LOS ANGELES — Bellator is proud to announce that Russian MMA greatFedor Emelianenko(38-6, 1 NC) has signed an exclusive multi-fight contract extension to finish his career inside the Bellator cage.
Emelianenko’s farewell tour continues in Bellator’s stacked heavyweight division on the heels of a finals run during the promotion’s eight-man Heavyweight World Grand Prix.Fighting out of Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Rusia, “The Last Emperor” recently earned first-round knockouts overChael Sonnen dan Frank Mir in the tourney’s semifinals and opening round, masing-masing.
“I am pleased that we were able to sign Fedor, the greatest heavyweight of all time, to a new contract extension,Presiden Bellator Scott Coker berkata. “He is someone that I consider a friend in this business and am even more pleased that he has decided to finish his storied career with Bellator. There are exciting matchups for him here in Bellator that I know will appeal to his fans from the past, as well as new fans from his recent run in the tournament. As his time in the sport winds down, I am happy to see him close out his career on his own terms.”
“My strong friendship and respect for Scott Coker made reaching a contract extension a simple process,” said Fedor Emelianenko. “Bellator is my home – I look forward to helping Bellator continue to grow and reach its full potential as the world’s top MMA promotion.”
A former PRIDE Heavyweight Champion and PRIDE 2004 Heavyweight World Grand Prix Champion, Emelianenko is often referred to as “The GOAT” by fans around the world. With a career resume that stands as one of the most impressive in the history of the sport that includes victories over Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, Mirko Cro Cop, Mark Hunt, Mark Coleman and Andrei Arlovski, untuk beberapa nama. Dengan 29 career victories ending via finish, the punching power and world-class Sambo of the stoic Russian can always result in yet another accolade in his illustrious career.
Emelianenko’s return to the Bellator cage is yet to be determined, but he is expected to return to action later this year.
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NEW YORK - Antrean yang sangat dinantikan Bellator 222: MacDonald vs.. Gracie peristiwatelah diselesaikan dengan dua pertarungan gelar dan 18 serangan listrik secara total mengisi kembalinya Bellator ke Madison Square Garden Jumat ini, Bulan Juni 14 - hanya DAZN. Kartu bertabur bintang ini menjadi tajuk utama di acara utama ganda yang akan menampilkan pertandingan semifinal Grand Prix Dunia Kelas Welter antara juara dunia kelas welter Bellator saat ini. Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) mempertahankan gelarnya melawan sabuk hitam jiu-jitsu Brasil yang tak terkalahkan yang dilatih Renzo Gracie Neiman Gracie (9-0), serta dua nama olahraga terbesar di Lyoto Machida (25-8) dan Chael Sonnen (31-16-1) akhirnya bertemu setelah bertahun-tahun karir paralel di dunia MMA.
Kartu utama Bellator 222 akan melakukan streaming langsung secara eksklusif di DAZN di 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, sementara tindakan pendahuluan dimulai pada 6:30 p.m. IS / 3:30 p.m. PST dan juga akan streamingDAZN atau secara global di Aplikasi Seluler Bellator.
Kartu utama dengan aliran DAZN juga memiliki fitur Darrion Caldwell (13-2) mempertahankan gelar dunia kelas bantam Bellator melawan juara kelas bantam dari Rizin Fighting FederationKyoji Horiguchi (27-2) dalam “juara vs. juara ”, menyusul kemenangan kuncian Horiguchi ketika keduanya bertemu di ring Rizin pada Desember lalu di Jepang, serta kontes catchweight 175 pon antara ace bergulat polarisasi Dillon Danis (1-0) dan Max Humphrey (3-2). Selain itu, penggemar akan melihat pertarungan kelas bulu yang menarik menampilkan mantan juara Bellator 135-pound Eduardo Dantas (21-6) membuat lompatan menjadi 145-pound dalam upaya untuk menyerahkan Juan Archuleta (21-1) kehilangan pertama dalam karir Bellatornya, sementara Ricky Trays (11-2) menyambut tak terkalahkan Patrick Mix (10-0) di kelas bantam.
