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Amateur MMA, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, New England Fights

EERSTE STOOTSTOETE OM UIT TE STEIL OP NEF 28

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Lewiston, Maine (Maart 15, 2017) – New England Fights (NEF) bied die volgende geleentheid vir gemengde vechtkunste aan “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE” Saterdag, April 29, 2017 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Vroeër vandag, die strydpromosie het die toevoeging van 'n paar amateur-aanvalle op die kaart aangekondig. Ken Dunn(0-4) is in die gesig gestaar Eddie DeRoche (0-1) in 'n vanggewigstryd en dubbele amateur-debuutvegters Caleb Austin (0-0) van Rumford, Maine en James Ploss (0-0) van Kaze Dojo in Lancaster, NH is ingestel om te verward in 'n funksie vlieggewig bout.

 

Caleb Austin is 'n tweemalige stoeikampioen in Maine en lid van die eksklusiewe '200 Wins Club',”'N seldsame prestasie in die stoei van Maine. Austin het onlangs sy hoërskoolloopbaan voltooi met 'n algehele rekord van 208-11. Caleb se pa, Eric Austin - ook 'n voormalige stoeikampioen in Maine - is 'n onoorwonne veteraan van die hok, gegaan het 2-0 in NEF terug in 2012. Soos sy pa, Caleb berei hom voor om sy stoeiery vir die NEF-aanhangers ten toon te stel in sy debuut op April 29ste.

 

'Ek het my hele lewe lank geworstel en grootgeword in die NEF-gemeenskap,”Het Austin gesê toe hy vir kommentaar bereik word. 'Ek het lank gewag om te draai 18 om in aanmerking te kom om aan die sport van gemengde vegkuns deel te neem soos my pa dit gedoen het. Ek is opgewonde om my vaardighede op die proef te stel, Rumford verteenwoordig en 'n vertoning in die NEF-hok aangebied. Ek is gereed. "

 

Austin se opponent, James Ploss, oefen saam met Greg Williams by die bekende Kaze Dojo in Lancaster, New Hampshire. Verskeie NEF-veterane met name wat aanhangers bekend is, insluitend Allan Josselyn, Mike Bezanson en Alex Walker, afkomstig van die Kaze Dojo. Ploss is daartoe verbind om die tradisie van sterk debute van die White Mountains-gimnasium voort te sit en 'n persoonlike belofte in die proses na te kom.

 

'Om te veg is vir my persoonlik,”Ploss het gesê toe dit vir kommentaar bereik is. 'Ek het die man wat my grootgemaak het, belowe dat ek sou veg. Hy is kort daarna oorlede. Ek wil aan hom en myself bewys dat ek suksesvol kan wees in hierdie sport. My doel is om ander te inspireer om te bereik. ”

 

Eddie DeRoche het saam met Austin geworstel vir die Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine. Gedurende sy tyd daar, DeRoche was 'n tweemalige staatsfinalis. Hy het sy debuut in NEF in Junie gemaak 2016 by “NEF 24: BELOFTE LAND ”in 'n verloorpoging teen Skyler Bang. Opgewek met die geleentheid om sy debuut op te maak, DeRoche is daartoe verbind om op April sy eerste oorwinning in die NEF-hok te vind 29ste by NEF 28.

 

'My eerste stryd was 'n wonderlike leerervaring,”Het DeRoche gesê, wanneer dit vir kommentaar bereik word. 'Ek het dit waardeer vir wat dit was en het die nodige aanpassings gemaak om seker te maak dat ek bo uitkom as ek April weer vir die tweede keer in die NEF-hok instap 29ste."

 

DeRoche se opponent, Ken Dunn, is ook op soek na verlossing by NEF 28. Dunn het drie vorige reise na die NEF-hok onderneem sedert hy met die promosie weer begin het 2015 en is honger vir sy eerste oorwinning in die NEF-seshoek.

