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Light Heavyweight Bout Featuring Yoel Romero Against Melvin Manhoef Added to BELLATOR’s Return to Paris on May 6

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פּאַריז, FRANCE – Two iconic mixed martial artists with an undeniable track record of thrilling performances will square up as Yoel Romero (13-6) נעמט אויף מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (32-15-1, 2 נק) in the co-main event of BELLATOR MMA’s return to Paris’ Accor Arena on Friday, מייַ 6. BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. קאָנגאָ 2 will be televised live in America on SHOWTIME at 10 פּ.ם. CEST/4 p.m. און.

With mixed martial arts becoming legalized in France in 2020, BELLATOR became the first promotion to hold a major MMA event with בעללאַטאָר 248 in October of that year. The success of that historic card propelled BELLATOR to make a return to “The City of Lights” in 2022 in a big way with a main event featuring undisputed BELLATOR MMA Heavyweight Champion, רייאַן באַדער (29-7, 1 נק) defending his crown in enemy territory against hometown favorite and No. 2-ranked heavyweight טשעיקק קאָנגאָ (31-11-2, 1 נק).

In addition to the main and co-main event, a lightweight tilt pitting the last man to defeat media darling Paddy Pimblett, Søren Bak (15-1) against England’s Saul Rogers (15-4) is also official. Bak has only tasted defeat once in his 16 professional fights and held both the featherweight and lightweight titles in Cage Warriors before joining the BELLATOR roster. Fighting out of Denmark, “The True Viking” is riding a seven-fight win streak into battle against the SBG Manchester product, ראָגערס. Known as “The Hangman,” Rogers also has amassed 15 victories on his resume including wins over Artem Lobov, Ryan Hall and Georgi Karakhanyan.

The preliminary card is guaranteed to feature a showcase of French talent and has begun to take shape with the return of Yves Landu (16-9), who takes on Liverpool’s גאַווין יוז (10-2) in a lightweight affair. Preliminary card action will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 6:30 פּ.ם. CEST/12:30 פּ.ם. און.
Tickets for the fight are on sale now at accorarena.com און bellator.fr. Follow Bellator France on Instagram @BellatorFrance and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/

Fighting אויס פון מיאַמי, פלאָרידאַ, Romero will be making his second BELLATOR appearance on May 6 אין פּאַריז. Following a seven-year stint under the direction of the UFC, the American Top Team-product became one of the most sought-after free agents prior to signing with the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2020. מיט 11 פון זיין 13 career victories coming by way of knockout, including four of the first-round variety, “Soldier of God” possesses the type of knockout power that can force any opponent into submission. A three-time World Cup Freestyle Wrestling Champion, five-time Pan-American Freestyle Wrestling Champion, און 2000 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist, the Cuban-born Romero has continuously showcased his elite talents at the highest level of competition. The only missing trophy to a near-flawless legacy is a BELLATOR world title.

Making his tenth appearance for BELLATOR MMA, Dutch superstar Melvin “No Mercy” Manhoef has put together an impressive resume throughout his illustrious career in multiple combat sports disciplines that has seen him finish 29 פון זיין 32 MMA victims via knockout, אַרייַנגערעכנט 26 in the first round and eight in the opening minute of action. A native of Amsterdam, נעטהערלאַנדס, the ageless wonder and No. 10-ranked BELLATOR light heavyweight will now look to add to a trio of impressive knockouts that he’s collected since joining the promotion back in 2014.

BELLATOR PARIS: BADER VS. KONGO 2 הויפּט קאָרט:
שאָוטיים (יו.עס.) / RMC SPORT (פֿראַנקרייַך) / BBC Three & BBC iPlayer (U.K.) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)
פרייַטיק, מייַ 6, 10 פּ.ם. CEST/9 p.m. GMT/4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. פּט

Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #C-רייאַן באַדער (29-7, 1 נק) ווס. #2-טשעיקק קאָנגאָ (31-11-2, 1 נק)
ליכט כעוויווייט קאָ-הויפּט געשעעניש: Yoel Romero (13-6) ווס. #10-מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (32-15-1, 2 נק)
לייטווייט באָוט: Søren Bak (15-1) ווס. Saul Rogers (15-4)
לייטווייט באָוט: Yves Landu (16-9) ווס. גאַווין יוז (10-2)

*Card subject to change.

