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Bellator just announced a bout between UFC and Pride vet Yves Edwards and Bellator vet Luis Palomino. This will also give bragging rights in Florida. Edwards trains at American Top Team and Palomino trains at MMA Masters.

Edwards is 37-16-1 and has a total of 30 stoppages in his career. He has notable recent wins over UFC veteran Derrick Noble and WEC vet Kyle Jensen and is one of only three pros to have defeated former Strikeforce champion Josh Thomson.

Palomino won a clear-cut unanimous decision victory over ATT up-and-comer Jose Figueroa at Bellator 21 on June 10th and has notched 7 of his 13 pro victories via KO or TKO. He also owns career wins versus Strikeforce and EliteXC vet Nick Gonzalez and Bellator, Strikeforce and Sengoku mainstay Jorge Masvidal.

Edwards and Palomino join a stacked Bellator 24 card that also features:

Bellator Middleweight Champ Hector Lombard will face Herbert ‘Whisper’ Goodman.

Opening round bout in the women’s tournament between Megumi Fugii and Angela Magana.

Opening round bout in the women’s tournament between Lynn ‘Lights Out’ Alvarez and Jessica Aguilar.

And finally, an opening round bout in the heavyweight tournament between UFC vet Eddie Sanchez and Brit Neil ‘Goliath’ Grove.

Bellator 24 will be on August 12th.

TWICBS Daily News Round-Up July 13th, 2010

Scott — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:29:18 +0000

News for July 13th, 2010:

Here is the daily link round of what is going on in the world of Combat Sports

Lesner-Velasquez, Taylor-Stour set for UFC 121 in L.A.

Mark Hunt sees UFC as last chance

Varner-Cerrone 2 set for WEC 51

Trevor Prangley vs Keith Jardine set for Shark Fights on Sept. 11th

Jose Aldo vs Manny Gamburyan agreed to for WEC 51

James Toney wants Brock Lesner after Randy Couture

Varner wants Henderson, denies bout with Cerrone offered

2009 NCAA Champ Mark Ellis heading to AKA

Want Cardio: Find a Hill

WEC Flyweight division work in progress

Hector Lombard to face NFL vet “Whisper” Goodman at Bellator 24 in non-title bout

No UFC Prelims on Spike TV for UFC 119. Prelims for UFC 121 possible

Brendon Schaub: I’s going to be a problem for anyone out there

Who needs heavier weight classes? Not Japan

Boxing trainer Freddie Roach says working with GSP was an honor

Moosin to return in October. Kimbo Slice vs Pudzianowski possible main event

Head Kick Legend’s July Rankings: Kickboxing Heavyweights

Boxing: TIMOTHY BRADLEY: “BE AFRAID…THE DESERT STORM’S COMING AT YOU”

JAMES TONEY: “DANA WHITE DOING ALL OF THAT TALKIN…HE CAN GET IN THE CAGE”

Boxing: STATEMENT FROM GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS CONCERNING NYSAC SUSPENSION

If you have any questions or comments, send your emails to twicbs@gmail.com

Bellator to Hold Open Tryouts

Scott — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:25:28 +0000

Want to fight for Bellator?

Bellator Fighting Championships has just announced that the MMA promotion will be holding open tryouts in the Kansas City area. Fighters looking to tryout for Bellator must have at least 2 professional bouts, Federal I.D. and must bring own protective gear to the tryout. Here is the press release:

Bellator Fighting Championships Announces

Open Tryouts in Kansas City Area

Winner will appear on the fight card which includes the nationally televised Bellator

Fox Sports Net Broadcast at the Kansas City Power & Light District

KANSAS CITY (March 1, 2010) – Bellator Fighting Championships, Everlast and The Kansas City Power & Light District announced today that they are sponsoring an open tryout that will provide a once-in-a-lifetime chance for undiscovered fighters to earn a spot in one of the promotion’s upcoming nationally televised Season 2 events.

The winner will participate in a featured fight during Bellator’s April 29^th event at the Power & Light District, a state-of-the-art, open-air, mixed-use entertainment venue at the center of downtown Kansas City owned and operated by The Cordish Company. The event, like all of Bellator’s Season 2 and 3 events, will be broadcast live on FOX Sports Net and during special highlight shows on NBC and Telemundo.

The tryouts–which are presented in partnership with Everlast–will take place on Saturday, March 6th at Ringside, Inc.’s John Brown Training Center in Lenexa, Kansas. Members of the media are cordially invited to attend. Fighter registration begins at 12 noon with tryouts starting at 1 p.m.

“In the spirit of Rocky Balboa, this tryout will give an undiscovered up-and-coming fighter the chance of a lifetime to be highlighted on a national stage,” said Bellator founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney. “We look forward to seeing a solid pool of fighters who are looking for their shot to compete at a world-class level.”

Professional Mixed Martial Arts fighters with valid Federal ID cards are encouraged to sign up. The open tryouts will be held in a cage and will include grappling and bag-striking. Competitors will be judged by Bellator Fighting Championships executives and officials. To participate, fighters must provide proof of at least two professional fights. Participants are expected to bring their Federal I.D. and their own protective gear.

The April 29^th event is one of four that Bellator will be staging at the highly popular Kansas City Power & Light District. The Power & Light District encompasses multiple square blocks in the heart of Kansas City’s downtown area and features an exciting blend of restaurants, nightlife, and shopping, welcoming in excess of 6 million visitors annually.

“This tryout is the kickoff event for a spring and summer of excitement the likes of which Kansas City hasn’t seen before,” said Nick Benjamin, executive director of the Power & Light District. “It’s a great opportunity for a local talent to make his name in front of thousands of his fellow Kansas Citians in Kansas City Live!1—and the millions who’ll be watching on national TV—during the first main event on April 29.”

Tickets for the event go on sale March 6 at Tickemaster.com and at the Midland Theater box office downtown. Tickets will also be available at the tryout event and in select Power & Light District venues. Check out www.powerandlightdistrict.com for more information on ticket availability.

Dates for the Kansas City Power & Light District events are as follows:

- April 29, 2010 – Bellator XVI

- June 24, 2010 – Bellator XXIV

- August 26, 2010 – Bellator XXVII

- October 14, 2010 – Bellator XXXIV

For more information, visit www.bellator.com.

This is a great opportunity for fighters to get in with a great promotion. Bellator will be holding 24 events in 2010. Best of luck to all that make the trek to Lenexa, KS and tryout.