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MANNY PACQUIAO RETURNS TO THE U.S. TO DEFEND HIS WBA WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST ADRIEN BRONER

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Sabado, Enero 19 From MGM Grand Garden Arena

Live On SHOWTIME PPV® Presented

By Premier Boxing Champions

Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, Nobyembre 24

 

NEW YORK – November 19, 2018 – Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, boxing’s only eight-division world champion, will end his two-year hiatus from a U.S. boxing ring when he returns to Las Vegas to defend his World Boxing Association welterweight world title against former four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien “Ang Problema” Broner. The Pacquiao vs. Broner world championship event will take place Saturday, Jan. 19 didto sa MGM Grand Garden Arena. Pacquiao vs. Broner and its co-main event fights will be produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV and presented by Premier Boxing Champions beginning at 9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT.

 

 

 

Pacquaio is coming off a vintage performance in July where he stopped Argentine slugger and world champion Lucas Matthysse inside seven rounds. Karon, Pacquiao returns to the U.S. in his remarkable fourth reign as welterweight world champion. Broner, one of the most talented fighters in boxing, is aiming for his second stint as 147-pound champion. If victorious, Broner also will add a career-defining win against a future Hall of Famer to his already stellar resume.

 

 

 

“I have missed fighting in Las Vegas. It has been a second home to me,” si Pacquiao. “Returning to the MGM Grand Garden Arena to defend my world title against Adrien Broner is an exciting way to stage my homecoming. Adrien is a tough opponent with an accomplished record. But if I have learned one thing while serving in the Philippine Congress and Senate, it is problem solving.”

 

 

 

Broner said, “I have paid my dues in this sport, and now it’s time for me to get mines. I get more views than everybody when I fight. A lot of people are going to see me pack off Pacquiao into retirement, and without his belt.”

 

 

 

Promoted by MP Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions in association with About Billions Promotions, tickets to the Pacquiao vs. Broner welterweight world championship event go on sale Saturday, Nobyembre 24. Ang mga tiket nagkantidad $1,500, $1,000, $750, $500, $300, $200, $100, dili lakip na magamit sa pag-alagad nga kaso, and can be purchased online through AXS.com, sugoon sa telepono sa 866-740-7711 or in person at any MGM Resorts International box office.

 

 

 

“Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner are two of the most gifted athletes in boxing today,"Miingon si Stephen Espinoza, Presidente, Sports ug Event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “Both men throw punches with eye-opening speed and carry significant power in both hands. These attributes have made them two of the biggest draws in the sport. Pacquiao is a proven pay-per-view attraction, while Broner has consistently delivered many of the highest-rated boxing events on television. This matchup promises explosive action from bell to bell.”

 

 

 

“MP Promotions is very excited about launching its new relationship with the PBC by presenting Senator Manny’s return to Las Vegas in the first defense of his WBA welterweight world title,” said MP Promotions head Joe Ramos. “Manny has a rich boxing history at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, and he will train hard to keep that title when he battles Adrien Broner on January 19. This will be another opportunity for Manny to add another highlight to his spectacular career and entertain his millions of fans. Apan labaw sa, to prove to the world that he still belongs in the pound-for-pound discussion. It’s going to be a great night for the sport.”

 

 

 

“Mayweather Promotions is looking forward to working with our co-promoters and SHOWTIME to bring this spectacle between Manny Pacquiao and Adrien Broner to the fans at the top of the year,” said Leonard Ellerbe of Mayweather Promotions. “This is going to be one of the biggest fights of 2019 with Broner looking to defy the odds and shut everyone up when he steps in the ring on fight night. Pacquiao has faced everyone top fighter in this era and is looking to add another signature win to cap off his historic career.”

 

 

 

“This is an intriguing matchup between two highly skilled boxers who provide entertainment every time they step in the ring,” said Tom Brown of TGB Promotions. “Manny Pacquiao is an iconic future Hall of Famer with a resume that includes a Who’s Who of some of the greatest boxers of this generation. Adrien Broner has become must-see TV in winning world titles in four different divisions, and a victory over Pacquiao will move him back into the championship ranks and add luster to an already sterling career.”

 

 

 

Richard Makita, President of Las Vegas Live Entertainment and Sports for MGM Resorts International, miingon, “We are excited to host this championship fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena which will kick off another great year of entertainment programming for MGM Resorts. This will be a terrific matchup between two great champions and we look forward to welcoming both of them back to the MGM Grand and Las Vegas.”

 

 

 

A three-time Fighter of the Year and the Boxing Writers Association of America’s reigning Fighter of the Decade, Pacquiao (60-7-2, 39 KOs), who hails from Sarangani Province in the Philippines, is the only sitting Congressman and Senator to win a world title. After serving two terms as Congressman, Pacquiao was elected to a Philippine Senate seat in May 2016, capturing over 16 million votes nationally. Pacquiao’s boxing resume features victories over at least seven current and future Hall of Famers, lakip na ang Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley, and Juan Manuel Marquez. Sa iyang katapusang away, with Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duerte and Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad in attendance (the first time two heads of state attended a championship boxing event), Pacquaio, 39, regained the welterweight title for a fourth time with a vintage performance on July 15 at Axiata Arena in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, by knocking out defending WBA champion Lucas Matthyssee in the seventh round.

