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COREY ANDERSON FAIT LE DÉBUT DE BELLATOR MMA CONTRE LA LÉGENDE DES SPORTS DE COMBAT MELVIN MANHOEF À BELLATOR 251 HEADLINER
BELLATOR MMA AJOUTE LA LÉGENDE DES SPORTS DE COMBAT MELVIN MANHOEF, OLIVER ENKAMP ET TERRY BRAZIER À L'ÉVÉNEMENT HISTORIQUE DE PARIS EN 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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LES ANGES - Bellator heads back to WinStar World Casino and Resort on Friday, Novembre 30 with a battle of heavy-handed middleweights, as combat sports-veteran Melvin Manhoef (30-14-1, 2 Caroline du Nord) takes on the dynamic Chidi Njokuani (18-5, 1 Caroline du Nord) dans l'événement principal de Bellator 210.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Septembre 21 et peuvent être achetés à la billetterie du WinStar World Casino and Resort, as well as through Bellator.com et Ticketmaster.com.
Bellator 210: Manhoef vs. Njokuani will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. HE / 8 h, heure. CT and will stream LIVE on DAZN, tandis que combats préliminaires afflueront sur Bellator.com et dans le monde sur la Bellator Mobile App. D'autres combats seront annoncés dans les prochaines semaines.
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, y compris les exécutions réussies dans DREAM, Cage Rage et 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. Depuis, “Chidi Bang Bang” has notched impressive wins over Melvin Guillard and André Fialho. The Las Vegas fighter later announced himself to the 185-pound weight class in emphatic fashion with a victory over Hisaki Kato à Bellator 189. Avec 10 knockouts to his credit, the always-dangerous Njokuani looks to add another “W” to his record in November.
Mise à jour Bellator 210: Manhoef vs. Njokuani Carte de combat:
Middleweight Main Event Bout: Melvin Manhoef (30-14-1, 2 Caroline du Nord) vs. Chidi Njokuani (18-5, 1 Caroline du Nord)
*Carte sous réserve de modification
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BELLATOR SIGNE LES CHAMPIONS DU GRAND PRIX LOURD ET DU TOURNOI MMA LIGHTWEIGHT GRAND PRIX DE LA WFL 'FINAL 8'
AUSSI, JORINA BAARS DE BELLATOR KICKBOXING CONCURRERA CONTRE ANISSA HADDAOUI EN SUPERFIGHT EN SEPT. 22 ÉVÉNEMENT WFL
LOS ANGELES - Bellator a annoncé aujourd'hui que l'organisation récompenserait le vainqueur du prochain Grand Prix «Final 8» de la World Fighting League, ainsi que la finale du tournoi MMA Lightweight, avec un contrat Bellator. Les événements se déroulent sur deux jours le samedi, Sept. 22 jusqu'au dimanche, Sept. 23 depuis Top centre sportif à Almere, Pays-Bas et devraient être diffusés sur Spike Pays-Bas.
Propriété du célèbre kickboxer néerlandais Melvin Manhoef, la promotion basée aux Pays-Bas abrite actuellement plusieurs des meilleurs kickboxers et artistes martiaux mixtes néerlandais. Après une impressionnante carrière de sports de combat qui s'étend sur deux décennies et demie, y compris les exécutions réussies dans DREAM, Cage Rage et Bellator, Manhoef a commencé à promouvoir des combats sous sa bannière WFL en 2015. Plus récemment,, Manhoef a battu Remy Bonjasky dans le dernier combat de sa carrière de kickboxing à WFL 16.
Similaire aux événements renommés du K-1, le tournoi de kickboxing en septembre. 22 commence avec huit concurrents qui devront remporter la victoire trois fois en une soirée pour devenir champion. Le Grand Prix «Final 8» démarre avec plusieurs affrontements explosifs de poids lourds au premier tour, y compris Murat Aygun vs. Fabio Kwasi, Sam Tevette vs. Clyde Brunswick, Andrei Stoica vs. «Boy Boy» Martin et Fred Sikking vs. Nordine Mahieddine. Sikking vs. Nordine remplace le concours annoncé précédemment entre Ibrahim El Bouni et Levi Rigters.
