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MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH BETWEEN RAFAEL CARVALHO AND MELVIN MANHOEF TO HEADLINE MMA PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 168’

ITALIAN KICKBOXING ICON GIORGIO PETROSYAN TAKES ON JORDAN WATSON IN BELLATOR KICKBOXING LIGHTWEIGHT FIGHT

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Oktober 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is returning to Italy with another action-packed combo event on Desember. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence, featuring both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands. The Scott Coker-led promotion today announced the MMA portion’s main event, which will feature Rafael Carvalho (13-1) en Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) in a rematch for Carvalho’s 185-pound championship. Intussen, "Bellator Skopboks: Florence” has added a lightweight matchup between Italian superstar striker Gabriël Vega (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2).

 

The mixed martial arts event will also boast Italy’s most popular and beloved mixed martial artist, Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), who takes on Mexican-American slugger Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight matchup.

 

Exact broadcast details for "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” en "Bellator Skopboks: Florence” will be revealed shortly.

 

The Bellator Kickboxing card also features an anticipated female flyweight rematch between Dutch striking ace Denise Kielholtz (45-3) and the woman who defeated her this past June, Eer aan die Peritor (11-1-1) for the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight World Championship. Daarbenewens, other Bellator superstars Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross en Joe Schilling are also likely to compete on the card against opponents to be named later.

 

If you ask both Carvalho and Manhoef, the two’s first meeting didn’t go as planned for either party. Die belangrikste gebeurtenis van “Bellator 155” saw both men go toe-to-toe for 25 minutes before the three judges rendered a split decision in favor of the incumbent champion; a verdict that many deemed controversial. Nou, nearly seven months after their first meeting, the pair of competitors will meet again.

 

Carvalho’s second-round body kick knockout of Brandon Halsey at "Bellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho” was the third biggest oddsmaker upset in 2015, and was the bout that earned the gold he wears around his waist today. The 30-year-old will be making his fifth appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and will look to extend his current winning streak to 14-bouts.

 

With a resume of knockouts as violent as Manhoef, it’s no surprise the Dutch competitor has earned the nickname of “No Mercy.” Known for his relentless striking style, the former K-1 and Strikeforce competitor finds himself once again in a position to lay claim to the Bellator 185-pound MMA title, and has even further incentive to leave the judges’ out of it.

 

Adoringly referred to by his fans as “The Doctor,” Petrosyan is een man met wie jy nie 'n afspraak wil hê nie. The top-ranked Armenian-Italian striking ace will be making his debut with the budding Bellator Kickboxing Promotion when he squares off against Watson on 10 Desember. Training alongside his brother Armen, the 30-year-old southpaw put together an incredible 42-fight unbeaten streak, ” Petrosyan is een man met wie jy nie 'n afspraak wil hê nie 2011 (BloodyElbow.com) en 2012 (LiverKick.com).

 

When you compete in the lightweight division in the world of kickboxing, aside from striving to earn the title, you’re also looking towards a fight with the No. 1 kickboxer in the world in Petrosyan. An ISKA World Champion and K-1 UK runner up, Watson will get that chance when he meetsThe Doctor” by “Bellator Skopboks: Florence.It will be interesting to see what game plan the British striker implores when he meets his opponent — but if his nickname of ‘Quadzilla’ is any indication, the 28-year-old will utilize his kicks to keep the vicious striking of Petrosyan at bay. Training extensively around the world, Watson has also spent a good amount of time in the Muay Thai scene, accruing a knack for finishes (21) langs die pad. Victorious in his lone 2016 stryd, Watson hopes to soar into 2017 with a win against arguably the greatest kick boxer in the world under his belt.