 

 

 

Pacquiao recently had the high honor of speaking to the Oxford Union and the Cambridge Union on the campuses of the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, sa tinagsa, on consecutive days, another historic first in a career of historic firsts for the international sports icon. Pacquiao’s speeches about his life attracted standing room only crowds and huge ovations.

 

 

 

Cincinnati’s Broner (33-3-1, 24 KOs) is a former four-division world title holder and one of boxing’s most popular and colorful personalities. The brash and outspoken 29-year-old has faced some of boxing’s best en route to winning titles at 130, 135, 140 ug 147 libra, including Mikey Garcia, Paulie Malignaggi and Shawn Porter. Broner, who will face his 10th world champion in Pacquiao, scored a draw in his last fight in April on SHOWTIME against former two-division world champion Jessie Vargas.

 

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Kickboxing Rocks The Dome at FFC 34

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Petje Retains FFC Lightweight Title After 5 Round War With Gazani

Photo: Bruno Gazani (sa wala) takes a body kick from FFC Lightweight Kickboxing Champion Samo Petje (sa tuo)
Photo courtesy: Sergey Baranov/Final Fight Championship

 

Las Vegas, NV, (Nobyembre 17, 2018) – The Main Event of “FFC 34” featured an unforgettable Kickboxing title bout that was filled with non-stop action for all five championship rounds.

 

Samo Petje (36-6-1) retained his FFC Lightweight Kickboxing Title by defeating a very game challenger, Bruno Gazani (60-7-0), by majority draw (47-47, 47-47, 46-48).

 

 

 

As advertised, these two warriors (Gazani and Petje) went toe-to-toe in a very entertaining Main Event that had no shortage of crowd-pleasing highlights and thrilling moments. Gazani came forward and pressed the action for most of the night, using his solid boxing skills to his advantage. Petje was able to counter with high knees and vicious body kicks that ultimately led to the majority decision victory. It looked as if Gazani had knocked Petje down in the fifth round but it was ultimately ruled as a slip.

 

 

 

The night’s Co-Main Event, was another war that featured two MMA Heavyweights standing and striking for three straight rounds. Tony “hulk” Johnson (12-4-1) napildi D.J. “Da Protégé” Linderman (21-15-0) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) in what was an absolute slugfest. Linderman suffered a large cut above his right eye early on in the fight and despite the constant stream of blood running down his face, he still decided to stand in the pocket and trade blows with Johnson.

 

Kevin “Thunderstorm” Johnson (6-1-0) went the distance with Isaac Luna (3-1-0) in their Super Lightweight Boxing bout. Keys won by unanimous decision (59-55, 58-56, 59-55) in an exciting fight where Luna kept coming forward and forcing Johnson to engage all night long. Johnson countered well and was able to use crisp combinations to get the decision.

 

 

 

In a Kickboxing Catchweight matchup, Meletis “Nightmare” Kakoubavas (33-7-0) caught Jermaine “J.J.” Kalibonan (24-7-0) with a high right kick to the side of Soto’s head at the fifty-two second mark of round two of their three round fight. The fight was stopped after Soto rose to his feet from the canvas, resulting in a TKO victory for Kakoubavas.

 

 

 

The night began with Heavyweight Zac Cavender (1-0-0) winning his professional MMA debut with a first round TKO victory over Marius Cantoneru (0-2-0). Cavender’s ground and pound worked to perfection as a series of fists to the side of Cantoneru’s head caused the stoppage at the 2:30 mark of round one.

 

 

 

“SoLeyte 34 promised to deliver action-packed fights, and as advertised, that is exactly what we delivered to our fans,” said FFC CEO/Founder, Orsat Zovko. “All of our fights, in every discipline, were competitive and that is what this Fight Dome experience is all about.”

 

 

 

“FFC 34” took place at its permanent home, “Fight Dome”, which is located at Caesars Entertainment’s Rio Las Vegas. The event aired nationwide on CBS Sports Network, and Claro Sports in Mexico and Latin America.

 

 

 

Katapusan nga Fight Championship (SoLeyte) is the first and only professional combat sports franchise offering fans a unique ‘multi-discipline’ kasinatian (Boxing, Kickboxing ug MMA), where every event culminates with a championship title bout. All FFC events take place inside “Fight Dome” at Caesars Entertainment’s Rio Las Vegas, the all-new mecca of combat sports.

