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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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ANIOŁY - Bellator heads back to WinStar World Casino and Resort on Friday, Listopad 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) w przypadku głównej Bellator 210.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Wrzesień 21 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, as well as through Bellator.com i Ticketmaster.com.
Bellator 210: Manhoef vs. Njokuani will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and will stream LIVE on DAZN, podczas gdy wstępne pojedynki będą transmitowane dalej Bellator.com i globalnie w Aplikacja mobilna Bellator. Dodatkowe ataki zostaną ogłoszone w najbliższych tygodniach.
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. Od tego czasu, “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 w Bellator 189. Z 10 knockouts to his credit, the always-dangerous Njokuani looks to add another “W” to his record in November.
Zaktualizowano Bellator 210: Manhoef vs. Njokuani Karta walki:
Middleweight Main Event Bout: Melvin Manhoef (30-14-1, 2 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (18-5, 1 NC)
*Karta może ulec zmianie
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BELLATOR TO SIGN WFL’S ‘FINAL 8’ HEAVYWEIGHT GRAND PRIX AND MMA LIGHTWEIGHT TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
RÓWNIEŻ, 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, Siedem. 22 through Sunday, Siedem. 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. Ostatnio, 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, Łącznie Murat Aygun vs. Fabio Kwasi, Sam Tevette vs. Clyde Brunswijk, Andrei Stoica vs. “Boy Boy” Martin i 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) spełnia Soli Abdeselam Mohamed (4-3), better known to fans as “Sully Bull,” in a battle to determine the victor at 155 funtów. 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, Niderlandy, 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.
Więcej informacji, odwiedź WorldFightingLeague.com i WFLTickets.com.
PETROSYAN, KIELHOLTZ, HAIDA, & BOLANOS EMERGE VICTORIOUS FROM BELLATOR KICKBOXING 5 IN TORINO
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Kwiecień 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. “Naprawdę, dla mnie, 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: “He was tough, 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, WŁOCHY —
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 kg. 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 jutro 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 I KICKBOXING BELLATORA 5 KONFERENCJA PRASOWA
EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE Sobota IN TORINO, WŁOCHY
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS – CREDIT BELLATOR/LUCAS NOONAN
TORINO, WŁOCHY – Fighters from both Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 i Kickboxing Bellatora 5 converged on the historic Comune di Torino for the official press conference for the events taking place at the Pala Alpitour in Torino, Włochy. In addition to the fighters, Prezydent Bellator Scott Coker, along with Okatagon President Carlo DiBlasi and Torino Minister of Sport Roberto Finardi, all spoke about Sobota nights anticipated card.
Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 airs this Sobota, Kwiecień 8 na Spike w 3 p.m. I and will be immediately followed by Kickboxing Bellatora 5, which airs at 5 p.m. I. 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) przed Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) and also features Russia’s Anastasia Yankova (4-0) przeciw Elina Kallionidou (5-1).
Kickboxing Bellatora 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).
Zaktualizowano Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2 Karta główna:
Middleweight World Title Bout: Rafael Carvalho (13-1) vs. Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC)
Women’s Catchweight Fight: Anastasia Yankova (4-0) vs. Elina Kallionidou (5-1)
Walka z lekkimi funkcjami: Djamil Chan (12-3) vs. Mircea Valeriu (13-4)
Walka z lekkimi funkcjami: Samba Coulibaly (11-4) vs. Mihail Nica (5-0)
Zaktualizowano Kickboxing Bellatora 5 Karta główna:
Walka z lekkimi funkcjami: 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)
Funkcja półśredniej Walki: Mustapha Haida (45-5-2) vs. Enriko Kehl (45-11-1)
Piórkowej Walka Reportaż: 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
Kompletny “Bellator 168” Weigh-In Photos / Full “Bellator 168” Weigh-In Video
FLORENCE, WŁOCHY — (Grudzień 9, 2016) — Following weigh-ins Piątek morning from Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in the capital city of Tuscany, wszystko 10 competitors fighting during the main card of “Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” are now ready to compete jutro noc w 4 p.m. I/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), który odbędzie się na Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC). Dodatkowo, John Salter (12-3) spełnia Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) w pojedynku wagi średniej, Philipe Lins (10-1) competes against Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7), Yamauchi się (20-3) returns to lightweight action against Mircea Valeriu (12-3), i I Ruth (1-0)Wygląda na pozostanie niepokonany w 2016 on short notice against Emanuele Palombi (5-2)
See below for complete weights and photos from today’s weigh-in proceedings.
