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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’

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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) ngokumelene Pietro Cappelli (2-1) and a middleweight fight between John Salter (12-3) futhi 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) ngokumelene Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). Ngaphezu kwalokho, Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) futhi Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) will duke it out in a light heavyweight feature fight. "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 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. Zimemezele kusukela 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 at "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.

 

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

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

Light wesibhakela Isici Fight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Light wesibhakela Isici Fight: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Pietro Cappelli (2-1)

Middleweight Feature Fight: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

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“THE SOUL ASSASSIN” READY TO BRING KILLER INSTINCT BACK TO ITALY IN LIGHTWEIGHT KICKBOXING CLASH WITH ALESSIO ARDUINI DEC. 10 INSIDE THE MANDELA FORUM

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MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN BETWEEN JOE SCHILLING-VICTORIO LERMANO AND WELTERWEIGHT MATCHUP PITTING LUCA NOVELLO AGAINST KARIM GHAJJI ALSO ADDED TO STACKED BELLATOR KICKBOXING CARD

Santa Monica, Calif (October 18, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing has added a trio of fantastic fights highlighted by a lightweight matchup between UKevin Ross (31-9) futhi Alessio Arduini (26-14-2). A Middleweight bout pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) ngokumelene Victorio Lermano (30-7) and a welterweight contest pairing Karim Ghajji (96-13-1) kanye Luca Novello (22-4-2) have also been added to the action-packed "Bellator sokulwa: Florence” ikhadi. The event marks the promotions second visit to Italy this year, as Bellator returns with another thrilling combo-event, featuring both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands on Dec. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence.

The MMA portion of the International event is headlined by a Middleweight World Title rematch between current champion Rafael Carvalho (13-1) futhi Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). A light heavyweight fight pitting Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) ngokumelene Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) will also be featured on the "Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” ikhadi main.

 

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

 

The "Bellator sokulwa: Florence” card also features a previously announced female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielthwez (45-3) kanye nembangi Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) as well as a lightweight bout pitting Italian superstar Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) ngokumelene Jordan Watson (48-11-2).

At 36 ubudala, “The Soul Assassin” has strung together one of the most accomplished kickboxing and muay Thai careers in the game, collecting belts in several promotions across multiple divisions. Ross has brought home six career championships, highlighted by the WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight title, the WBC Muay-Thai International Super-lightweight title and the Lion Fight Super-lightweight title. During his 54-fight career, the Reading, Penn., native has collected notable wins over former champions Malaipet Sasiprapa, Kang En, futhi nokuningi. Ross hopes to add to his unblemished promotional mark, after recording back-to-back victories to begin his tenure with the Bellator Kickboxing brand. Fighting out of Dublin, Calif., Ross returns to Italy for the second time this year, having defeated Matteo Taccini at"Bellator sokulwa: Torino " in April.

 

The 32-year-old Schilling has demonstrated his versatile skillset at the highest levels of competition by claiming multiple titles over his 10-year career, including two WBC Muay Thai World Championships, two WBC Muay Thai National Championships, and the MTAA Muay Thai Super-Middleweight National Championship. “Stitch ‘Em Up” continues to be one of the most aggressive fighters in the sport, collecting 11 of yakhe 19 career wins via knockout. The multi-dimensional Schilling has also spent time competing in mixed martial arts, where he was awarded the 2014 Knockout of the Year for a ferocious second round blow that turned the lights out on Melvin Manhoef. Manje, the 2013 Glory World Middleweight Tournament Champion Schilling returns to the ring in search of his first win under the newly-founded Bellator Kickboxing umbrella.

 

Fighting out of Meaux, France, the 10-time World Kickboxing Champion Ghajji will return to Italy after making his Bellator Kickboxing debut in Torino earlier this year. “Gadjetboy” became the first Bellator Kickboxing World Champion with a split decision victory over Mustapha Haida in the Inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight World Title fight at “Bellator 152.” Dating back to 2014, Ghajji has collected wins in nine of his previous 11 imincintiswano, including an eight-fight winning streak over a two-year stint. With 96 career wins under his belt, okubala 50 knockouts, the 110-fight kickboxing veteran will look to inch closer to the century mark as he prepares to challenge Italian hot shot Luca Novello.