ביטע באַזוכן www.Bellator.fr און Bellator.com פֿאַר נאך אינפֿאָרמאַציע.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events
שבת, פעברואר. 19 / / BELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley // מאָהעגאַן Sun אַרענאַ // ונקאַסוויללע, קאַן.
פּאָטער. פעברואר. 25 // BELLATOR MMA 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3אַרענאַ // דובלין, IRE
Sat. מאַרץ 12 // BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell // The Family Arena // סט. לוי
פּאָטער. מייַ 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. קאָנגאָ 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, FRA
פּאָטער. מייַ 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // The SSE Arena, Wembley // לאָנדאָן

COREY ANDERSON MAKES BELLATOR MMA DEBUT AGAINST COMBAT SPORTS LEGEND MELVIN MANHOEF IN BELLATOR 251 העאַדלינער

MASSIVE EVENT AIRS LIVE ON CBS SPORTS NETWORK THURSDAY, נאוועמבער. 5

LOS ANGELES – Bellator MMA is back in primetime on Thursday, נאוועמבער. 5 with a card headlined by an exciting battle featuring one of the promotion’s newest free agent acquisitions in Corey Anderson (13-5), who will make his highly anticipated Bellator debut against Dutch combat sports legend מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (32-14-1, 2 נק) in the stacked light heavyweight division. The action emanates from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, קאַן., where Bellator has held all its domestic shows since the promotion’s return to live events.

קבס ספורט נעטוואָרק וועט לופט בעללאַטאָר 251: מאַנהאָעף ווס. Anderson LIVE in all U.S. מאַרק, while preliminary matchups will stream on CBSSports.com and Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel. Additional bouts will be announced at a later date.

Legendary Dutch fighter Melvin Manhoef is one of the most feared and violent striking specialists in all of combat sports. מיט 29 פון זיין 32 career victories coming by way of knockout, “No Mercy” boasts one of the highest knockout percentage rates of any MMA fighter with at least 15 וויקטאָריעס. Manhoef has collected victories over iconic names in the sport, including Mark Hunt and Kazushi Sakuraba, throughout an illustrious career dating back to 1995, when he earned the first of many knockout victories at only 18 years of old. After stacking together two consecutive victories, including a TKO over Yannick Bahati in his last outing, Manhoef looks to spoil the much-hyped Bellator debut of Anderson in the main event of בעללאַטאָר 251.

Rockford, Illinois’ Corey Anderson joined Bellator’s light heavyweight division this past August after opting to depart the UFC. The winner of די לעצט פייטער צייַט 19 was ranked fourth in the UFC’s 205-pound division at the time of his departure, having defeated top opponents, including current champion Jan Blachowicz, Johnny Walker, Ilir Latifi and Glover Teixeira. Prior to honing his MMA under world-renowned BJJ ace Ricardo Almeida, the 31-year-old became a two-time NCAA All-American wrestler and earned his degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. “Overtime” will look to ascend to the top of a crowded Bellator light heavyweight class that includes champion וואַדים נעמקאָוו, פיל דייוויס, רייאַן באַדער, Lyoto Machida, נייַ-געקומענער Christian Edwards and former LFA champ Alex Polizzi.

For further information, ביטע באַזוכן www.Bellator.com.

דערהייַנטיקט בעללאַטאָר 251: מאַנהאָעף ווס. Anderson Fight Card:
קבס ספורט נעטוואָרק

Light Heavyweight Main Event: מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (32-14-1, 2 נק) ווס. Corey Anderson (13-5)


*Card subject to change.

BELLATOR MMA ADDS COMBAT SPORTS LEGEND MELVIN MANHOEF, OLIVER ENKAMP AND TERRY BRAZIER TO HISTORIC PARIS EVENT ON OCT. 10

Limited tickets on sale now!
 