Tindakan awal untuk Bellator 222 juga harus dilihat danmenampilkan banyak bintang baru Bellator. Mereka yang menonton akan melihat pertandingan yang disorot oleh Aaron Pico (4-2) melawan Adam Borics (12-0) pada 145-pon, serta adu domba antar promosi kedua Rena dari Rizin (8-2) terhadap Lindsay VanZandt (5-1) dalam pertarungan catchweight 112 pon. Bellator 222juga akan melihat kembalinya "The Heat" ke MSG, saat petinju juara dunia Heather Hardy (2-1) wajah Taylor Turner (3-5) di kelas terbang. Wajah yang dikenali di Mike Kimbel (2-1), Robson Gracie Jr. (1-0) dan Haim Gozali (10-6) semua juga akan bersaing, sementara mantan The Ultimate Fighter peserta Phil Hawes (4-2) akan melakukan debut promosinya. Akhirnya, baru-baru ini diumumkan bahwa Guru Taekwondo yang tak terkalahkan Valerie Loureda (1-0) akan membuat penampilan keduanya saat dia menyambut Larkyn Dasch (0-1) ke kandang Bellator pada Jumat malam di Madison Square Garden.
Bellator 222 Kartu Utama:
Perebutan Gelar Semifinal Kelas Welter Dunia Grand Prix: Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) vs. Neiman Gracie (9-0)
Pertandingan Acara Co-Main Kelas Berat Ringan: Lyoto Machida (25-8) vs. Chael Sonnen (31-16-1)
175-Pertarungan Pound Catchweight: Dillon Danis (1-0) vs. Max Humphrey (3-2)
Bantam Bout: Ricky Trays (11-2) vs. Patrick Mix (10-0)
Bulu Bout: Eduardo Dantas (21-6) vs. Juan Archuleta (22-1)
Perebutan Gelar Juara Dunia Kelas Bantam: Darrion Caldwell (13-2) vs. Kyoji Horiguchi (27-2)
Undercard:
Bulu Bout: Aaron Pico (4-2) vs. Adam Borics (12-0)
Perempuan kelas terbang Bout: Heather Hardy (2-1) vs. Taylor Turner (3-5)
Perempuan kelas terbang Bout: Valerie Loureda (1-0) vs. Larkyn Dasch (0-1)
Welter Bout: Robson Gracie Jr. (1-0) vs. Oscar Vera (Debut Pro)
Bantam Bout:Mike Kimbel (2-1) vs. Gambar placeholder Sebastian Ruiz (2-2)
Patrick "Pitbull" (28-4) dikalahkan Michael Chandler (19-4) melalui KO (pukulan) di 1:01 dari ronde pertama
Douglas Lima (31-7) dikalahkan Michael "Venom" Halaman (14-1) melalui KO (pukulan) di :35 putaran dua
A.J. McKee (14-0) dikalahkan Pat Curran (23-8) melalui keputusan bulat (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Jake Hager (2-0) vs. T.J. Jones (1-1) pengajuan (head and arm choke) di 2:36 dari ronde pertama
Tywan Claxton (5-0) dikalahkan James Bennett(4-2) melalui TKO (pukulan) di 2:09 dari putaran tiga
Kartu awal:
Cris Lencioni (5-2) dikalahkan Adil Benjilany (5-2, 1 NC) melalui pengajuan (segitiga choke) di 4:55 dari ronde pertama
Chris Gonzalez (2-0) dikalahkan Charlie Radtke (2-2) melalui keputusan bulat (29-28 x3)
Rob Fenicle (2-0) dikalahkan Bryan Bautista (1-1) melalui pengajuan (tumit kait) di 1:42 dari ronde pertama
Amartuvshin Khuukhenkhuu (10-4) dikalahkan Adam Ward (18-12) melalui keputusan bulat (29-28 x3)
Christian Rodriguez (1-0) dikalahkan Jose Leon (0-1) melalui pengajuan (armbar) di 4:39 dari ronde pertama
Robert Morrow (29-24-1) dikalahkan James Bochnovic (9-4) melalui KO (pukulan) di 1:18 dari ronde pertama
Dave Latoria (0-0, 1 NC) dan Jason Belyew (0-1, 1 NC) was ruled a no-contest due to an unintentional low blow
Jesse Bazzi (10-6) dikalahkan Joey Diehl (12-10) melalui keputusan bulat (30-27 x3)
Josh Streacker (6-2) dikalahkan Scott Writz (2-1) melalui KO (pons) di 3:33 putaran dua
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DAZN is the largest global sports streaming platform in the world. Since launching in 2016, DAZN had expanded across four continents with the service available in the United States, Kanada, Jerman, Austria, Swiss, Italia, Spanyol, Jepang, and Brazil. DAZN guarantees no long-term contract, no bundles, just affordable access to all the service’s sports on connected devices including smart TVs, Smartphone, tablet, games consoles and PCs. In the U.S., DAZN has made its mark as an attractive alternative to pay-per-view within the combat sports industry. The platform features more than 100 fight nights per year from Matchroom Boxing, Emas Boy Promotions, GGG Promosi, Bellator MMA, the World Boxing Super Series and Combate Americas. DAZN also features live MLB action each day of the season with its new daily show, ChangeUp.
Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) dan Jon Fitch (32-7-2, 1 NC) berjuang untuk hasil imbang mayoritas (48-46, 47-47, 47-47) - MacDonald mempertahankan gelar kelas welter dan melaju di Grand Prix Dunia Kelas Welter
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) dikalahkan Veta Arteaga (5-3) melalui TKO (Dokter penghentian) di 1:50 dari ronde ketiga untuk mempertahankan gelar kelas terbang putri
Benson Henderson (27-8) dikalahkan Adam Piccolot (11-3) melalui keputusan split (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Phil Davis (20-5, 1 NC) dikalahkan Liam McGeary (13-4) melalui TKO (pemogokan) di 4:11 dari putaran tiga
Gaston Bolanos (5-1) dikalahkan Nathan Dicuri (8-5) melalui KO (pons) di 2:21 dari ronde pertama
Kartu awal:
Aviv Gozali (2-0) dikalahkan Travis Crain (0-1) melalui pengajuan (belakang telanjang tersedak) di 2:15 dari ronde pertama
Brandon Faumui (5-3) dikalahkan Chris Avila (6-8) melalui keputusan split (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
Matt Perez (5-2) dikalahkan Justin Fork (2-2) melalui KO (pukulan) di 4:52 dari ronde pertama
Cass Bell (3-0) dikalahkan Peter Ishiguro (1-1) melalui KO (pukulan) 2:59 putaran dua
Chuck Campbell (2-0) dikalahkan Bruno Casillas (0-1) melalui KO (lutut) di 1:45 dari ronde pertama
Hyder Amil (3-0) dikalahkan Paradise Vaovasa (6-4, 1 NC) melalui pengajuan (belakang telanjang tersedak) di 2:34 dari ronde pertama
Josh San Diego (9-4) dikalahkan Brandon Laroco (5-2) melalui keputusan bulat (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Jordan Williams (8-2, 1 NC) dikalahkan Diego Herzog (4-3-1) melalui TKO di 1:21 dari putaran tiga
Abraham Vaesau (5-2, 1 NC) dikalahkan Justin Roswell (3-3, 1 NC) melalui TKO di 1:59 dari ronde pertama
Chris Inocencio (1-1) dikalahkan Boris Novachkov (0-1) melalui keputusan split (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Thomas Ponce de Leon (3-0) dikalahkan Jamario Mulder (2-4) melalui keputusan bulat (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Ignacio Ortiz (2-0-1) dan Roger Severson (3-3-1) berjuang untuk hasil imbang dengan suara bulat (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)
Erik Gunha (2-0-1) dan Jon Adams (0-0-1) berjuang untuk hasil imbang mayoritas (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
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SAN JOSE, Kalif. - Semua 18 pertarungan untuk yang sangat diantisipasi Bellator 220: MacDonald vs.. Kuskus peristiwa, dialirkan secara eksklusif di DAZN, telah diumumkan ketika Bellator kembali ke SAP Center di San Jose pada hari Sabtu, Bulan April 27.