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

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

Flyweight World Title Fight: Denise Kielthwez (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: UKevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

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

 

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

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

Light wesibhakela Isici Fight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

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

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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 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) futhi Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) in a rematch for Carvalho’s 185-pound championship. Khonamanjalo, "Bellator sokulwa: Florence” has added a lightweight matchup between Italian superstar striker Giorgio 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 Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) Emhlangeni okhanyayo okhanyayo.

 

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

 

The Bellator Kickboxing card also features an anticipated female flyweight rematch between Dutch striking ace Denise Kielthwez (45-3) and the woman who defeated her this past June, Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) for the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight World Championship. Ukwengeza, other Bellator superstars URaymond Danielelelel, UKevin Ross futhi 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. Lo mcimbi main of “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. Manje, 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) futhi 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 meets “The Doctor” at “I-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) endleleni. Victorious in his lone 2016 fight, Watson hopes to soar into 2017 with a win against arguably the greatest kick boxer in the world under his belt.

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

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

Light wesibhakela Isici Fight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

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

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielthwez (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

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A NEW WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION IS CROWNED AT “BELLATOR KICKBOXING: BUDAPEST”

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RAYMOND DANIELS & DENISE KIELHOLTZ ALSO VICTORIOUS

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Santa Monica, Calif (September 23, 2016) – Bellator Kickboxing returned to Spike TV ngolwesihlanu night from Budapest, Hungary and by the conclusion of the evening, the promotion had crowned a new welterweight champion.

Esimweni main of “I-Bellator kickboxing: Budapest,” Zoltan Laszak (11-2) defeated the immensely more experienced Karim Ghajji (96-13) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye, taking away the belt that Ghajji had earned following his performance at “I-Bellator kickboxing: Torino.”

In addition to the welterweight world title bout, the always-exciting URaymond Danielelelel (12-3) returned to action against Zsolt Benedek (15-4) of Hungary. The man many fans refer to as “RD The Goat,” utilized his highlight-reel style of offense to defeat Benedek via unanimous decision in front of his fellow Hungarians, Ukuthuthukisa 3-0 under the Bellator Kickboxing banner.

Following her controversial split decision defeat at "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” Denise Kielthwez (45-3) returned to form against Renata Lantos (5-5), taking home a unanimous decision victory. Following what was arguably the most important fight of Kielholz’s career, the talented Dutch kick boxer now sets her sights on a rematch with Gloria Peritore at the recently announced “I-Bellator kickboxing: Florence”ngoDisemba

Rounding out the main card action, the man that defeated Melvin Manhoef ekuqaleni kwalo nyaka, I-Alexandru Negreea (10-3), improved his record at the expense of Ali El Ameri (42-11-2), taking home the win on all three of the ringside judges’ scorecards.

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Bellator mma & KICKBOXING TO HOLD ANOTHER SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL TAG-TEAM EVENT AT THE MANDELA FORUM IN FLORENCE, ITALY ON DEC. 10

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“BELLATOR 167” TO FEATURE ALESSIO SAKARA VS. JOEY BELTRAN

“BELLATOR KICKBOXING: FLORENCE” WILL SEE DENISE KIELHOLTZ VS. GLORIA PERITORE FOR INAGURAL FEMALE FLYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE

(Lto R: Denise Kielthwez, Armen Petrosyan, GiorgioPetrosyan, Florence Minister of Sport Andrea Vannucci, Bellator President Scott Coker, Gloria Peritore, Mustapha Haida, Oktagon President Carlo DiBlasi gather at PalazzoVecchio for a press conference to announce Dec. 10 event at Mandela Forum.)

Santa Monica, Calif (September 21, 2016) – Within days of “I-Bellator kickboxing: Budapest," the Scott Coker-led promotion hosted a press conference yesterday at the historic Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy to announce its next international extravaganza. The Viacom-owned fight company is returning to Italy with another combo-event featuring heart-pounding action from the Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands, both taking place onDec. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence. Both events will air on SPIKE, and exact broadcast details will be revealed at a later date.

 

“Bellator 167” will boast Italy’s most popular and beloved mixed martial artist, Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) who takes on Mexican-American slugger Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight headlining matchup.

