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COREY ANDERSON MAKES BELLATOR MMA DEBUT AGAINST COMBAT SPORTS LEGEND MELVIN MANHOEF IN BELLATOR 251 HEADLINER
BELLATOR MMA ADDS COMBAT SPORTS LEGEND MELVIN MANHOEF, OLIVER ENKAMP AND TERRY BRAZIER TO HISTORIC PARIS EVENT ON OCT. 10
KNOCKOUT ARTISTS MELVIN MANHOEF AND CHIDI NJOKUANI COLLIDE IN EXPLOSIVE BELLATOR 210 MAIN EVENT AT WINSTAR WORLD RESORT AND CASINO ON NOV. 30
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DIE ENGEL - Bellator heads back to WinStar World Casino and Resort on Friday, November 30 with a battle of heavy-handed middleweights, as combat sports-veteran Melvin Manhoef (30-14-1, 2 NC) takes on the dynamic Chidi Njokuani (18-5, 1 NC) im Main Event von Bellator 210.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 21 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, as well as through Bellator.com und Ticketmaster.com.
Bellator 210: Manhoef vs. Njokuani will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT und wird LIVE auf DAZN streamen, während vorläufige Kämpfe weiterströmen Bellator.com und global auf der Bellator Mobile App. Weitere Kämpfe werden in den kommenden Wochen bekannt gegeben.
A former world title challenger, Manhoef returns to the Bellator cage looking to stake his claim in a suddenly crowded middleweight division. The famed Dutch kickboxer and mixed martial artist is known for his highlight-reel KO’s throughout his impressive combat sports career that spans two and a half decades, including successful runs in DREAM, Cage Rage and Bellator. With career wins over Mark Hunt, Kazushi Sakuraba, "Cyborg" Santos, and most recently for Bellator, Hisaki Kato, “No Mercy” has plans for adding another name to his lengthy resume.
Njokuani made his Bellator debut in the welterweight division with a decisive victory over Ricky Rainey in 2015. Seitdem, “Chidi Bang Bang” has notched impressive wins over Melvin Guillard and Andre Fialho. The Las Vegas fighter later announced himself to the 185-pound weight class in emphatic fashion with a victory over Hisaki Kato bei Bellator 189. Mit 10 knockouts to his credit, the always-dangerous Njokuani looks to add another “W” to his record in November.
Aktualisiert Bellator 210: Manhoef vs. Njokuani fight Card:
Middleweight Main Event Bout: Melvin Manhoef (30-14-1, 2 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (18-5, 1 NC)
*Karte Änderungen vorbehalten
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BELLATOR TO SIGN WFL’S ‘FINAL 8’ HEAVYWEIGHT GRAND PRIX AND MMA LIGHTWEIGHT TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
AUCH, BELLATOR KICKBOXING’S JORINA BAARS TO COMPETE AGAINST ANISSA HADDAOUI IN SUPERFIGHT AT SEPT. 22 WFL EVENT
LOS ANGELES – Bellator announced today the organization will reward the winner of World Fighting League’s upcoming “Final 8” Grand Prix, as well as the MMA Lightweight Tournament Finale, with a Bellator contract. The events take place over two days on Saturday, Sieben. 22 through Sunday, Sieben. 23 from Topsportcentrum in Almere, Netherlands and are set to air on Spike Netherlands.
Owned by famed Dutch kickboxer Melvin Manhoef, the Netherlands-based promotion is currently home to many of the best Dutch kickboxers and mixed martial artists. Following an impressive combat sports career that spans two and a half decades, including successful runs in DREAM, Cage Rage and Bellator, Manhoef began promoting fights under his WFL banner in 2015. Zuletzt, Manhoef defeated Remy Bonjasky in the final bout of his kickboxing career at WFL 16.