 

'Ek wil NEF-aanhangers wys dat ek 'n herkansing en titelskoot op Velado en daardie band waardig is,”Het Dunn gesê toe hy vir kommentaar bereik word. 'Eddie Deroche is 'n waardige teëstander. Ek is opgewonde om teen hom mee te ding. Dit is 'n lang pad na die top as jy wil rock en roll - en ek stop nie voordat ek daar aankom nie. '

New England Fights keer terug na die Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine met sy volgende geleentheid vir gemengde vegkuns, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” op Saterdag, April 29, 2017. Kaartjies is nou te koop in die Colisee-loket 207-783-2009 x 525 en aanlyn by www.TheColisee.com.

Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, volg die promosie op Twitter en Instagram @nefights, en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep “New England Gevegte.”

Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Spike TV

FOLLOWING INJURY TO DARRION CALDWELL, LEANDRO HIGO RECEIVES TITLE SHOT AGAINST EDUARDO DANTAS AT BELLATOR 177 IN BUDAPEST ON FRIDAY, April 14

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LOS ANGELES — (Maart 14, 2017) – Following an undisclosed injury to Darrion Caldwell, budding superstar Leandro “Pitbull” Higo (17-2) will now challenge current champion Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (19-4) in a bantamweight world title fight at Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Figinside the Budapest Sports Arena on April 14.

Daarbenewens, John “Macapa”(21-1-2) sal in die gesig staar Daniel Weichel (38-9) in a featherweight contest and Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) voldoen aan Helen Harper (4-1) at 125-pounds. Rounding out the Spike-televised MMA action will be a featherweight matchup pitting Hungarian-born Adam “The Kid” Borics (5-0) teen Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor(1-2).

Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Figwill be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 namiddag. EN/8 namiddag. CT, terwyl Bellator Skopboks 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, begin by 11pm ET/10pm CT.

 

Voltooi Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Fig Main kaart:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Leandro Higo (17-2)

Veergewigtitel Kenmerk Bout: Daniel Weichel (38-9) vs. John “Macapa”Teixeira (21-1-2)

Vlieggewig Kenmerk Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Helen Harper (4-1)

Veergewigtitel Kenmerk Bout: Anthony Taylor (1-2) vs. Adam Borics (5-0)

Voorlopige Card:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Brian Moore (9-5) vs. Ludovit Klein (6-0)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mate Kertesz (3-0) vs. Adam Polgar (10-8)

Amateur MMA, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, New England Fights

DANGER MOUSE LOOKS TO CONTINUE HIS WINNING WAYS AT NEF 28

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Lewiston, Maine (Maart 13, 2017) – New England Fights (NEF) bied die volgende geleentheid vir gemengde vechtkunste aan “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE” Saterdag, April 29, 2017 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Vroeër vandag, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional bantamweight bout to the card. Elias “Danger Mouse” Leland (3-2) returns to take on Ander “The Finisher” Belcarris (0-0) op 'n stryd gewig van 135-pond.

Leland, a resident of South Portland, Maine, is a mainstay of the NEF cage. He fought his sophomore amateur contest at “NEF I” back in February 2012 and has competed on eight of the promotion’s cards since, including one appearance as a professional boxer. Holding a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt from the Academy of MMA in Portland, it should come as no surprise that all three of Leland’s professional victories have come by way of submission. He forced veteran Nick Santos to tap to an arm triangle choke last month at “NEF 27.” Deur dit te doen, Leland snapped a two-fight losing streak. He will look to stay on the winning track on April 29.

“I’m very excited to get back in the cage once again,” Said Leland. “I want to keep this momentum going. I’m ready for war and putting in more work this year than I ever have before. Be prepared for a hell of a fight – you will be sorry if you miss it! Mother f**king beast mode!”

Andre Belcarris will make his professional debut at “NEF 28,” but he already has a wealth of experience in the MMA cage. He began competing in the sport as an amateur in 2010 and has had more than 30 fights since – an astounding number for an amateur mixed-martial-artist. Belcarris fights out of Bennington, Vermont where he is a member of team Northeast Assassins. In direct contrast to Leland’s mat skills, Belcarris is a striker with 11 knockout wins to his credit in the amateur ranks.

“I am honored to share the cage with a fighter of Eli’s caliber,” stated Belcarris when reached for comment. “It means that my time has finally come. Verwag vuurwerke!”

New England Fights keer terug na die Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine met sy volgende geleentheid vir gemengde vegkuns, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” Saterdag, April 29, 2017. Kaartjies is nou te koop in die Colisee-loket 207-783-2009 x 525 en aanlyn by www.TheColisee.com.

Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf bywww.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, volg die promosie op Twitter en Instagram @nefights, en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep “New England Gevegte.”

Oor New England Fights

New England Fights (“NEF”) is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om die hoogste gehalte gebeure vir Maine se vegters en fans te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wettig, regulatoriese aangeleenthede en advertering.

Combate Americas, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde

COMBATE AMERICAS RETURNSTO MEXICO WITH HARD-HITTING DEBUT IN TIJUANA ON THURSDAY, MAART 30

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LIVE ON AZTECA AMERICA AND UFC FIGHT PASS®

BANTAMWEIGHT MAIN EVENT: MARCELO “PITBULL” ROJO VS. IVAN FLORES

Featherweight Co-Main Event:
Walter Zamora vs. Alex “Gallito” Flores

Meer:
Erick “Ghost Pepper” Gonzalez vs. Marco Antonio “La Roca” Elpidio
Joey “El Cazador” Ruquet vs. Jose Salasar

NEW YORK – Maart 10, 2017 – Combate Americas announced its second event of the year in a Mexican territory – a debut visit to the city of Tijuana – op Donderdag, Maart 30, live on Azteca America (10 namiddag. EN/PT) and UFC Fight Pass® (8 namiddag. EN/5 namiddag. PT), from Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno.

In die kapokgewig (135 pond) hoofren, Argentynse Marcelo “Pitbull” Rojo (10-4) will square off with fellow rising star and Monterrey, Mexico native Iván “El Brasil” Flores (8-1-1).

Rojo, a semifinalist on the third season of The Ultimate Fighter Latin America, will make his promotional debut in La Jaula, die Combate Amerikas hok, and set out to prove that he has the tools necessary to lead Combate Americas’ fast-growing, 135-pond afdeling.

“I’m not only here as a guest. I came here to become the most important fighter in my division,” said Rojo. “MMA has grown in Argentina, and it’s about time that we show that on this side of the continent. This fight will be a duel between the North against South.”

On the other side, Blomme, who suffered his first career defeat at the hands of unbeaten Mark “The Bumblebee” Delarosa at the Combate Americas event in Mexico City, Mexico on Januarie 19, now wants to return to the win column immediately.

“When you face a Mexican fighter, you have to be prepared for the most difficult fight of your life. I hope (Rojo) is aware of that, if he wants to be victorious” said Flores.

Rojo will fight for the first time in Mexico after an extensive career in South American arenas where he has become one of the most popular fighters in the region.

In the featherweight (145 pond) mede-hoofren, Walter Zamora (9-2) of Costa Rica will battle Alex “Gallito” Flores (8-1) of Monterrey.

Zamora’s debut in Combate Americas will once again personify the sports rivalry between Mexican and Central American fighters.

“Mexico is always the one to beat at any sport,” Zamora explained. “It won’t be any different against Flores. We are going to put on a good show. It will be a spectacular evening because the best fighters of the Americas will be present in Tijuana.”

In other action in La Jaula, Erick “Ghost Pepper” González (5-2) Los Angeles, Kalifornië. will return to action just six weeks after his heroic, “Fight of the Night” performance against Danny “The Realist” Ramírez at Combate11 on February 16.

Gonzalez will battle Marco Antonio “La Roca” Elpidio (7-1) of Mexico City in a lightweight (155 pond) verhouding. Elpidio was victorious by way of split decision over Rodrigo “Kazula” Vargas at the Combate Americas event in Mexico City.

Gonzalez’s three-fight win streak was snapped when he gave up a unanimous decision to Ramirez.

In another bantamweight scrap, Joey “El Cazador” Ruquet (4-1) van Las Vegas, Nev. sal bots met Jose Salasar (4-2) van Tijuana.

Ruquet notched a spectacular victory by submission (agter-naak verstik) in die tweede ronde (1:47) of action against Jose “The Ghost” Ceja at the Combate Americas event in Mexico City.

Additional Combate12 bouts will be announced soon.

