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ALL FIGHTERS SUCCESSFULLY MAKE WEIGHT – BELLATOR MMA & BAMMA DOUBLE HEADER EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE TOMORROW NIGHT INSIDE 3ARENA IN DUBLIN

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YS HOST ZU MASSIVE CARD AM FREITAG, IRLAND. (Dezember. 15, 2016) – The official weigh-ins for both "Bellator 169: König Mo vs. Ishii“ und “BAMMA 27” took place this afternoon at the 1878 club inside 3Arena in Dublin, Irland. Die Konkurrenten sind jetzt Maßnahmen zum Handeln morgen at 3Arena, with the event airing on SPIKE at 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT.

 

Die von Spike im Fernsehen übertragene Hauptkarte wird durch ein Schwergewichts-Hauptevent-Pitching hervorgehoben “King Mo” (19-5, 1 NC) gegen den olympischen Judo-Goldmedaillengewinner Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1). Außerdem, Anthony Taylor (1-1) will look to quite the crowd as he enters enemy territory to challenge Northern Ireland’s own James Gallagher (4-0) in a featherweight co-main clash.

 

Zusätzlich zu einer vollständigen Karte mit Bellator-Aktion, Ticketinhaber haben außerdem die einmalige Gelegenheit, eine zusätzliche Kampfkarte von Europas führender Mixed-Martial-Arts-Promotion zu erleben, BAMMA. Der Gürtel im Bantamgewicht wird bei „BAMMA 27“ auf dem Spiel stehen Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 NC) und Alan Philpott (16-8) Bereiten Sie sich darauf vor, um das Divisionsgold zu kämpfen.

 

"Bellator 169: König Mo vs. Ishii“ takes place inside 3Arena in Dublin, Irland, and will air free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT.

 

 

"Bellator 169: König Mo vs. Ishii” Card: (SPIKE TV – 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT)

Schwergewichts-Main Event: Satoshi Ishii (236.6 lbs.) vs. Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (213 lbs.)

 

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Anthony Taylor (145.8 lbs.) vs. James Gallagher (145.6 lbs.)

 

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: Brian Moore (146 lbs.) vs. Daniel Weichel (145.6 lbs.)

 

Bantamgewicht Feature Bout: Elina Kallionidou (135.8 lbs.) vs. Sinead Kavanagh (135.2 lbs.)

 

Bantamgewicht Feature Bout: Cameron Else (145.2 lbs.) vs. Dylan Tuke (144.6 lbs.)

ZITATE UND FOTOS AUS DEM „BELLATOR 169“ & OFFIZIELLE PRESSEKONFERENZ „BAMMA 27“ IN DUBLIN

 

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OFFIZIELLE WIEGEN FÜR DEN INTERNATIONALEN DOPPELKOPF 4 P.M. Donnerstag IN DER 3ARENA

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YS HOST ZU MASSIVE CARD AM FREITAG (Dezember 14, 2016) – Two of the top MMA promotions in the world, Bellator und BAMMA haben sich zusammengetan, um mit einem einzigartigen Doubleheader-Event in der 3Arena in Dublin ein vorzeitiges Weihnachtsgeschenk für MMA-Fans auf der ganzen Welt zu überbringen, Irland dies Freitag, Dezember. 16.

Trotz des kalten und regnerischen Wetters in Dublin, Die Haupt- und Co-Main-Event-Kämpfer drehten bei der offiziellen Fight Week-Pressekonferenz für die gemeinsam beworbene Veranstaltung im Gibson Hotel richtig Gas. Bellator Fighting Championships Präsident Scott Coker stand neben dem CEO von BAMMA im Mittelpunkt David Green, und die beiden wurden flankiert von „Bellator 169“ Kämpfer König Mo(19-5, 1 NC) und Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1) zusammen mit James Gallagher (4-0), und Anthony Taylor (14-2), sowie BAMMA-Hauptveranstalter Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 NC) und Alan Philpott (16-8), ein Chris Fields (11-7-1), die auf nimmt Andrew Clamp (8-1, 1 NC).

Nachfolgend finden Sie einige transkribierte Zitate der Pressekonferenz.

König Mo:

„Das kalte Wetter (in Irland) erwischt mich, Du weißt, was ich sage. Aber es wird heiß in der Halle sein, weil ich die Hitze bringen werde.“ Es wird voller Action sein. Ich bin bereit zu verschrotten.“

 

„Ich bin schockiert (durch die Unterstützung der irischen Fans). I came here to do PR last time and everyone was cool, aber dieses Mal war es noch besser. Ich ging nach Nandos (Hühnerrestaurant) und habe mich mit Likes verabredet $70 Essen im Wert. Wenn Sie noch nicht im Nandos gegessen haben, empfehle ich Ihnen, es auszuprobieren, denn der Ort ist gut.“

 

(Nach Ishii)

„Lauf nicht um den Käfig herum. Kämpfe mit mir, unterhalten die Fans, und eine gute Show abliefern.“

 

„Alle Leute da draußen, Schaltet besser ein und schaut zu, wie ich Ishiis Arsch aus dem Käfig trete und verprügele.“

 

Satoshi Ishii:

„Es ist eine Ehre, in Dublin zu kämpfen. Ich freue mich auf den Kampf, Ich bin begeistert, und ich werde mein Bestes geben.“

James Gallagher:

„Letztendlich kann ich sagen, was ich will, und er kann sagen, was er will, aber doch, Du trittst da ein und nichts davon bedeutet Scheiße.. Es ist ein Kampf zwischen mir und ihm, und das ist alles, was zählt, und ich werde als Sieger hervorgehen.

 

„Er ist mir im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes egal. Ich kümmere mich nur um mich selbst und darum, was ich tun werde. Ich werde einfach da reingehen und ihm das Gesicht einschlagen, und das war's. Einfache Antwort.“

 

„Alles, was er sagt, ist eine Menge alter Blödsinn**. Einschalten am Freitag night and you’ll see who’s going to the hospital after.”