Similar to renowned K-1 events, the kickboxing tournament on Sept. 22 commences with eight competitors who will need to claim victory three times in one evening to become champion. The “Final 8” Grand Prix kicks off with several explosive first-round heavyweight matchups, einschließlich Murat Aygun vs. Fabio Kwasi, Sam Tevette vs. Clyde Brunswijk, Andrei Stoica vs. “Boy Boy” Martin und Fred Sikking vs. Nordine Mahieddine. Sikking vs. Nordine replaces the previously announced contest between Ibrahim El Bouni and Levi Rigters.
In the MMA Lightweight Tournament Finale on Sept. 23, Pieter Buist (13-4) erfüllt Soli Abdeselam Mohamed (4-3), better known to fans as “Sully Bull,” in a battle to determine the victor at 155 Pfund. Buist, nicknamed “The Archangel,” is currently riding a four-fight win streak, including two WFL victories, while Bull has also won his previous two bouts inside the WFL cage.
In addition to the “Super 8” Grand Prix on Sept. 22, the card will also feature Bellator Kickboxing’s Jorina Baars (44-0-3) in a highly anticipated superfight with two-time WFL World Champion Anissa Haddaoui (42-3-1). Fighting out of Den Helder, Niederlande, the 29-year-old Baars remains one of the most dangerous kickboxers and Muay Thai fighters on the planet, famously defeating Cris Cyborg in 2014. Having earned gold in both professional kickboxing and Muay Thai, the Dutch-born Haddaoui looks to make a name for herself against a fellow veteran in Baars. Fans can expect fireworks between these two exciting and elite fighters.
Weitere Informationen, besuchen Sie bitte WorldFightingLeague.com und WFLTickets.com.
PETROSYAN, KIELHOLTZ, HAIDA, & BOLANOS EMERGE VICTORIOUS FROM BELLATOR KICKBOXING 5 IN TURIN
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April 8, 2017
Giorgio Petrosyan (84-2-2, 1 NC) defeated Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) über einstimmigen Beschluss (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) über einstimmigen Beschluss (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. “Wirklich, für mich, 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) über Kopfstoß an 2:59 von Runde 2
John Wayne Parr Quote: “Er war hart, 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.”
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.”
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.”
RAFAEL CARVALHO STOPPT MELVIN MANHOEF IM MITTELGEWICHTS-MEISTERSCHAFTS-REMATCH
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Rafael Carvalho (14-1) besiegte Melvin Manhoef (30-14) über Kopfstoß an 3:15 von Runde 4
Zitat von Rafael Carvalho: “Der letzte Kampf verlief nicht so, wie ich es erwartet hatte oder wie die Öffentlichkeit es erwartet hatte,” sagte Carvalho. “Bei diesem Kampf wusste ich, dass es einen unangefochtenen Sieger mit einem Finish geben musste, und ich bin sehr froh, dass ich derjenige war, der mit dem Sieg davongekommen ist. Ich werde meinen Titel im Mittelgewicht hier bei Bellator weiterhin verteidigen, aber ich interessiere mich auch für einen Superkampf in unserem Halbschwergewicht oder vielleicht einen Kampf im Bellator Kickboxen. Das würde mir Spaß machen.”
Carvalho vs. Manhoef-Kampffotos hier
Anastasia Yankova (5-0) besiegte Elina Kallionidou (5-2) über einstimmigen Beschluss (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Zitat von Anastasia Yankova: “Ich fühle mich gut nach diesem Kampf. Mein Gesicht sieht jetzt viel besser aus als nach meinem letzten Kampf,” Yankova sagte “Es war nicht perfekt, aber ich verbessere mich jeden Tag und werde weiterhin hart mit Mike trainieren [Swick] bei AKA Thailand. Ich arbeite daran, mein Gewicht zu reduzieren 125 lbs. wo ich bald Bellators Champion sein möchte.”
