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ITALY’S OWN PIETRO CAPPELLI LOOKS TO DEFEND HOME TURF IN LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT WITH PHILIPE LINS DURING MMA PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 168’

MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT PITTING JOHN SALTER AGAINST CLAUDIO ANNICCHIARICO ADDED TO MAIN CARD OF BELLATOR MMA’S RETURN TO ITALY

Santa Monica, Calif (November 1, 2016) – A light heavyweight bout pitting Philipe Lins (10-1) megide Pietro Cappelli (2-1) and a middleweight fight between John Salter (12-3) na Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) have been added to "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2,” which will feature both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands emanating from the Mandela Forum in Florence on Dec. 10.

The evening is highlighted by a main event middleweight world title rematch pitting Rafael Carvalho (13-1) megide Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). Na mgbakwunye, Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) na Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) will duke it out in a light heavyweight feature fight. "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Nwoke Hoof 2" will air on SPIKE at 4pm ET/Pt.

A native of Florence, Italy, Cappelli has made an immediate splash in MMA, earning consecutive victories following his professional debut in 2015. Cappelli’s first career win came at the expense of Andrzej Kulik, when the 32-year-old delivered a brutal first round knockout. He then parlayed the emphatic victory with another first round finish, displaying his noteworthy ground game with a keylock submission just one minute and one second into the bout. With a noticeable message reading “unscarred” across his stomach, the Italian competitor prepares to dive in head first with a challenging matchup against the veteran Lins in his Bellator MMA debut.

The 31-year-old Lins will enter the cage for the 12th time in his career and fifth since making his Bellator MMA debut in 2014. Hailing si Brazil, Lins began his professional career on a nine-fight winning streak, finishing opponents in seven of the victories. “Monstro” has recorded a trio of significant victories since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion, including two first round finishes and his most recent knockout win over fellow Brazilian competitor William Viana na "Bellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo.” Lins hopes to build off of his big win and silence a crowd that will be heavily in favor of his Italian opponent Cappelli.

Fresh off of his first career victory, a first round knockout over Ilyrian Hoxhay, the 32-year-old Annicchiarico looks to continue his success when he enters the cage for the first time under the direction of Bellator MMA. The Italian middleweight will face a difficult first test in Salter, a 15-fight veteran that hasn’t been defeated since 2012. With a pair of submission defeats to Salter’s name, look for Annicchiarico to take the fight to the ground and grind it out there.

The former Strikeforce competitor Salter will make his third appearance under the Bellator MMA banner, after recording victories in his first two bouts with the promotion. He is riding a recent string of success, having won four consecutive contests and seven of his past eight. Over his seven-year career, the 31-year-old Nashville, Tenn., native has collected a dozen professional victories, recording finishes in all. With nine of his 12 career wins coming in the opening round of action, Salter is known to be one of the quickest strikers in the division and most recently finished former middleweight champion Brandon Halsey.

 

Complete "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 "Kaadị:

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

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Pietro Cappelli (2-1)

Ọgụ Njirimara Middleweight: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

"The SOUL ASSIN" dị njikere iweghachite mmụọ egbu egbu azụ na Ịtali na nsogbu kickboxing dị arọ na ALESSIO ARDUINI DEC. 10 N'ime ọgbakọ MANDELA

 

Ngosi nke MIDDLEWEIGHT N'etiti JOE SCHILLING-VICTORIO LERMANO NA WELTERWEIGHT MATCHUP PITTING LUCA NOVELLO AGAINST KARIM GHAJJI gbakwunyekwara na kaadị ịkụ ọkpọ ọkpọ ọkpọ.

Santa Monica, Calif (October 18, 2016) - Bellator Kickboxing agbakwunyela ọgụ atọ dị egwu gosipụtara site na egwuregwu dị fechaa n'etiti Kevin Ross (31-9) na Alessio Arduini (26-14-2). Ọkpụkpụ ọgba aghara Middleweight Joe Schilling (19-9) megide Victoria Lermano (30-7) na ijikọ asọmpi welterweight Karim Ghajji (96-13-1) na Luca Novello (22-4-2) agbakwunyerekwa na ihe arụrụ arụ "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" kaadị. Ihe omume ahụ bụ ọkwa nkwalite nleta nke abụọ na Italy n'afọ a, ka Bellator ji mmemme ngwakọta na-atọ ụtọ na-alọta, na-egosipụta ma Bellator MMA na Bellator Kickboxing ụdị na Dec. 10 site na Mandela Forum na Florence.

Akụkụ MMA nke mmemme mba ụwa bụ n'isi n'isi n'isi ntugharị aha Middleweight World n'etiti onye mmeri ugbu a Rafael Carvalho (13-1) na Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). Ọgụ ọgụ dị arọ dị arọ Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) megide Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) a ga-egosipụtakwa na ya "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Nwoke Hoof 2" isi kaadị.

 

Kpọmkwem nkọwa mgbasa ozi maka "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" na"Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Nwoke Hoof 2" ga-ekpughe n'oge na-adịghị anya.

 

The "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" kaadị nwekwara atụmatụ a na mbụ ekwuputala n'ife ibu ibu n'etiti Denise Kielholtz (45-3) na-ama Ebube diri onye nbibi (11-1-1) yana otu egwuregwu bọọlụ Italy na-agba ọkụ George Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) megide Jordan Watson (48-11-2).