Dans la finale du tournoi MMA Lightweight en septembre. 23, Pieter Buist (13-4) répond Soli Abdeselam Mohamed (4-3), mieux connu des fans sous le nom de «Sully Bull,”Dans une bataille pour déterminer le vainqueur à 155 livres. Buist, surnommé "L'Archange","Mène actuellement une séquence de quatre victoires consécutives, dont deux victoires en WFL, alors que Bull a également remporté ses deux précédents combats dans la cage de la WFL.
En plus du Grand Prix «Super 8» en septembre. 22, la carte comportera également le Bellator Kickboxing Jorina Baars (44-0-3) dans un superfight très attendu avec deux fois Champion du Monde WFL Anissa Haddaoui (42-3-1). Combattre hors de Den Helder, Pays-Bas, Baars, 29 ans, reste l'un des kickboxeurs et combattants de Muay Thai les plus dangereux de la planète, vaincre Cris Cyborg en 2014. Ayant remporté l'or en kickboxing professionnel et en Muay Thai, Haddaoui, née aux Pays-Bas, cherche à se faire un nom contre un autre vétéran de Baars. Les fans peuvent s'attendre à des feux d'artifice entre ces deux combattants passionnants et d'élite.
Pour plus d'informations, se il vous plaît visiter WorldFightingLeague.com et WFLTickets.com.
PETROSYAN, KIELHOLTZ, HAIDA, & BOLANOS EMERGE VICTORIOUS FROM BELLATOR KICKBOXING 5 IN TORINO
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Giorgio Petrosyan (84-2-2, 1 Caroline du Nord) defeated Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 29-27, 30-26)
Giorgio Petrosyan Quote: “I’ve spent a lot of time studying this opponent and I felt like I knew his fighting style well so I was able to put together a solid game plan and execute it successfully,” Petrosyan said. “Now I’m looking forward to getting some rest, and we will let Scott Coker and Carlo DiBlasi decide what is next for me.”
Petrosyan vs. Paraschiv Photos
Denise Kielholtz (46-3) defeated Martine Michieletto (18-11-3) via Unanimous Decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
Denise Kielholtz Quote: “It was a good night for me with the win, but it was tough fight. She’s a taller southpaw fighter and she really brought it. All rounds were for me and that’s the most important thing for me. It’s great to retain this belt, this is my biggest prize in the sport and I’m honored to be the world champion for Bellator,” Kielholtz said. “Vraiment, pour moi, Bellator is the biggest kickboxing organization in the world, they are really for the fighters, so I am very happy to be representing this company. The next time you see me out there might be in the Bellator cage fighting MMA. We’re working very hard on all aspects of my training and so hopefully before the end of summer you will see me fighting MMA.”
Kielholtz vs. Michieletto Photos
John Wayne Parr (96-32) def. Nando Calzetta (45-10) via Head Kick at 2:59 of Round 2
John Wayne Parr Quote: “Il était difficile, 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 STOPS MELVIN MANHOEF IN MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH
TORINO, ITALIE -
Rafael Carvalho (14-1) defeated Melvin Manhoef (30-14) via Head Kick at 3:15 of Round 4
Quote from Rafael Carvalho: “The last fight didn’t go as I expected or like the public expected,” Carvalho said. “This fight I knew that there needed to be an undisputed winner with a finish and I’m very glad that I was the one who came away with the victory. I’m going to continue to defend my middleweight title here at Bellator, but I’m also interested in a super fight in our light heavyweight division or maybe a bout in Bellator Kickboxing. That would be fun for me.”