Updated "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” Card:

Middleweight World Title Bout: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)

Ligswaargewig Feature Fight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Gabriël Vega (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Eer aan die Peritor (11-1-1)

'RAMPAGE’ BESIT DIE NAG – ‘BELLATOR: DYNAMITE 2' BEVIND AANWOUERS MET MMA & SKOPBOKS-AKSIE OP SPIKE

 

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ST. LOUIS —(Junie 24, 2016) – In 'n hoogs-mededingende swaargewig hoofbyeenkoms by“Bellator: Dinamiet 2,” “Rampage” Jackson (37-11) uitgeroei Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1) met 'n verdeelde beslissing oorwinning (30-27, 28-29, 29-28) Vrydag nag binne Scottrade Center tydens 'n geleentheid wat LIVE en GRATIS op SPIKE uitgesaai is.

Met die oorwinning, "Rampage" verleng sy huidige wenreeks na vyf, weereens bewys hoekom hy een van die gevaarlikste atlete op Bellator MMA se rooster is. Jackson verbeter ook sy promosiepunt tot 'n onoorwonne 4-0, met veelvuldige oorwinnings wat deur uitklophou in die eerste ronde kom.

Na afloop van die stryd, “Rampage” het dit duidelik gemaak dat hy van plan is om gouer na aksie terug te keer, eerder as later. “Ek gaan huis toe na Orange County, neem 'n bietjie vakansie, kom dan groter en beter as ooit terug,” Rampage gesê.

Michael Chandler beweer Bellator MMA-liggewiggordel met plofbare uitklop-oorwinning oor Patricky 'Pitbull'

Missouri se eie "Yster" Michael Chandler (15-3) het sy tuisdorp-aanhangers presies gegee waarvoor hulle gekom het, herwinning van die vakante liggewiggordel met 'n woeste eersteronde-uitklophou. Die nuwe 155-pond kingpin het klaargemaak Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-8) net 2:14 in die aand se mede-hoofgeleentheid, gee hom ses totale uitklophoue gedurende sy sewe jaar lange professionele loopbaan. Die verlies is die agtste van "Pitbull" se roemryke loopbaan en maak 'n skielike einde aan sy onlangse reeks van twee agtereenvolgende oorwinnings. Na die oorwinning, Chandler het 'n backflip in die middel van die hok vasgesit toe St. Louis Cardinal se legende Ozzie Smith het toegekyk, die beroemde viering wat Smith tydens sy MLB-loopbaan bekend gemaak het, navolg.

Kevin Ross verdien eenparige besluit oorwinning oor Justin Houghton

In 'n veergewig skopboksgeveg, Kevin Ross (32-9) het sake gesorg met 'n eenparige besluit oorwinning (29-27, 29-27, 30-26) oor Justin Houghton (7-3). Met die bynaam “The Soul Assassin,” Ross kon land 86% van sy skote deur die loop van die geveg, Houghton deeglik oorheers en nog 'n oorwinning na 'n reeds geskiedkundige loopbaan van 11 jaar aanpak. Ross bly nou onoorwonne onder die Bellator Kickboxing-vaandel, voortbou op sy oorwinning by “Bellator Skopboks: Torino.”

MacFarlane vertoon fenomenale grondspeletjie op pad na voorlegging wen oor Ruth

In die tweede MMA-stryd van die aand, Irmi-voor Macfarlane (4-0) kon haar vinnige styging na die top van die vroue se vlieggewig-afdeling voortsit en onoorwonne bly met 'n indrukwekkende agternaakte choke-voorlegging oor Rebecca Rut (6-2). MacFarlane se merkwaardige grondspel en jiu-jitsu vaardigheidstel was vanaand ten volle vertoon, wat die veteraan Ruth dwing om drie minute na die tweede ronde uit te tap. Vir Rut, die verlies is net die tweede van haar loopbaan en die eerste sedertdien 2014. Die oorwinning is "The Ilimanator" se derde sedert sy by die promosie aangesluit het en is haar eerste voorleggingsoorwinning van die agternaakte choke verskeidenheid.