 

Khonamanjalo, "Bellator sokulwa: Florence” features an anticipated female flyweight rematch between Dutch striking ace Denise “Miss Dynamite” Kielholtz (45-3) and the woman who defeated her this past June, Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) for the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing Female Flyweight World Championship. Ukwengeza, Italian superstar striker Giorgio Petrosyan will be making his Bellator Kickboxing debut and other Bellator Kickboxing superstars URaymond Danielelelel, UKevin Ross futhi Joe Schilling are also likely to compete on the card against opponents to be named later.

 

“International expansion was a major goal for us in 2016, and I feel that we’ve really nailed it thus far,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “After the incredible success of our first event in Italy this past April where we packed the Pala Alpitour with over 14,000 Abantu, we knew that we wanted to return for a second go-round before the end of the year. With our great partner Carlo DiBlasi and his team at Oktagon, we are looking forward to another epic event on December 10."

 

“Our partnership with Bellator is producing incredible results, so as to double the stages in Italy and start a European course that has seen us protagonists in recent days in Budapest,” said Oktagon President Carlo DiBlasi. “I am sure that Florence will respond to the appointment on December 10 and will not be disappointed by the spectacle that the best fighters in the world will bring on Mandela forum ring.”

 

Not to be confused with current pop sensation “Alessia Cara,” Italy’s favorite mixed martial arts superstar Alessio Sakara returns to the Bellator MMA fray fresh off an emphatic finish of Brian Rogers at “Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza.” Known for his knack for the spectacular, “Legionarius” will be making his second appearance for the Viacom-owned promotion in his home country, a locale he’s undefeated in throughout his career as a professional, a run that began in 2002. A longtime member of the world-renown “American Top Team,” there’s no doubt that Sakara comes to the cage looking to finish, ending the proceedings before reaching the judges’ scorecards in 14 of yakhe 18 kwi; a similar record to his opponent on Dec. 10.

 

Having competed across multiple weight classes from heavyweight down to middleweight, the man fondly referred to as “The Mexicutioner” always comes ready to go toe-to-toe. A six-fight Bellator MMA competitor, Beltran has competed against the elite in multiple promotions and weight divisions, facing names like: “Rampage” Jackson, Kendall Grove, Emanuel Newton, and Stipe Miocic. Manje, the 34-year-old San Diego native returns to light heavyweight, looking to add to his impressive total of 14 uqeda 17 iwina njengoba professional. A veteran of Strikeforce, as well as the UFC, it’s surprising Beltran hasn’t previously crossed paths with Sakara, but all that changes when the cage door closes in Florence.

 

The streaking Dutch striker Denise Kielholz had her progress temporarily slowed when she was upset by Peritore at “Bellator: Dynamite 2” this past June. A 27-year-old native of Sicily, Italy, Peritore has won titles such as the ISKA & WTKA Amateur World Kickboxing Champion and IASKA Amateur World K-1 Championship. The first meeting between these two ladies was a tightly contested and technical, with both competitors picking their spots wisely over the course of three rounds. The ante has been upped the second go around though, with the news that a freshly minted Bellator Kickboxing belt will be waiting for the victor.

 

Updated “Bellator 167” Card:

Light wesibhakela Isici Fight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Updated “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Female Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielthwez (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

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“BELLATOR KICKBOXING: BUDAPEST” SET TO AIR ON SPIKE TV THIS FRIDAY, Sept. 23

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WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION KARIM GHAJJI, RAYMOND DANIELS, DENISE KIELHOLTZ RETURN TO ACTION

 

Santa Monica, Calif (September 19, 2016) – Bellator’s world tour continues this Friday, September 23 when Bellator Kickboxing brings top-flight action to SPIKE TV all the way from Budapest, Hungary. The event will be headlined by Bellator Kickboxing’s welterweight champion Karim Ghajji (96-12) defending his belt against Zoltan Laszak (10-2).

 

In addition to this welterweight world title bout, the always-exciting URaymond Danielelelel(11-3) will return to action against Zsolt Benedek (15-3) of Hungary. Following her controversial defeat at "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” Denise Kielthwez (44-3) will also compete, when she takes on Renata Lantos (5-4).