Dua perebutan gelar duduk di atas kartu, sebagai juara kelas welter Bellator Rory MacDonald (20-5) membela dunia gelarnya melawan Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 NC) dalam pertandingan putaran pembukaan final Grand Prix Dunia Kelas Welter, sementara juara kelas terbang Bellator yang tak terkalahkan Ilima-Lei Macfarlane(9-0) kembali beraksi melawan Veta Arteaga(5-2) di co-headliner malam.
Bellator220: MacDonald vs.. Kuskus akan melakukan streaming langsung secara eksklusif di DAZN, layanan streaming olahraga dengan pertumbuhan tercepat di dunia, di 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, sementara tindakan awal akan streaming pada Bellator.com dan global pada Bellator Aplikasi Ponsel.
Tiket terbatas tetap tersedia di Kantor Tiket ThreatMetrix di SAP Center di San Jose, serta Ticketmaster.com dan Bellator.com.
Tiga mantan juara dunia juga akan tampil di kartu utama, sebagai Benson Henderson (26-8) mengambil alih Bay Area sendiri Adam Piccolot (11-2) di ringan, sementara Phil Davis(19-5, 1 NC) akan menjalankannya kembali dengan Liam McGeary (13-3) dalam aksi kelas berat ringan. Selain itu, kelas bulu Gaston Bolanos (4-1) terlihat untuk ditambahkan ke miliknya gulungan sorotan yang mengesankanketika dia memulai kartu utama versus Nathan Dicuri (8-4).
Tindakan awal untuk Bellator 220: MacDonald vs.. Kuskus akan menampilkan AS. debut pejuang Israel generasi kedua Aviv Gozali (1-0) dalam penampilan keduanya melawanTravis Crain (Debut Pro).
Lengkap Bellator 220: MacDonald vs.. Kuskus Kartu Utama:
Perebutan Gelar Grand Prix Dunia Kelas Welter: Rory MacDonald (20-5) vs. Jon Fitch (32-7-1, 1 NC)
Perebutan Gelar Juara Dunia Kelas Terbang Putri: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (5-2)
Pertandingan Kartu Utama Ringan: Benson Henderson (26-8) vs. Adam Piccolot (11-2)
Pertandingan Kartu Utama Kelas Berat Ringan: Phil Davis (19-5, 1 NC) vs. Liam McGeary (13-3)
Pertandingan Kartu Utama Kelas Bulu: Gaston Bolanos (4-1) vs. Nathan Dicuri (8-4)
Kartu awal:
Pertandingan Undercard Ringan: Aviv Gozali (1-0) vs. Travis Crain (Debut Pro)
160-lb. Pertandingan Undercard Kelas Catch: Chris Avila (6-7) vs. Brandon Faumui (4-3)
Pertandingan Undercard Kelas Terbang: Justin Fork (2-1) vs. Matt Perez (2-2)
140-lb. Pertandingan Undercard Kelas Catch: Cass Bell (2-0) vs. Peter Ishiguro (1-0)
Pertandingan Undercard Kelas Bulu: Hyder Amil (2-0) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (6-3, 1 NC)
140-lb. Pertandingan Undercard Kelas Catch: Josh San Diego (8-4) vs. Brandon Laroco (5-1)
Pertandingan Undercard Kelas Menengah: Diego Herzog (4-2-1) vs. Jordan Williams (7-2, 1 NC)
Pertandingan Undercard Kelas Welter: Justin Roswell (3-2, 1 NC) vs. Abraham Vaesau (4-2, 1 NC)
Pertandingan Undercard Kelas Bulu: Ignacio Ortiz (2-0) vs. Roger Severson (3-3)
Pertandingan Undercard Kelas Berat Ringan: Chuck Campbell (1-0) vs. Bruno Casillas (Debut Pro)
Pertandingan Undercard Kelas Bulu: Boris Novachkov (Debut Pro) vs. Chris Inocencio (0-1)
Pertandingan Undercard Kelas Welter: Thomas Ponce de Leon (2-0) vs. Jamario Mulder (2-3)
Pertandingan Undercard Kelas Terbang: Erik Gunha (Debut Pro) vs. Jon Adams (Debut Pro)
*Kartu dapat berubah
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LOS ANGELES– Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. pada hari Jumat, Bulan Juli 12 will be headlined by a women’s featherweight title fight featuring Canada’sJulia Budd(12-2) defending her title for a third time against undefeatedolga Rubin(6-0) of Israel.