 

 

Complete “FFC 34” MMA results below:

 

OPISYAL RESULTA

 

(Kickboxing) FFC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Samo Petje (36-6-1), Ljubljana, Slovenia

Win by Majority Draw, 5 Rds. (47-47, 47-47, 46-48)

Bruno Gazani (60-7-0), Sao Paulo, Brazil

(Petje Retains FFC Middleweight Title)

(MMA) Heavyweights

Tony Johnson Jr. (12-4-1), Nashville, TN

Win by Unanimous Decision, 3 Rds. (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

D.J. Linderman (21-15-0), Yreka, SAMA

 

(Boxing) SUPER lightweight

Kevin Johnson (6-1-0), Las Vegas, NV

Win by Unanimous Decision, 6 Rds. (59-55, 58-56, 59-55)

Isaac Luna (3-1-0), Lakang, TX

(Kickboxing) Lightweight

Meletis Kakoubavas (33-7-0), Athens, Gresya

Win by TKO, Referee Stoppage, (:52 – 2nd Rd.)

Jermaine Soto (24-7-0), Los Angeles, SAMA

 

 

 

(MMA) Heavyweights

Zac Cavender (1-0-0), Tooele, U (Pro debut)

Win by TKO, Kumo, (2:30 – 1st Rd.)

Marius Cantoneru (0-2-0), Las Vegas, NV

 

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Official Weights For “FFC 34” Multi-Discipline Event at Fight Dome

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Las Vegas, NV, (Nobyembre 15, 2018) – The weights are official for “SoLeyte 34 – Gazani vs. Petje”, a ‘multi-discipline’ (Boxing, Kickboxing ug MMA) away card, which takes place Friday night, November 16th, sa “Fight Dome,” located at Caesars Entertainment’s Rio Las Vegas. Pultahan sa 5:30 sa gabii. (PST), the first bout is scheduled for 6:15 sa gabii. (PST).

 

 

 

A raucous crowd of combat sports fans gathered in front of the Fight Dome TV Studio, located in the Masquerade Village of Rio Las Vegas, to watch the “FFC 34” fighters make weight for Friday evening’s fight card.

 

 

 

“This will be an entertaining night of fights that is for sure,” said FFC CEO/Founder, Orsat Zovko. “Every fighter possesses a very fan-friendly style of fighting and they have all promised to deliver a show for the fans here at Fight Dome Las Vegas and the fans watching on CBS Sports Network.”

 

 

 

Katapusan nga Fight Championship (SoLeyte) is the first and only professional combat sports franchise offering fans a unique ‘multi-discipline’ kasinatian (Boxing, Kickboxing ug MMA), where every event culminates with a championship title bout. All FFC events take place inside “Fight Dome” at Caesars Entertainment’s Rio Las Vegas, the all-new mecca of combat sports.

 

 

 

Tickets are available for purchase at any Las Vegas Caesars Entertainment Box Office and TicketMaster.com. The ‘multi-discipline’ event will air nationwide on CBS Sports Network, and in Spanish, on Claro Sports in Mexico and Latin America. Check your local listings for more information.

 

 

 

For more information on FFC you can visit www.finalfightchampionship.com or follow FFC on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @FFCFighting.

 

 

 

Here are the official weigh-in results from “SoLeyte 34 – Gazani vs. Petje”

(MMA) Heavyweight Division

Marius Cantoneru (0-1-0), Las Vegas, NV/Romania, 219 lbs.

Zac Cavender (Pro debut), Tooele, U, 212.4 lbs.

 

(Kickboxing) Catchweight Bout

Jermaine “J.J.” Kalibonan (24-6-0), Los Angeles, SAMA, 153.8 lbs.

Meletis “Nightmare” Kakoubavas (32-7-0), Athens, Gresya, 155.2 lbs.

(Boxing) Super Lighweight Division

Isaac “Blue” Luna (3-0-0), Lakang, TX, 143.4 lbs

Kevin “Thunderstorm” Johnson (5-1-0), Las Vegas, NV, 144 lbs.

 

(Co-Main Event – MMA) Heavyweight Division

D.J. “Da Protege” Linderman (21-14-0), Yreka, SAMA, 264.2 lbs.

Tony “hulk” Johnson (11-4-1), Nashville, TN, 265.6 lbs

(Main Event – Kickboxing) FFC Lightweight Title Bout

Bruno Gazani (60-6-0), Brazil, 154.4 lbs.

[Defending Champion] Samo Petje (35-6-1), Slovenia, 154.8 lbs.
Pictured in photo above (from left to right) Bruno Gazani, FFC CEO Orsat Zovko and Reigning FFC Lightweight Kickboxing Champion, Samo Petje (SoLeyte 34 Main Event Fighters.)

Pictured in photo above (from left to right) DJ Linderman, FFC CEO Orsat Zovko, Tony “hulk” Johnson (SoLeyte 34 Co-Main Event)
Photos Courtesy of: Sergey Baranov/Final Fight Championship
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SoLeyte 33 Results from Las Vegas

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New Kickboxing Champion Crowned at FFC 33
Chub Upsets Previously Unbeaten Vrtacic for Middleweight Title
(Photo: Mykta Chub (sa wala) wins FFC Middleweight Kickboxing Title with Orsat Zovko (sa tuo) FFC CEO/Founder)
Photo courtesy: Sergey Baranov/Final Fight Championship

 

Las Vegas, NV, (Nobyembre 2, 2018) – The Main Event of “FFC 33” delivered an upset and a new champion, as Mykta Chub (18-7-0) defeated previously unbeaten champion Andi Vrtacic (10-1-0) pinaagi sa split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47) to win the FFC Middleweight Kickboxing Title.

