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PETROSYAN, KIELHOLTZ, HAIDA, & BOLANOS EMERGE VICTORIOUS FROM BELLATOR KICKBOXING 5 IN TORINO

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April 8, 2017

George Petrosyan (84-2-2, 1 NC) defeated Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 29-27, 30-26)

Giorgio Petrosyan Quote:I’ve spent a lot of time studying this opponent and I felt like I knew his fighting style well so I was able to put together a solid game plan and execute it successfully,” Petrosyan said. “Now I’m looking forward to getting some rest, and we will let Scott Coker and Carlo DiBlasi decide what is next for me.

Petrosyan vs. Paraschiv Photos

Denise Kielholtz (46-3) defeated Martine Michieletto (18-11-3) via Unanimous Decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Denise Kielholtz Quote:It was a good night for me with the win, but it was tough fight. She’s a taller southpaw fighter and she really brought it. All rounds were for me and that’s the most important thing for me. It’s great to retain this belt, this is my biggest prize in the sport and I’m honored to be the world champion for Bellator,” Kielholtz said. “N'ezie, for me, Bellator is the biggest kickboxing organization in the world, they are really for the fighters, so I am very happy to be representing this company. The next time you see me out there might be in the Bellator cage fighting MMA. We’re working very hard on all aspects of my training and so hopefully before the end of summer you will see me fighting MMA.

Kielholtz vs. Michieletto Photos

John Wayne Parr (96-32) def. Nando Calzetta (45-10) via Head Kick at 2:59 nke Gburugburu 2

John Wayne Parr Quote:He was tough, he came to fight. He wanted to mix and trade but I was more than happy to do that with the hands. I thought I was a little bit sharper, but he had a crack – he had a good go and hopefully it was entertaining for the crowd,” John Wayne Parr said. “Before this fight I really wanted to do something impressive and get an impressive finish so to score a head kick knockout is like a slam dunk. I feel like Michael Jordan right now. I’ve been watching Bellator and I just want to be a star here and hopefully tonight is gonna put that notch in my belt and help me fulfill that dream.

Parr vs. Calzetta Photos

Mustapha Haida (46-5-2) defeated Enriko Kehl (45-12-1) via Split Decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Mustapha Haida Quote: I’m very happy for with the victory. I think I broke my hand or my wrist in the second round so I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to finish the fight, but I dug down deep and was able to get through the match,” Haida said. “Fighting for Bellator Kickboxing here in Italy has been a great experience for me and I hope to continue to fight here.

Haida vs. Kehl Photos

Gaston Bolanos defeated Luca D’Isanto via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Gaston Bolanos Quote:I came into someone’s home town tonight, and the guy had a lot more experience in kickboxing than I do, so I’m quite happy with the win. It’s a different rhythm out there. I’m used to Muay-Thai, which I’ve been practicing my whole life. I’ve done a few fights without elbows even though it’s still Muay-Thai so it’s a bit different from what I just did tonight. I just came from an MMA fight so I had to switch up my whole camp but this is what I want to do and this is the opportunity that Bellator has provided for me, so I’m going to take it and stay as busy as possible,” Bolanos said. “I want to thank Bellator, Scott Coker, my coach Kirian Fitzgibbons and my team at CSA Gym for helping me and giving me all the opportunities that I’ve been given in my career. I’m hoping to get another MMA fight in here soon and develop a rhythm there. I want to become the biggest star in both sports and I know that I’ve got the opportunity and the talent to do just that.

Bolanos vs. D’Isanto Photos

RAFAEL CARVALHO STOPS MELVIN MANHOEF IN MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH

 

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Rafael Carvalho (14-1) defeated Melvin Manhoef (30-14) via Head Kick at 3:15 nke Gburugburu 4

Quote from Rafael Carvalho:The last fight didn’t go as I expected or like the public expected,” Carvalho said. “This fight I knew that there needed to be an undisputed winner with a finish and I’m very glad that I was the one who came away with the victory. I’m going to continue to defend my middleweight title here at Bellator, but I’m also interested in a super fight in our light heavyweight division or maybe a bout in Bellator Kickboxing. That would be fun for me.

Carvalho vs. Manhoef Fight Photos Here

Anastasia Yankova (5-0) defeated Elina Kallionidou (5-2) via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Quote from Anastasia Yankova:I feel okay after this fight. My face looks much better right now than it did after my last fight,” Yankova saidIt wasn’t perfect but I’m improving every day and I’ll continue to train hard with Mike [Swick] at AKA Thailand. I am working to get my weight down to 125 lbs. where I want to soon be Bellator’s champion.

Yankova vs. Kallionidou Fight Photos Here

Mircea Valeriu (14-4) defeated Djamil Chan (12-4) via Majority Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)

Quote from Valeriu Mircea:I’m very proud of my performance out there. It was part of my game plan to remain calm and patient throughout the fight and I am happy to have gotten the positive result,” Mircea said. “I am coming off of a frustrating knee injury that left me with only a month and a half to prepare. Victory is sweet and I am happy that my sacrifices have provided a good result.

