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BELLATOR MMA INKS SERGEI KHARITONOV TO AN EXCLUSIVE, Olona-ija guide

Kínní 4, 2016 FNU47 Fi kan ọrọìwòye

Santa Monica (Kínní 3, 2015) - Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) is the newest free agent by Bellator MMA, with the news that the Russian heavyweight has been signed to an exclusive multi-year, olona-ija guide. A veteran of both Strikeforce and Pride Fighting Championships, Kharitonov remains on active duty with the Russian Airborne Troops.

Doubling as a kickboxer at different points throughout his combat sports career, “The Paratrooper” has decided to parlay his recent five-fight winning streak and focus purely on mixed martial arts. Kharitonov’s resume is extensive, with the 35-year-old scoring wins against some of the sport’s most notable names including UFC Heavyweight Champion Fabricio Werdum, Andrei Arlovski, Pedro Rizzo, Murilo “Ninja” Rua, and Alistair Overeem.

“I have had the best seat in the house for some of Kharitonov’s heavyweight outings,"Bellator MMA Aare Scott Coker so wipe, “and I know Sergei [Kharitonov] can come in and make an immediate impact on our heavyweight division. He is an extremely skilled and experienced fighter who can end a fight in the blink of an eye, and we look forward to having him do just that inside the Bellator cage. Die, he’s already competed at one ‘Dynamite’ event before, maybe he could do so again in the future!"

Kharitonov joins a division that is currently championed by fellow Russian fighter Vitaly Minakov, other top names include Bobby Lashley, Cheick Kongo, Vinicius Queiroz, Kimbo bibẹ, Tony Johnson, Justin Wren, Dan Charles, ati James Thompson.

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RYAN COUTURE-PATRICKY “PITBULL” FREIRE COMPLETES MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 148: DALEY VS. UHRICH’

January 13, 2016 FNU47 Fi kan ọrọìwòye

Santa Monica, Calif. (January 12, 2016) - Ryan Kutuo (10-3) yoo dojuko Patricky "maluiwoile" Freire (14-7) during the main card of "Bellator 148: Daley la. Uhrich” on January 29 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif.

Bellator officials previously announced two welterweight attractions featuring a main event pitting British slugger Paul "Semtex" Daley (37-13-2) lodi si Andy Uhrich (11-5) and a rematch featuring Paul Bradley (22-6, 2 NC) lodi si Chris Honeycutt (6-0, 1 NC), which will serve as the co-main event. Rounding out the Spike-televised main card will be heavyweights Raphael Butler (9-1) ati Tony Johnson (9-2).

Ni afikun, the preliminary portion of the card has been completed, with the news that Matt Perez (1-1) yoo pade Eugene Cancino, Nick Bustamante (3-0) gba lori Salvador Becerra (4-2), Jermaine McDermott (1-0) njà Eric Huggins (1-0) ati John Paul Elias (3-0) yoo tun jẹ ni igbese.

"Bellator 148: Daley la. Uhrich” airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ATI/8 p.m. CT, nigba ti alakoko bouts yoo san ifiwe lori Bellator.com ati The Bellator Mobile App ni 5 p.m. PT. Tiketi fun awọn iṣẹlẹ bẹrẹ ni nikan $25 and are on sale now at the Save Mart Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

Lọwọlọwọ engrossed ni a mẹrin-ija gba ṣiṣan, pẹlu rẹ akọkọ meji Awọn idije pẹlu Bellator MMA, Couture will look to start off 2016 on the right foot. Awọn ọmọ ti MMA Àlàyé Randy Kutuo, awọn tele Strikeforce oludije ti pari gbogbo awọn ti awọn aforementioned AamiEye nipasẹ ru-ni ihooho choke jupajusẹ silẹ. Couture was slated to compete at "Bellator 143: Warren la. Davis," but his opponent missed weight by more than 16 poun.

Standing opposite of Couture will be the elder “Pitbull” brother, who agreed to the fight on short notice after Derek Anderson was forced to withdraw due to injury. Freire competed during the last event of 2015 and will now make his 14^th appearance for Bellator MMA during the first event of 2016. It’s worth noting that 10 of Freire’s wins have come before reaching the judges’ scorecards.