 

„Es ist großartig, im eigenen Land und hier in der 3Arena zu kämpfen. In diese Menschenmenge hinausgehen, Dieses Gefühl des Stolzes wird Ihnen für den Rest Ihres Lebens immer in Erinnerung bleiben.“

Anthony Taylor:

„Oh Mann, alles läuft nach meinen Vorstellungen. Die Tatsache, dass ich ihn habe, eins zu eins, mit der Hübschen, es läuft super gut. Die Atmosphäre in Irland ist so schön. Das Wetter, die Frauen…Oh mein Gott, die Frauen! Dies ist Kuschelsaison

und ich bin auf Tinder und swipe einfach nach rechts.

 

„Ich freue mich über die Gelegenheit, meine Fähigkeiten unter Beweis zu stellen. Jeder betrachtet mich als Außenseiter und sagt, das sei ein Test. Das ist kein Test, Das ist das Finale, und raten Sie mal? Er wird scheitern.“

 

„Ich werde die Welt schockieren am Freitag, und lassen Sie sie wissen, wer zum Teufel Anthony Pretty Boy Taylor ist, der elektrisierendste Mann im Bellator MMA. Das ist es, was los ist, und ich werde eine Show für alle Leute da draußen veranstalten.“

 

„Ich bekomme viel Kritik, Aber ich habe auch viele irische Fans, genauso viel wie er hat, also ist es mir egal. Ich habe nicht den Druck, es liegt an ihm. Ich komme hierher, um mein Ding zu machen. Wenn ich verliere, Ich sauge es auf wie ein Mann. Aber wenn ich gewinne, Ich werde ein Superstar sein. Ich weiß bereits, dass ich gewinnen werde, er kann mich nicht aufhalten.“

 

Scott Coker

„Wir waren dieses Jahr ziemlich viel unterwegs mit 25 Kämpfe, 28 wenn man Kickboxen mit einbezieht. Darüber haben David und ich vor einem Jahr angefangen, darüber zu reden. Es verlief reibungslos und hat viel Spaß gemacht. Die Zusammenarbeit mit David war großartig, BAMMA war großartig.“

 

„Wir verfolgen diese Liga schon seit ein paar Jahren. Wir wissen, dass sie hier in Großbritannien das Kraftpaket sind und haben uns gerne mit ihnen zusammengetan und unsere besten Kämpfer mitgebracht.“

 

„Das wird eine großartige Show, die auf der ganzen Welt im Fernsehen übertragen wird. Es wird auf SPIKE UK sein, der auch hier in Irland ausgestrahlt wird am Samstag bei 11 p.m. Ortszeit, sowie auf SPIKE in den Vereinigten Staaten unter 9 p.m. UND. Es wird auch gelüftet 140 Länder auf der ganzen Welt, Dies ist also eine Veranstaltung, die dieser Veranstaltung hier in Irland weltweite Anerkennung verschafft, und wir sind sehr stolz, hier zu sein.“

 

(Ist das für Sie eine Art Erkundungsmission? am Freitag?)

„Das Leitbild des Unternehmens besteht darin, die besten Kämpfer der Welt zu Bellator zu bringen. Wir werden also sehr genau beobachten. Ich weiß, dass es hier einige großartige Talente gibt, und ich bin gespannt, es zu sehen und zu sehen, was die Zukunft bringt.“

 

(Auf der Veranstaltung zusammenkommen)

"David (Grün) und ich bin vor etwas mehr als einem Jahr Freunde geworden, und verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrungen als Fernsehproduzent, und er hat in der Vergangenheit Sachen für Spike und Viacom gemacht. Er ist ein sehr großer Produzent hier im Vereinigten Königreich. Aber was das Zusammenkommen angeht, wenn man sich die Hintergründe von Strikeforce oder auch schon davor im Kickboxen anschaut, Wir hatten nie etwas dagegen, Kämpfer einer Organisation gegen Kämpfer einer anderen Organisation einzusetzen. In den frühesten Phasen der Strikeforce-Karriere im MMA, Wir haben Gilbert Melendez und Josh Thomson geschickt (ua) zum Stolz gegen einige der japanischen Kämpfer und sie schickten herüber (Shinya) Aoki, (Tatsuya) Kawajiri und einige der besten Kämpfer, die sie hatten. Zu mir, Darum geht es in der Kampfkunst. Wir sollten mehr Veranstaltungen wie diese veranstalten, bei denen Spitzenspieler aus verschiedenen Ligen gegeneinander antreten, um herauszufinden, wer der Beste ist. Wir werden nicht dagegen sein. Das war schon immer unsere Philosophie

 

(Ich mache es wieder)

„Darüber werden David und ich reden, sobald das vorbei ist. Wir haben beide individuell einen großen Zeitplan für das nächste Jahr. We (Bellator) werden zu mehr internationalen Veranstaltungen und in mehr Städten auf der ganzen Welt gehen. Wir werden nächstes Jahr mit Shows in Mexiko und Brasilien nach Lateinamerika reisen.

 

„Deshalb werden wir bald einen spannenden Zeitplan bekannt geben. Diese (Dublin event) ist etwas, das fantastisch geklappt hat. Der Zeitplan und das Timing waren perfekt. Die Tür wird immer offen sein, Diese Jungs sind ein großartiger Partner und es war fantastisch, mit ihnen zusammenzuarbeiten, und wir freuen uns darauf, weitere Veranstaltungen zu veranstalten.“

 

VERANSTALTUNGSINFORMATIONEN

 

BAMMA und Bellator MMA werden in Dublin ein einzigartiges Doubleheader-Event veranstalten, Irland dies Freitag, Dezember. 16, Es wird mehrere BAMMA-Weltmeistertitelkämpfe und einen unglaublichen Rückkampf im Bellator MMA-Schwergewichts-Main Event geben “King Mo” gegen Satoshi Ishii. Aber vor unserem „Bellator 169’ und BAMMA 27’ Die Konkurrenten treffen sich im Käfig, Begleiten Sie uns zu einem Nachmittag voller mündlicher Stellungnahmen bei der offiziellen Pressekonferenz im Gibson Hotel in Dublin.

