. Imagem de espaço reservado de Eduardo Torres Bantamweight: Renzo Mendez vs. Andres Ayala Pena: Kevin Moreyra vs. Bruno Pereira Bantamweight: Yuri Valenzuela vs. Vicente Vargas Catchweight (120 libras): Jennifer Gonzalez vs. Dana Zighelboim Grau Bantamweight: David Martinez vs. William Sanchez Flyweight: Jose Alberto Ochoa vs. Omar Torres
The biggest week in boxing is upon us with the annual Cinco de Mayo weekend extravaganza in Las Vegas. The Mexican marquee star Saul “Canelo” Alvarez returns to his home-away-from-home to face the challenge of fellow middleweight titlist, Daniel “Miracle Man” Jacobs, who is intent on spoiling the homecoming.
Can Canelo sprinkle some extra cinnamon on an explosive victory? Or will it be Jacobs who provides another miracle in his story-book comeback?
Alvarez: Um agressivo, physical fighter with underrated boxing skills, Alvarez muitas vezes usa os adversários para baixo com pressão consistente e socos de mão pesada. Will use feints and counters to throw is opponent’s timing off and create openings for a strength-sapping body attack. Carries fight-changing power in both hands but sometimes doesn’t throw enough punches. While he is most known for his offensive skills, Alvarez você decente, mas não ótimo, habilidades defensivas que deslizam e bloquear socos.
Jacobs: A lanky, long-armed boxer with versatile skills who often fights aggressively and is not afraid to exchange punches. Jacobs couples good boxing skills and fundamentals with knockout power in both hands. Will sometimes be too offensive-minded and is susceptible to counter punches. Shows tremendous heart in the face of adversity.
PONTOS FORTES
Alvarez: * Power – Alvarez carries thunder in both fists. He has knockout power in either hand, mas a sua arma mais devastadora reside em seu gancho de esquerda, especially to the body. He has three knockout-of-the-year candidates in his career.
* Força - Alvarez é um lutador fisicamente-amadurecendo e densamente construído com força sobrenatural. He is effective in backing fighters up, mesmo quando não o desembarque socos descarga. He has grown from junior-middleweight and has competed recently at super-middleweight.
* Experience – Alvarez has come a long way during his professional career and has competed against some of the biggest names in boxing. He has been in this moment numerous times and the raucous atmosphere will be second nature to him.
Jacobs: * Character – Jacobs stood up to and defeated the most daunting adversary of his career when he overcame bone cancer in 2011. His character shows in the ring as he has handled some difficult challenges in his career.
* Versatile – Jacobs possesses good boxing skills and movement, sometimes switching between orthodox and southpaw stances. If against another aggressive opponent, Jacobs will box on his back foot and seek counter-punching opportunities. He is adept at accelerating the pace when needed.
PONTOS FRACOS
Alvarez: * Tactical Mistakes – Alvarez has made tactical mistakes in some previous fights, including trying to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. by boxing with him on the outside. Em outras lutas, he has allowed his opponents to control the pace and steal rounds.
* Easy-to-Hit – While his offensive skill is his calling card, Alvarez has a decent defense. When he loses focus or becomes overly aggressive, he is wide open for straight right hands and counter punches.
* Heavy Feet – Alvarez has good boxing ability but is often slow-footed in the ring. When matched against taller fighters with good lateral movement, he frequently struggles, as was the case in his bouts with Austin Trout and Erislandy Lara.
Jacobs: * Suspect Chin – Jacobs is no stranger to tasting the canvas. He was knocked out in devastating fashion by Dmitry Pirog in his first professional loss. He was also on the canvas against Gennady Golovkin and Sergio Mora.
* Reckless – In his first fight against Mora, Jacobs became overly aggressive after scoring a knockdown and left himself wide open for a counter punch that put him on the canvas. He was also off-balance and reckless again when he had Peter Quillin stunned.
* Atmosphere – Jacobs has fought in Las Vegas before and main-evented in Madison Square Garden. Contudo, this is his first marquee Las Vegas Cinco-de-Mayo weekend extravaganza.
Luta anterior
Alvarez: (12/15/18) – Alvarez made a successful super-middleweight debut by destroying the game but overmatched Rocky Fielding in three rounds. Alvarez punished Fielding’s body, marcando quatro knockdowns, and finishing him with his signature left hook to the liver.
Jacobs: (10/27/18) – Jacobs had a tough encounter with undefeated but unknown Serhiy Derevianchenko, winning a 12-round split decision. Jacobs scored a 1st-round knockdown and landed more punches during the back-and-forth contest.
3 Melhores desempenhos
Alvarez: * James Kirkland (5/9/15) – The fireworks were on display from the opening bell as Kirkland engaged Alvarez with a kamikaze attack. Alvarez countered and scored a 1st-round knockdown and ended the fight in the 3rdround with a picturesque right hand.
* Liam Smith (9/17/16) – Alvarez methodically broke down the previously-undefeated Smith, controlling the bout from the beginning. Alvarez scored knockdowns in the 7th e 8throunds before ending the show with his left hook to the liver in the 9th redondo.