Carvalho vs. Manhoef Fight Photos Here
Anastasia Yankova (5-0) defeated Elina Kallionidou (5-2) via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Quote from Anastasia Yankova: “I feel okay after this fight. My face looks much better right now than it did after my last fight,” Yankova said “It wasn’t perfect but I’m improving every day and I’ll continue to train hard with Mike [Swick] at AKA Thailand. I am working to get my weight down to 125 lbs. where I want to soon be Bellator’s champion.”
Yankova vs. Kallionidou Fight Photos Here
Mircea Valeriu (14-4) defeated Djamil Chan (12-4) via Majority Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
Quote from Valeriu Mircea: “I’m very proud of my performance out there. It was part of my game plan to remain calm and patient throughout the fight and I am happy to have gotten the positive result,” Mircea said. “I am coming off of a frustrating knee injury that left me with only a month and a half to prepare. Victory is sweet and I am happy that my sacrifices have provided a good result.”
Mircea vs. Chan Fight Photos Here
Mihail Nica (6-0) defeated Samba Coulibaly (11-4) via Anaconda Choke at 0:36 of Round 1
Quote from Mihail Nica: “I am feeling very positive and happy that my hard work has paid off,” Nica said. “I look forward to getting back in the gym demain to better my skills. I want to continue my undefeated career here at Bellator, maybe soon in America. I think it would be great to fight there because of the level of popularity out there. I want to be a hero for the Italian fans to cheer for and grow the passion for MMA in this country.”
PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S BELLATOR 176 ET Bellator KICKBOXING 5 CONFÉRENCE DE PRESSE
ÉVÉNEMENT PRÉVU Samedi IN TORINO, ITALIE
PHOTOS SUPPLÉMENTAIRES - CRÉDIT BELLATOR / LUCAS NOONAN
TORINO, ITALIE – Fighters from both Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 et Bellator Kickboxing 5 converged on the historic Comune di Torino for the official press conference for the events taking place at the Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italie. In addition to the fighters, Président Bellator Scott Coker, along with Okatagon President Carlo DiBlasi and Torino Minister of Sport Roberto Finardi, all spoke about Samedi nights anticipated card.
Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 airs this Samedi, Avril 8 sur Spike au 3 p.m. ET and will be immediately followed by Bellator Kickboxing 5, which airs at 5 p.m. ET. Tickets for the event are available now at www.oktagon.it and include access to an Oktagon Kickboxing event in addition to both Bellator events.
Bellator 176 is headlined by a middleweight championship fight pitting Rafael Carvalho (13-1) contre Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 Caroline du Nord) and also features Russia’s Anastasia Yankova (4-0) contre Elina Kallionidou (5-1).
Bellator Kickboxing 5 will feature a lightweight bout between “The Doctor” Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1Caroline du Nord), who takes on Romanian veteran Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) and Bellator Kickboxng Women’s Flyweight World Champion Denise Kielholtz (46-3), who is set to defend her belt for the first time against ISKA and WKU World Champion Martine Michieletto (34-12-5).
Mise à jour Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 Carte principale:
Middleweight Titre Bout du monde: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 Caroline du Nord)
Women’s Catchweight Fight: Anastasia Yankova (4-0) vs. Elina Kallionidou (5-1)
Lightweight Feature Fight: Tchamil Chan (12-3) vs. Mircea Valeriu (13-4)
Lightweight Feature Fight: Samba Coulibaly (11-4) vs. Mihail Nica (5-0)
Mise à jour Bellator Kickboxing 5 Carte principale:
Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1Caroline du Nord) vs. Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1)
Flyweight Femmes Monde Titre Bout: Denise Kielholtz (46-3) vs. Martine Michieletto (34-12-5)
Catchweight Feature Fight: Nando Calzetta (45-9) vs. John Wayne Parr (95-32)
Welterweight Feature Lutte: Mustapha Haida (45-5-2) vs. Enriko Kehl (45-11-1)
Lutte plume métrage: Gaston Bolanos (8-1) vs. Luca D’isanto (36-13-4)
ALESSIO SAKARA-JOEY BELTRAN SET FOR ‘BELLATOR 168’ MAIN EVENT — TOMORROW, DIRECT & FREE AT 4 PM ET/3 PM CT ON SPIKE
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FLORENCE, ITALIE - (Décembre 9, 2016) — Following weigh-ins vendredi morning from Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in the capital city of Tuscany, tout 10 competitors fighting during the main card of “Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” are now ready to compete demain nuit à 4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT, LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.