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Amateur MMA, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, New England Fights

TWO YEARS IN THE MAKING; LONG-AWAITED DEBUT WILL FINALLY HAPPEN AT NEF 28

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Matt Probin delivers a flying knee on a Muay Thai fight card in Thailand

 

Lewiston, Maine (Maart 10, 2017) – New England Fights (NEF) bied die volgende geleentheid vir gemengde vechtkunste aan “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE” Saterdag, April 29, 2017 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Vroeër vandag, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the card. Matt “Pretty Boy” Probin (0-0) sal voldoen Rob “The Beast” Best (0-0) op 'n stryd gewig van 145-pond.

Probin, a well known boxer, kickboxer and mixed-martial-artist, came to Maine and began training in the Pine Tree State in 2015. A native of Blackpool, Engeland, Probin had spent time training in North Carolina prior to arriving in Maine. He put together a 6-2 record as an amateur MMA competitor and won a regional title in the Carolinas. While he has not competed in MMA since moving to Maine, Probin has stayed active competing in other combat sports. Hy is 2-2 as 'n professionele bokser, and he has also spent time training Muay Thai in Thailand in recent years. Probin even competed at the world famous Bangla Boxing Stadium – one of Thailand’s premier Muay Thai venues. He will make his professional MMA debut on April 29 as 'n lid van Bangor, Maine’s Young’s MMA.

“I feel like this has been a long time coming,” said Probin when reached for comment. “I’m excited to make my debut for NEF and put on a show for my friends and fans in my adopted hometown. Moenie knip!”

With more than two-dozen fights since 2011, Rob Best has been one of the Northeast’s most continuously active MMA competitors in recent years. As 'n amateur, Best captured a regional lightweight title in New York state. He is a member of Mohawk Valley MMA based in the Utica area. Like Probin, the bout on April 29 will be Best’s professional MMA debut.

New England Fights keer terug na die Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine met sy volgende geleentheid vir gemengde vegkuns, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” Saterdag, April 29, 2017. Kaartjies is nou te koop in die Colisee-loket 207-783-2009 x 525 en aanlyn by www.TheColisee.com.

Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf bywww.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, volg die promosie op Twitter en Instagram @nefights, en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep “New England Gevegte.”

Oor New England Fights

New England Fights (“NEF”) is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om die hoogste gehalte gebeure vir Maine se vegters en fans te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wettig, regulatoriese aangeleenthede en advertering.

boks, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Premier Boxing Champions, Showtime, Showtime Boxing, Tom Padgett, Tony Penecale, UFC

FNU KOMBAT SPORTSKOU: Lou Duva Tribute Show, Psychic Tom Padgett absolutely crushes UFC 209 Predictions, Garcia vs. Thurman Recap and Analysis

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Tony Penecale (verlaat) and Lou Duva (reg) at the Brockton, Massachusetts dedication of the Rocky Marciano statue.

Our show this week was dedicated to Lou Duva (above right with our co-host Tony Penecale). Lou died earlier this week at the ripe old age of 1994. He was a great friend to Rocky Marciano, a promoter of 19 wêreldkampioene, and a man who had all his irons in the one fire that lit his life: boks. The promoter/trainer/manager/legend appeared on the FNU Combat Sports show years back, but unfortunately the audio is grainy and spotty. If you listen closely the gems our talk contains outweigh the difficult spots to hear.

The full Lou Duva interview is here:

http://hosts.blogtalkradio.com/fightnewsunlimited/2009/07/03/joey-giambra-the-uncrowned-champion

I’m also posting a couple specific remastered clips here:

 

 

 

 

 

Tom, Tony and Rich also recap Garcia vs. Thurman, The latest on Mayweather vs. McGregor, UFC 209 and the many controversies attached, GSP’s dark warning about weight cutting, and Tony Bellew’s shocking upset of David Haye.

 

Here’s the tape: (THE TAPE DOESN’T LIE)

 

Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde

RYAN GRAB NAMED SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & ATHLETE STRATEGY FOR BELLATOR

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator President Scott Coker announced today that Ryan Grab has been named Senior Director of Communications and Athlete Strategy. Grab, who most recently served as the Director of Communications for Phoenix International Raceway, a member of the Daytona, Fla.-based ISC family of racetracks, will oversee all communications and media relations for Bellator MMA and Kickboxing effective immediately.