LOS ANGELES – Two exciting marquee bouts have joinedBellator Paris אויף שבת, אָקטאָבער 10 from Accor Arena in Paris, with the addition of a light heavyweight contest featuring combat sports legendמעלווין מאַנהאָעף (32-14-1, 2 נק) facing Cameroon’sSimon Biyong(7-1) and a welterweight matchup pitting Sweden’sOliver Enkamp (9-2) against France’sEmmanuel Dawa (9-3).
 
A limited number of fans will be allowed in attendance for this historic eventTickets are currently available ataccorarena.com אוןbellator.fr.
 
אַדדיטיאָנאַללי, several French fighters are now scheduled to compete at this landmark event on October 10 and represent their country atBellator Paris, including the recently signedYves Landu (15-8),who goes to battle with England’sTerry Brazier (11-3) at lightweight and Davy Gallon (18-7-2), who meets Dutch competitorBrian Hooi (16-7, 1 נק) in a 158-pound contract weight bout. אַדדיטיאָנאַללי, Aubervilliers’ undefeatedFabacary Diatta (6-0) faces England’sDominique Wooding (6-3) ביי פעאַטהערוועיגהט, Paris’Jean N’Doye(8-1) looks to hand Ireland’sCiaran Clarke (2-0) the first loss of his career in a 145-pound contest, און נאַקאַוט קינסטלערWilliam Gomis (6-2) takes on SBG Ireland’sDylan Logan (4-4) ביי פעאַטהערוועיגהט. אויך אויף די קאָרט, Creteil’s decorated fighterMaguy Berchel(10-4-1) meets French combat sports veteranLucie Bertaud (2-2) in a women’s flyweight contest.
 
Just announced last week, the main event ofBellator Paris features renowned Frenchmanטשעיקק קאָנגאָ (30-10-2, 1 נק), who will face off againstTim Johnson (14-6) in a heavyweight clash, while an exciting welterweight showcasingמיכאל “Venom” בלאַט (17-1), better known to fans as “MVP,” who returns with the intention of spoiling the Bellator debut of undefeated former Cage Warriors championRoss Houston (8-0, 1 נק).
 
Making his ninth appearance for Bellator MMA, the Dutch superstar has put together an impressive resume over a 25-year career that has seen him finish 29 פון זיין 32 victims via knockout, אַרייַנגערעכנט 26 in the first round and eight in the opening minute of action. A native of Amsterdam, נעטהערלאַנדס, the 44-year-old will now look to add to a trio of impressive knockouts that he’s collected since joining the promotion back in 2014, a run that includes a highlight-reel first round knockout over Hisaki Kato atבעללאַטאָר 146. Fighting out of Genova, איטאליע, the 29-year-old knockout artist Simon Biyong will be searching for his fifth consecutive victory and first under with Bellator MMA on October 10. With six of his seven career wins coming by way of knockout, including three in the first round of action, the Yaoundé, Cameroon-native hopes to make quick work of his veteran opponent once again when he makes his promotional debut inside Accor Arena.
 
Following a seven-fight winning streak to begin his professional career, Oliver Enkamp earned a pair of bouts with the UFC, before collecting consecutive victories atבעללאַטאָר 223 אוןBellator 240to begin his highly anticipated Bellator MMA tenure. איצט, the 29-year-old Stockholm, Sweden-native will look to collect his 10th career win and add to an already impressive resume that includes eight career finishes and has earned him the nickname “The Future.” Hailing from Paris, פֿראַנקרייַך, the 35-year-old Emmanuel Dawa will be making his promotional debut on his home turf inside the Accor Arena on October 10. The Snake Team-product enters the contest having won eight of his last 10 ענדס, including a pair of first round knockouts in an unblemished 2019 קאַמפּיין. With six of his nine career victories coming by way of knockout, including four of the first-round variety, Dawa hopes to add to that total and make the most of his Paris homecoming.
 
Follow Bellator France on Instagram@BellatorFrance און אויף Facebook בייwww.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/.
 
ביטע באַזוכןwww.Bellator.fr אוןBellator.com פֿאַר נאך אינפֿאָרמאַציע.
 