The mixed martial arts portion of action is headlined by a light heavyweight main event contest featuring Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 Caroline du Nord), qui prendra en Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 Caroline du Nord). En outre, John Salter (12-3) répond Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) dans un combat de poids moyen, Philipe Lins (10-1) competes against Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7), Yamauchi jusqu'à (20-3) returns to lightweight action against Mircea Valeriu (12-3), et Et Ruth (1-0)ressemble à rester invaincu dans 2016 on short notice against Emanuele Palombi (5-2)
See below for complete weights and photos from today’s weigh-in proceedings.
Lumière lutte métrage Heavyweight: Joey Beltran (205.2) vs. Alessio Sakara (203.6)
Lumière lutte métrage Heavyweight: Kleber Raimundo Silva (205.9) vs. Philipe Lins (205.8)
Middleweight Feature Fight: Claudio Annicchiarico (185.2) vs. John Salter (185.2)
Lightweight Feature Fight: Mircea Valeriu (154.5) vs. Yamauchi jusqu'à (156)
Catchweight Feature Fight: Et Ruth (189.2) vs. Emanuele Palombi (187.2)
TOP PROSPECT ED RUTH JOINS THIS FRIDAY’S ‘BELLATOR 168’ CARD IN FLORENCE FOR HIS SECOND FIGHT IN AS MANY MONTHS
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIE (Décembre. 6, 2016) – It was announced today that one of MMA’s hottest prospects, Et Ruth (1-0), will waste no time continuing to build his resume, as he fights Emanuele Palombi (5-2) for his second fight in as many months. The bout takes place ce vendredi à "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran," sur Décembre. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4pm ET/PT.
A seulement 26 ans, 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) aussi bien que Aaron Pico et Romero Cotton – the last of which have yet to make their highly anticipated professional debuts. Before he was a three-time National Champion and four-time All-American wrestler at Penn State University, Ruth attended the world-renown Blair Academy in Susquehanna Township, Pennsylvanie, 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 et Chris Honeycutt, Ruth made his professional MMA debut just last month on Novembre. 4, when he finished Dustin Collins-Miles with strikes at 3:19 dans le premier tour.
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 Caroline du Nord), who will duke it out with Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 Caroline du Nord) in a light heavyweight main event. Other Bellator MMA competitors will also be in action, y compris John Salter (12-3), Yamauchi jusqu'à (31-9) et 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) et Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” will also include a lightweight clash between Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 Caroline du Nord) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) contre Victorio Lermano (30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) avec Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), et Kevin Ross(31-9) se réunira Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) dans un combat léger. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” airs Vendredi, Décembre. 16 à 11:15 pm ET, immediately following "Bellator 169: Roi Mo contre. Ishii.
Complete "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” Card:
Lumière lutte métrage Heavyweight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 Caroline du Nord) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 Caroline du Nord)
Lumière lutte métrage Heavyweight: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)
Middleweight Feature Fight: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)
Lightweight Feature Fight: Yamauchi jusqu'à (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)
Middleweight Feature Fight: Et Ruth (1-0) vs. Emanuele Palombi (5-2)
Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:
Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 Caroline du Nord) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)
Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)
Middleweight Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victorio Lermano (30-7)
Welterweight Feature Lutte: Luca Novello (22-4-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)
Lightweight Feature Fight: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)