 

Auch am Freitag Nacht, Anthony Taylor betritt feindliches Territorium mit einem Kampf im Federgewicht gegen Nordirland James Gallagher. Komme ebenfalls aus Irland, Brian Moore wird versuchen, das heimische Publikum auszunutzen, wenn er gegen ihn antritt Daniel Weichel. Der BAMMA-Gürtel im Bantamgewicht steht auf dem Spiel „BAMMA 27“, wie sie Tom Duquesnoy Herausforderungen Alan Philpott für die Division Gold. Schließlich, Das gestapelte Event beinhaltet einen Weltmeistertitelkampf im Federgewicht, an dem ehemalige Bellator-Konkurrenten teilnehmen Ronnie Mann gegen Martin Stapleton.

 

 

B-Rolle:

 

Die Kampfwoche um „Bellator 169“ in Dublin ist da

 

NEUER FEDERGEWICHTSKAMPF DER FRAUEN ZUM LETZTEN EVENT DES JAHRES HINZUGEFÜGT

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Dezember 12, 2016) – Nach einem unglaublichen Jahr, in dem Bellator MMA Veranstaltungen in internationalen Territorien rund um den Globus veranstaltete, Es ist nur passend, dass die Promotion das Jahr abschließt, "Bellator 169: König Mo vs. Ishii," findet in diesem Freitag, Dezember 16 in der 3Arena in Dublin, Irland.

 

Kurz nach ihrem Kampf gegen Helen Harper (4-1) wurde angekündigt, Bruna Vargas (2-1) hat sich verletzungsbedingt aus dem Kampf zurückgezogen. Harper wird ihr Showgeld ausgezahlt und ein neuer Federgewichtskampf der Frauen wurde der von SPIKE im Fernsehen übertragenen Karte zwischen ungeschlagenen Kämpferinnen hinzugefügt Sinead Kavanagh (3-0) und Elina Kallionidou (5-0).

 

Die von Spike im Fernsehen übertragene Hauptkarte wird durch ein Schwergewichts-Hauptevent-Pitching hervorgehoben “King Mo” (19-5, 1 NC) gegen den olympischen Judo-Goldmedaillengewinner Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1). Außerdem, ein paar erwartete Fetzen im Federgewicht werden wir sehen Anthony Taylor (1-1) Versuchen Sie, die Menge zu beruhigen, während er feindliches Gebiet betritt, um Nordirland herauszufordern James Gallagher (4-0) und, Irlands Brian Moore(9-4) Nimm das Immerspiel an Daniel Weichel (37-9).

Tickets für "Bellator 169: König Mo vs. Ishii“ sind ab sofort im Angebot und beginnen bei 35€ Bellator.com, in der Leichtbauklasse und die 3Arena-Abendkasse. Die Veranstaltung kann kostenlos auf SPIKE unter verfolgt werden 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT, und wird unmittelbar gefolgt von "Bellator Kickbox: Florenz.“

 

Kämpfe im Straight Blast Gym (SBG) in Dublin, „KO“ Kavanagh hat alle drei ihrer Profikämpfe mit BAMMA bestritten, Sie hat sich ihren Spitznamen „Bye“ verdient, indem sie in ihren ersten drei Kämpfen zwei Knockouts erzielte. Kavanagh kämpfte im ersten Frauenkampf der BAMMA, und beendete den Abend ihrer Gegnerin knapp 17 Sekunden. Ursprünglich war geplant, in einem Kampf im Bantamgewicht gegen Eeva Siiskonen anzutreten (5-4-2) im BAMMA-Teil dieser gemeinsam geförderten Nacht der Kämpfe, Kavanagh steigt nun an Gewicht, um unter dem Bellator-Banner gegen Kallionidou anzutreten.

 

Nur 18 Jahre alt, Kallionidou hat sich in ihrem Heimatland Griechenland bereits einen Namen gemacht, wo sie den Cage Survivor-Titel im Federgewicht der Frauen hält. Unglaublich, „Gunner“ startete ihre Profikarriere mit einem Paukenschlag, Nur einen Monat nach ihr erzielte sie einen TKO in der ersten Runde 16th Geburtstag. Seitdem, Der griechische Kämpfer ist weg 5-0, mit drei Knockouts. Der Kampf an diesem Freitagabend, wird ihr erster Kampf außerhalb Griechenlands sein.

 

Zusätzlich zu einer vollständigen Karte mit Bellator-Aktion, Ticketinhaber haben außerdem die einmalige Gelegenheit, eine zusätzliche Kampfkarte von Europas führender Mixed-Martial-Arts-Promotion zu erleben, BAMMA. Der Gürtel im Bantamgewicht wird bei „BAMMA 27“ auf dem Spiel stehen Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 NC) und Alan Philpott (16-8) Bereiten Sie sich darauf vor, um das Divisionsgold zu kämpfen. Schließlich, Das gestapelte Event beinhaltet einen Weltmeistertitelkampf im Federgewicht, an dem ehemalige Bellator-Konkurrenten teilnehmen Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) gegen Martin Stapleton (18-4).