 

The must-see kickboxing event will also feature the man who upset Melvin Manhoefekuqaleni kwalo nyaka, I-Alexandru Negreea (9-3), ohlangabezana Ali El Ameri (42-10-2) at a catchweight of 189-pounds.

 

"Bellator sokulwa: Budapest” will air on Spike Friday, September 23 at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT.

 

Fresh off winning his championship at Bellator’s inaugural kickboxing show in Turin, Italy, Ghajji will defend the title he won at the expense of Mustapha Haida when he meets world-renowned Hungarian champion Zoltan Laszak in five, three minute rounds.

 

Raymond Daniels is never involved in a boring fight; look no further than his first two Bellator Kickboxing bouts, which have produced highlight-reel stoppages. This go-round, the showman will face the Hungarian Zsolt Benedek at 170-pounds. While Daniels will enter the ring as the favorite, Benedek will have the advantage of the home-town crowd, who he hopes will help propel him towards upsetting the American Superstar.

 

Arguably the most important fight of Denise Kielholz’s career, the talented Dutch Kickboxer will face another fighter of Hungarian descent when she meets Renata Lantos in a flyweight encounter. After dropping a decision Gloria Peritore, Kielholtz has been hell-bent on earning a rematch against the Italian, but will have to get through Lantos first.

 

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Budapest” Card:

Welterweight World Title Main Event: Karim Ghajji (96-12) vs. Zoltan Laszak (10-2)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: URaymond Danielelelel (11-3) vs. Zsolt Benedek (15-3)

Flyweight Isici se-bout: Denise Kielthwez (44-3) vs. Renata Lantos (5-4)

189 LB. Catchweight Feature Bout: I-Alexandru Negreea (9-3) vs. Ali El Ameri (42-10-2)

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‘RAMPAGE’ OWNS THE NIGHT–‘BELLATOR: DYNAMITE 2’ THRILLS FANS WITH MMA & KICKBOXING ACTION ON SPIKE

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ST. Louis -(June 24, 2016) – In a highly-competitive heavyweight main event at“Bellator: Dynamite 2,” “Rampage” Jackson (37-11) edged out Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1) with a split decision victory (30-27, 28-29, 29-28) ngolwesihlanu night inside Scottrade Center during an event that aired LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.

With the win, “Rampage” extends his current winning streak to five, proving once again why he is one of the most dangerous athletes on Bellator MMA’s roster. Jackson also improves his promotional mark to an undefeated 4-0, with multiple wins coming via first round knockout.

Emva fight, “Rampage” made it clear he intends on returning to action sooner, kunokuba kamuva. “I’m going to go home to Orange County, take a little vacation, then come back bigger and better than ever,” Rampage said.

Michael Chandler Claims Bellator MMA Lightweight Belt With Explosive Knockout win Over Patricky ‘Pitbull’

Missouri’s own “Iron” Michael Chandler (15-3) gave his hometown fans exactly what they came for, reclaiming the vacant lightweight belt with a ferocious first-round knockout punch. The new 155-pound kingpin finished Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-8) nje 2:14 into the evening’s co-main event, giving him six total knockouts during his seven-year professional career. The loss is the eighth of “Pitbull’s” illustrious career and puts an abrupt end to his recent string of two consecutive victories. Emva win, Chandler stuck a backflip in the center of the cage as St. Louis Cardinal’s legend Ozzie Smith looked on, emulating the famous celebration Smith made famous during his MLB career.

Kevin Ross Earns Unanimous Decision Victory Over Justin Houghton

In a featherweight kickboxing bout, UKevin Ross (32-9) took care of business with a unanimous decision victory (29-27, 29-27, 30-26) phezu Justin Houghton (7-3). Nicknamed “The Soul Assassin,” Ross was able to land 86% of his shots over the course of the fight, thoroughly dominating Houghton and tacking on another victory to an already historic 11-year career. Ross now remains undefeated under the Bellator Kickboxing banner, building upon his victory at “I-Bellator kickboxing: Torino.”