 
דערהייַנטיקטBellator ParisCard:
 
Heavyweight Feature Boutטשעיקק קאָנגאָ(30-10-2, 1 נק) vs.Tim Johnson(14-6)
Welterweight Feature Boutמיכאל Page(17-1) vs.Ross Houston(8-0, 1 נק)
Light Heavyweight Feature Boutמעלווין מאַנהאָעף(32-14-1, 2 נק) vs.Simon Biyong(7-1)
Welterweight Feature BoutOliver Enkamp (9-2) vs.Emmanuel Dawa (9-3)
לייטווייט באָוט: Terry Brazier(11-3) vs.Yves Landu(15-8)
158-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Davy Gallon (18-7-2) vs.Brian Hooi(16-7, 1 נק)
פעאַטהערוועיגהט באָוט: Dominique Wooding (6-3) vs.Fabacary Diatta (6-0)
פעאַטהערוועיגהט באָוט: Jean N’Doye(8-1) vs.Ciaran Clarke (2-0)
פעאַטהערוועיגהט באָוט: Dylan Logan (4-4) vs.William Gomis (6-2)
Flyweight BoutMaguy Berchel(10-4-1) ווס.Lucie Bertaud(2-2)
 
 
*Card subject to change.
 
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KNOCKOUT ARTISTS MELVIN MANHOEF AND CHIDI NJOKUANI COLLIDE IN EXPLOSIVE BELLATOR 210 MAIN EVENT AT WINSTAR WORLD RESORT AND CASINO ON NOV. 30

 

טיקיץ אויף פאַרקויף פרייטיק

LOS ANGELES – Bellator heads back to WinStar World Casino and Resort on Friday, נאָוועמבער 30 with a battle of heavy-handed middleweights, as combat sports-veteran מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (30-14-1, 2 נק) takes on the dynamic טשידי נדזשאָקואַני (18-5, 1 נק) אין די הויפּט געשעעניש פון בעללאַטאָר 210.

 

 

 

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, סעפּטעמבער 21 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, as well as through Bellator.com און Ticketmaster.com.

בעללאַטאָר 210: מאַנהאָעף ווס. Njokuani will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 פּ.ם. עט / 8 פּ.ם. CT and will stream LIVE on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. נאָך באַוץ וועט זיין מודיע אין קומענדיק וואָכן.

 

 

 

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, קאַזושי סאַקוראַבאַ, “Cyborg” Santos, and most recently for Bellator, היסאַקי קאַטאָ, “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. זינט דעמאָלט, “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 היסאַקי קאַטאָ בייַ בעללאַטאָר 189. מיט 10 knockouts to his credit, the always-dangerous Njokuani looks to add another “W” to his record in November.

 

דערהייַנטיקט בעללאַטאָר 210: מאַנהאָעף ווס. Njokuani Fight Card:

Middleweight Main Event Bout: מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (30-14-1, 2 נק) ווס. טשידי נדזשאָקואַני (18-5, 1 נק)

 

 

*Card subject to change

 

 

 

Please visit Bellator.com for more information.

BELLATOR TO SIGN WFL’S ‘FINAL 8’ HEAVYWEIGHT GRAND PRIX AND MMA LIGHTWEIGHT TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

 

אויך, BELLATOR KICKBOXING’S JORINA BAARS TO COMPETE AGAINST ANISSA HADDAOUI IN SUPERFIGHT AT SEPT. 22 WFL EVENT

 

לאס אנדזשעלעס – 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, זיבן. 22 through Sunday, זיבן. 23 from Topsportcentrum in Almere, Netherlands and are set to air on Spike Netherlands.

 

 

 

Owned by famed Dutch kickboxer מעלווין מאַנהאָעף, 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. רובֿ לעצטנס, 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, אַרייַנגערעכנט Murat Aygun ווס. Fabio Kwasi, Sam Tevette ווס. Clyde Brunswijk, Andrei Stoica ווס. “Boy Boy” Martin און Fred Sikking ווס. 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) מיץ Soli Abdeselam Mohamed (4-3), better known to fans as “Sully Bull,” in a battle to determine the victor at 155 פונט. 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, נעטהערלאַנדס, 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.