 

 

Complete "Bellator 169: König Mo vs. „Ishii“-Hauptkarte:

Schwergewichts-Main Event: Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (19-5, 1 NC) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-6-1)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: James Gallagher (4-0) vs. Anthony Taylor (1-1)

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: Daniel Weichel (37-9) vs. Brian Moore (9-4)

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: Sinead Kavanagh (3-0) vs. Elina Kallionidou (5-0)

Bantamgewicht Feature Bout: Shay Walsh (14-4) vs. Luiz Tosta (9-2)

 

Aktualisierte Hauptkarte „BAMMA 27“.:

Bantamgewicht World Title Bout: Tom Duquesnoy (13-1, 1 NC) vs. Alan Philpott (16-8)

Federgewicht World Title Bout: Ronnie Mann (25-8-1) vs. Martin Stapleton (18-4)

Featherweight Hauptkarte Bout: Dylan Tuke (3-0) vs. Sean Tobin (4-2)

Featherweight Hauptkarte Bout: Brian Moore (9-4) vs. Niklas Backström (10-2)

Weltergewicht Hauptkarte Bout: Kiefer Crosbie (1-0) vs. Conor Riordan (Debüt)

Weltergewicht Hauptkarte Bout: Nathan Jones (9-5) vs. Walter Gahadza (16-0)

"Bellator 165: CHANDLER VS. HENDERSON’ OFFICIAL CONFERENCE CALL STREAM AND TRANSCRIBED QUOTES FROM MICHAEL CHANDLER, BENSON HENDERSON, MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE AND FERNANDO GONZALEZ

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (November 15, 2016) – Before the cage door closes an diesem Samstag an der SAP-Center in San Jose, die Haupt- und Co-Main-Event-Kämpfer von "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson "nahm an einer Medienkonferenz teil. Wenn Sie nicht in der Leitung waren, Sie können es hören hier, oder lesen Sie ein paar der Anführungszeichen unten.

 

"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " features current champion Michael Chandler (15-3) gegen Benson Henderson (24-6) im Dachhimmel Rolle, while co-main event action will have undefeated British phenom Michael "Venom" Seite (11-0) and California’s own Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) duke it out in a welterweight thriller. Bay Area’s own Keri Melendez makes her professional MMA debut, as does Kevin Ferguson Jr.. better known as Kimbo Slice Jr.

 

The event airs LIVE and FREE at 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT on Spike and completes three consecutive weeks of championship fights on the Viacom-owned network. Tickets for the event remain on sale and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.

 

Q: For Benson…Is there any extra motivation to prove yourself in this fight after the way the last fight ended?

Benson Henderson: I would say that there’s not a whole lot of extra motivation this fight. I’m a pretty highly self-motivated individual. I want to win all of my fights. I don’t need any extra incentives. I want to have my hand raised in every single fight.

Q: This is your second title fight in Bellator. Is there anything you learned from the first go-around that you’re bringing into this fight?

Benson Henderson: I don’t know if there’s anything that I learned from the last title fight, just being more comfortable inside the Bellator cage and getting used to the walkout and finding my rhythm.

Q: You’re fighting for the title now. Do you think of yourself as a lightweight? Is this where you intend to stay or is another trip to welterweight a possibility in the future?

Benson Henderson: I wouldn’t say that I think of myself as a lightweight necessarily. Für mich, es ist 155 lbs. oder 170 lbs., just wherever the more interesting and fun matchups are. Aber, first things first, I have to take care of business am Samstag Nacht.

Q: You mentioned fun and interesting fights. Is the title something you think about as well? The story line of the week is a two-division champion in the other promotion. Is that a dream that you have for yourself in your career or do you just want to stay and be the most dominate lightweight champion that you can be?

Benson Henderson: I’m going to go get this belt at 155 lbs., but after that I wouldn’t say that belts offer a whole lot of extra incentive. Obviously belts are great and the meaning behind the belt is that you are the best in the planet and that means a lot to say that you are the best at that weight class, but I don’t fight necessarily just for the belt. You do want the belt, but right now all I’m concentrating on is four days from now and a man named Michael Chandler.

Q: For Michael…Have you ever thought about trying for another belt? I know it’s early in your title reign, but has that ever crossed your mind? Und, if you did go for another belt, would it be for welterweight or featherweight?

Michael Chandler: I haven’t put a lot of thought into it. Für mich, I’m just looking for the biggest fight I can get. I know there’s no way I could make 145 lbs., since I walk around at about 190 lbs., between fights. So, I’m not interested in losing the muscle mass that I’ve worked so hard to build. Wenn überhaupt, I would jump up to 170 lbs., but right now I’m focused on my fight an diesem Samstag night and I’m excited to get out there and perform.

Q: Why is Henderson an important opponent for your career?

Michael Chandler: Every opponent is important. Every single time we fight, we’re putting ourselves, our livelihood, our records, and our reputation on the line. It just so happens for me, I get an opportunity to fight a guy who’s been a champion and has done some great things in the sport. But luckily, it’s the right time for me and the wrong time for him. I’m extremely excited to go out there and make a statement with this fight am Samstag Nacht. He’s definitely a great, willing opponent, but I’m excited to go out there and get the finish.

Q: For MVP…Obviously, it’s been a fantastic year for you in Bellator, especially your performance in London. Have you got your finger on the pulse of pop culture right now and is there something out there that you’re drawing inspiration from that you’re looking to utilize in some entertainment factor on fight night?

MVP: Ja, I’m always socially aware, but I have to get the job done first and that’s the most important thing.

Q: At the moment, fighting at multiple weight classes and fighting in multiple divisions seems to be the rage right now and I know in the past you’ve mentioned the possibility of dropping down to 155 lbs., is that something that you’re still interested in?

MVP: At the moment, unterlassen sie. Jetzt, I’m just focused on fighting in the welterweight division.

Q: If you can record a win over Fernando Gonzalez, how many more fights and how many more wins do you think before you are in that title picture and fighting for a title shot?

MVP: That’s not really my main concern. I just go out there and entertain and I’ll keep doing that until I end up in the position I’m supposed to be in.

Q: For Michael Chandler…With you watching Benson from a far for a long time, what did you think of him as his career progressed?

Michael Chandler: Benson’s had a phenomenal career. Zurück in den Tag, he was the UFC champion and I was the Bellator champion. He was ranked number one and I was ranked number three in the world and it was always that “what if” matchup. What if these two guys could fight…and now we finally get to see. He’s continued to impress. He’s continued to win. Great careers and great legacies can’t be had without great opponents. I look at Benson Henderson as exactly that, but I’ll be damned if I’m going to step into that cage am Samstag night and lose this belt. I’ve trained my tail off, I’ve gone through some of the toughest hardships that anyone can go through in this sport…losing three fights in a row, coming back, and believing that no matter what, my next big breakthrough is right around the corner. I never once thought about quitting, where I think a lot of people in that situation would. Where I’ve been and where I am now, I’m confident and I’m excited to just go out there and put it all on the line against one of the best in the world and one of the biggest names in the sport. This is a great opportunity on Spike TV, live und kostenlos.