MacFarlane Displays Phenomenal Ground Game En Route to Submission win Over Ruth

In the second MMA battle of the evening, I-IRMI-PREED MACFarlane (4-0) was able to continue her rapid ascension to the top of the women’s flyweight division and remain undefeated with an impressive rear-naked choke submission over URebecca Ruth (6-2). MacFarlane’s remarkable ground game and jiu-jitsu skill set was on full display tonight, forcing the veteran Ruth to tap out three minutes into the second round. For Ruth, the loss is just the second of her career and first since 2014. The win is “The Ilimanator’s” third since joining the promotion and is her first submission victory of the rear-naked choke variety.

Gloria Peritore Takes Split Decision Victory From Denise Kielholtz

 

In the opening kickboxing bout of "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” Gloria Peritore (11-1-1) was able to edge out Denise Kielthwez (44-3), taking home a split decision victory. It was an even battle from start to finish, but in the end it was the judges’ scorecards that read 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 in favor of the Italian. The loss is just the third of Kielholtz’s career and left the Dutch powerhouse completely speechless in the center of the ring. For the 27-year-old Peritore, the win gives her 11 since making her professional debut only two years ago.

Matt Mitrione Ignites Full House in Opening Bout of “Bellator: Dynamite 2”

Mat Mitrione (10-5) was able to absorb an early blow from Carl Seumanutafa (10-7) nje 20 seconds into round one and answered with a flash of brilliance 3:22 into the opening frame. The come-from-behind knockout victory is the ninth of that variety and tenth of Mitrione’s career. “Meathead” proved his ability to outlast yet another opponent in what will surely go down as one of the greatest Bellator MMA debuts of all time. Manje, Mitrione sets his sights on returning to the cage as quickly as possible, with the goal of winning Bellator gold on his mind.

Preliminary Card Results:

Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos (8-3) wanqoba Jordan Dowdy (3-2) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 4:59 eyodwa round

Justin Lawrence (9-3) wanqoba Isao Kobayashi (18-4-4) via knockout at 2:11 round amabili

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‘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 P.M. KANYE

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Izithombe eziphelele ezinesisindo lapha - Re-Watch Today’s Weigh-Ins Here

  1. Louis —(June 23, 2016) –The official weigh-ins for "Bellator: Dynamite 2”futhi “I-Bellator kickboxing: 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 kusasa with both events starting LIVE and FREE on SPIKE starting at 8 p.m. KANYE/7 p.m. CT.

A heavyweight slugfest pitting “Rampage” Jackson (36-11) ngokumelene Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1) will headline the "Bellator: Dynamite 2” portion, which will feature both a mixed martial arts cage and kickboxing ring inside Scottrade Center. In umcimbi co-main kusihlwa sika, Michael Chandler (14-3) abayobhekana Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7) with the Lightweight World Title on the line. Ngaphezu kwalokho, Carl Seumanutafa (10-6) challenges former NFL player Mat Mitrione (9-5) in heavyweight slugfest, ngenkathi Ilima Macfalane (3-0) futhi URebecca Ruth (6-1) round out the electric mixed martial arts portion of the main card.

In the kickboxing portion of "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” UKevin Ross (31-9) ziyohlangana Justin Houghton (7-2) at featherweight, while the woman with Dynamite in her nickname, Denise Kielthwez (44-2) oyokulwa kanye Gloria Peritore (10-1-1) E-Flyweight.

Immediately following the conclusion of "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” Joe Schilling (27-8) futhi Hisaki Kato (6-2 MMA) will kick-off “I-Bellator kickboxing: St. Louis” in a rematch of sorts, while World Combat League veteran URaymond Danielelelel (11-3) takes on Italian knockout specialist Stefano Bruno (23-2-1). Ekugcineni, 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 p.m. KANYE/7 p.m. CT.