Acara ini akan disiarkan langsung dan gratis di Paramount Network di 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, as well as DAZN.com, sementara tindakan pendahuluan akan terus berlanjut Bellator.com dan secara global di Aplikasi Seluler Bellator. Tiketare on sale now and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, serta melalui Ticketmaster dan Bellator.com. Pertarungan tambahan akan diumumkan dalam beberapa minggu mendatang.
Fighting out of Port Moody, British Columbia, Kanada, Budd is set to enter the Bellator cage for the first time in 2019 and for the third time since claiming the inaugural Bellator women’s featherweight world title in 2017. Currently riding a winning streak of 10 berakhir, including six straight since joining forces with Bellator in 2015, “The Jewel” has her eyes set on a third consecutive world title defense when she challenges the undefeated Rubin on July 12. Since knocking off Dutch legend Marloes Coenen for the 145-pound strap atBellator 174, the Gibson MMA-product has since collected back-to-back victories over top contendersArlene Blencowe dan Talita Nogueira. With six of her 12 karir menang datang dengan cara KO atau penyerahan, the former kickboxing standout will look to hand Rubin the first loss of her professional career.
Making her fifth appearance since signing with Bellator in 2017, Rubin looks to protect her unblemished professional mark en route to her first career women’s featherweight world title on July 12. Following a pair of notable knockouts in her first two promotional appearances atBellator 164 dan Bellator 188, the 29-year-old prospect has bolstered her resume with dominating victories over the likes of Cindy Dandois and Iony Razafiarisonin each of her past two bouts. Now residing in Holon, Israel, Rubin splits her time training between Tel Aviv and London’s Team Titan under the tutelage of veteran Brad Pickett. “Big Bad” will look to become the first fighter to beat Budd in almost eight years and join a select group of women that includes just Ronda Rousey and Amanda Nunes, who have succeeded against the champ in the past.
Updated Bellator: Budd vs. Rubin Fight Card:
Women’s Featherweight World Title Bout:Julia Budd (12-2) vs. olga Rubin (6-0)
*Kartu dapat berubah
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LOS ANGELES– The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. Jumat ini, Bulan Maret 22 has been completed with a stacked four-fight main card and a total of 10 preliminary contests.
The main event of Friday’s card at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on Paramount Network, and simulcast on DAZN, will feature a 145-pound headliner, when former featherweight title contenderEmmanuel Sanchez (17-4) rematches the returningGeorgi Karakhanyan (28-8-1, 1 NC). Rounding out the stacked main card will see a heavyweight matchup pitting England’sLinton Vassell (18-7, 1 NC) in his divisional debut against Russia’sValentin Moldavsky (7-1), the always-gameGerald Harris (25-7-1) returning to action against the surgingAnatoly Tokov (27-2) in a middleweight contest and an intriguing middleweight contest between undefeated London Shootfighters-prospectNorbert Novenyi (2-0) and Kansas’Will Lavine (1-1).
The prelims forBellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan 2 will be highlighted by multiple bouts featuring recent Bellator signings, including Duke Rufus-trained prospectJordan Newman,the professional debut ofChristian Edwards dari Akademi MMA Jackson-Wink di Albuquerque, N.M., Sweden’sMalin Hermansson(2-0) dan Johnny Eblen (4-0), who brings his undefeated record to Bellator. Anatoly Tokov’s younger brother, Vladimir Tokov (3-0), will also enter the Bellator cage for the first time when he competes at lightweight againstRyan Walker (8-4). Selain itu, seven-fight Bellator veteranJohn “Macapa” (21-4) meets 30-fight veteranKevin Croom (19-11) di kelas bulu.
Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan 2 will be broadcast Friday, Bulan Maret 22 on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and will stream LIVE on DAZN. Preliminary action for both events will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.
Lengkap Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan 2 Kartu Utama:
Featherweight Main Event Bout:Emmanuel Sanchez (17-4) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (28-8-1, 1 NC)
Acara Co-Main Kelas Berat: Valentin Moldavsky (7-1) vs. Linton Vassell (18-7, 1 NC)
Pertandingan Kartu Utama Kelas Menengah: Anatoly Tokov (27-2) vs. Gerald Harris (25-7-2)
Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Menengah: Nobert Novenyi (3-0) vs. Will Lavine (1-1)
Kartu awal:
Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Menengah: Johnny Eblen (4-0) vs. Chauncey Foxworth (9-7)
Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Berat Ringan: Christian Edwards (Debut Pro) vs. Roman Huerta (1-0)
Pertandingan Awal Kelas Ringan: Vladimir Tokov (3-0) vs. Ryan Walker (8-4)
Pertandingan Awal Kelas Bulu: John “Macapa” (21-4-2) vs.Kevin Croom(19-11)
Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Menengah: Jordan Newman (Debut Pro)vs. Joseph Holmes (Debut Pro)
Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Malin Hermansson (2-0) vs. Victoria Leonardo(4-1)
Pertandingan Awal Kelas Ringan: Nick Page (0-2) vs. Nation Gibrick (2-0)
Pertandingan Awal Kelas Ringan:Aaron Vickers (3-1)vs. Isaiah Gutierrez (4-1)
Pertandingan Awal Kelas Ringan: Craig Fairly (2-1)vs. Luis Erives (1-1)
Women’s 130-lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Deborah Kouzmin (1-1) vs. Ky Bennett (1-1)
*Kartu dapat berubah
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LOS ANGELES - Bellator dengan bangga mengumumkan bahwa Patricio dan Patricky Freire, lebih dikenal oleh penggemar sebagai "Pitbull Brothers.",”Akan terus bersaing di dalam kandang Bellator setelah menandatangani multi-tahun eksklusif, ekstensi multi-pertarungan untuk tetap mengikuti promosi.
Bertarung di luar Natal, sungai utara yang besar, Brazil, saudara-saudara menjadi identik dengan Bellator sepanjang karir produktif mereka. Setelah memegang gelar dan menempatkan diri mereka di antara elit, ada sangat sedikit nama yang muncul dalam buku rekor Bellator lebih sering daripada juara kelas bulu saat ini Patricio Pitbull (28-4) dan kakak laki-lakinya Patricky Pitbull(21-8).
“Ketika saya memikirkan tentang bakat di daftar Bellator, Pitbull bersaudara adalah dua petarung yang langsung muncul di pikiran,"Kata Presiden Bellator Scott Coker. “Mereka memulai karir mereka di sini sejak dini, telah naik ke puncak divisinya masing-masing dan datang untuk mewakili apa sebenarnya promosi ini. Saya sangat senang bahwa kami akan terus melihat mereka bersaing di dalam kandang Bellator untuk para penggemar kami di seluruh dunia selama bertahun-tahun yang akan datang.!"