Q: For Fernando…question regarding the video packages that Michael Page has produced and released this year, most recently during Halloween. Did you watch them and what was your reaction to the video packages?

Fernando Gonzalez: I watched both of the videos and thought it was kind of funny, especially the last one. Bad choice of food products I guess. He’s basically eating balls and drinking milk, while cupping and savoring the taste. So, I don’t know if I should take that as a call out, but I think the victory alone will be enough for me.

Q: With Michael (Seite) on the line right now, does Fernando have any sort of message for him leading up to the fight?

Fernando Gonzalez: It’s the same message that I gave before. Just show up. I respect the fighter, but after this he’ll congratulate me and thank me for making him a better fighter. Er ist hart, but he hasn’t been tested and I’m going to give him his first loss.

Q: Michael do you have a response to that?

MVP: I’m allergic to bullshit, so there’s no point in responding.

Q: For Benson Henderson…In the title eliminator fight in Anaheim, you had a calm and deliberate demeanor throughout that fight and before we could really see you explode, Pitbull was taken away with an injury. Are you going to look to set a faster pace with Chandler, or are we going to see a more measured response?

Benson Henderson: We’ll see how it plays out. It’s hard to dictate and say exactly what I’m going to do. If I was an NFL coach, I would not be one of those coaches that has the first 15 plays of the game scripted out and no matter what happens, we’re sticking to these 15 plays. Für mich, I have to feel it out and go with the flow. Aber, for me I don’t think this is going to be a slow pace fight. I’m expecting this to be one of the most high paced, action-packed fights you’ve seen in the Bellator cage.

 

Complete "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson“Hauptkarte:

Leichtes World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Weltergewicht Co-Main Event: Michael Page International (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Feature-Kampf im Halbschwergewicht: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Leichte Feature Bout: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

Fliegengewicht Eigenschaft Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Debüt) vs. Sheila Padilla (2-0)

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Kevin Ferguson Jr.. (Debüt) vs. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Carrington Banks (5-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-0)

Mittelgewichtler Preliminary Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Bantamgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Jeremiah Monaghan (9-5) vs. Vince Murdock (8-2)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Bantamgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) vs. Steve Ramirez (5-1)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: KEIN WORT. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Debüt)

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Victor Jones (0-2) vs. Beau Hamilton (1-7)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Debüt)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumner (Debüt) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

PROFESSIONAL DEBUT OF KEVIN ‘BABY SLICE’ FERGUSON JR. ADDED TO PRELIMINARY CARD OF “BELLATOR 165: CHANDLER VS. HENDERSON” AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE

 

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (November. 7, 2016) – One week ahead of "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " bei SAP-Center in San Jose, Calif., Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the highly anticipated professional mixed martial arts debut of Kevin "Baby Slice" Ferguson Jr.. will come against Aaron Hamilton in a welterweight bout during the preliminary portion of the card on Nov. 19.

The contest anchors an electric preliminary card and joins a Spike-televised main card that features a lightweight world title main event pitting current champion Michael Chandler (15-3) gegen Benson Henderson (24-6). Im Co-Main Event des Abends, undefeated British phenom Michael "Venom" Seite (11-0) and California’s own Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) duke it out in a welterweight thriller and Adam Piccolot (8-0) annimmt Brandon Girtz(14-4) in einem leichten Zusammenstoß. Schließlich, a light heavyweight showdown pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) gegen Francis Carmont (14-4) and female flyweight action pitting Keri Melendez (Debüt) gegen Sheila Padilla (2-0) are also set for the main card.

"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " airs LIVE and FREE at 9 p.m. UND/8 p.m. CT on Spike and completes three consecutive weeks of championship fights on the Viacom-owned network. Tickets for the event remain on sale and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.

After originally being slated to make his professional debut at both “Bellator 160” und "Bellator 162,“ “Baby Slice” will now look to showcase his fine-tuned mixed martial arts repertoire on November. 19. The son of the late, great “Kimbo Slice,” made a splash in the world of MMA during an amateur contest in Chicopee, Massachusetts, where he delivered a brutal knockout punch just 1:23 in der ersten Runde. In what is unquestionably one of the most talked-about debuts in promotion history, Slice hopes to parlay his amateur success with a memorable performance on the professional circuit and carry on the legacy that his father let behind. Hailing from Miami, Florida, the Team Body Shop product now has his eyes set on joining teammate A.J. McKee as one of Bellator MMA’s top young prospects.

Hamilton will once again compete in his home state of California, after previous bouts against the likes of Max Griffin. “The Snake” will be making both his Bellator MMA debut and welterweight debut, as the 185-pound slugger attempts to trim down for what is surely the biggest fight of his career. Hamilton last competed in March and hopes to spoil the long-awaited debut of Slice.

 

Complete "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson“Hauptkarte:

Leichtes World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Weltergewicht Co-Main Event: Michael Page International (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Feature-Kampf im Halbschwergewicht: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Leichte Feature Bout: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

Fliegengewicht Eigenschaft Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Debüt) vs. Sheila Padilla (2-0)

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Kevin Ferguson Jr.. (Debüt) vs. Aaron Hamilton (0-2)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Carrington Banks (5-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-0)

Mittelgewichtler Preliminary Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Bantamgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Jeremiah Monaghan (9-5) vs. Vince Murdock (8-2)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Bantamgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) vs. Steve Ramirez (5-1)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: KEIN WORT. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Debüt)

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Victor Jones (0-2) vs. Beau Hamilton (1-7)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Debüt)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Debüt) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

KERI MELENDEZ SET FOR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS DEBUT VS. SHEILA PADILLA AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON NOV. 19

 

UNDEFEATED LIGHTWEIGHTS JAKE ROBERTS-CARRINGTON BANKS READY FOR ACTION IN PRELIMINARY CONTEST

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Oktober 19, 2016) – The anticipated mixed martial arts debut of flyweight Keri Melendez will come against Sheila Padilla (2-0) during the main card of "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " an der SAP-Center in San Jose, Calif. am Nov. 19.