 

 

 

Chub and Vrtacic displayed a great deal of endurance during their five round war. Chub was able to pin Vrtacic into the corners quite often during this fight, frustrating the young Vrtacic and preventing him from using his signature high kicks. Vrtacici landed some nice head kicks and few solid combinations but it wasn’t enough to impress the judges, allowing Chub to steal the win, and the title.

 

 

 

Sa Co-Main nga Hinabo, which involved two very exciting MMA lightweight fighters, Darrick Handumanan (22-9-0) wasted no time submitting former UFC Fighter, “Cassius” Clay Collard (16-8-1) by rear naked choke in the very first round. The submission victory, which was the 19th of Minner’s career, only took 31 seconds to execute.

 

 

 

Andre Keys (10-1-0) went the distance with Randy Fuentes (7-7-1) in their Super Welterweight Boxing bout. Keys won by split decision (55-59, 55-59, 58-56) in a fight that featured both fighters standing in the pocket and trading hard shots for the majority of their six round fight.

 

 

 

In a Kickboxing Lightweight matchup, despite breaking his left arm in the fight, Chris McMillan (38-10-0) won a split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) against Teo Mikelic (18-7-0) in a fight that featured some vicious kicks and crisp punches by both fighters.

 

 

 

The night began with Sherrard Blackledge (1-0-0) winning his professional MMA debut by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-27) over Jordan Christensen (0-2-0) in the Welterweight division.

 

 

 

“Most of these fights ended up going the distance and the fighters did not disappoint tonight,” said FFC CEO/Founder, Orsat Zovko. “SoLeyte 33 showcased a lot of endurance and toughness and delivered an entertaining show for the fans.”

 

 

 

“FFC 33” took place at its permanent home, “Fight Dome”, which is located at Caesars Entertainment’s Rio Las Vegas. The event aired nationwide on CBS Sports Network.

 

 

 

Katapusan nga Fight Championship (SoLeyte) is the first and only professional combat sports franchise offering fans a unique ‘multi-discipline’ kasinatian (Boxing, Kickboxing ug MMA), where every event culminates with a championship title bout. All FFC events take place inside “Fight Dome” at Caesars Entertainment’s Rio Las Vegas, the all-new mecca of combat sports.

 

 

Complete “FFC 33” MMA results below:

 

OPISYAL RESULTA

 

(Kickboxing) FFC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

 

 

Mykyta Chub (18-7-0), Ft. Lauderdale, FL via Ukraine

Win by Split Decision, 5 Rds. (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)

Andi Vrtacic (10-1-0), Pula ,Croatia

(Chub wins FFC Middleweight Title)

(MMA) LIGHWEIGHTS

 

Darrick Handumanan (22-9-0), Nebraska City, NE

Win by Submission (Rear Hubo choke) :31, Rd. 1

Clay Collard (16-8-1), Toquerville, U

 

 

(Boxing) SUPER WELTERWEIGHTS

 

Andre Keys (10-1-0), Tacoma, WA

Win by Split Decision, 6 Rds. (55-59, 55-59, 58-56)

Randy Fuentes (7-7-1), McAllen, TX

(Kickboxing) Lightweight

Chris McMillan (38-10-0), Calgary Alberta, Canada

Win by Split Decision, 3 Rds. (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Teo Mikelic (18-7-0), Pula, Croatia

 

 

 

(MMA) WELTERWEIGHTS

Sherrard Blackledge (1-0-0), Las Vegas, NV (Pro debut)

Win by Unanimous Decision, 3 Rds. (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)

Jordan Christensen (0-2-0), Las Vegas, NV

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Kickboxing Title Bout Headlines FFC 33 Multi-Discipline Event on Nov. 2

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Mykyta Chub fights Andi Vrtacic for the FFC Middleweight Championship at Fight Dome

LAS VEGAS, NV, (Oktubre 30, 2018) – The main event is set for “FFC 33” and it will involve two explosive kickboxers from overseas. Mykyta Chub (17-7-0) of the Ukraine, mga gubat Andi Vrtacic (10-0-0) Pula, Croatia, for the FFC Middleweight Championship on November 2nd, at Fight Dome located at Caesars Entertainment’s Rio Las Vegas.

 

 

 

Both fighters have fought for FFC multiple times. Chub has a (3-1) record during his tenure with Final Fight Championship. Vrtacic, who is the defending middleweight champion, boasts a (4-0) record with FFC.