Gloria Peritore neem Gedeelde Besluit-oorwinning van Denise Kielholtz

 

In die opening skopboks geveg van "Bellator: Dinamiet 2,” Eer aan die Peritor (11-1-1) kon uitroei Denise Kielholtz (44-3), 'n oorwinning met 'n verdeelde beslissing huis toe te neem. Dit was 'n gelyke stryd van begin tot einde, maar op die ou end was dit die beoordelaars se telkaarte wat gelees het 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 ten gunste van die Italianer. Die verlies is net die derde van Kielholtz se loopbaan en het die Nederlandse kragstasie heeltemal sprakeloos in die middel van die ring gelaat. Vir die 27-jarige Peritore, die oorwinning gee haar 11 sedert sy haar professionele debuut slegs twee jaar gelede gemaak het.

Matt Mitrione steek volle huis aan die brand in die openingswedstryd van "Bellator: Dinamiet 2"

Matt Mitrione (10-5) was in staat om 'n vroeë hou van absorbeer Carl Seumanutafa (10-7) net 20 sekondes in ronde een en beantwoord met 'n flits van briljantheid 3:22 in die openingsraam. Die uitklopoorwinning is die negende van daardie verskeidenheid en tiende van Mitrione se loopbaan. "Meathead" het sy vermoë bewys om nog 'n ander teenstander te oorleef in wat sekerlik sal neerkom as een van die beste Bellator MMA-debuuts van alle tye. Nou, Mitrione stel sy visier daarop om so vinnig as moontlik terug te keer na die hok, met die doel om Bellator-goud in sy gedagtes te wen.

Voorlopige Card Resultate:

Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos (8-3) verslaan Jordan vaal (3-2) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 4:59 van die eerste ronde

Justin Lawrence (9-3) verslaan Isao Kobayashi (18-4-4) via uitklop by 2:11 van die tweede ronde

Oor Bellator MMA

Bellator MMA is 'n toonaangewende Mixed Martial Arts organisasie met baie van die beste vegters in die wêreld. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor Scott Coker, Bellator is beskikbaar vir byna 400 miljoen huise wêreldwyd in meer as 120 lande. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, Bellator kan gesien word op Spike, die MMA televisie leier. Bellator MMA bestaan ​​uit 'n uitvoerende span wat bo die bedryf werksaam in die televisie produksie sluit, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. Bellator is gebaseer in Santa Monica, Kalifornië en die besit van vermaak reuse Viacom, die tuiste van die wêreld se voorste vermaak handelsmerke wat aansluit by gehore deur middel van dwingende inhoud oor televisie, rolprent, aanlyn-en mobiele platforms.

 

Oor Spike:

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Oor Scottrade Center:

Scottrade Center is 'n kontemporêre, 12-storie glas en beton struktuur geleë in die hart van die sentrum St. Louis. Die huis van die St. Louis Blues Hockey Club, Scottrade Center bied ook 'n volledige reeks van arena programmering, insluitend konserte, ys shows, familie-programme en ander sportbyeenkomste. Scottrade Center konsekwent ingedeel word deur Pollstar Magazine as een van die top bruto arenas in die land.

‘RAMPAGE’ JACKSON-SATOSHI ISHII & JOE SCHILLING-HISAKI KATO TOP STACKED ‘BELLATOR: DYNAMITE 2’ & ‘BELLATOR KICKBOXING: ST. LOUIS’ CARDS – LIVE AND FREE ON SPIKE STARTINGTOMORROW AT 8 Namiddag. EN

 

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  1. LOUIS —(Junie 23, 2016) –The official weigh-ins for "Bellator: Dinamiet 2"en “Bellator Skopboks: St. Louis” took place this afternoon in front of a packed house at Scottrade Center in St. Louis. All competitors are now ready for action môre with both events starting LIVE and FREE on SPIKE starting at 8 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. CT.

A heavyweight slugfest pitting “Rampage” Jackson (36-11) teen Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1) will headline the "Bellator: Dinamiet 2" portion, which will feature both a mixed martial arts cage and kickboxing ring inside Scottrade Center. In die aand se mede-hoofren, Michael Chandler (14-3) sal in die gesig staar Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7) with the Lightweight World Title on the line. Daarbenewens, Carl Seumanutafa (10-6) challenges former NFL player Matt Mitrione (9-5) in heavyweight slugfest, terwyl Gebied Macfalane (3-0) en Rebecca Rut (6-1) round out the electric mixed martial arts portion of the main card.