 

Außerdem, a lightweight bout pitting Carrington Banks (5-0) gegen Jake Roberts (7-0) has been added to the Bellator.com-streamed preliminary card.

 

The bouts join action-packed fights highlighted by a lightweight world title main event featuring Michael Chandler (15-3) gegen Benson Henderson (24-6). Außerdem, a welterweight clash between undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Seite (11-0) and California’s own Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) will also be the card’s co-main event. Rounding out the televised action, a lightweight showdown pitting Adam Piccolot (8-0) gegen Brandon Girtz (14-4) and a light heavyweight matchup pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) gegen Francis Carmont (14-4) were added earlier this week.

 

"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " will take place on November 19, airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m ET/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets für die Veranstaltung sind ab sofort gültig und können erworben werden Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.

 

The queen of the infamous Skrap Pack in Northern California, Melendez made her first appearance in a victory during the kickboxing portion of "Bellator: Dynamite 1 " and followed up with another win at “Dynamite 2.” Melendez tallied a 4-1 amateur mark before taking her talents to the professional circuit, wo sie hält derzeit eine 4-1 Kickboxen Rekord. The 32-year-old flyweight will now make the transition to MMA, an iteration of combat sports that her husband, Gilbert Melendez has plenty of success in. Living up to her promise of making her debut in 2016, Melendez will compete on the main card of "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " an der SAP-Center in San Jose, Calif. auf November. 19.

Fighting out of Visalia, Calif., Padilla will enter the Bellator MMA fray following two successful wins on the regional scene, both coming in 2016. Training under Bellator MMA veteran Doug Marshall at Team Elite, this will be Padilla’s opportunity to truly make a name for herself against Melendez, when she competes LIVE on SPIKE.

 

Just like his opponent, Banks enters the cage undefeated and ready to make another splash in his second fight since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion. The Peoria, Illinois native has finished two of his five victims and dominated all three of his decision victories, earning each by unanimous variety. “Jetsetter” will look to use Roberts as his runway for success as the Blackzilian product hopes to couple his Bellator MMA debut triumph with yet another feat and continue his climb up the lightweight ranks. After competing professionally in Kansas, Texas, and Iowa, the trip to Connecticut will mark Banks’ first on the East Coast. Tune in to Bellator.com’s live-streaming preliminary action to find out if the long journey will have any effect on “Jetsetter” and his performance.

 

“The North County Nightmare” hasn’t the slightest idea what it’s like to lose, as the 25-year-old enters his eighth professional contest at an admirable 7-0. Having won all five amateur bouts and each of his first four professional fights by way of first round submission, it is Roberts’ ground game that keeps his opponents up at night. Jedoch, Roberts’ 2016 campaign has been all about power, after recording back-to-back knockout finishes, highlighted by an emphatic first round knockout in his Bellator MMA debut at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull.” Roberts hopes to haunt Banks’ dreams when the two clash in the bright lights of SAP Center in San Jose, Calif.

 

 

Complete "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson“Hauptkarte:

Leichtes World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Weltergewicht Co-Main Event: Michael Page International (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Feature-Kampf im Halbschwergewicht: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Leichte Feature Bout: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

Fliegengewicht Eigenschaft Bout: Keri-Anne Taylor-Melendez (Debüt) vs. Sheila Padilla (2-0)

 

Complete Preliminary Card:

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Carrington Banks (5-0) vs. Jake Roberts (7-0)

Mittelgewichtler Preliminary Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Bantamgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Gabe Carrasco (7-0) vs. Rolando Velasco (10-4)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Jose Perez (2-1) vs. J.T. Donaldson (2-1)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: KEIN WORT. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Debüt)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Debüt)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Debüt) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

 

UNDEFEATED ADAM PICCOLOTTI SET FOR LIGHTWEIGHT CLASH WITH BRANDON GIRTZ AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON NOV. 19 LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS LINTON VASSELL AND FRANCIS CARMONT ALSO ADDED TO THE SPIKE-TELEVISED MAIN CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Oktober 11, 2016) – A lightweight showdown pitting Adam Piccolot (8-0) gegen Brandon Girtz (14-4) and a light heavyweight matchup pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) gegen Francis Carmont (14-4) wurden auf die Hauptkarte hinzugefügt "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " an der SAP-Center in San Jose, Calif. am Nov. 19.

 

The bouts join a pair of action-packed fights highlighted by a lightweight world title main event featuring Michael Chandler (15-3) gegen Benson Henderson (24-6). Außerdem, a welterweight clash between undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Seite (11-0) and California’s own Fernando Gonzalez (25-13) will also be the card’s co-main event. Weitere Wettbewerbe werden in den kommenden Wochen bekannt gegeben.

 

"Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson " will take place on November 19, airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m ET/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets für die Veranstaltung sind ab sofort gültig und können erworben werden Bellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.

 

After emerging victorious in his first four professional fights, Piccolotti has continued with more of the same under the Scott Coker-led promotion’s banner. Since making his Bellator MMA debut in 2015, the California native has recorded wins in each of his four bouts, including three consecutive finishes via submission. Piccolotti opened his 2016 campaign with a nifty first round finish of Ray Wood bei "Bellator 154: Davis vs. König Mo," lifting his overall record to 8-0. The 27-year-old will look to protect his unblemished mark when he challenges Girtz on November 19 inside SAP Center.

 

One year removed from an impressive first round finish that left opponent Derek Felder on the Bellator MMA canvas just 37 Sekunden in den Kampf, Girtz returns to the cage in an attempt to build off of his current three-fight winning streak. The Mankato, Von., native holds an impressive 6-2 promotional mark since joining Bellator MMA, including four finishes and a pair of first round knockouts. Seit seinem Profidebüt in 2008, the 31-year-old Girtz has recorded 10 Oberflächen, eight of which have come by way of submission. Having won five of his last six bouts, the powerful grappler will look to pick up right where he left off and further his case for a 155-pound title shot.