 

 

 

“The fans at Fight Dome Las Vegas loved our Kickboxing fights at FFC 31,” said FFC CEO/Founder, Orsat Zovko. “And we are excited to have world champion kickboxers fighting for us again on November 2nd.”

 

 

 

The Co-Main Event for “FFC 33” will feature an MMA Lightweight clash between, Darrick Handumanan (16-5-0) Nebraska City, NE, and former UFC Fighter, “Cassius” Clay Collard (16-7-1) Toquerville, U.

 

 

 

There will be one other Kickboxing bout at “FFC 33” ingon nga Chris McMillan (87-10-3) of Calgary Alberta, Canada, makakuha sa Teo Mikelic (18-6-0) Pula, Croatia, in the Lightweight division.

 

 

 

In Boxing, it will be a battle of two Super Welterweights in a six round contest as Randy Fuentes (7-6-1) McAllen, TX faces off against Andre Keyes (18-4-1) sa Tacoma, WA.

 

 

 

“FFC 33” will air on CBS Sports Network, as a part of a multi-year agreement to broadcast FFC’s ground breaking multi-discipline (Boxing, Kickboxing ug MMA) Fight Dome series at Caesars Entertainment’s Rio Las Vegas. The event will also air in Spanish on Claro Sports in Mexico and Latin America. Check your local listings for more information.

 

 

 

Ang mga tiket alang sa “FFC 33” are available at any Las Vegas Caesars Entertainment Box Office, pinaagi sa pagtawag sa 702-777-2782 o 855-234-7469, o sa online sa Ticketmaster.com.

 

 

For more information about Final Fight Championship, palihug bisitaha ang finalfightchampionship.com, Facebook at Facebook.com/FFCFighting, and Follow FFC on Instagram/Twitter @FFCFighting.

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SoLeyte 32 NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS OFFICIAL MMA RESULTS

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‘Gravedigger’ Buries ‘Badwater’ for FFC Title
‘AK-47’ Vanderford Remains Undefeated With KO at FFC 32
Shelton Graves (sa wala) wins FFC Heavyweight Title by keeping Carl Seumanutafa (sa tuo) against the ropes.
Photo courtesy: Sergey Baranov/Final Fight Championship

 

 

Las Vegas, NV, (Oct. 20, 2018) – Sometimes things in life are simply quick and painless. Most of the fights at FFC 32 Apan, were actually quick and painful. Knockouts, let’s be honest, usually are quite painful.

 

 

 

Friday night’s Main Event was one of the only fights at FFC 32 (which was an all-MMA event) that did not end in a knockout. Shelton “Gravedigger” Graves (9-3-0) defeated Carl “Badwater” Seumanutafa (11-9-0) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) to win the vacant FFC MMA Heavyweight Championship Title.

 

 

 

Graves did a great job of avoiding standing toe-to-toe with the knockout artist, Seumanutafa, spending most of the fight pressing the heavy-handed Samoan (Seumanutafa) up against the ropes and using knees to the body and a series of quick uppercuts to frustrate his opponent. Ang estratehiya nagtrabaho, as Seumanutafa was frustrated with the constant pressure, which allowed Graves to keep him on the ropes and against the turnbuckle, taking away any opportunity for a Seumanutafa trademark knockout.

 

 

 

Sa Co-Main nga Hinabo, Undefeated Welterweight, Austin “AK-47” Vanderford (6-0-0), kept his unblemished record in tact when he rocked Emilson “The Amazonian Warrior” Freitas (7-3-0) with a nice left hand to the temple at the 1:38 mark of round one. Vanderford wins by KO for only the second time in his professional career.

 

 

 

Previously unbeaten Light Heavyweight, Ivan Erslan (6-1-0), was trying to stay undefeated as a professional but his opponent, Branko Busick (3-1-0) had other ideas. Busick sent Erslan to the canvas at the 4:41 mark of the second round with a solid left hand to the chin and it was all she wrote for Erslan. Busick picks up the first KO victory of his young career.

 

 

 

In the Lightweight division, as promised, it was a “grapplers paradise” for as long as it lasted… And it didn’t last very long. Brandon “Kiba” Ricetti (9-2-0) submitted Adam “Smash” Smith (11-10-0) by Arm Triangle at the 4:26 mark of the very first round. If you’re keeping score, all nine of Ricetti’s wins have come by submission.

 

 

 

SoLeyte 32 took place at its permanent home, “Fight Dome”, which is located at Caesars Entertainment’s Rio Las Vegas. The event aired nationwide on CBS Sports Network.

