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FORMER WRESTLING STANDOUTS SET TO THROW DOWN AT NEF 28

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Voor onmiddellijke publicatie: Lewiston, Maine (Maart 15, 2017) – New England Fights (NEF) presenteert zijn volgende mixed-martial-arts-evenement “NEF 28: ONOVERWINNELIJK” op zaterdag, April 29, 2017 op de Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Eerder vandaag, the fight promotion announced the addition of a pair of amateur bouts to the card. Ken Dunn(0-4) is set to face Eddie DeRoche (0-1) in a catchweight bout and double amateur debut fighters Caleb Austin (0-0) van Rumford, Maine and James Ploss (0-0) from Kaze Dojo in Lancaster, NH are set to tangle in a feature flyweight bout.

 

Caleb Austin is a two-time Maine state wrestling champion and a member of the exclusive “200 Wins Club,” a rare feat in Maine wrestling. Austin recently completed his high school career with an overall record of 208-11. Caleb’s father, Eric Austin—also a former Maine state wrestling champion—is an undefeated veteran of the cage, weg zijn 2-0 in NEF back in 2012. Net als zijn vader, Caleb is preparing to put his wrestling on display for the NEF fans in his debut on April 29th.

 

“I’ve wrestled my entire life and grown-up around the NEF community,” stated Austin when reached for comment. “I’ve been waiting a long time to turn 18 to become eligible to compete in the sport of mixed martial arts like my father did. I’m excited to put my skills to the test, represent Rumford and put on a show in the NEF cage. Ik ben klaar. "

 

Austin’s opponent, James Ploss, trains with Greg Williams at the well-known Kaze Dojo in Lancaster, New Hampshire. Several NEF veterans with names familiar to fans, including Allan Josselyn, Mike Bezanson and Alex Walker, hail from the Kaze Dojo. Ploss is committed to carrying on the tradition of strong debuts from the White Mountains gym and following through on a personal promise in the process.

 

“Fighting is real personal to me,” Ploss stated when reached for comment. “I promised the man that raised me that I would fight. He died shortly after that. I want to prove to him and myself that I can be successful in this sport. My goal is to inspire others to achieve.”

 

Eddie DeRoche wrestled alongside Austin for Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine. During his time there, DeRoche was a two-time state finalist. He made his NEF debut in June 2016 at “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND” in a losing effort against Skyler Bang. Reinvigorated at the opportunity to make up for his debut, DeRoche is committed to finding his first win in the NEF cage on April 29th at NEF 28.

 

“My first fight was a great learning experience,” stated DeRoche, when reached for comment. “I appreciated it for what it was and have made the necessary adjustments to make sure I come out on top when I step back into the NEF cage for the second time on April 29th."

 

DeRoche’s opponent, Ken Dunn, is also looking for redemption at NEF 28. Dunn has made three prior trips to the NEF cage since debuting with the promotion back in 2015 and is hungry for his first win inside the NEF hexagon.

 

“I want to show NEF fans that I’m worthy of a rematch and title shot at Velado and that strap,” stated Dunn when reached for comment. “Eddie Deroche is a worthy adversary. I’m excited to compete against him. It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll—and I ain’t stopping until I get there.”

New England Fights keert terug naar de Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine met zijn volgende mixed-martial-arts-evenement, “NEF 28: ONOVERWINNELIJK,” op Zaterdag, April 29, 2017. Tickets zijn nu te koop aan de kassa van Colisee 207-783-2009 X 525 en online op www.TheColisee.com.

Voor meer informatie over het evenement en de strijd kaart updates, kunt u terecht op de website van de promotie bij www.NewEnglandFights.com. Bovendien, kunt u NEF video's te bekijken op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, volg de actie op Twitter en Instagram @nefights, en word lid van de officiële Facebook-groep “New England gevechten.”

Bellator, mixed martial arts, MMA, 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 versus. Vijginside the Budapest Sports Arena on April 14.

Bovendien, John "Macapa"(21-1-2) zal worden geconfronteerd met Daniel Weichel (38-9) in a featherweight contest and Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) voldoet 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) tegen Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor(1-2).