 

A seven-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Vassell has recorded five wins since making his promotional debut in 2013. The 33-year-old British striker is known for ending fights early with his elite striking and a near-flawless ground game. In Summe, “The Swarm” has finished 13 seines 16 Gegner, einschließlich 10 first round finishes and six knockout blows. Vassell hopes to build off of a strong performance at the record shattering "Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie " Ereignis, where he defeated Emauel Newton. Vassell now turns his attention to Francis Carmont, an opponent that he was originally slated to face earlier in the year at "Bellator 158: Daley vs. Kalk," before an injury forced Vassell to withdraw.

 

Similar to his opponent, former UFC competitor Francis Carmont also has a knack for finishing opponents early and often in his bouts. The 34-year-old Carmont has stopped his opponent in 17 seines 25 Karriere gewinnt, einschließlich 11 submission victories and six knockouts. Hailing from Paris, Frankreich, “Limitless” credits much of his success to the top-notch trainers at Tristar Gym in Montreal, Kanada. The well-known training camp is loaded with accomplished instructors, who have helped develop a number of talented fighters, including recent Bellator MMA free agent signee Rory MacDonald. With more than half of his submission finishes coming in the opening round of action, we can expect the dynamic Carmont to attack his opponent right off the bat in hopes of adding to that remarkable total.

 

Aktualisiert "Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson“Hauptkarte:

Leichtes World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Weltergewicht Co-Main Event: Michael "Venom" Seite (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

Feature-Kampf im Halbschwergewicht: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (25-11)

Leichte Feature Bout: Adam Piccolot (8-0) vs. Brandon Girtz (14-4)

 

Vorläufige Karte:

Mittelgewichtler Preliminary Bout: Diego Herzog (3-2) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: James Terry (17-9) vs. Justin Baesman (19-10-1)

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Jose Perez (2-1) vs. J.T. Donaldson (2-1)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: KEIN WORT. Okanovich (2-1) vs. Luis Vargas (Debüt)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Hugo Lujan (0-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (Debüt)

Welterweight “VOW” Preliminary Bout: Dominic Sumer (Debüt) vs. Justin Roswell (1-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Danasabe Mohammed (5-0) vs. Dwight Grant (6-1)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Sarah D’Alelio (10-6) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER SET FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST ‘SMOOTH’ BENSON HENDERSON ON NOV. 19 IN SAN JOSE

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (August 31, 2016) – It’s a fight that both men have had their sights set on for quite some time, and now it serves as the main event of Bellator MMA’s return to the at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. am Nov. 19, wann Michael Chandler (15-3) defends his Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship against Benson Henderson (24-6).

 

The tilt anchors a card that also features a welterweight feature bout pitting undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Seite (11-0) gegen Menifee, Calif., Mutter Fernando Gonzalez (25-13), after the two had originally been scheduled to fight at“Bellator 151” und “Bellator 158.” Weitere Wettbewerbe werden in den kommenden Wochen bekannt gegeben.

 

Tickets für “Bellator MMA in San Jose” der Verkauf dieser Freitag, Sieben. 2 beiBellator.com, as well as SAP Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. Bellator Nation presale offer will take place Thursday, Sieben. 1.

 

“Iron” Michael Chandler will look to defend his belt for the first time since having it wrapped around his waist following a devastating first-round knockout over Patricky “Pitbull” bei "Bellator 157: Dynamit 2." A 15-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, Chandler has consistently proven that he belongs among the world’s elite; collecting memorable wins over who’s who at 155-pounds including UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez. The 30-year-old Missouri native now looks to capture his third career title defense, after successfully defending the belt at both “Bellator 85” und “Bellator 97” während seiner 2013 reign. The veteran enters his fight with “Smooth” riding a hot streak of three straight victories and now sets his sights on handing Henderson his first Bellator MMA loss at lightweight.

 

Fresh off his victory during the main event of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull,"Henderson has earned a title shot in the ultra-competitive lightweight division against its current titleholder in Chandler. Mit 10 seines 24 career wins coming by way of submission, the 32-year-old Glendale, AZ native will try to do what no other opponent has ever done and finish Chandler via submission. Nicknamed “Smooth” for his silky style and demeanor, Henderson took care of business in his most recent bout, utilizing impeccable technique to defeat Bellator MMA veteran Patricio "Pitbull" Freire after a broken fibula forced the Brazilian star to forfeit in the second round. Henderson hopes to avenge his first title shot with the promotion and trot off with Bellator MMA gold onNovember. 19.

 

“Bellator MMA in San Jose” Main Card:

Leichtes World Title Main Event: Michael Chandler (15-3) vs. Benson Henderson (24-6)

Weltergewicht Feature Bout: Michael "Venom" Seite (11-0) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (25-13)

BENSON HENDERSON EARNS LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT FOLLOWING INJURY TO FOOT OF PATRICIO ‘PITBULL

 

Vollständige Fight Night Fotos Hier / Event Highlights Here

ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) earned his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Freitag Nacht. A faulty kick by Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-4) led to a leg injury, forcing him to forfeit the loss two minutes and 26 Sekunden in die zweite Runde.

 

After making the jump up to Bellator MMA’s 170-pound division, Henderson returned to where he was dominant in the UFC as a lightweight. Nach dem Sieg, Henderson received word of his next opponent; Bellator MMA’s current Lightweight Champion, Michael Chandler. The two are scheduled to tangle November 19 in the main event of the recently announced “Bellator MMA in San Jose.”

‘Fight of the Year Candidate Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Anderson

It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, aber am Ende, Derek Anderson (14-2) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 zweimal) gewinnen Sie Awad (19-8). “The Barbaric” continues his recent trend of extending fights through the final round, as the win marks his third consecutive fight to go to the judges’ scorecards. The San Diego native has now recorded five wins under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, including multiple victories over fellow lightweight Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, earning himself well-deserved respect among the division’s elite.