Complete “FFC 32” MMA results below:

 

OPISYAL RESULTA

 

 

 

FFC HEAVYWEIGHT MMA CHAMPIONSHIP

Shelton Graves (9-3-0), Baltimore, MD

Win by Unanimous Decision, 5 Rds. (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)

Carl “Badwater” Seumanutafa (11-9-0), San Francisco, SAMA

(Graves wins FFC Heavyweight Title)

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHTS

Austin Vanderford (6-0-0), Portland, O

Win by KO (Punch), 1:38 Rd. 1

Edmilson Freitas (7-3-0), Manaus, Amazon, Brazil

 

 

 

KAHAYAG heavyweights

Branko Busick (3-1-0), Steubenville, OH

Win by KO (Punch), 4:41 Rd. 2

Ivan Erslan (6-1-0), Zagreb, Croatia

Lightweight

Brandon Ricetti (9-2-0), Boy, SAMA

Win by Submission (Arm Triangle), 4:26 Rd. 1

Adan Smith (11-10-0), Spokane, WA

 

 

 

BANTAMWEIGHTS (Pro Debuts)

Brady Hiestand (1-0-0), Spokane, WA

Win by Unanimous Decision, 3 Rds. (29-26, 29-26, 29-26)

Corey Conway (0-1-0), Las Vegas, NV

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Heavyweight MMA Title Bout Headlines FFC 32THIS FRIDAY IN LAS VEGAS

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Shelton Graves takes on Tony Johnson for the FFC MMA Heavyweight Championship

LAS VEGAS, NV, (Oct. 16, 2018) – Final Fight Championship follows up its historical Las Vegas debut (sa Oct. 12th) with a Heavyweight MMA title fight on Oct. 19th. “FFC 32” will be an all-MMA fight card featuring some of the most talented mixed martial artists in the country, ug sa unahan.

 

 

 

In a clash between two hungry heavyweight sluggers, Shelton “The Gravedigger” Graves (8-3-0), Baltimore, MD moatubang Tony “hulk” Johnson (11-4-1), Nashville, TN sa main event sa “FFC 32”, which takes place Friday, Oct. 19th at Fight Dome Las Vegas located at Rio Las Vegas. Graves and Johnson will fight for the vacant FFC MMA Heavyweight Title.

 

 

 

In the night’s Co-Main Event, it will be another heavyweight bash between experienced wrestler, Rodney Wallace (26-16-1), Bamberg, SC, ug Carl Seumanutafa (11-8-0), San Francisco, SAMA, a veteran muay thai competitor and the quintessential knockout artist.

 

 

 

In the welterweight division, Edmilson Freitas (7-2-0), Manaus, Amazon, Brazil makakuha sa Austin Vanderford (5-0-0), Portland, O. Branko Busick (2-1-0), Steubenville, OH mga gubat Ivan Erslan (6-0-0), Zagreb, Croatia in the light heavyweight division, and in the lightweight division, Adan Smith (11-9-0), Langley, WA away Brandon Ricetti (8-2-0), Boy, SAMA, to round out the main card.

 

 

 

“FFC 32” will air on CBS Sports Network, Friday evening, Oct. 19, check your local listings for more information.

 

 

 

During the undercard portion of the evening, welterweight Javahn Matthews, West Linn, O will make his pro debut when he faces Jordan Christensen, Las Vegas, NV.

 

 

 

In their most recent event, “SoLeyte 31 Gabii sa Champions”, Final Fight Championship made history becoming the first combat sports promotion company to feature three different disciplines (boxing, kickboxing and MMA) in one fight card, all fights were for the title.

 

 

 

Ang mga tiket anaa sa bisan unsang Las Vegas Caesars Entertainment Box Office, pinaagi sa pagtawag sa 702-777-2782 o 855-234-7469 o sa online sa Ticketmaster.com. Para sa mga grupo sa 10 o dugang nga tawag 866-574-3851 o email EntertainmentGroupSales@Caesars.com.

 

 

 

For more information about Final Fight Championship, palihug bisitaha ang finalfightchampionship.com, Facebook at Facebook.com/FFCFighting, and Follow on Instagram/Twitter @FFCFighting.

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LARA WANTS CANELO OR GGG NEXT

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HOUSTON, TX (September 17, 2018) – Former WBA super welterweight world champion Erislandy “Ang American Dream” Lara (25-3-2, 14 KOs), felt inspired by the state of boxing after watching last Saturday night’s main event between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (50-1-2, 34 KOs) ug Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (38-1-1, 34 KOs) sa Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

 

 

“Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin fought an amazing fight, it was a true classic.” Miingon Lara. “I want to congratulate both of them for putting together such a tremendous effort to bring the spotlight back on boxing. It would be a great honor to fight either fighter, and I would love to challenge myself against them.”

 

 

 

Erislandy Lara has been training in Houston, Texas for his next fight with trainer Ronnie Shields, as he is working hard in the gym, getting ready for his next fight date.

 

 

 

“I am ready to make a statement and to challenge either fighter at middleweight, whether it is Gennady Golovkin or Canelo Alvarez in a rematch…Ako andam!”

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FFC ug Rio All-Suite Hotel & Ang Casino Ink Deal nga Nag-pack sa usa ka Kusog nga Punch!