 

“We are pleased to welcome Ryan to our staff,"Het Coker. “His years of experience in the MMA industry will have an immediate impact on our team at Bellator and we look forward to him assisting with the overall growth of the organization.”

 

Prior to his time with Phoenix International Raceway, Grab spent over five years with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in Las Vegas. In addition to PR, Grab also held a role within the organization’s Athlete Development department where he was responsible for organizing and programming educational summits for active athletes, as well as promoting health and wellness initiatives within the sport.

 

“I am excited about the new opportunity with Bellator and Viacom,” Grab said. “I am looking forward to again working with Scott Coker to promote some of the best athletes in the world and continuing to elevate the Bellator brand as a premier global combat sports property.”

 

After earning his Master’s degree from the University of Georgia, Grab began his career in sports as an intern with UFC in 2010 and joined the communications team full-time in 2011. He also spent two years promoting the STRIKEFORCE brand following the UFC’s acquisition of the property, which saw the successful career launch of several future MMA world champions.

 

Grab will work with Director of Communications Danny Brener of BZA Public Relations, as well as current Bellator PR staff member, Public Relations Manager C.J. Tuttle, as they continue in their roles with Bellator. He will be based in Viacom’s newly opened west coast headquarters in Hollywood’s Columbia Square and can be reached by email at Ryan.Grab@bellator.com of per telefoon by (706)-540-3425.

 

Bellator, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, New England Fights

LACEY TO TAKE ON BELLATOR VETERAN AT NEF 28

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Lewiston, Maine (Maart 7, 2017) – New England Fights (NEF) bied die volgende geleentheid vir gemengde vechtkunste aan “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE” Saterdag, April 29, 2017 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Vroeër vandag, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the card. Aaron “Meedoënlose” Lacey (4-0) onderteken het tot aangesig Walter “All-Day” Smith-Cotito (4-5) op 'n stryd gewig van 145-pond.

Aaron Lacey, undefeated as a professional, has won seven in a row going back to his amateur career. He was prepared to compete at “NEF 27” verlede maand, but Mother Nature had other plans when a snowstorm prevented his opponent from making the trip to Lewiston from Florida. The setback has made Lacey even hungrier to return to action, but the Young’s MMA standout knows that he has his toughest test to date in front of him in the form of Cotito.

“This is going to be an amazing fight,” said Lacey. “Walter is a skilled and dangerous opponent, and he is realistically one of the most dangerous people I have fought to date. That’s alright with me though – the tougher the opponent, hoe harder ek werk. After what went down in February, I’m chomping at the bit to get back in there.”

The fight for Cotito will represent a rubber match of sorts with Young’s opponents. In the spring of 2013, Cotito took Ray Wood (8-3) deep into the third round before Wood, then Young’s standout featherweight prospect, was able to finish the fight. Cotito would gain a measure of revenge against the Bangor gym when he submitted Bruce Boyington (14-10) by “NEF X” later that year. Between a pair of recent appearances for global fight promotion Bellator, Cotito scored a second-round submission of Elias Leland (3-2) by “NEF 25” last September.

“I’m super excited to fight this kid that they’re all talking about,” exclaimed Cotito. “He has a lot of potential, they keep saying – good, this just makes it more exciting for me! Nobody has seen the real Walter Cotito in the cage yet. Don’t miss this fight because ‘All-Day’ is coming for you!”

New England Fights keer terug na die Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine met sy volgende geleentheid vir gemengde vegkuns, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” Saterdag, April 29, 2017. Kaartjies is nou te koop in die Colisee-loket 207-783-2009 x 525 en aanlyn by www.TheColisee.com.

Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, volg die promosie op Twitter en Instagram @nefights, en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep “New England Gevegte.”