 

“Dynamite 2” IKhadi Main: (Phila nge-spike - 8 p.m. KANYE/7:00 p.m. CT)

 

Bellator MMA Umcimbi omkhulu we-heavyweight: “Rampage” Jackson (225) vs. Satoshi Ishii (222.8)

Bellator MMA Isihloko Esingasindi Umhlaba Bout: Michael Chandler (154.7) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (155)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: Mat Mitrione (255.9) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (254.7)

I-Bellator kickboxing Lightweight Feature Bout: UKevin Ross (145) vs. Justin Houghton (145.6)

I-Bellator kickboxing Flyweight Isici se-bout: Denise Kielthwez (124.1) vs. Gloria Peritore (122.6)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Feature Bout: URebecca Ruth (124.9) vs. Ilima Macfarlane (126)

“I-Bellator kickboxing: St. Louis” IKhadi Main: (Live on SPIKE — Immediately After “Dynamite 2”

I-Bellator kickboxing Middleweight Feature Bout: Joe Schilling (185) vs. Hisaki Kato (184.9)

I-Bellator kickboxing Welterweight Feature Bout: URaymond Danielelelel (170.5) vs. Stefano Bruno (171)

I-Bellator kickboxing Flyweight Isici se-bout: Keri Melendez (120) vs. Sarah Howell (120)

 

IKhadi Preliminary: (Bellator.com – 6:15 p.m. KANYE/5:15 p.m. CT)

Bellator MMA I-bout engasindi yokuqala: Justin Lawrence (145.5) vs. Isao Kobayashi (145.2)

Bellator MMA I-Welterweight Bout: Jordan Dowdy (170) vs. Guilherme “Bomba” (169.4)

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

Bellator MMA I-Bantamweight Preliminary bout: Matt Murphy (136.9) vs. UJustin Robbins (135.4)

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

Bellator MMA I-bout engasindi yokuqala: Rashard Lovelace (144.9) vs. Garret Mueller (145.9)

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

I-Bellator kickboxing I-Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Elmir Kulosman (175.7) vs. Darryl Cobb (175.6)

I-Bellator kickboxing Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Tara Walker (128.6) vs. Mimi Kutzin (124)

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HUMAN HIGHLIGHT REEL RAYMOND DANIELS TAKES ON STEFANO BRUNO AT ‘BELLATOR KICKBOXING: ST. LOUIS’ ON JUNE 24 – LIVE & FREE ON SPIKE AT 11/10C

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IN ADDITION: KERI MELENDEZ-SARAH HOWELL SHOWDOWN COMPLETES DYNAMIC BELLATOR KICKBOXING CARD

Santa Monica, Calif. (June 14, 2016) – The SPIKE-televised "Bellator sokulwa: St. Louis" event on June 24 at Scottrade Center is now complete, with the addition of two fights featuring Bellator Kickboxers URaymond Danielelelel (11-3) futhi Keri Melendez (3-1), ngubani izohlangana Stefano Bruno (23-2-1) futhi Sarah Howell (DEBUT) ngokulandelana.

 

The fights join a main event that features a middleweight rematch between Joe Schilling (27-8) futhi Hisaki Kato (6-2), who initially competed against one another in a mixed martial arts contest that saw Kato get the better of the kickboxing ace with a “Knockout of the Year” winning superman punch.

 

"I-Bellator kickboxing: St. Louis” will air immediately following the highly anticipated “Bellator: Dynamite 2” event LIVE and FREE on Spike at 11 p.m. KANYE/10 p.m. CT. Tickets for the double feature event start at just $30 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and the at Scottrade Center Box Office.

 

A native of California, Daniels is one of the most widely known kickboxers in America, having made a splash as both and amateur and professional. “The Real Deal” went 17-0 njengoba an amateur, nge nine knockouts, finishing all 17 bouts in the first round. Daniels made his professional debut in 2007, winning each of his first four fights, three of which ended in knockouts for the 36-year-old welterweight. Daniels was also a competitor at Bellator’s inaugural "Bellator sokulwa: Torino " event in Italy this year, earning his first career victory with the Scott Coker-led promotion. The win was the eighth of his professional career and it came spectacularly 30 imizuzwana singene emzuliswaneni wokuqala, giving him five first-round knockouts in total.

 

With a stellar record of 23-2-1, Italian kickboxer Stefano Bruno will have his hands full when he steps into the ring with Daniels on the 24th of June. One half of what many kickboxing pundits considered the fight of the year in 2015 against Hosam Radwan, Bruno has competed all around the globe and has truly made a name for himself in the welterweight division.