Mgbe 36 afọ, "Mkpụrụ obi Assassin" ejikọtala ọnụ otu n'ime ọrụ ịkụ ọkpọ na muay Thai kacha arụ ọrụ na egwuregwu ahụ., na-anakọta eriri n'ọtụtụ nkwalite gafee ọtụtụ ngalaba. Ross ebutela asọmpi ọrụ isii, nke WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight aha pụta ìhè, aha WBC Muay-Thai International Super-fefe aha na aha Lion Fight Super-fechaa. N'oge ọrụ 54-agha ya, Ọgụgụ, Penn., nwa afọ achịkọtala mmeri ndị pụtara ìhè n'ebe ndị bụbu onye mmeri Malaipet Sasiprapa, Miss, na ndị ọzọ. Ross nwere olile anya ịgbakwunye na akara nkwalite ya na-enweghị ntụpọ, mgbe o dekọchara mmeri azụ na azụ ka ọ malite ọrụ ya na ika Bellator Kickboxing. Na-alụ ọgụ na Dublin, Calif., Ross laghachiri Italy nke ugboro abụọ n'afọ a, ebe o meriri Matteo Taccini na"Bellator kickboxing: Torino " na April.

 

Schilling dị afọ 32 egosipụtala nkà ya dị iche iche n'ọkwa asọmpi kachasị elu site n'inwe ọtụtụ aha n'ime ọrụ afọ iri ya., gụnyere abụọ WBC Muay Thai World Championship, abụọ WBC Muay Thai National Championship, na MTAA Muay Thai Super-Middleweight National Championship. "Stitch 'Em Up" na-aga n'ihu na-abụ otu n'ime ndị agha kachasị ike na egwuregwu ahụ, na-anakọta 11 nke ya 19 ọrụ na-emeri site na knockout. Multi-dimensional Schilling etinyekwala oge n'ịsọ mpi n'ịgba nka agwakọta, ebe e nyere ya 2014 Knockout nke Afọ maka oke egwu agba nke abụọ gbanyere ọkụ Melvin Manhoef. Ugbu a, na 2013 Glory World Middleweight Tournament Onye mmeri Schilling laghachiri na mgbanaka na-achọ mmeri mbụ ya n'okpuru nche anwụ Bellator Kickboxing hibere ọhụrụ..

 

Na-alụ ọgụ na Meaux, France, Onye mmeri World Kickboxing nke 10 Ghajji ga-alaghachi Italytali mgbe ọ mechara Bellator Kickboxing mpụta mbụ na Torino na mbido afọ a.. "Gadjetboy" ghọrọ onye mmeri ụwa mbụ Bellator Kickboxing nwere mmeri nkewa nkewa Mustapha Haida na Inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight World Title ọgụ na "Belator 152." Mkpakọrịta azụ na 2014, Ghajji achịkọtala mmeri n'ime itoolu n'ime mbụ ya 11 n'asọmpi, gụnyere ịgba ọsọ asatọ nke mmeri n'ime afọ abụọ. Na 96 ọrụ na-emeri n'okpuru eriri ya, na nsonye 50 knockouts, onye 110-fight kickboxing ga-ele anya ka ọ na-eru nso n'ọkwa narị afọ ka ọ na-akwado ịgba mgba Italy ọkụ Luca Novello..

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Kaadị Florence:

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: George Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Ọgụ Mbụ Ụwa Flyweight: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Ebube diri onye nbibi (11-1-1)

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

Ọgụ Njirimara Middleweight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victoria Lermano (30-7)

Welterweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Karim Ghajji (96-13-1) vs. Luca Novello (22-4-2)

 

Emelitere "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 "Kaadị:

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

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

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 (October 7, 2016) – Bellator MMA is returning to Italy with another action-packed combo event on Dec. 10 site na Mandela Forum na 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) na Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) in a rematch for Carvalho’s 185-pound championship. Ka ọ dịgodị, "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" has added a lightweight matchup between Italian superstar striker George Petrosyan (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 Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight matchup.

 

Kpọmkwem nkọwa mgbasa ozi maka "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Nwoke Hoof 2" na "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" ga-ekpughe n'oge na-adịghị anya.

 

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, Ebube diri onye nbibi (11-1-1) for the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight World Championship. Ọzọkwa, other Bellator superstars Raymond Daniels, Kevin Ross na 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. Isi ihe omume nke “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. Ugbu a, 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 one man you do not want an appointment with. 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 Dec. Training alongside his brother Armen, the 30-year-old southpaw put together an incredible 42-fight unbeaten streak, cultivating an extensive trophy case that includes multiple championship belts as well as “Kickboxer of the Year” accolades in both 2011 (BloodyElbow.com) na 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” na “Bellator Kickboxing: 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) n'ụzọ. Victorious in his lone 2016 agha, Watson hopes to soar into 2017 with a win against arguably the greatest kick boxer in the world under his belt.

Emelitere "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 "Kaadị:

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

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Kaadị Florence:

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: George Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Ebube diri onye nbibi (11-1-1)