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COREY ANDERSON MAAKT BELLATOR MMA-DEBUTIE TEGEN GEVECHTSPORTLEGENDE MELVIN MANHOEF IN BELLATOR 251 HEADLINER
BELLATOR MMA VOEGT GEVECHTSPORTLEGENDE MELVIN MANHOEF TOE, OLIVER ENKAMP EN TERRY BRAZIER NAAR HET HISTORISCHE EVENEMENT IN PARIJS OP OKT. 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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DE ENGELEN - 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) in het main event van Bellator 210.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 21 en kan worden gekocht bij de kassa van WinStar World Casino en Resort, as well as through Bellator.com en Ticketmaster.com.
Bellator 210: Manhoef vs. Njokuani wordt uitgezonden op Paramount Network op 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT en zal LIVE streamen op DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com en wereldwijd op de Bellator mobiele app. Extra periodes zal worden aangekondigd in de komende weken.
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, inclusief succesvolle runs in DREAM, Cage Rage en 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. Sindsdien, “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 bij Bellator 189. Met 10 knockouts to his credit, the always-dangerous Njokuani looks to add another “W” to his record in November.
Bijgewerkt Bellator 210: Manhoef vs. Njokuani Strijd kaart:
Middleweight Main Event Bout: Melvin Manhoef (30-14-1, 2 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (18-5, 1 NC)
*Kaart kan worden gewijzigd
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BELLATOR TEKENEN WFL'S ‘FINAL 8’ ZWAARGEWICHT GRAND PRIX EN MMA LICHTGEWICHT TOERNOOI KAMPIOENEN
OOK, BELLATOR KICKBOXING'S JORINA BAARS OM TE STRIJDEN TEGEN ANISSA HADDAOUI IN SUPERFIGHT OP SEPTEMBER. 22 WFL-EVENEMENT
LOS ANGELES - Bellator heeft vandaag aangekondigd dat de organisatie de winnaar van de aanstaande "Final 8" Grand Prix van de World Fighting League zal belonen, evenals de MMA Lightweight Tournament Finale, met een Bellator-contract. De evenementen vinden zaterdag plaats gedurende twee dagen, Zeven. 22 tot en met zondag, Zeven. 23 from Topsportcentrum in Almere, Nederland en worden uitgezonden op Spike Nederland.
Eigendom van de beroemde Nederlandse kickbokser Melvin Manhoef, de in Nederland gevestigde promotie is momenteel de thuisbasis van veel van de beste Nederlandse kickboksers en mixed martial artists. Na een indrukwekkende vechtsportcarrière van twee en een half decennium, inclusief succesvolle runs in DREAM, Cage Rage en Bellator, Manhoef begon gevechten te promoten onder zijn WFL-vlag in 2015. Meest recent, Manhoef versloeg Remy Bonjasky in de laatste wedstrijd van zijn kickbokscarrière bij WFL 16.
Vergelijkbaar met bekende K-1-evenementen, het kickbokstoernooi op sept. 22 begint met acht deelnemers die drie keer op één avond de overwinning moeten behalen om kampioen te worden. De "Final 8" Grand Prix begint met verschillende explosieve eerste ronde zwaargewicht matchups, inclusief Murat Aygun vs. Fabio Kwasi, Sam Tevette vs. Clyde Brunswijk, Andrei Stoica vs. "Boy Boy" Martin en Fred Sikking vs. Nordine Mahieddine. Sikking tegen. Nordine vervangt de eerder aangekondigde wedstrijd tussen Ibrahim El Bouni en Levi Rigters.
In de MMA Lightweight Tournament Finale op sept. 23, Pieter Buist (13-4) voldoet aan Soli Abdeselam Mohamed (4-3), beter bekend bij fans als "Sully Bull,”In een gevecht om de overwinnaar te bepalen bij 155 pond. Buist, bijgenaamd "The Archangel,”Rijdt momenteel een win streak van vier gevechten, waaronder twee WFL-overwinningen, terwijl Bull ook zijn vorige twee periodes in de WFL-kooi heeft gewonnen.
Naast de "Super 8" Grand Prix op sept. 22, de kaart zal ook Bellator Kickboxing's bevatten Jorina Baars (44-0-3) in een langverwachte superfight met tweevoudig WFL-wereldkampioen Anissa Haddaoui (42-3-1). Vechten uit Den Helder, Nederland, de 29-jarige Baars blijft een van de gevaarlijkste kickboksers en Muay Thai-jagers ter wereld, beroemd om Cris Cyborg te verslaan in 2014. Goud hebben verdiend in zowel professioneel kickboksen als Muay Thai, de in Nederland geboren Haddaoui lijkt naam te maken tegen een mede-veteraan in Baars. Fans kunnen vuurwerk verwachten tussen deze twee opwindende en elitaire jagers.
Voor meer informatie, kunt u terecht op WorldFightingLeague.com en WFLTickets.com.
PETROSYAN, KIELHOLTZ, HAIDA, & BOLANOS EMERGE VICTORIOUS FROM BELLATOR KICKBOXING 5 IN TORINO
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April 8, 2017
Giorgio Petrosyan (84-2-2, 1 NC) defeated Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 29-27, 30-26)
Giorgio Petrosyan Quote: “I’ve spent a lot of time studying this opponent and I felt like I knew his fighting style well so I was able to put together a solid game plan and execute it successfully,” Petrosyan said. “Now I’m looking forward to getting some rest, and we will let Scott Coker and Carlo DiBlasi decide what is next for me.”