Bellator 177: Dantas versus. Vijgwill be broadcast on SPIKE at 9 p.m. EN/8 p.m. CT, terwijl Bellator kickboksen 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, vanaf 11pm ET/10pm CT.

 

Compleet Bellator 177: Dantas versus. Vijg Hoofd Card:

Bantamgewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Leandro Higo (17-2)

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

Vlieggewicht Feature Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Helen Harper (4-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Anthony Taylor (1-2) vs. Adam Borics (5-0)

Voorlopige Card:

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Brian Moore (9-5) vs. Ludovit Klein (6-0)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Mate Kertesz (3-0) vs. Adam Polgar (10-8)

Amateur MMA, mixed martial arts, MMA, 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) presenteert zijn volgende mixed-martial-arts-evenement “NEF 28: ONOVERWINNELIJK” op zaterdag, April 29, 2017 op de Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Eerder vandaag, 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 “de Finisher” Belcarris (0-0) bij een gevecht gewicht 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.” Daarbij, 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. Verwacht vuurwerk!”

New England Fights keert terug naar de Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine met zijn volgende mixed-martial-arts-evenement, “NEF 28: ONOVERWINNELIJK,” op zaterdag, April 29, 2017. Tickets zijn nu te koop aan de kassa van Colisee 207-783-2009 X 525 en online op www.TheColisee.com.

Voor meer informatie over het evenement en de strijd kaart updates, kunt u terecht op de website van de promotie bijwww.NewEnglandFights.com. Bovendien, kunt u NEF video's te bekijken op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, volg de actie op Twitter en Instagram @nefights, en word lid van de officiële Facebook-groep “New England gevechten.”

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Combate Americas, mixed martial arts, MMA

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 op Azteca-Amerika (10 p.m. EN/PT) and UFC Fight Pass® (8 p.m. EN/5 p.m. PT), from Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno.

In het bantamgewicht (135 pond) main event, Argentijns Marcelo “Pitbull” Rood (10-4) will square off with fellow rising star and Monterrey, Mexico native Iván “El Brasil” Flores (8-1-1).

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

“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, Bloemen, who suffered his first career defeat at the hands of unbeaten Mark “De Hommel” Delarosa at the Combate Americas event in Mexico City, Mexico on Januari 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 (Rood) 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) co-main event, 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, Calif. 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) affaire. 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. zal botsen met Jose Salasar (4-2) van Tijuana.

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

Extra Combate12 bouts will be announced soon.

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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) presenteert zijn volgende mixed-martial-arts-evenement “NEF 28: ONOVERWINNELIJK” op zaterdag, April 29, 2017 op de Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Eerder vandaag, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the card. Mat “Pretty Boy” Probin (0-0) ontmoet Beroven “Het Beest” Best (0-0) bij een gevecht gewicht 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. Hij is 2-2 als een 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 als 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. Niet knipperen!”

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. Als 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 keert terug naar de Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine met zijn volgende mixed-martial-arts-evenement, “NEF 28: ONOVERWINNELIJK,” op zaterdag, April 29, 2017. Tickets zijn nu te koop aan de kassa van Colisee 207-783-2009 X 525 en online op www.TheColisee.com.

Voor meer informatie over het evenement en de strijd kaart updates, kunt u terecht op de website van de promotie bijwww.NewEnglandFights.com. Bovendien, kunt u NEF video's te bekijken op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, volg de actie op Twitter en Instagram @nefights, en word lid van de officiële Facebook-groep “New England gevechten.”

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New England Fights (“NEF”) is een strijd gebeurtenissen promoties bedrijf. Missie NEF's is om de hoogste kwaliteit van evenementen voor vechters en fans van Maine alike creëren. Executive team NEF's heeft een ruime ervaring in de strijd sportmanagement, evenementen productie, mediarelaties, verkoop, legaal, regelgevende zaken en reclame.

boksen, mixed martial arts, MMA, Premier Boxing Champions, Show Time, Showtime Boxing, Tom Padgett, Tony Penecale, UFC

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

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Tony Penecale (links) and Lou Duva (rechts) 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 wereldkampioenen, and a man who had all his irons in the one fire that lit his life: boksen. 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, mixed martial arts, MMA

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,"Bovengenoemde 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 telefonisch op (706)-540-3425.