Mircea vs. Chan Fight Photos Here

Mihail Nica (6-0) defeated Samba Coulibaly (11-4) via Anaconda Choke at 0:36 nke Gburugburu 1

Quote from Mihail Nica:I am feeling very positive and happy that my hard work has paid off,” Nica said. “I look forward to getting back in the gym echi to better my skills. I want to continue my undefeated career here at Bellator, maybe soon in America. I think it would be great to fight there because of the level of popularity out there. I want to be a hero for the Italian fans to cheer for and grow the passion for MMA in this country.

Nica vs. Coulibaly Fight Photos Here

PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S BELLATOR 176 NA BELLATOR KICKBOXING 5 Pịa ogbako

 

EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE Saturday IN TORINO, ỊTALI

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ADDITIONAL PHOTOS – CREDIT BELLATOR/LUCAS NOONAN

 

TORINO, ỊTALI – Fighters from both Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 na Bellator Kickboxing 5 converged on the historic Comune di Torino for the official press conference for the events taking place at the Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italy. In addition to the fighters, Bellator President Scott Coker, along with Okatagon President Carlo DiBlasi and Torino Minister of Sport Roberto Finardi, all spoke about Saturday nights anticipated card.

Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 airs this Saturday, April 8 na Spike na 3 p.m. NA and will be immediately followed by Bellator Kickboxing 5, which airs at 5 p.m. NA. Tickets for the event are available now at www.oktagon.it and include access to an Oktagon Kickboxing event in addition to both Bellator events.

 

Bellator 176 is headlined by a middleweight championship fight pitting Rafael Carvalho (13-1) megide Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) and also features Russia’s Anastasia Yankova (4-0) vesos Elina Kallionidou (5-1).

Bellator Kickboxing 5 will feature a lightweight bout between “The Doctor” George Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC), who takes on Romanian veteran Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) and Bellator Kickboxng Women’s Flyweight World Champion Denise Kielholtz (46-3), who is set to defend her belt for the first time against ISKA and WKU World Champion Martine Michieletto (34-12-5).

 

Emelitere Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 Main Kaadị:

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

Women’s Catchweight Fight: Anastasia Yankova (4-0) vs. Elina Kallionidou (5-1)

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: Djamil Chan (12-3) vs. Mircea Valeriu (13-4)

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: Samba Coulibaly (11-4) vs. Mihail Nica (5-0)

 

Emelitere Bellator Kickboxing 5 Main Kaadị:

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: George Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC) vs. Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1)

Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Denise Kielholtz (46-3) vs. Martine Michieletto (34-12-5)

Catchweight Feature Fight: Nando Calzetta (45-9) vs. John Wayne Parr (95-32)

Welterweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Mustapha Haida (45-5-2) vs. Enriko Kehl (45-11-1)

Featherweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Gaston Bolanos (8-1) vs. Luca D’isanto (36-13-4)

 

ALESSIO SAKARA-JOEY BELTRAN SET FOR ‘BELLATOR 168MAIN EVENT — TOMORROW, LIVE & FREE AT 4 PM ET/3 PM CT ON SPIKE

 

CompleteBellator 168Weigh-In Photos / Full Bellator 168Weigh-In Video

FLORENCE, ỊTALI - - (December 9, 2016) — Following weigh-ins na Fraịdee morning from Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in the capital city of Tuscany, all 10 competitors fighting during the main card of “Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” are now ready to compete echi n'abalị 4 p.m. NA/3 p.m. CT, LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

The mixed martial arts portion of action is headlined by a light heavyweight main event contest featuring Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), onye ga-on Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC). Na mgbakwunye, John Salter (12-3) osobo Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) na a middleweight n'obi, Philipe Lins (10-1) competes against Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7), Yamauchi elu (20-3) returns to lightweight action against Mircea Valeriu (12-3), na Na Ruth (1-0)anya na-anọgide na-undefeated na 2016 on short notice against Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

See below for complete weights and photos from today’s weigh-in proceedings.

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Life Beltran (205.2) vs. Alessio Sakara (203.6)

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Kleber Raimundo Silva (205.9) vs. Philipe Lins (205.8)

Ọgụ Njirimara Middleweight: Claudio Annicchiarico (185.2) vs. John Salter (185.2)

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: Mircea Valeriu (154.5) vs. Yamauchi elu (156)

Catchweight Feature Fight: Na Ruth (189.2) vs. Emanuele Palombi (187.2)

 

TOP PROSPECT ED RUTH JOINS THIS FRIDAY’S ‘BELLATOR 168’ CARD IN FLORENCE FOR HIS SECOND FIGHT IN AS MANY MONTHS

 

Santa Monica, Calif (Dec. 6, 2016) – It was announced today that one of MMA’s hottest prospects, Na Ruth (1-0), will waste no time continuing to build his resume, as he fights Emanuele Palombi (5-2) for his second fight in as many months. The bout takes place a Friday na "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran," na Dec. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4pm ET/Pt.