 

 

 

פֿאַר מער אינפֿאָרמאַציע, ביטע באַזוכן WorldFightingLeague.com און WFLTickets.com.

PETROSYAN, KIELHOLTZ, HAIDA, & BOLANOS EMERGE VICTORIOUS FROM BELLATOR KICKBOXING 5 IN TORINO

פֿאַר באַלדיק מעלדונג:

אַפּריל 8, 2017

Giorgio Petrosyan (84-2-2, 1 נק) 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. “טאַקע, for me, 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) דעף. 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.

פּאַר ווס. Calzetta Photos

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.

Haida vs. Kehl Photos

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, סקאַט קאָקער, 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.

Bolanos vs. D’Isanto Photos

RAFAEL CARVALHO STOPS MELVIN MANHOEF IN MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH

 

TORINO, איטאליע

ראַפאַעל קאַרוואַלהאָ (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.

קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. 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 saidIt 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 לבס. where I want to soon be Bellator’s champion.

Yankova vs. Kallionidou Fight Photos Here

מירסעאַ וואַלעריו (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 מאָרגן 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.

Nica vs. Coulibaly Fight Photos Here

PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S BELLATOR 176 AND BELLATOR KICKBOXING 5 דריקט קאָנפֿערענץ

 

EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE שבת IN TORINO, איטאליע

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ADDITIONAL PHOTOS – CREDIT BELLATOR/LUCAS NOONAN

 

TORINO, איטאליע – Fighters from both בעללאַטאָר 176: קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. מאַנהאָעף 2 און 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, איטאליע. In addition to the fighters, בעללאַטאָר פרעזידענט סקאַט קאָקער, along with Okatagon President Carlo DiBlasi and Torino Minister of Sport Roberto Finardi, all spoke about שבת nights anticipated card.

בעללאַטאָר 176: קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. מאַנהאָעף 2 airs this שבת, אַפּריל 8 אויף ספּייק בייַ 3 פּ.ם. און and will be immediately followed by Bellator Kickboxing 5, which airs at 5 פּ.ם. און. 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.

 

בעללאַטאָר 176 is headlined by a middleweight championship fight pitting ראַפאַעל קאַרוואַלהאָ (13-1) קעגן מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (30-13-1, 2 נק) and also features Russia’s Anastasia Yankova (4-0) קעגן Elina Kallionidou (5-1).

Bellator Kickboxing 5 will feature a lightweight bout between “The Doctor” Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1נק), 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).

 

דערהייַנטיקט בעללאַטאָר 176: קאַרוואַלהאָ ווס. מאַנהאָעף 2 הויפּט קאַרד:

Middleweight World Title Bout: ראַפאַעל קאַרוואַלהאָ (13-1) ווס. מעלווין מאַנהאָעף (30-13-1, 2 נק)

Women’s Catchweight Fight: Anastasia Yankova (4-0) ווס. Elina Kallionidou (5-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: דדזשאַמיל טשאַן (12-3) ווס. מירסעאַ וואַלעריו (13-4)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Samba Coulibaly (11-4) ווס. Mihail Nica (5-0)

 

דערהייַנטיקט Bellator Kickboxing 5 הויפּט קאַרד:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (83-2-2, 1נק) ווס. Amansio Paraschiv (23-5-1)

Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Denise Kielholtz (46-3) ווס. Martine Michieletto (34-12-5)

Catchweight Feature Fight: Nando Calzetta (45-9) ווס. John Wayne Parr (95-32)

וועלטערווייט שטריך פייט: Mustapha Haida (45-5-2) ווס. Enriko Kehl (45-11-1)

פעדערווייט שטריך פייט: Gaston Bolanos (8-1) ווס. Luca D’isanto (36-13-4)

 

ALESSIO SAKARA-JOEY BELTRAN SET FOR ‘BELLATOR 168MAIN EVENT — TOMORROW, לעבן & FREE AT 4 PM ET/3 PM CT ON SPIKE

 

