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Tag Archives: Phil Davis
Bellator MMA ANNUNCIA un evento di riferimento NELLO SPORT COMBATTIMENTO STORIA
PER LA PRIMA VOLTA IN AMERICA: MMA E KICKBOXING aparatus nella stessa arena, Nella stessa notte, DAL CENTRO SAP a San Jose, COME. ON Settembre 19 ON SPIKE
Tito Ortiz combatte Liam McGeary per il Bellator Light Heavyweight Title
Quattro-Man, One-Night Light Heavyweight No. 1 Contender Tournament Featuring Phil Davis, Muhammed 'King Mo' Lawal, Emanuel Newton, e Linton Vassell
In Aggiunta, World-Class Action Kickboxing Featuring Bellator & Fighters Glory Joe Schilling e Paul Daley
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Bellator MMA presenterà una pietra miliare nella storia americana sport di combattimento su Settembre 19 dal Centro SAP in San Jose, che andrà in onda in diretta su Spike. Un evento così grande che comprenderà due campi di battaglia - una gabbia Bellator e un anello Glory kickboxing.
"Sono così orgoglioso e onorato di portare questo evento davvero incredibile per la mia città natale di San Jose,"Ha affermato Scott Coker, Presidente del Bellator MMA. "Questo mega-card sarà caratterizzato da qualcosa per ogni appassionato di sport da combattimento- Leggende MMA, astri nascenti, un torneo accatastati, oltre a molti dei migliori kickboxers del mondo. Sarà una serata indimenticabile per le migliaia presenti ei milioni che guardano a casa. "
Nel main event, MMA leggenda Tito Ortiz (18-11) assumerà regnante re dei pesi massimi leggeri del Bellator, Liam McGeary (10-0). Questo segnerà prima difesa del suo titolo McGeary ambito.
La serata epica presenterà anche un quattro-uomo, luce di una notte torneo dei pesi massimi per determinare il No. 1 contendente nella divisione. I partecipanti includono il ritorno di Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal (15-4, 1 NC), l'ex campione Emanuel Newton (25-8-1), il sempre pericoloso Linton Vassell (15-4-1) e Phil Davis (13-3), che fa il suo attesissimo debutto Bellator.
Abbinamenti di primo turno per il torneo, nonché ulteriori dettagli sul formato del torneo saranno annunciati a breve.
L'evento sarà anche caratterizzato da attacchi Glory Kickboxing che sarà caratterizzato molti dei migliori combattenti del mondo. Cioè, Bellator MMA concorrenti Joe Schilling e Paolo "Semtex" Daley. Gli oppositori di Schilling e Daley, così come matchups supplementari kickboxing saranno annunciati a breve.
I biglietti per "Bellator MMA: Dynamite "sarà in vendita Venerdì, Giugno 26 con una prevendita esclusiva che si terrà il Giovedi, Giugno 25th. Con l'annuncio di "Bellator MMA: Dinamite!!!,"Coker sta facendo il suo trionfale ritorno a Nord della California, una regione in cui ha sperimentato lo sport delle arti marziali miste come proprietario di Strikeforce.
Non. 6 Light Heavyweight nel Mondo Phil Davis unisce Bellator MMA
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Aprile 15, 2015) – Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the signing of the sixth* ranked Light Heavyweight in the world, Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis (13-3, 1 NC), a un esclusivo, multi-lotta affare.
“I can’t wait to be fighting in Bellator and wreck shop on everyone,"Ha detto Davis. “I am the absolute best and most dominant grappler to ever fight in MMA and I’m excited to get in there and compete at my new home.”
Born and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Phil attended college close to home at Penn State University, where he became a four-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler for the Nittany Lions.
Davis had his first professional MMA fight in 2008 and accrued nine wins in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, including victories against the likes of Antônio Rogério Nogueira, Lyoto Machida, Alexander Gustafsson, Brian Stann and Glover Teixeira.
A member of Alliance MMA in San Diego, Calif., where he trains alongside Bellator stars like Michael Chandler and Joey Beltran, "Sig. Wonderful” joins the promotions Light Heavyweight division, which is currently upheld by champion Liam McGeary.