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Katapusan nga Fight Championship Naghimo sa Kasaysayan, Uban sa Multi-Year Combat Sports Agreement nga Naglambigit, Rio Las Vegas ug CBS Sports Network

LAS VEGAS, NV, (Pito ka. 14, 2018) – Usa sa labing paspas nga nagtubo nga combat sports promotion nga mga kompanya sa kalibutan, Katapusan nga Fight Championship (SoLeyte), ug Rio Las Vegas sa Caesars Entertainment, maghatod ug sinemana nga combat sports series nga gitawag, “Fight Dome”, nga debut sa Biyernes, Pito ka. 28, ug ipasalida nga live sa CBSSN (CBS Sports Network).

Ang groundbreaking nga anunsyo nagtimaan sa unang higayon sa kasaysayan sa Las Vegas nga ang usa ka combat sports promotion company nagtukod og residency sulod sa usa ka resort casino aron maghatag og sinemana nga show nga naglambigit sa multi-disciplines lakip ang, Boxing, Kickboxing ug MMA.

“Himuon ang kasaysayan sa Biyernes, Pito ka. 28,miingon si Orsat Zovko, Presidente ug Founder sa Final Fight Championship. “We (SoLeyte) nalipay nga mahimong bahin niining landmark nga kasabutan sa Rio Las Vegas ug CBS Sports Network.”

Ang mga panghitabo sa Fight Dome i-broadcast nga live sa CBS Sports Network, Biyernes sa 7 sa gabii. (PST) ug 10 sa gabii. (EST) uban sa unang opisyal nga kalihokan, "Gabii sa mga Kampeon", debut sa Biyernes, Pito ka. 28. "Gabii sa mga Kampeon", ipasundayag ang tanang tulo ka disiplina (Boxing, Kickboxing ug MMA) ug ang matag away alang sa FFC World Championship Belt!

Ang tanan nga makapakurat sa kasingkasing nga aksyon sa FFC mahitabo sa sulod sa tanan nga bag-o, Pakigsangka sa Dome Las Vegas, nga usa ka suod nga lugar nga nahimutang sa sulod sa Rio Las Vegas nga naghatud sa mga mahiligon sa pangkombat nga sports, ang kasinatian sa tibuok kinabuhi.

“Ang among mga fans literal nga naa sa ibabaw sa aksyon sa tibuuk nga panahon,” miingon si Zovko. “Kini ang damgo sa matag fan sa sports sa kombat… Maglingkod ka nga duol kaayo, mabati nimo nga ikaw ang nag-away sa ring!”

Kinatibuk-ang mga presyo sa tiket magsugod sa $69. Ang mga tiket anaa sa bisan unsang Las Vegas Caesars Entertainment Box Office, pinaagi sa pagtawag sa 702-777-2782 o 855-234-7469 o online sa Ticketmaster.com. Para sa mga grupo sa 10 o dugang nga tawag 866-574-3851 o email sa EntertainmentGroupSales@Caesars.com.

Mahitungod sa Final Fight Championship

Tinahod nga internasyonal nga combat sports promoter, Orsat Zovko, gilusad ang Final Fight Championship® (FFC®) sa 2013. Ang FFC sukad gipahigayon 30 malampuson nga dual-discipline events nga gilangkuban sa professional kickboxing ug world class mixed martial arts. Nagpakita sa mga marquis nga mga atleta sama ni Satoshi Ishii, MIRKO CRO COP, Mladen Brestovac ug Robin van Roosmalen. Gipresentar sa FFC ang mga live nga sibya sa palakasan sa labaw pa sa 50 mga nasud sa tibuok kalibutan, sa upat ka kontinente, nga makita sa CBS Sports Network, Fight Channel sa Tibuok Kalibutan, taliwala sa ubang mga kabtangan sa sports ug media.

Alang sa dugang nga impormasyon, palihug bisitaha ang FinalFightChampionship.com, Facebook, Instagram ug Twitter. Sunda ang @FFCFighting

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THE 4TH ANNUAL BOX FAN EXPO PRESENTS THE INAUGURAL BOX FAN EXPO INVITATIONAL THIS SATURDAY AT THE LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER

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Box Fan Expo is the ultimate fan experience event that gives boxing fans the opportunity to meet-and-greet top fighters, current and former world champions, boxing celebrities and industry people in an up-close personal setting.

Las Vegas (September 12, 2018)–At this Saturday’s 4th annual Box Fan Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center, some of the top amateur boxers will be on display as, they will compete in the inaugural Box Fan Expo Invitational.

The Box Fan Expo invitational is sponsored by Mayweather Promotions & Adidas Boxing

BOX FAN EXPO INVITATIONAL 2018
Several highly-ranked and top fighters from the USA Boxing amateur program will receive a special invitation to take part at the Inaugural Box Fan Expo Invitational 2018, to compete and have a chance to FACEOFF against the best in their division. The Invitational will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the Box Fan Expo on Saturday, September 15th, Mexican Independence Day Weekend and on the same day as the Canelo vs GGG rematch that will take place later that evening at the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas.