Funkcja światła Heavyweight Fight: Joey Beltran (205.2) vs. Alessio Sakara (203.6)
Funkcja światła Heavyweight Fight: Kleber Raimundo Silva (205.9) vs. Philipe Lins (205.8)
Walka fabularna w wadze średniej: Claudio Annicchiarico (185.2) vs. John Salter (185.2)
Walka z lekkimi funkcjami: Mircea Valeriu (154.5) vs. Yamauchi się (156)
Catchweight Feature Fight: I Ruth (189.2) vs. Emanuele Palombi (187.2)
TOP PROSPECT ED RUTH DOŁĄCZA DO PIĄTKOWEJ KARTY „BELLATOR 168” WE FLORENCJI NA SWOJĄ DRUGĄ WALKĘ OD WIELU MIESIĘCY
SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Grudzień. 6, 2016) – Dziś ogłoszono, że jedna z najgorętszych perspektyw MMA, I Ruth (1-0), nie będzie tracił czasu na dalsze budowanie swojego CV, jak on walczy Emanuele Palombi (5-2) za drugą walkę od tylu miesięcy. Walka ma miejsce w ten piątek w "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran," na Grudzień. 10 z Mandela Forum we Florencji i będzie transmitowany NA ŻYWO i BEZPŁATNIE na SPIKE at 4pm ET/PT.
Na tylko 26 lat, Ruth chce utorować drogę pozostałym członkom „Nowa rasa," grupa wybitnych zapaśników, którzy podpisali kontrakt pod szyldem Bellator MMA, w tym: Joey Davis (1-0), Tyrell Fortune (1-0), Jarod Trice (1-0) oraz Aaron Pico i Bawełna Romero – z których ostatni nie zadebiutował jeszcze z niecierpliwością oczekiwanym profesjonalnym debiutem. Zanim był trzykrotnym mistrzem kraju i czterokrotnym wrestlerem All-American na Penn State University, Ruth uczęszczała do światowej sławy Blair Academy w Susquehanna Township, PA, gdzie był najwyżej sklasyfikowanym rekrutem w kraju w swojej kategorii wagowej. Osiągając przez całe życie wielki sukces na każdym etapie zawodów, Ruth aspiruje do tego, by w niedługim czasie mieć wokół pasa złoto wagi średniej Bellatora. Po przeprowadzce przez kraj do Fresno, Kalifornii., gdzie teraz trenuje w Dethrone Basecamp z innymi zawodnikami Bellator MMA, takimi jak Josh Koscheck i Chris Honeycutt, Ruth zadebiutował w profesjonalnym MMA zaledwie w zeszłym miesiącu Listopada. 4, kiedy zakończył Dustin Collins-Miles strajkami o 3:19 w pierwszej rundzie.
Ruth zmierzy się teraz z rzymskim Palombi, weteran siedmiu walk z pięcioma zwycięstwami, w tym trzema nokautami i jednym poddaniem. Litość, kto podejmuje walkę z wyprzedzeniem krótszym niż tydzień, musi szybko nauczyć się tłumić tłumy w rodzinnym mieście, kto z pewnością będzie mocno na korzyść włoskiego wojownika.
Wieczór jest uświetniony głównym wydarzeniem z udziałem najbardziej znanego włoskiego mieszanego artysty walki Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), z kim to wyjdzie? Joey „Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) w głównym turnieju wagi półciężkiej. Inni zawodnicy Bellator MMA również będą w akcji, Łącznie John Salter (12-3), Yamauchi się (31-9) i Philipe Lins(10-1).
Marka Bellator Kickboxing będzie również prezentowana we Włoszech z kartą, która zawiera rewanż kobiet w wadze muszej między Denise Kielholtz (45-3) i Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), ale tym razem, tytuł mistrza świata będzie na linii. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florencja" obejmie również lekkie starcie między Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) i brytyjski mistrz kickboxingu Jordan Watson (48-11-2), pojedynek w wadze średniej Joe Schilling (19-9) przed Victorio Lermano (30-7), para w zawodach wagi półśredniej Luca Novello (22-4-2) z Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), i Kevin Ross(31-9) spotka Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) w lekkiej walki. "Bellator Kickboxing: Florencja" wietrzy Piątek, Grudzień. 16 w 11:15 pm ET, natychmiast po "Bellator 169: Król Mo vs. Ishii.
Complete "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Karta Beltrana:
Funkcja światła Heavyweight Fight: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Joey Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)
Funkcja światła Heavyweight Fight: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)
Walka fabularna w wadze średniej: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)
Walka z lekkimi funkcjami: Yamauchi się (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)
Walka fabularna w wadze średniej: I Ruth (1-0) vs. Emanuele Palombi (5-2)
Ukończ „Bellator Kickboxing: Karta Florencji:
Walka z lekkimi funkcjami: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)
Tytuł mistrza świata w wadze muszej: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)
Walka fabularna w wadze średniej: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victorio Lermano (30-7)
Funkcja półśredniej Walki: Luca Novello (22-4-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)
Walka z lekkimi funkcjami: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)