In the kickboxing portion of "Bellator: Dinamiet 2,” Kevin Ross (31-9) sal voldoen Justin Houghton (7-2) op veergewigtitel, while the woman with Dynamite in her nickname, Denise Kielholtz (44-2) gaan na die oorlog met Eer aan die Peritor (10-1-1) at flyweight.

Immediately following the conclusion of "Bellator: Dinamiet 2,” Joe Schilling (27-8) en Hisaki Kato (6-2 Plaasmoorde) will kick-off “Bellator Skopboks: St. Louis” in a rematch of sorts, while World Combat League veteraan Raymond Daniels (11-3) takes on Italian knockout specialist Stefano Bruno (23-2-1). Uiteindelik, Sarah Howell will make her professional debut in a flyweight feature bout with Keri Melendez(3-1).

All of the action goes down at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, and airs LIVE and FREE on Spike beginning at 8 namiddag. EN/7 namiddag. CT.

 

Dynamite 2” Main kaart: (Live on SPIKE – 8 namiddag. EN/7:00 namiddag. CT)

 

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Main Event: “Rampage” Jackson (225) vs. Satoshi Ishii (222.8)

Bellator MMA Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg: Michael Chandler (154.7) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (155)

Bellator MMA Swaargewig -funksie: Matt Mitrione (255.9) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (254.7)

Bellator Skopboks Liggewig funksie: Kevin Ross (145) vs. Justin Houghton (145.6)

Bellator Skopboks Vlieggewig Kenmerk Bout: Denise Kielholtz (124.1) vs. Eer aan die Peritor (122.6)

Bellator MMA Bantamgewig -funksie: Rebecca Rut (124.9) vs. Ilima Macfarlane (126)

“Bellator Skopboks: St. Louis” Main kaart: (Live on SPIKE — Immediately AfterDynamite 2

Bellator Skopboks Middleweight Feature Bout: Joe Schilling (185) vs. Hisaki Kato (184.9)

Bellator Skopboks Welterweight Feature Bout: Raymond Daniels (170.5) vs. Stefano Bruno (171)

Bellator Skopboks Vlieggewig Kenmerk Bout: Keri Melendez (120) vs. Sarah Howell (120)

 

Voorlopige Card: (Bellator.com – 6:15 namiddag. EN/5:15 namiddag. CT)

Bellator MMA Liggewig voorlopige aanval: Justin Lawrence (145.5) vs. Isao Kobayashi (145.2)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jordan vaal (170) vs. Guilherme “Bomba” (169.4)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Engel (170.7) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (170.6)

Bellator MMA Bantamgewig voorlopige aanval: Matt Murphy (136.9) vs. Justin Robbins (135.4)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Joaquin Buckley (172.3) vs. Chris Heatherly (179.6)

Bellator MMA 130-pound Preliminary Bout: Michelle Pearce (129.9) vs. Katy Collins (129.8)

Bellator MMA 170-pound Preliminary Bout: Brad Jones (167.3) vs. Tyler Claussen (169.7)

Bellator MMA Middelgewig voorlopige aanval: Jason Christeson (185.6) vs. Dewayne Diggs (185.1)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Lee Burns (253.8) vs. Byron Stevens (263.7)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Steven Mann (170.6) vs. Mike Estus (177)

Bellator MMA Liggewig voorlopige aanval: Rashard Lovelace (144.9) vs. Garret Mueller (145.9)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Nikki Smith (110) vs. Ashley Cummins (109)

Bellator Skopboks Middelgewig voorlopige aanval: Elmir Kulosman (175.7) vs. Darryl Cobb (175.6)

Bellator Skopboks Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Tara Walker (128.6) vs. Mimi Kutzin (124)