WHO WILL WATCH?
Thousands of boxing fans that will attend the Expo, as well as many boxing media outlets, sa pamilya, mga higala, and more importantly a chance to get showcased their skills in front of top boxing companies like Mayweather Promotions, sanctioning bodies like the WBC and the WBA, top Boxing Managers, bisti & gear brands such as adidas Boxing, Cleto Reyes, Kronk Boxing, Fight Label and top boxing stars such as Andre Ward, Errol Spence Jr., Mikey Garcia, Badou Jack, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales and Juan Manuel Marquez to name a few.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR THE FIGHTERS?
Notoriety from top boxing companies, thousands of boxing fans, media covering the event, as well as some of the top Boxing Celebrities who will be participating at this year’s Expo. The TOP 2 fighters of the 2018 Box Fan Expo Invitational will receive a $3,000 sponsorship from adidas Boxing in boxing equipment for a year. All participants will get to keep the boxing gloves and headgear they use to compete. Dugang pa, bout winners will take home an amazing belt.

HELPING A GREAT CAUSE
The Fernando Vargas Fighting Foundation was established by former world champion Fernando Vargas and his wife Martha Vargas and strategically opened its doors in the City of North Las Vegas as they saw that there was a great need to help kids get off the streets and offer them a safe haven. The FVFF is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing youth with a constructive alternative to self-defeating behavior through athletic, academics and community service programs. Their programs include role model mentors and a “giving inner city kids a fighting chance” philosophy that impacts an average of 400 kids a year. The strength and popularity of their programs provide youth with positive opportunities not otherwise afforded to them.

Fernando Vargas Fighting Foundation
3240 Civic Center Dr., Ste. B
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Tel. 702-810-2687

Mga Mayweather Promotions
Haom base sa kalingawan kapital sa kalibutan, Las Vegas, Mayweather Promotions natukod sa 2007 by 12-time World Champion and undefeated boxing icon with a record of 50-0, Floyd “Salapi” Mayweather. Mayweather Promotions seamlessly promotes all forms of live entertainment.

For more information on Mayweather Promotions, adto sa: www.mayweatherpromotions.com

About Adidas Boxing
Adidas are experts in the field of Combat Sports. They are the only complete Combat Sports brand offering a complete range of training equipment and apparel for the Combat Sports player. All of the Adidas product is researched, developed and combat tested by professional athletes.

The Adidas brand has proudly sponsored major Boxing events and was the exclusive equipment supplier for boxing gloves and headguards for Beijing 2008 Olympics, the sole equipment supplier of boxing for the London Olympic Games 2012, the World Amateur Boxing Championships 2009 Milano and 2017 Hamburg.Discover a complete customized experience for fighters of all skill levels. Every glove is built to your specific requirements. Uban sa kapin sa 16 leather colors, including many metallics, these first customized gloves are a revolution in the boxing world. More info at (www.usboxing.net).

Bahin sa Box Fan Expo
Ang kahon sa Fan Fan mao ang labing tinuud nga panghitabo sa fan sa boksing, which allows fans to meet-and- greet boxing superstars of today, current and former world champions, legends of the sport and other boxing celebrities. Fans can expect to experience various interactions such as autograph and photos sessions, FaceOff with your favorite boxers, pictures with the Ring Card Girls, Live DJ Music, chance to win prizes, purchase merchandise and memorabilia from different booths Exhibitors, “ALL UNDER ONE ROOF”. You won’t want to miss this must-attend Expo!

Box Fan Expo has been a huge success with fans and boxing industry people. Many boxing stars have attended the last three Expos such as Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns, Marco Antonio Barrera, ROY JONES JR., Marcos Maidana, Sergio Martinez, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Tim Bradley, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Shawn Porter, Fernando Vargas, Zab Juda, Santiago Toney, Vinny Pazienza, Mikey Garcia , Mia St.Johns, Leo Santa Cruz, Badou Jack, Terry Norris , Riddick Bowe , Earnie Shavers, Leon Spinks, Danny Jacobs, Abner Mares, Jorge Linares, Brandon Rios and many more…

Exhibitors sama sa boxing gear, bisti, new equipment’s, Inumink mga ilimnon, alcohol, Mga Produkto, Broadcast Media, sanctioning bodies and other companies who wish to participate will once again have a chance to showcase their brand to fans, media and the boxing industry.

Tiket sa Box Fan Expo anaa sa internet sa:
https://boxfanexpo.eventbrite.com

Throughout the next few days leading up to the event, Adunay matag semana nga pag-update sa daghang mga bituon nga motugyan sa ilang panagway sa Boxing Expo. And for anyone in the Boxing industry or other Exhibitors (non-industry), who would like to be involved and reserve a Booth,

Contact Us:
Telephone number: (514) 572-7222 or Las Vegas Number (702) 997-1927

Kay bisan unsa nga mga pangutana palihug email: boxfanexpo@gmail.com

More information on Box Fan Expo visit: http://www.boxfanexpo.com

Follow Box Fan Expo on Twitter and Instagram at: @BoxPanExPo

Follow Box Fan Expo on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/BoxFanExpo