Karakhanyan’s “Insane” Knockout Puts Early end to Jenkins’ Night

Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) nur erforderlich 53 seconds to finish Bubba Jenkins (11-3), as the Russian featherweight took care of “The Highlight Kid” for the second time in two years. “Insane” came out firing, landing multiple blows that sent Jenkins to the mat with an early knockout, earning his 11th win in his last 14 Kämpfe. The loss is only the third of Jenkins’ young career and second of the first round variety, both of which Karakhanyan is now responsible for. The win is the fifth knockout of Karakhanyan’s career and is his third in the opening frame.

McKee Remains Undefeated With Impressive Guillotine Finish

 

In the opening contest at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," A.J. “Mercenary” McKee (5-0) remained unbeaten with a guillotine choke submission 32 Sekunden in die zweite Runde. By extending the fight past the opening frame, Walker was able to do what no other opponent has done, as each of McKee’s previous four wins had resulted in a first round finish. The win capped off an impressive night by Team Bodyshop, as McKee’s teammates Joey Davis (1-0) und Gabriel Green (4-0) also had their arms raised in the preliminary portion of the event. As one of Bellator MMA’s top young talents, the 21-year-old McKee was able to prove once again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Nach dem Kampf, the Long Beach native called out Patrick „Pitbull," saying “It’s nothing personal, Ich möchte (Daniel) Straus."

 

Vorläufige Ergebnisse Karte:

Jake Roberts (7-0) unterlegen Stephen Martinez (11-5) via TKO in 4:24 der ersten Runde

Chinzo Machida (4-2) unterlegen Mario Navarro (4-5) via TKO in 2:57 der ersten Runde

Jacob Rosales (4-2) unterlegen Mike Segura (4-4) über einstimmigen Beschluss (30-27, 29-28 zweimal)

Andy Murad (13-2) unterlegen Jonny Cisneros (9-5) über einstimmigen Beschluss (29-28)

Gabriel Green (4-0) unterlegen Alex Trinidad (1-2) via TKO in 2:01 der zweiten Runde

Joey Davis (1-0) unterlegen Keith Cutrone (1-1) über einstimmigen Beschluss (30-27)

Steve Ramirez (5-1) unterlegen Ron Henderson (4-3) via TKO in 2:24 der ersten Runde

David Duran (4-4) unterlegen Kyle Estrada (3-3) via Split Decision (29-28)

PAIR OF INJURIES FORCE CHANGES TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

CODY WALKER STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO CHALLENGE UNDEFEATED A.J. MCKEE, WHILE GEORGI KARAKHANYAN-BUBBA JENKINS MOVED TO SPIKE-TELEVISED CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (August 16, 2016) – Just nine days before the highly anticipated "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ” Veranstaltung August 26 im Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., injuries sustained by main card fighters Henry Corrales und Lena Ovchynnikova have shaken things up a bit. Ungeschlagenen Feder A.J. McKee (4-0) trifft nun auf Cody Walker (7-2), während Bubba Jenkins (11-2) und Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1) find themselves in a featherweight feature fight during the SPIKE-televised main card.

The fights join a main card that spotlights a super fight at 155-pounds between Benson Henderson (23-6) und Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3), as the two will duke it out for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt. Außerdem, an explosive lightweight contest pitting Sie Awad (19-7) gegen Derek Anderson (13-2) will serve as the evening’s co-main event.

In vorläufiger Aktion, Welterweights Kevin "Baby Slice" Ferguson Jr.. und Joey Davis will make their professional debuts, während Chinzo Machida (3-2) will compete for the first time under the Bellator MMA banner.

Tickets für die Veranstaltung beginnen um $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Die Türen öffnen um offen 4:45 p.m. PT Ortszeit und der erste Vorkampf - von dem die Streams leben Bellator.com und Die Bellator Mobile App — beginnt um 5:00 p.m. PT.

After beginning his career 7-1 als Amateur, the 21-year-old “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, recording a perfect 4-0 mark through his first four bouts. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner ever since he made his professional debut in 2015, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. McKee’s most recent victory came at the expense of Italian Danilo Belluardo during the mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first-ever event overseas, "Bellator 152: Freire vs.. Souza.“ The Long Beach, Calif. native will now take his flashy personality to the Honda Center, where he will have the chance to put his unique skill set on full display in front of his hometown fans.

Agreeing to take a professional mixed martial arts contest on short notice is no easy task, doing so against an undefeated fighter the caliber of McKee is even more daunting. But that’s exactly the scenario Walker finds himself in now ahead of next Friday’s Ereignis. A two-time competitor for Bellator, “The Crow” will look to move above .500 within the promotion when he enters the cage at Honda Center. The 28-year-old Texan has ended all seven of his professional victories via TKO or KO, including four in the first round.

A longtime veteran of Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely contested decision losses against Jenkins, who he handily defeated nearly two years ago via guillotine submission. Known to many mixed martial arts fans as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 seines 24 gewinnt als Profi, earning himself multiple titles in regional promotions along the way. Following multiple setbacks to his knee, the Russian fighter is finally healthy and now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder in a competitive division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 Anwärter.

Just a few years ago, Bubba Jenkins was widely regarded as the top MMA prospect in all of the sport, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, and is looking for redemption. Heading into his 11th fight under the Scot Coker-led promotion, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a standout performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division. Einschalten August 26 to see if the Corona, Calif., native can return the favor and finish Karakhanyan in front of his local supporters.

 

Complete "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull ”SPIKE-TV-Hauptkarte:

Leichtgewicht Nr. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Leichte Co-Main Event: Sie Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Cody Walker (7-2)

Featherweight Eigenschaft Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

 

Bellator.com-gestreamte vorläufige Karte:

Federgewicht vorläufiger Kampf: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Joey Davis (Profidebüt) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Kevin Ferguson Jr.. (Profidebüt) vs. Jon Tomasian (Profidebüt)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Vorgewicht im Fliegengewicht: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Weltergewicht Vorrunde: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Leichter vorläufiger Kampf: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)