Jankova vs. Kallionidou-Kampffotos hier
Mircea Valeriu (14-4) besiegte Djamil Chan (12-4) per Mehrheitsbeschluss (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
Zitat von Valeriu Mircea: “Ich bin sehr stolz auf meine Leistung da draußen. Es war Teil meines Spielplans, während des gesamten Kampfes ruhig und geduldig zu bleiben, und ich bin glücklich über das positive Ergebnis,” sagte Mircea. “Ich erhole mich gerade von einer frustrierenden Knieverletzung, die mir nur anderthalb Monate Zeit ließ, mich vorzubereiten. Der Sieg ist süß und ich bin froh, dass meine Opfer zu einem guten Ergebnis geführt haben.”
Mircea vs. Chan-Kampffotos hier
Mihail Nica (6-0) besiegte Samba Coulibaly (11-4) über Anaconda Choke an 0:36 von Runde 1
Zitat von Mihail Nica: “Ich fühle mich sehr positiv und bin glücklich, dass sich meine harte Arbeit ausgezahlt hat,” Sagte Nika. “Ich freue mich darauf, wieder ins Fitnessstudio zu gehen morgen um meine Fähigkeiten zu verbessern. Ich möchte meine ungeschlagene Karriere hier bei Bellator fortsetzen, vielleicht bald in Amerika. Ich denke, es wäre großartig, dort zu kämpfen, wegen der Popularität da draußen. Ich möchte ein Held für die italienischen Fans sein, um die Leidenschaft für MMA in diesem Land anzufeuern und zu fördern.”
FOTOS VOM HEUTIGEN BELLATOR 176 UND Bellator KICKBOXING 5 PRESSEKONFERENZ
EVENT FINDET STATT Samstag IN TURIN, ITALIEN
ZUSÄTZLICHE FOTOS - CREDIT BELLATOR / LUCAS NOONAN
TORINO, ITALIEN – Kämpfer aus beiden Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 und Bellator Kickbox 5 versammelten sich in der historischen Comune di Torino zur offiziellen Pressekonferenz für die Veranstaltungen, die im Pala Alpitour in Turin stattfanden, Italien. Neben den Kämpfern, Bellator Präsident Scott Coker, zusammen mit Okatagon Präsident Charles DiBlasi und Turiner Sportminister Robert Finardi, alle sprachen darüber Samstag Nächte vorweg Karte.
Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 lüftet das Samstag, April 8 auf Spike an 3 p.m. UND und wird unmittelbar gefolgt von Bellator Kickbox 5, die ausgestrahlt wird 5 p.m. UND. Tickets für die Veranstaltung sind ab sofort unter erhältlich www.oktagon.it und umfassen den Zugriff auf eine Oktagon Kickboxen Veranstaltung zusätzlich zu den beiden Bellator-Veranstaltungen.
Bellator 176 wird von einem Mittelgewichts-Meisterschaftskampf Pitting überschrieben Rafael Carvalho (13-1) gegen Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) und zeigt auch Russlands Anastasia Yankova (4-0) gegen Elina Kallionidou (5-1).
Bellator Kickbox 5 wird einen leichten Kampf zwischen „The Doctor“ zeigen Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC), der es mit einem rumänischen Veteranen aufnimmt Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) und Bellator Kickboxng Weltmeisterin im Fliegengewicht der Frauen Denise Kielholtz (46-3), die ihren Gürtel zum ersten Mal gegen ISKA- und WKU-Weltmeister verteidigen wird Martine Micheletto (34-12-5).