Petrosyan vs. Paraschiv Photos
Denise Kielholtz (46-3) defeated Martine Michieletto (18-11-3) via Unanimous Decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
Denise Kielholtz Quote: “It was a good night for me with the win, but it was tough fight. She’s a taller southpaw fighter and she really brought it. All rounds were for me and that’s the most important thing for me. It’s great to retain this belt, this is my biggest prize in the sport and I’m honored to be the world champion for Bellator,” Kielholtz said. “Werkelijk, voor mij, 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: “Hij was taai, 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, ITALIË —
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 morgen 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 EN BELLATOR KICKBOKSEN 5 PERSCONFERENTIE
EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE Zaterdag IN TORINO, ITALIË
AANVULLENDE FOTO'S - CREDIT BELLATOR / LUCAS NOONAN
TORINO, ITALIË – Fighters from both Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 en Bellator kickboksen 5 converged on the historic Comune di Torino for the official press conference for the events taking place at the Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italië. In addition to the fighters, Bellator president Scott Coker, along with Okatagon President Carlo DiBlasi and Torino Minister of Sport Roberto Finardi, all spoke about Zaterdag nights anticipated card.
Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 airs this Zaterdag, April 8 op Spike bij 3 p.m. EN and will be immediately followed by Bellator kickboksen 5, which airs at 5 p.m. EN. 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) tegen Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) and also features Russia’s Anastasia Yankova (4-0) tegen Elina Kalilionidou (5-1).
Bellator kickboksen 5 will feature a lightweight bout between “The Doctor” Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC), who takes on Romanian veteran Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1) and Bellator Kickboxng Women’s Flyweight World Champion Denise Kielholtz (46-3), who is set to defend her belt for the first time against ISKA and WKU World Champion Martine Michieletto (34-12-5).
Bijgewerkt Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 Hoofd Card:
Middengewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)
Women’s Catchweight Fight: Anastasia Yankova (4-0) vs. Elina Kalilionidou (5-1)
Lightweight Feature Fight: Djamil Chan (12-3) vs. Mircea Valeriu (13-4)
Lightweight Feature Fight: Samba Coulibaly (11-4) vs. Mihail Nica (5-0)
Bijgewerkt Bellator kickboksen 5 Hoofd Card:
Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1NC) vs. Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1)
Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Denise Kielholtz (46-3) vs. Martine Michieletto (34-12-5)
Catchweight Feature Fight: Nando Calzetta (45-9) vs. John Wayne Parr (95-32)
Weltergewicht Feature Vecht: Mustapha Haida (45-5-2) vs. Enriko Kehl (45-11-1)
Vedergewicht Feature Vecht: Gaston Bolanos (8-1) vs. Luca D’isanto (36-13-4)
ALESSIO SAKARA-JOEY BELTRAN SET FOR ‘BELLATOR 168’ MAIN EVENT — TOMORROW, LIVE- & FREE AT 4 PM ET/3 PM CT ON SPIKE
Compleet “Bellator 168” Weegfoto's / Full “Bellator 168” Weigh-In Video
FLORENCE, ITALIË — (December 9, 2016) — Following weigh-ins op vrijdag morning from Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in the capital city of Tuscany, allemaal 10 competitors fighting during the main card of “Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” are now ready to compete morgen nacht in 4 p.m. EN/3 p.m. CT, LIVE and FREE on SPIKE.
The mixed martial arts portion of action is headlined by a light heavyweight main event contest featuring Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), die op zal nemen Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC). Bovendien, John Salter (12-3) voldoet aan Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) in een middengewicht bout, Philipe Lins (10-1) competes against Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7), Yamauchi up (20-3) returns to lightweight action against Mircea Valeriu (12-3), en En Ruth (1-0)ziet ongeslagen in te blijven 2016 on short notice against Emanuele Palombi (5-2)
See below for complete weights and photos from today’s weigh-in proceedings.
Light Heavyweight Feature Vecht: Joey Beltran (205.2) vs. Alessio Sakara (203.6)
Light Heavyweight Feature Vecht: 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 up (156)
Catchweight Feature Fight: En Ruth (189.2) vs. Emanuele Palombi (187.2)
TOP PROSPECT ED RUTH JOINS THIS FRIDAY’S ‘BELLATOR 168’ CARD IN FLORENCE FOR HIS SECOND FIGHT IN AS MANY MONTHS
SANTA MONICA, CALIF (December. 6, 2016) – It was announced today that one of MMA’s hottest prospects, En 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 deze vrijdag bij "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran," op December. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4pm ET/PT.
Op slechts 26 jaar oud, 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) evenals Aaron Pico en Romero Katoen – 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 en 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 de eerste ronde.
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, inclusief John Salter (12-3), Yamauchi up (31-9) en 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) en 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 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) tegen Victorio Lermano (30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) met Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), en Kevin Ross(31-9) ontmoet Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) in een lichtgewicht gevecht. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” airs Vrijdag, December. 16 bij 11:15 pm ET, immediately following "Bellator 169: Koning Mo vs. Ishii.”
Complete "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” Card:
Light Heavyweight Feature Vecht: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)
Light Heavyweight Feature Vecht: 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 up (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)
Middleweight Feature Fight: En Ruth (1-0) vs. Emanuele Palombi (5-2)
Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:
Lightweight Feature Fight: 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)
Middleweight Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victorio Lermano (30-7)
Weltergewicht Feature Vecht: Luca Novello (22-4-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)
Lightweight Feature Fight: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)