 

Bellator, mixed martial arts, MMA, New England Fights

LACEY TO TAKE ON BELLATOR VETERAN AT NEF 28

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Voor onmiddellijke publicatie: Lewiston, Maine (Maart 7, 2017) – New England Fights (NEF) presenteert zijn volgende mixed-martial-arts-evenement “NEF 28: ONOVERWINNELIJK” op zaterdag, April 29, 2017 op de Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Eerder vandaag, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the card. Aaron “Meedogenloos” Lacey (4-0) heeft om het gezicht getekend Walter “All-Day” Smith-Cotito (4-5) bij een gevecht gewicht 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” vorige 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 ik 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) bij “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) bij “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 – goed, 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 keert terug naar de Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine met zijn volgende mixed-martial-arts-evenement, “NEF 28: ONOVERWINNELIJK,” op zaterdag, April 29, 2017. Tickets zijn nu te koop aan de kassa van Colisee 207-783-2009 X 525 en online op www.TheColisee.com.

Voor meer informatie over het evenement en de strijd kaart updates, kunt u terecht op de website van de promotie bij www.NewEnglandFights.com. Bovendien, kunt u NEF video's te bekijken op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, volg de actie op Twitter en Instagram @nefights, en word lid van de officiële Facebook-groep “New England gevechten.”

M-1, M-1 Challenge, mixed martial arts, MMA, Rusland

Alexander Shlemenko verslaat Paul Bradley, Kunchenko behoudt de M-1 Challenge-titel

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Voor onmiddellijke publicatie
M-1 UITDAGING 74 Officiële resultaten