Pari "Bellator 148: Daley la. Uhrich” Fight Card

Bellator MMA Welterweight Main Event: Paul Daley (37-13-2) la. Andy Uhrich (11-5)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Co-Main Event: Chris Honeycutt (6-0, 1 NC) la. Paul Bradley (22-6, 2 NC)

Bellator MMA Lightweight ẹya ara Bout: Ryan Kutuo (10-3) la. Patricky "maluiwoile" Freire (14-7)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight ẹya ara Bout: Raphael Butler (9-1) la. Tony Johnson (9-2)

Alakoko Kaadi:

Bellator MMA Featherweight ẹya ara ẹrọ ija: Mark Dickman (10-2) la. Thomas Diagne (5-5-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Ilima Macfarlane (2-0) la. Amber Tackett (1-1)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight ẹya ara Bout: Javy Ayala (8-4) la. Carl Seumanutafa (9-6)

Bellator MMA Featherweight ẹya ara ẹrọ ija: Anthony Avila (12-4) la. John Reedy (11-6)

Bellator MMA Featherweight ẹya ara ẹrọ ija: Art Arcienega (14-5) la. Justin Smitley (9-7

Bellator MMA Welterweight ẹya ara Bout: Mason Fowler (2-0) la. TBA

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Feature Bout: Paul Ruiz (6-2) la. Josh San Diego (5-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Feature Bout: Matt Perez (1-1) la. Eugene Cancino (Uncomfortable)

Bellator MMA Featherweight ẹya ara ẹrọ ija: Nick Bustamante (3-0) la. Salvador Becerra (4-2)

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: John Paul Elias (3-0) la. TBA

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Jermaine McDermott (1-0) la. Eric Huggins (1-0)

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INJURY POSTPONES BELLATOR MMA DEBUT OF JOSH KOSCHECK, PAUL DALEY-ANDY UHRICH PROMOTED TO MAIN EVENT BILLING

January 7, 2016 FNU47 Fi kan ọrọìwòye

RAPHAEL BUTLER-TONY JOHNSON SET TO CLASH ON MAIN CARD

ILIMA MACFARLANE-AMBER TACKETT ANCHOR ‘BELLATOR 148: DALEY VS. UHRICH’ PRELIMINARY CARD

Santa Monica, Calif. (January 6, 2015) – An injury sustained by Josh Koscheck (17-10) during training camp has derailed his Bellator MMA debut against Matt Secor (7-2), which was slated to be the main event of “Bellator 148” on January 29 ni Fi Mart ile-iṣẹ in Fresno, Calif.

Nitorina na, British knockout artist Paul "Semtex" Daley (37-13-2) lodi si Andy Uhrich (11-5) will now serve as the headliner. Pẹlupẹlu, a newly announced heavyweight encounter featuring Raphael Butler (9-1) lodi si Tony Johnson (9-2) has been added to the main card.

Awọn "Bellator 148: Daley la. Uhrich” preliminary card is also continuing to take shape, with the news that Ilima Macfarlane (2-0) pàdé Amber Tackett(1-1) in flyweight action during a preliminary card that will stream LIVE on Bellator.com.

In addition to the aforementioned contests, Mason Fowler (2-0) pàdé Idrees Wasi (1-3) ni welterweight igbese, Mark Dickman (10-2) gba lori Thomas Diagne (5-5-1) at 145-pounds, ati Paul Ruiz (6-2) njà Josh San Diego (5-1) in a bantamweight feature bout. Additional preliminary fights will be announced shortly, as will one final main card contest.

"Bellator 148: Daley la. Uhrich” airs live and free on Spike at 9 p.m. ATI/8 p.m. CT, nigba ti alakoko bouts yoo san ifiwe lori Bellator.com ati The Bellator Mobile Appni 5 p.m. PT. Tiketi fun awọn iṣẹlẹ bẹrẹ ni nikan $25 and are on sale at the Save Mart Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

Macfarlane made a splash during her Bellator MMA debut back in August; defeating a game Maria Rios nipasẹ pipin ipinnu. The San Diego native is best known for her finish of Katie Castro during a regional event in the beginning of 2015, but she has made it clear during numerous interviews, as well as her performance inside the cage that she’s more than just some viral sensation. For a deeper dive on Macfarlane, look no further than these two pieces written by Bleacher sèkílọ ati ESPN. Standing opposite of Macfarlane will be Tackett, who lives a short jaunt away from Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif., and has fought twice professionally since 2008.

2015 didn’t go as planned for Raphael Butler. The former professional boxer was forced to sit idle after Lorenzo Hood withdrew from their scheduled bout at “Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girt” shortly before they were supposed to enter the cage. But now it’s 2016, and the 31-year-old has big plans, beginning with his “Bellator 148: Koscheck vs. Secor” foe, Tony Johnson. Fresh off a victory against former Bellator MMA Heavyweight Champion Alexander Volkov, Johnson will once again look to implore his standout wrestling pedigree against a known striker to secure another victory.

Imudojuiwọn "Bellator 148: Daley la. Uhrich” Fight Card