M-1, M-1 Challenge, gemengde martial arts, Plaasmoorde, Rusland

Alexander Shlemenko defeats Paul Bradley, Kunchenko retains M-1 Challenge title

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING
M-1 Uitdaging 74 Amptelike uitslae

(R) Alexander Shlemenko kicked his way to another victory
MOSCOW (Maart 4, 2017) — Russiese middelgewigtitel Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko verslaan Amerikaanse Paul “Die Gentleman” Bradley and undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko retained his title last night in the loaded M-1 Challenge 75 card at Olympic Sports Complex in Moscow, Rusland
A three-time Bellator champion, Shlemenko (55-9-0. 1 NC, M-1: 5-0-0) spoiled the M-1 Global debut of former Ring of Combat champion Bradley (23-8-0, M-1: 0-1-0), fighting out of San Diego, by way of a three-round unanimous decision in the main event of the evening. Shlemenko, who last year captured the M-1 Grand Prix Middleweight Championship, remained undefeated in M-1 Global competition.
Kunchenko (16-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), van Rusland, kept his professional MMA record intact with his 16ste oorwinning, half of which in M-1 Global competition, with a five-round unanimous decision over fellow countryman Maksim Grabovich (5-3-0, M-1: 4-1-0) in die mede-funksie.
(R) — Alexey Kunchenko cruised to his 16th pro win with a defeat
Popular Russian welterweight Sergey “Streetfighter” Romanov (11-1-0, M-1: 4-0-0) made a strong statement as a legitimate title contender with his three-round unanimous decision over Russian MMA veteran Mogamed “Die Wit Wolf” Sultanakhmedov (18-6-0, M-1: 10-2-0), the former M-1 Selection middleweight champion.
Former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Maxim Divnich (13-2-0, M-1: 7-2-0) homself geposisioneer vir 'n ander titel geskiet, stopping American Keon “The Black Assassin” Caldwell (11-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0) on punches in the second round.
In the final main card fight, Brasiliaanse lig swaargewig Carlos “Cachorrao” Eduardo (15-4-0, M-1: 1-0-0) made an impressive M-1 Global debut, taking a three-round decision from his Ukrainian opponent, Boris “Bora” Polezhay (15-6-0, M-1: 1-1-0).
In voorlopige card aksie, Russiese middelgewigtitel Valery “Die Russiese Hammer” Myasinikov (11-1-2, M-1: 2-1-2) lived up to his nickname with an opening-round knockout of Brazilian Amilcar Alves (15-11-0, M-1: 0-1-0), undefeated Russian welterweight Abubakar Mestoev (4-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0) took a three-round unanimous decision from German Niko Samsonidse (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), pro-debuting Russian lightweight Roman Bogatov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0) used an arm-triangle choke to submit Ukrainian Aleksey Sotnikov (4-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), South Korean Bok Kil Young (8-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1) en Russiese Viktor Kolesnik (9-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1) geveg om 'n drie-round trekking, Russiese welterweight Danila Prikaza (6-1-0, M-1: 4-1-0) locked in a rear-naked choke hold to defeat German Arda “Boma Ye” Adas (8-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0) by first-round submission, and Georgian lightweight Raul Tutarauli (8-4-0, M-1: 4-1-0) gat uit Mohamed Grabinski (14-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Duitsland, in die tweede ronde.
Complete results & fotogalery hieronder:
MAIN CARD
Hoofren – Middleweights
Alexander Shlemenko (55-9-0, 1 NC, M-1: 5-0-0), Rusland
WDEC3
Paul Bradley (23-8-0, 2 NC, M-1: 0-1-0), USA
M-1 CHALLENGE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Alexey Kunchenko (16-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), Rusland
WDEC5
Maksim Grabovich (5-3-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Rusland
(Kunchenko retained M-1 Challenge welterweight title)
WELTERWEIGHTS
Seregey Romanov (11-1-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Rusland
WDEC3
Magomed Sultanakhmedov (18-6-0, M-1: 10-2-0), Rusland
Liggewigte
Maxim Divnich (12-2-0, M-1: 7-2-0), Rusland
WTKO/KO2 (stoot – 2:03)
Keon Caldwell (11-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), USA
LIG swaargewigte
Carlos Eduardo (15-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brasilië
WDEC3
Boris Polezhay (15-4-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Oekraïne
VOORLOPIGE CARD
Middleweights
Valery Myasinikov(11-1-2, M-1: 2-2-2), Rusland.
WTKO/KO1 (stoot – 2:59)
Amilcar Alves (15-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brasilië
WELTERWEIGHTS
Abubakar Mestoev (4-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0), Rusland
WDEC3
Niko Samsonidse (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Duitsland
Danila Prikaza (6-1-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Rusland
WSUB1 (agter-naak verstik – 1:54)
Arda Adas (8-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Duitsland
Liggewigte
Roman Bogatov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rusland
WSUB1 (arm-driehoek verstik – 1:56)
Aleksey Sotnikov (4-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Oekraïne
Bok Kil Young (8-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1), Suid-Korea
D3
Viktor Kolesnik (9-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1), Rusland
Raul Tutarauli (8-4-0, M-1: 4-1-0), Georgia
WTKO/KO2 (stoot – 3:50)
Mohamed Grabinski (14-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Duitsland