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FLORENCE, איטאליע (דעצעמבער 9, 2016) — Following weigh-ins אויף פרייטאג morning from Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in the capital city of Tuscany, all 10 competitors fighting during the main card of “בעללאַטאָר 168: Sakara vs. בעלטראַן” are now ready to compete מאָרגן נאַכט בייַ 4 פּ.ם. און/3 פּ.ם. קאָרט, 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 אַלעססיאָ סאַקאַראַ (18-11, 2 נק), ווער וועט נעמען אויף דזשאָוי בעלטראַן (17-13, 1 נק). דערצו, יוחנן סאָלטער (12-3) מיץ Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) אין אַ מידאַלווייט באַוט, פיליפּע לינס (10-1) competes against Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7), יאַמאַוטשי אַרויף (20-3) returns to lightweight action against מירסעאַ וואַלעריו (12-3), און און רות (1-0)קוקט צו בלייַבן ונדעפעאַטעד אין 2016 on short notice against Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

See below for complete weights and photos from today’s weigh-in proceedings.

ליכט כעוויווייט שטריך פייט: דזשאָוי בעלטראַן (205.2) ווס. אַלעססיאָ סאַקאַראַ (203.6)

ליכט כעוויווייט שטריך פייט: Kleber Raimundo Silva (205.9) ווס. פיליפּע לינס (205.8)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Claudio Annicchiarico (185.2) ווס. יוחנן סאָלטער (185.2)

Lightweight Feature Fight: מירסעאַ וואַלעריו (154.5) ווס. יאַמאַוטשי אַרויף (156)

Catchweight Feature Fight: און רות (189.2) ווס. 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

 

סאַנטאַ מאָניקאַ, קאַליף (דעצעמבער. 6, 2016) – It was announced today that one of MMA’s hottest prospects, און רות (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 דעם פרייטיק בייַ "בעללאַטאָר 168: Sakara vs. בעלטראַן," אויף דעצעמבער. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4pm עט/פּט.

 

אין בלויז 26 יאר אַלט, 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) ווי געזונט ווי אהרן פּיקאָ און 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, פּאַ, 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, קאַליף., where he now trains at Dethrone Basecamp with other Bellator MMA fighters like דזשאָש קאָסטשעקק און קריס האָנייקוטט, Ruth made his professional MMA debut just last month on נאוועמבער. 4, when he finished Dustin Collins-Miles with strikes at 3:19 אין דער ערשטער קייַלעכיק.

 

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 אַלעססיאָ סאַקאַראַ (18-11, 2 נק), who will duke it out with Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 נק) in a light heavyweight main event. Other Bellator MMA competitors will also be in action, אַרייַנגערעכנט יוחנן סאָלטער (12-3), יאַמאַוטשי אַרויף (31-9) און פיליפּע לינס(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) און Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "בעללאַטאָר קיקקבאָקסינג: Florence” will also include a lightweight clash between Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 נק) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting דזשאָו שילינג (19-9) קעגן Victorio Lermano (30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) מיט Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), און Kevin Ross(31-9) וועט טרעפן Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) אין אַ לייטווייט קאַמף. "בעללאַטאָר קיקקבאָקסינג: Florence” airs פרייַטיק, דעצעמבער. 16 בייַ 11:15 pm עט, immediately following "בעללאַטאָר 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

 

גאַנץ "בעללאַטאָר 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” Card:

ליכט כעוויווייט שטריך פייט: אַלעססיאָ סאַקאַראַ (18-11, 2 נק) ווס. דזשאָוי בעלטראַן (17-13, 1 נק)

ליכט כעוויווייט שטריך פייט: פיליפּע לינס (10-1) ווס. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

Middleweight Feature Fight: יוחנן סאָלטער (12-3) ווס. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

Lightweight Feature Fight: יאַמאַוטשי אַרויף (31-9) ווס. מירסעאַ וואַלעריו (12-3)

Middleweight Feature Fight: און רות (1-0) ווס. Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 נק) ווס. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) ווס. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

Middleweight Feature Fight: דזשאָו שילינג (19-9) ווס. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

וועלטערווייט שטריך פייט: Luca Novello (22-4-2) ווס. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Kevin Ross (31-9) ווס. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)