Aktualisiert Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 Hauptkarte:
Mittelgewicht World Title Bout: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)
Catchweight-Kampf der Frauen: Anastasia Yankova (4-0) vs. Elina Kallionidou (5-1)
Leichter Feature-Kampf: Djamil Chan (12-3) vs. Mircea Valeriu (13-4)
Leichter Feature-Kampf: Samba Coulibaly (11-4) vs. Mihail Nica (5-0)
Aktualisiert Bellator Kickbox 5 Hauptkarte:
Leichter Feature-Kampf: Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC) vs. Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1)
Weltmeistertitel im Fliegengewicht der Frauen: Denise Kielholtz (46-3) vs. Martine Micheletto (34-12-5)
Catchweight-Feature-Kampf: Nando Calzetta (45-9) vs. John Wayne Parr (95-32)
Weltergewicht Eigenschaft Kampf: Mustapha Haida (45-5-2) vs. Enriko Kehl (45-11-1)
Federgewicht Kampf Eigenschaft: Gaston Bolanos (8-1) vs. Luca D'isanto (36-13-4)
ALESSIO SAKARA-JOEY BELTRAN SET FÜR BELLATOR 168’ HAUPTVERANSTALTUNG - MORGEN, LIVE- & KOSTENLOS BEI 4 PM ET / 3 PM CT ON SPIKE
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FLORENZ, ITALIEN - - (Dezember 9, 2016) — Nach dem Wiegen am Freitag Morgen vom Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in der Hauptstadt der Toskana, alle 10 Konkurrenten kämpfen während der Hauptkarte von “Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” sind jetzt wettkampfbereit morgen Nacht 4 p.m. UND/3 p.m. CT, LIVE und KOSTENLOS auf SPIKE.
Der Mixed-Martial-Arts-Teil der Action wird von einem Main-Event-Wettbewerb im Halbschwergewicht mit Italiens eigenen überschrieben Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), , die stattfinden wird auf Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC). Außerdem, John Salter (12-3) erfüllt Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) in einem Mittelgewichts-Kampf, Philipe Lins (10-1) konkurriert gegen Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7), Yamauchi up (20-3) kehrt zu leichter Aktion zurück Mircea Valeriu (12-3), und Und Ruth (1-0)sieht ungeschlagen in zu bleiben 2016 kurzfristig dagegen Emanuel Palombi (5-2)
Unten finden Sie vollständige Gewichte und Fotos vom heutigen Wiegevorgang.
Halbschwergewicht Kampf Eigenschaft: Joey Beltran (205.2) vs. Alessio Sakara (203.6)
Halbschwergewicht Kampf Eigenschaft: Kleber Raimundo Silva (205.9) vs. Philipe Lins (205.8)
Feature Fight im Mittelgewicht: Claudio Annicchiarico (185.2) vs. John Salter (185.2)
Leichter Feature-Kampf: Mircea Valeriu (154.5) vs. Yamauchi up (156)
Catchweight-Feature-Kampf: Und Ruth (189.2) vs. Emanuel 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 (Dezember. 6, 2016) – It was announced today that one of MMA’s hottest prospects, Und Ruth (1-0), will waste no time continuing to build his resume, as he fights Emanuel Palombi (5-2) for his second fight in as many months. The bout takes place an diesem Freitag bei "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran," auf Dezember. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4Uhr ET/PT.
Nur 26 Jahre alt, 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) als auch Aaron Pico und Romero Baumwolle – 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, PA, 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 und Chris Honeycutt, Ruth made his professional MMA debut just last month on November. 4, when he finished Dustin Collins-Miles with strikes at 3:19 in der ersten Runde.
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, einschließlich John Salter (12-3), Yamauchi up (31-9) und 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) und Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator Kickbox: Florence“ will also include a lightweight clash between Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) gegen Victorio Lermano (30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Lukas Novello (22-4-2) mit Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), und Kevin Ross(31-9) treffen Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) in einem leichten Kampf. "Bellator Kickbox: Florence“ airs Freitag, Dezember. 16 bei 11:15 Uhr ET, unmittelbar nach "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”
Complete "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” Card:
Halbschwergewicht Kampf Eigenschaft: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)
Halbschwergewicht Kampf Eigenschaft: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)
Feature Fight im Mittelgewicht: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)
Leichter Feature-Kampf: Yamauchi up (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)
Feature Fight im Mittelgewicht: Und Ruth (1-0) vs. Emanuel Palombi (5-2)
Complete „Bellator Kickbox: Florenz“Karte:
Leichter Feature-Kampf: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)
Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)
Feature Fight im Mittelgewicht: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victorio Lermano (30-7)
Weltergewicht Eigenschaft Kampf: Lukas Novello (22-4-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)
Leichter Feature-Kampf: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)