DENISE KIELHOLTZ-GLORIA PERITORE SET TO FACE OFF IN FLYWEIGHT CONTEST AT ‘BELLATOR: DYNAMITE 2’

KICKBOXING VETERAN KEVIN ROSS RETURNS TO ACTION FOR BELLATOR KICKBOXING AGAINST JUSTIN HOUGHTON

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (Junie 10, 2016) – The SPIKE-televised main card of "Bellator: Dinamiet 2" Junie 24 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis is now complete, with the addition of a women’s flyweight kickboxing bout pitting Denise Kielholtz (44-2) teen Eer aan die Peritor(10-1-1) and a featherweight feature fight between Kevin Ross (31-9) en Justin Houghton(7-2).

 

The fights join a main event that features a heavyweight clash between “Rampage” Jackson(36-11) en Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1), while a lightweight title fight pitting Michael Chandler(14-3) teen Patricky “Pitbull” (16-7) will serve as the evening’s co-main event. Daarbenewens, former NFL player Matt Mitrione (9-5) en Carl “Badwater” Seumanutafa (10-6) will trade blows in their heavyweight showdown, while a flyweight contest between undefeated Ilima Macfarlane (3-0) en Rebecca Rut (6-1) wraps up a mouthwatering main card.

 

Die geleentheid die eerste keer uitgestuur lewendige en gratis op Spike op 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT, terwyl voorlopige Bouts live op sal stroom Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App. Doors for “Bellator: Dinamiet 2"open om 5:00 pm CT, with the first streamed fight taking place at 5:30 pm CT.

 

Kaartjies vir die geleentheid begin om net $30 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center.

 

Hailing from Amsterdam, Dutch flyweight Kieholtz will be making her second appearance under the direction of Bellator Kickboxing after earning a win in her promotional debut at the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing event in Torino, Italy earlier this year. Met meer as 40 career fights (one MMA bout) under her belt, the 27-year-old Kielholtz will be searching for her 45th professional victory when she prepares to take on Eer aan die Peritor op Junie 24 in St. Louis. Kielholtz now directs her attention to "Bellator: Dinamiet 2,” where both a mixed martial arts cage and kickboxing ring will be featured just like the groundbreaking inaugural “Dynamite” event last year. If you think you can handle “5 Rounds” with her, kliek hier.

 

The 27-year-old Peritore has a total of 12 professional fights over her two-year career, earning victories in all of them, including a third round knockout of Li Mingrui in her Bellator Kickboxing debut earlier this year. A native of Sicily, Italië, Peritore had the unique opportunity to fight in front of her hometown fans when Bellator invaded Torino, Italy in April of 2016. As an amateur fighter, she posted a 9-3 record and won titles such as the ISKA & WTKA Amateur World Kickboxing Champion and IASKA Amateur World K-1 Champion.

 

Op 35 jaar oud, Ross has put together an impressive kickboxing and muay Thai career, highlighted by accruing some of the most highly sought-after championships in the game. During his 53-fight career, he has collected the WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight title, the WBC Muay-Thai International Super-lightweight title and the Lion Fight Super Lightweight Championship. Known also as “The Soul Assassin,” Ross is working on a transition into the sport of MMA and most recently made his promotional debut at the inaugural “Bellator 152”Kickboxing event in Torino, Italy where he defeated Matthew Taccini via 'n eenparige besluit.

 

Houghton, who hails from Michigan, has competed previously for Bellator, but on the mixed martial arts side of things. “J-Ho” most recently laced up the kickboxing gloves against Alfredo Corona, at a regional event in Denver, defeating his opponent via lopsided unanimous decision. Nou, the Grudge Training Center standout sets his sights on Ross, arguably one of the most successful kickboxers in American history.