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JULIA BUDD WINS INAUGURAL WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AT BELLATOR 174 — MARLOES COENEN CALLS IT A CAREER

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Julia Budd (10-2) verslaan Marloes Coenen (23-8) via TKO (stoot) by 2:42 van die vierde ronde

 

Quotes: “I have dreamt about this moment forever. Toe ek 21 and first started kickboxing, I dreamt about being a champion and I didn’t make it, I lost.” Budd said. “So, this is my dream come true. The moment I signed with Bellator, I saw all the champions up there on the banners and I said to myself that i want to be up there with them some day. Now it feels like everything has come together.”

“Theres only one message that I want to give out to all the fighters out there and that’s please listen to your body. I’m very proud of all the women in MMA and I’m very grateful for Bellator,” Coenen said. “This company picked me up when I was in a dark place and Scott Coker has given me so many opportunities throughout my career. Bellator MMA will always be my home.”

Fernando Gonzalez (26-14) verslaan Brandon Girtz (14-6) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 29-27, 30-26)

 

Quote: “Everything I thought was going to happen vanaand, happened. Every time he was going to go for a take down, I wanted to make him pay for it.” Gonzalez het gesê. “I had to keep him busy and make him scramble. My plan was to box with him and then keep him away with the leg kicks. I wanted to make him work and get him tired and it proved to be effective in the third round. My next fight, Ek wil Andrey Koreshkov. He is one of the best and Bellator’s former champion. I think I will win that fight, which will put me right in line with Douglas Lima next.”

Justin Wren (13-2) verslaan Roman Pizzolato (8-9) via voorlegging (arm triangle) by 2:35 van die eerste ronde

 

Quote: “I’m so grateful for Bellator and Spike to be able to come out here, do what I love and perform. Maar, for me, it’s about so much more than the competition, it’s all about knocking some dude out, so that we can knock out the water crisis with my team out there in the Congo,” Wren said. “They are so incredible. I just train them and put the tools in their hands. They are much better fighters than I ever could be in this cage, so I want to be as good as I can, so that I can give them a voice.”

Rafael Lovato Jr. (5-0) verslaan Charles Hackman (4-5) via TKO at 0:13 van die eerste ronde

 

Quote: “I was completely prepared for this fight and had an incredible camp," Lovato Jr. gesê. “I’m just so happy and thankful to be with Bellator now. I’m so excited about my future, so let’s ride this wave.

Preliminary Card Results/Photos:

Justin Patterson (9-1) verslaan Jason Witt (7-4) via TKO at 0:13 van die derde ronde

Gabrielle Holloway (6-5) verslaan Alexis Dufresne (6-3) via TKO at 2:53 van die tweede ronde

Emily Ducote (5-2) verslaan Katy Collins (6-2) via voorlegging (agterste naak verstik) by 4:53 van die eerste ronde

Emmanuel Rivera (6-0) verslaan Treston Thomison (10-5) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-26, 30-27 2x)

Cody Pfister (13-6-1) verslaan Jonathan Gary (12-8-2) via voorlegging (agterste naak verstik) by 4:04 van die eerste ronde

 

Quote: "Jonathan Gary is a class act, a great guy, and I’m glad that I had the chance to compete against him vanaand. My retirement caught a lot of people by surprise," Pfister said. “I’m going to take time off to focus on other aspirations, but who knows, maybe I’ll be back. Bellator is a class company and I’m honored that my last fight will be with them. Scott Coker and Bellator know how to take care of the fighters and I really like what they’ve done with the company.”