(R) Alexander Shlemenko schopte zich een weg naar een nieuwe overwinning
MOSKOU (Maart 4, 2017) — Russische middengewicht Alexander “Storm” Shlemenko versloeg de Amerikaanse Paul “The Gentleman” Bradley en ongeslagen M-1 Challenge kampioen weltergewicht Alexey Kunchenko behield zijn titel gisteravond in de geladen M-1 Challenge 75 kaart bij Olympic Sports Complex in Moskou, Rusland
Een drievoudig Bellator-kampioen, Shlemenko (55-9-0. 1 NC, M-1: 5-0-0) bedierf het M-1 Global-debuut van voormalig Ring of Combat-kampioen Bradley (23-8-0, M-1: 0-1-0), uitvechten van San Diego, door middel van een unaniem besluit van drie ronden in het hoofdevenement van de avond. Shlemenko, die vorig jaar het M-1 Grand Prix middengewicht kampioenschap veroverde, bleef ongeslagen in M-1 Global concurrentie.
Kunchenko (16-0-0, M-1: 8-0-0), van Rusland, hield zijn professionele MMA-record intact met zijn 16th overwinning, waarvan de helft in de M-1 Global-competitie, met een unaniem besluit van vijf ronden over landgenoot Maksim Grabovich (5-3-0, M-1: 4-1-0) in het co-feature.
(R) — Alexey Kunchenko reed met een nederlaag naar zijn 16e profzege
Populair Russisch weltergewicht Sergey “Straatvechter” Romanov (11-1-0, M-1: 4-0-0) legde een sterke verklaring af als een legitieme titelkandidaat met zijn unanieme beslissing van drie ronden over de Russische MMA-veteraan Mogamed “The White Wolf” Sultanakhmedov (18-6-0, M-1: 10-2-0), de voormalige M-1 Selection middengewicht kampioen.
Former M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Maxim Divnich (13-2-0, M-1: 7-2-0) plaatste zich voor een andere titel schot, Amerikaanse stoppen Keon “The Black Assassin” Caldwell (11-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0) op stoten in de tweede ronde.
In het laatste hoofdkaartgevecht, Braziliaanse licht zwaargewicht Carlos “Big Dog” Eduardo (15-4-0, M-1: 1-0-0) maakte een indrukwekkend M-1 Global-debuut, het nemen van een beslissing van drie ronden van zijn Oekraïense tegenstander, Boris “Bora” Polezhay (15-6-0, M-1: 1-1-0).
In voorlopige card actie, Russische middengewicht Valery “De Russische Hamer” Myasinikov (11-1-2, M-1: 2-1-2) deed zijn bijnaam eer aan met een knock-out in de openingsronde van de Braziliaan Amilcar Alves (15-11-0, M-1: 0-1-0), ongeslagen Russisch weltergewicht Abubakar mestoev (4-0-0, M-1: 4-0-0) nam een ​​unaniem besluit van drie ronden van Duits Niko Samsonidse (2-1-0, M-1: 0-1-0), pro-debuut Russische lichtgewicht Roman Bogatov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0) gebruikte een arm-driehoeksvernauwing om Oekraïens te onderwerpen Aleksej Sotnikov (4-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Zuid-Koreaans Bok Kil Young (8-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1) en Russisch Viktor Kolesnik (9-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1) gevochten om een ​​drie-ronde gelijkspel, Russische weltergewicht Danila Prikaza (6-1-0, M-1: 4-1-0) opgesloten in een achternaakte wurggreep om de Duitser te verslaan Arda “Boma Ye” venkel (8-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0) door indiening in de eerste ronde, en Georgisch lichtgewicht Raul Tutarauli (8-4-0, M-1: 4-1-0) uitgestanst Mohamed Grabinskik (14-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Duitsland, in de tweede ronde.
Complete results & foto gallery hieronder:
Belangrijkste kaart
MAIN EVENT – 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), VS
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 behield 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
Lichtgewichten
Maxim Divnich (12-2-0, M-1: 7-2-0), Rusland
WTKO / KO2 (stoten – 2:03)
Keon Caldwell (11-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), VS
Licht zwaargewichten
Carlos Eduardo (15-4-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brazilië
WDEC3
Boris Polezhay (15-4-0, M-1: 1-1-0), Oekraïne
VOORAF CARD
Middleweights
Valery Myasinikov(11-1-2, M-1: 2-2-2), Rusland.
WTKO / KO1 (stoten – 2:59)
Amilcar Alves (15-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Brazilië
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 (achter-naakte vernauwing – 1:54)
Arda Island (8-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), Duitsland
Lichtgewichten
Roman Bogatov (1-0-0, M-1: 1-0-0), Rusland
WSUB1 (arm-driehoek stikken – 1:56)
Aleksej Sotnikov (4-1-0, M-1: 0-0-0), Oekraïne
Bok Kil Young (8-2-1, M-1: 0-0-1), Zuid-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 (stoten – 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) verslagen Marloes Coenen (23-8) via TKO (stoten) bij 2:42 van de vierde ronde

 

Citaten: “I have dreamt about this moment forever. Toen ik was 21 and first started kickboxing, I dreamt about being a champion and I didn’t make it, I lost.” Budd said. “Zo, 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) verslagen Brandon Girtz (14-6) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 29-27, 30-26)

 

Quote: “Everything I thought was going to happen vanavond, is gebeurd. Every time he was going to go for a take down, I wanted to make him pay for it.” Gonzalez zei. “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, Ik 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) verslagen Roman Pizzolato (8-9) via voorlegging (arm driehoek) bij 2:35 van de 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, voor mij, 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) verslagen Charles Hackman (4-5) via TKO op 0:13 van de eerste ronde

 

Quote: “I was completely prepared for this fight and had an incredible camp," Lovato Jr. zei. “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) verslagen Jason Witt (7-4) via TKO op 0:13 van ronde drie

Gabrielle Holloway (6-5) verslagen Alexis Dufresne (6-3) via TKO op 2:53 van de tweede ronde

Emily Ducote (5-2) verslagen Katy Collins (6-2) via voorlegging (achter naakte vernauwing) bij 4:53 van de eerste ronde

Emmanuel Rivera (6-0) verslagen Treston Thomison (10-5) via unaniem besluit (30-26, 30-27 2X)

Cody Pfister (13-6-1) verslagen Jonathan Gary (12-8-2) via voorlegging (achter naakte vernauwing) bij 4:04 van de 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 vanavond. 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.”