 

Volledige "Bellator: Dynamite 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Main Event: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (36-11) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1)

Bellator MMA Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg: Michael Chandler (14-3) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7)

Bellator MMA Swaargewig -funksie: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (10-6)

Bellator Skopboks Veergewigtitel Kenmerk Bout: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Justin Houghton (7-2)

Bellator Skopboks Vlieggewig Kenmerk Bout: Denise Kielholtz (44-2) vs. Eer aan die Peritor (10-1-1)

Bellator MMA Vlieggewig Kenmerk Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (3-0) vs. Rebecca Rut (6-1)

 

Voorlopige Card:

Bellator MMA Veergewig voorlopige aanval: Justin Lawrence (8-3) vs. Isao Kobayashi (18-3)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos (7-3) vs. Jordan vaal (3-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Engel (5-0) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (3-1)

Bellator MMA Bantamgewig voorlopige aanval: Jordan Howard (9-3) vs Justin Robbins (14-17-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Joaquin Buckley (5-0) vs Chris Heatherly (9-3-1)

Bellator MMA 130-pound Preliminary Bout: Michelle Royer (1-0) vs Katy Collins (3-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Brad Jones (5-4) vs Tyler Claussen (2-0)

Bellator MMA Middelgewig voorlopige aanval: Jason Christeson (1-0) vs Jarrod Thomas (0-0)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Lee Burns (2-0) vs. Byron Stevens (0-0)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Steven Mann (11-4) vs. Mike Estus (7-4)

Bellator MMA Veergewig voorlopige aanval: Rashard Lovelace (3-0) vs. Garret Mueller (2-1)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Preliminary Bout: Nikki Smith (1-0) vs. Ashley Cummins (3-3)

Bellator Skopboks Preliminary Bout: Elmir Kulosman (3-0) vs. Darryl Cobb (2-1)

Bellator Skopboks Preliminary Bout: Tara Walker (4-3-1) vs. Mimi Kutzin (3-2)

SCOTT COKER LAUNCHES BELLATOR KICKBOXING ADDITIONAL DETAILS REVEALED ABOUT THE PREMIERE BELLATOR KICKBOXING MEGA EVENT IN ITALY APRIL 16

 

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Houston, TX, (Februarie 18, 2016) – Scott Coker, President of Bellator MMA and one of combat sport’s most accomplished promoters, will launch “Bellator Kickboxing” this April with his partners at Spike. The announcement was made today at a press conference ahead of “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie,” which airs môre night on Spike at 9e/8c.

Bellator Kickboxing will feature many of the world’s best kickboxers including Joe Schilling, Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross, Keri Melendez en Anastasia Yankova, who were in attendance at today’s press conference. The current Bellator MMA team based out of Santa Monica, CA will run the new league.

 

Coker has over 30 years of experience promoting combat sports, overseeing both K-1 and Strikeforce Kickboxing leagues during his illustrious career. “Kickboxing is a thrilling, non-stop action-packed sport that I believe will resonate with MMA fans,"Het Coker. “Our first goal is to develop stars and showcase these incredible athletes on the #1 home for combat sports, Spike TV.”

 

The first event for Bellator Kickboxing will be a co-promoted show with Bellator MMA and Oktagon Kickboxing on April 16 by die Pala ALPITOUR in Turyn, Italië.

 

The Bellator Kickboxing event’s headliner will feature Melvin Manhoef vs. Alexandru Negrea as well as a 5-round title fight when current ISKA 72kg champion Mustapha Haida will move up in weight to challenge Karim Ghajii for his ISKA 75 KG belt. Other participants competing at the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing extravaganza include Ross, Daniels and Denise Kielholtz. Opponents for these participants will be announced in the near future.

 

The event will also include Bellator 152, a mixed martial arts card will feature Alessio Sakara vs. Brian Rogers, and also features Bellator MMA stars Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, Brent Primus, Anastasia Yankova en A.J. McKee.

 

Bellator Kickboxing’s debut event will air on Spike Saterdag, April 16 by 9:00pm ET/PT on brief tape delay. Vroeër die dag, Spike will broadcast Bellator MMA’s first international show, Bellator 152, LIVE at 3:00pm ET.

 

Details on future events will be announced in the near future.