“Phil is a world class Mixed Martial Artist and we are very happy to be adding him to OUR roster of some of the best Light Heavyweights in the world,"Ha detto il presidente della promozione, Scott Coker. “Bellator remains fully committed to building its world-class roster by signing top free agents like Davis, as well as grooming up-and-coming stars. We’ve got some amazing matchups in mind for ‘Mr. Wonderful’ that we will be announcing in the weeks to come.”
Bellator’s Light Heavyweight division is one of the deepest in the promotion, with stars like McGeary, Tito Ortiz, "King Mo" Lawal, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Emanuel Newton and Linton Vassell.
*Ranking according to www.sherdog.com
UFC Fight Night: The Swedish Are Coming!
Photo Credit: Esther Lin / MMA Fighting
In a land once popularized in a Tom Green (remember him?) song – “Lonely Swedish (The Bum Bum Song)” – the Ultimate Fighting Championship brings a Fight Night card that will hopefully bring more attention than a song about a Canadian’s ass.
The first FOX card of the new year, UFC Fight Night: Svezia, brings the national stage of FOX overseas and gives America a glimpse into the UFC’s ongoing overseas expansion. But unlike previous UFC overseas cards, this one is not short on star power. Let’s see if a clear-cut no. 1 contender for Jon Jones’ light heavyweight title will emerge.
Akira Corassani (16-4-1) vs. Sam Sicilia (13-5) (Featherweight – 145 lbs.)
This is a matchup of The Ultimate Fighter alumni, with both guys coming off losses and Corassani coming off back-to-back losses to Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier. Corassani’s also been finished early in both fights, while Sicilia is coming off a submission loss. In a crowded featherweight division, a knockout or submission victory would go a long way toward boosting either of these gentlemen’s stock. I like Sicilia to finish Corassani and possibly give him his walking papers after three straight losses.
Vincitore: Sicilia by second-round TKO
Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis (13-2) vs. Ryan “Darth” Bader (19-4) (Light Heavyweight – 205 lbs.)
Both of these guys are poised for another run at the top of the light heavyweight division. Both of these guys are coming off victories and actually faced each other in college when Davis wrestled for Penn State and Bader wrestled for Arizona State. Davis uses his wrestling to smother opponents and grind out unanimous decision victories, while Bader uses his wrestling when necessary but also has lethal knockout power.
I expect Davis to try and get this fight to the ground early, and if he succeeds I think he can use his reach advantage and athleticism to keep Bader down. Bader must keep this fight standing to have a chance, and I think he will avoid the temptation to avenge his college loss to Davis by engaging in another wrestling match. I like Bader to land more shots and score an upset victory.
Vincitore: Bader by unanimous decision
Dan “Hendo” Henderson (30-12) vs. Gegard Mousasi (35-5-2) (medi - 185 lbs.)
Henderson returns to middleweight after a mostly ill-fated run at light heavyweight, including being tossed around like a rag doll and submitted by Daniel Cormier in his last fight. In poche parole, if Henderson can’t land his patented “H-Bomb” right hand for a knockout, he’s easily susceptible to defeat.
I think the wars of years past are finally catching up to Henderson. He will go down as one of the greatest fighters ever not to hold a UFC title, but he simply can’t keep up with the sport’s elite any more. He will leave himself open when wanting to drop the H-Bomb, and Mousasi will take advantage.
Vincitore: Mousasi by third-round submission
Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson (16-2) vs. Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (18-4) (Light Heavyweight – 205 lbs.)
The winner of this fight will receive the next shot at light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, and it would represent a rematch for Gustafsson. He took Jones closer to defeat than anyone else has during their epic 2013 matchup. Depending on who ask, some people think the Swede actually won that fight.
Johnson is rapidly ascending the 205-pound ladder after knocking out Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and scoring an upset win over Phil Davis to begin his climb. Johnson also has devastating knockout power and if he lands one such shot on Gustafsson, the Swede’s road to redemption is derailed. But I think Gustafsson uses his reach advantage (which is nearly identical to Jones) to keep Johnson at bay and make Johnson go a full five rounds.
Gustafsson’s striking in the 205-pound division is second to none, and I like him to land enough of those to secure a rematch with Jones later this year.
Vincitore: Gustafsson by unanimous decision
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