* Carlos Baldomir (9/18/10) – Alvarez was a 20-year-old prodigy facing a durable former world champion in Baldomir. Alvarez was successful boxing early and using his advantages in speed and skill to sweep the first five rounds. But it was his display in the 6th that was memorable. Alvarez rocked Baldomir before finally dropping with a left hook, tornando-o inconsciente antes de ele bater a esteira e lidar ele sua única derrota paralisação em uma carreira de 16 anos.
Jacobs: * Sergio Mora (9/9/16) – Jacobs wiped away any controversy from their first fight, which ended with Mora injuring his ankle, by dissecting him in the rematch, culminating in an impressive 7th TKO rodada. Jacobs scored a knockdown each in the 4th e 5throunds before opening up and dropping Mora three times in the 7th redondo, forcing the stoppage.
* Peter Quillin (12/5/15) – In a battle for Brooklyn Bragging Rights, Jacobs stunned the undefeated and favored Quillin with a 1st TKO rodada. Jacobs landed a right hand early, sending Quilling staggering into the ropes. A follow-up flurry sent Quillin across the ring where the referee stopped the fight.
* Caleb Truax (4/24/15) – Jacobs dominated Truax with a masterful performance over 11 rounds, controlling the action with a heavy jab, and wearing his game opponent down. Comfortably ahead going into the final round, Jacobs unloaded on his weakened adversary until the referee saved him from further punishment.
Chaves para a vitória
Alvarez: * Start fast and don’t allow Jacobs to become confident
* Cut off the ring and force Jacobs to fight in confined spaces
* Go to the body early and often
Jacobs: * Use a stiff jab and lateral movement to keep Alvarez off balance
* Land something to get Alvarez’s respect early
* Do not get reckless
PERGUNTAS
Alvarez: * Will the move back to middleweight drain Alvarez?
* Is Alvarez overlooking Jacobs?
* Will Alvarez become frustrated if Jacobs uses effective lateral movement?
Jacobs: * Can Jacobs win a decision in Las Vegas?
* Will Jacobs be able to exploit Alvarez’s tactical shortcomings?
* How will Jacobs handle the pro-Alvarez atmosphere?
PENECALE PREDICTION
The crowd will be buzzing at the opening bell. Alvarez will move forward, hands up, probing with his jab and trying to set his feet. Jacobs will be moving laterally, pawing a tentative jab and using head feints. The cautious 1stround will end with Alvarez stepping in and throwing a few hard body shots, causing the partisan crowd to erupt in cheers.
Alvarez will continue to apply pressure in the 2nd e 3rdrounds with Jacobs working to establish his jab with more authority. Jacobs will land a few heavy jabs to the face with Alvarez countering with right hands over the top. Jacobs will step to his left to avoid Alvarez’s left hook to the body.
The action will continue to intensify through the middle rounds. Jacobs will be following his jab with a straight right hand. Alvarez will be crouching and using his strength on the inside, using overhand rights and hooks to the arms and ribs.
Alvarez will sport some redness around his eyes and Jacobs will show welts across his torso. The pro-Alvarez crowd will gasp as Jacobs lands a series of hard right hands in the 6thround but will then erupt in the 7thwhen an exchange of left hooks sees Alvarez land first, sending Jacobs sprawling back to the canvas.
Jacobs will rise and affirm to referee Tony Weeks that he is okay to continue. Alvarez will attack, throwing his left hook to the body and head. Jacobs will stagger back, set his feet, and respond with a right hand and wild left hook. Alvarez will land a counter left hook to the head and Jacobs will clinch, with the bell ending the round.
The crowd will be wild with anticipation going into the 8th redondo, sensing the Alvarez might be closing in on victory. Jacobs will use lateral movement while he clears his head, probing with his jab to keep Alvarez at bay. Alvarez will continue to look for the homerun punch, but Jacobs will stay out of range for the duration.
Throughout the 9th e 10th rounds, Jacobs will be sufficiently recovered and willing to engage Alvarez, throwing more right hands, and increasing the tempo. Alvarez will land a series of thudding hooks to the body and Jacobs will counter with uppercuts on the inside.
O 11thround will continue the intense action with both fighters having their moments. Alvarez will become inactive for stretches of the round, allowing Jacobs to again control the pace.
Going into the final round, Jacobs will know that he is in danger with the bout being so close. He will initiate the pressure on Alvarez and there will be some toe-to-toe exchanges. As Alvarez takes a deep breath, Jacobs will successfully back him on his heels with a jab, followed by a straight-right hand. Alvarez will roll with the punch and counter with his own right hand. The crowd will be on its feet as the fighters exchange punches and embrace the final bell.
The decision will be unanimous with Dave Moretti and Glenn Feldman both scoring 115-112 and Steve Weisfeld with a wider margin of 117-110, all in favor of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.
Below you can access this week’s radio show where Tony , “Psíquico” Tom Padgett and “Rabble Rousin'” Rich Bergeron discuss the fight.