 

Mgbe naanị 26 afọ, Ruth is looking to pave the way for the other members of “The New Breed," a group of highly accomplished wrestlers who have all signed to fight under the Bellator MMA banner including: Joey Davis (1-0), Tyrell Fortune (1-0), Jarod Trice (1-0) yana Aaron Pico na Romero Cotton – the last of which have yet to make their highly anticipated professional debuts. Before he was a three-time National Champion and four-time All-American wrestler at Penn State University, Ruth attended the world-renown Blair Academy in Susquehanna Township, På, where he was the top-ranked recruit in the nation for his weight class. Having achieved great success at every stage of competition throughout his life, Ruth aspires to have the Bellator middleweight gold around his waist before long. After making the move across the country to Fresno, Calif., where he now trains at Dethrone Basecamp with other Bellator MMA fighters like Josh Koscheck na Chris Honeycutt, Ruth made his professional MMA debut just last month on Nov. 4, when he finished Dustin Collins-Miles with strikes at 3:19 n'ime akpa gburugburu.

 

Ruth now faces Rome’s Palombi, a seven-fight veteran with five victories including three KO’s and one submission. Ruth, who is taking the fight on less than a week’s notice, must quickly learn how to tune out a hometown crowd, who will certainly be heavily in favor of the Italian fighter.

 

The evening is highlighted by a main event featuring Italy’s most renowned mixed martial artist Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), who will duke it out with Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight main event. Other Bellator MMA competitors will also be in action, na nsonye John Salter (12-3), Yamauchi elu (31-9) na Philipe Lins(10-1).

 

The Bellator Kickboxing brand will also be on display in Italy with a card that features a female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) na Ebube diri onye nbibi (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" will also include a lightweight clash between George Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) megide Victoria Lermano (30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) na Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), na Kevin Ross(31-9) ga- Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) na a fechaa agha. "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" airs Friday, Dec. 16 na 11:15 pm ET, immediately following "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

 

Complete "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” Card:

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. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

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

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: Yamauchi elu (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Ọgụ Njirimara Middleweight: Na Ruth (1-0) vs. Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

Complete “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)

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

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

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

LIGHTWEIGHT CLASH PITTING GOITI YAMAUCHI AGAINST VALERIU MIRCEA ADDED TO “BELLATOR 168: CARVALHO na nke. MANHOEF 2” IN FLORENCE

 

ỌZỌ: PHILIPE LINS NOW MEETS KLEBER RAIMUNDO SILVA

Santa Monica, Calif. (November 30, 2016) - A fechaa n'obi pitting Yamauchi elu (20-3) megide Mircea Valeriu (12-3) completes the MMA portion of "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2,” on a night which will feature both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands inside the Mandela Forum in Florence.

Na mgbakwunye, due to an injury suffered by Pietro Cappelli, Philipe Lins (10-1) will now meet Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7) in light heavyweight action on Dec. 10.

The mixed martial arts portion of action on Dec. 10 is headlined by a middleweight world title fight featuring a rematch between Rafael Carvalho (13-1) na Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC), while Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) ga-on Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) at 205-pounds, na John Salter (12-3) osobo Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) na a middleweight n'obi. "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Nwoke Hoof 2" will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4pm ET/Pt.

The Bellator Kickboxing card features a female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) na Ebube diri onye nbibi (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" will also feature a lightweight clash between George Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) megide Victoria Lermano(30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) na Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), na Kevin Ross(31-9) ga- Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) na a fechaa agha. "Bellator kickboxing: Florence" airs Friday, Dec. 16 na 11:15 pm ET, immediately following "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

An 8-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Yamauchi enters the cage in search of his 21abụrụ career win and seventh under the Scott Coker-led promotion. You would be hard-pressed to find a fighter with more promise than the 23-year-old top prospect, who has already taken down proven veterans the likes of Martin Stapleton, Isao Kobayashi, na ọtụtụ na-adịbeghị anya Ryan Couture. The former featherweight returned to the lightweight division to face the aforementioned Couture earlier in the year at "Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs. Grove," a fight in which Yamauchi dominated from the get-go, earning yet another first round submission victory. Yamauchi has finished his opponent in 17 nke ya 20 career wins, na nsonye 14 in the opening round of action. The Japanese-Brazilian submission specialist continues to make great strides in the sport, consistently displaying the flawless Brazilian jiu-jitsu technique that has given opponents many nightmares year after year.

Challenging Yamauchi will be Valeriu Mircea, a Moldova-born competitor that has also seen a great deal of success early on in his MMA career. The 23-year-old knockout artist will be making his Bellator MMA debut following three consecutive victories, including a pair of first round knockouts. Mkpakọrịta azụ na 2015, Mircea has collected wins in nine of his last 10 bouts and has already tallied six victories over his 2016 mkpọsa. With three of his last four wins coming by way of first round knockout, you can expect an early array of attack in this pairing of two top prospects.

Taking on Lins will now be Raimundo Silva, a 28-year-old striker who will be making both his 2016 and Bellator MMA debut. Mkpakọrịta azụ na 2011, “Orgulho” has won seven of his last 11 n'asọmpi, highlighted by his most recent knockout victory over Claudio Rocha, nke bịara nnọọ 3:25 n'ime akpa gburugburu.

 

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. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

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

Ọgụ atụmatụ dị fechaa: Yamauchi elu (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Complete “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)

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

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

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

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)