 

The queen of the infamous Skrap Pack in Northern California, Melendez made her first appearance with Bellator during the kickboxing portion of "Bellator: Dynamite 1, " recording a unanimous decision victory over Hadley Griffith in front of her home town faithful. Melendez tallied a 4-1 amateur mark before taking her talents to the professional circuit, lapho okwamanje yena lisiphatheleni 3-1 irekhodi Kickboxing. The 32-year-old flyweight will look to build off her impressive debut last year, when she takes on Sarah Howell in the kickboxing portion of Bellator’s “Dynamite 2” on June 24 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

 

Making your professional debut in anything is an arduous task, but making your debut against Melendez will be tougher than usual for Howell, who comes into the fight with no pro experience. Hailing from Washington – which coincidentally was the homestate of Melendez’s last opponent — the proud mother has been documenting her road to “Dynamite 2” through her blog, which can be found lapha.

 

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: St. Louis” Fight Card:

I-Bellator kickboxing Middleweight Main Event: Joe Schilling (27-8) vs. Hisaki Kato (6-2)

I-Bellator kickboxing Welterweight Feature Bout: URaymond Danielelelel (11-3) vs. Stefano Bruno (23-2-1)

I-Bellator kickboxing Flyweight Isici se-bout: Keri Melendez (3-1) vs. Sarah Howell (DEBUT)

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

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

Santa Monica, Calif. (June 10, 2016) – The SPIKE-televised main card of "Bellator: Dynamite 2" on June 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) ngokumelene Gloria Peritore(10-1-1) and a featherweight feature fight between UKevin Ross (31-9) futhi Justin Houghton(7-2).

 

The fights join a main event that features a heavyweight clash between “Rampage” Jackson(36-11) futhi Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1), while a lightweight title fight pitting Michael Chandler(14-3) ngokumelene Patricky “Pitbull” (16-7) izosebenza njengomcimbi wokuba ngumkhathi wobusuku. Ngaphezu kwalokho, former NFL player Mat Mitrione (9-5) futhi Carl “Badwater” Seumanutafa (10-6) will trade blows in their heavyweight showdown, while a flyweight contest between undefeated Ilima Macfarlane (3-0) futhi URebecca Ruth (6-1) wraps up a mouthwatering main card.

 

Lo mcimbi Akazikhukhumezi bukhoma futhi free on Spike at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT, kanti izikhathi zokudakwa sokuqulwa kwecala kuyobe usakaze bukhoma ku Bellator.com futhi I Bellator Mobile App. Doors for “Bellator: Dynamite 2”evulekile at 5:00 pm CT, with the first streamed fight taking place at 5:30 pm CT.

 

Amathikithi umcimbi uqale nje $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. With kuka 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 Gloria Peritore on June 24 e St. Louis. Kielholtz now directs her attention to "Bellator: Dynamite 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, qhafaza lapha.

 

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, Italy, 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.

 

At 35 ubudala, 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 Matteo Taccini nge isinqumo ngazwilinye.

 

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. Manje, the Grudge Training Center standout sets his sights on Ross, arguably one of the most successful kickboxers in American history.

 

Qedela "Bellator: Dynamite 2” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Umcimbi omkhulu we-heavyweight: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (36-11) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1)

Bellator MMA Isihloko Esingasindi Umhlaba Bout: Michael Chandler (14-3) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Feature Bout: Mat Mitrione (9-5) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (10-6)

I-Bellator kickboxing Featherweight Bout Bout: UKevin Ross (31-9) vs. Justin Houghton (7-2)

I-Bellator kickboxing Flyweight Isici se-bout: Denise Kielthwez (44-2) vs. Gloria Peritore (10-1-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Isici se-bout: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (3-0) vs. URebecca Ruth (6-1)

 

IKhadi Preliminary:

Bellator MMA I-featherweight prelimialry bout: Justin Lawrence (8-3) vs. Isao Kobayashi (18-3)

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

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

Bellator MMA I-Bantamweight Preliminary bout: Jordan Howard (9-3) vs Justin Robbins (14-17-1)

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

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

Bellator MMA I-featherweight prelimialry bout: Rashard Lovelace (3-0) vs. Garret Mueller (2-1)

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

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

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