“Ada banyak orang di daftar Bellator yang ingin saya ajak bicara - yang pertama dalam daftar, Saya bertarung pada 11 Mei, jadi memperbarui sangat masuk akal bagi saya,Kata Patricio. “Saya senang dengan kesepakatan dan rencana masa depan. Dari semua petarung yang saat ini aktif dalam promosi, Saya bersama Bellator paling lama dan paling sukses. Saya berencana untuk menetapkan standar itu lebih tinggi. Selama bertahun-tahun, Saya berkata 'Saya akan menjadi orang nomor satu di dunia di sini.' Jika ada yang masih ragu, perhatikan bab-bab selanjutnya. "
Patricky menambahkan, “Bellator tumbuh dan begitu juga saya. Saya berada di momen terbaik dalam karir saya dan hal yang sama dapat dikatakan tentang promosi dengan kualitas pertunjukan, penawaran dan nama TV baru di bawah daftar. Saya telah menetapkan tujuan untuk menjadi juara dunia dan mencetak rekor. Saya sudah menjadi petarung dengan hasil akhir dan pertarungan terbanyak dalam organisasi dan saya tidak berencana untuk membiarkan siapa pun mengejar saya. Saya memiliki dendam untuk diselesaikan dan nama untuk ditambahkan ke ikat pinggang saya. Jika semuanya sejalan dengan baik, Saya akan membuat kebisingan di tiga kelas beban dalam waktu dekat, jadi harapkan yang terbaik dariku! Saya senang telah mencapai kesepakatan baru dengan Bellator dan sangat senang dengan hal-hal baru yang akan datang. "
Juara kelas bulu dua kali, Patricio "Pitbull" telah berkompetisi untuk promosi 20 kali - menang 16 dari acara-acara tersebut - dan telah berhasil mempertahankan sabuknya tiga kali sejak merebut kembali gelar juara di Bellator 178 terhadap Daniel Straus. Baru-baru ini, Patricio dikalahkan Emmanuel Sanchez, mengalahkan lawannya melalui keputusan bulat di Bellator 209 di Tel Aviv, Israel. Setelah meraih finish di 20 nya 28 menang sebagai seorang profesional, juara bertahan selalu membawa gaya yang menarik dan penggemar pasti bisa mengharapkan lebih banyak kembang api saat ia melanjutkan larinya di Bellator. Patricio sekarang akan naik berat untuk menantang juara saat ini Michael Chandler untuk mahkotanya yang ringan dalam pertandingan dendam yang telah lama ditunggu-tunggu di kembalinya Bellator ke Allstate Arena di Chicago pada Mei 11.
Pesaing ringan abadi sejak bergabung dengan Bellator 2011 di Bellator 36, Patricky yang berusia 33 tahun membuat dampak langsung dengan mengalahkan dua veteran sejati olahraga dan akhirnya berkompetisi di dua final turnamen.. Selain itu, dia memegang rekor Bellator untuk pertarungan terbanyak 21 dan KO menang dengan 10, termasuk highlight-reel selesai Ryan Couture dan David Rickels. Namun Begitu, larinya yang paling mengesankan datang akhir-akhir ini, merangkai tujuh kemenangan dalam delapan pertarungan dan memenangkan lima pertandingan terakhirnya melawan Josh Thomson, Benson Henderson, Derek Fields, Roger Huerta dan yang paling baru terhadap Ryan Scope di Bellator Newcastle pada Feb. 9.
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BELLATOR LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP MICHAEL CHANDLER DEFENDS HIS TITLE AGAINST FEATHERWEIGHT KINGPIN PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ IN LONG-AWAITED GRUDGE MATCH LIVE ON DAZN
THE WELTERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX CONTINUES WITH DOUGLAS LIMA TAKING ON MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE IN SEMI-FINAL ACTION
LEBIH BANYAK: UNDEFEATED PROSPECT A.J. MCKEE MEETS CHICAGO’S PAT CURRAN AND THE RETURN OF FORMER WWE STAR JAKE HAGER
LOS ANGELES– Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Sakit. pada hari Sabtu, Mei 11 is stacked with a must-see lineup of fights, headlined by current lightweight titleholderMichael Chandler(19-4) in his attempt to become the only man to defeat both Pitbull Brothers and put an end to their years-long rivalry, when he defends his belt against Bellator’s 145-pound champPatrick "Pitbull" (28-4) dalam acara utama Bellator 221 - which will be streamed live exclusively onDAZN.
The co-headliner will see former two-time Bellator welterweight championDouglas Lima (30-7) face undefeatedMichael "Venom" Halaman (14-0), lebih dikenal oleh penggemar sebagai "MVP,” in the first semi-final matchup in Bellator’s Welterweight World Grand Prix. Each fighter has their eyes set on moving one step closer to becoming Bellator welterweight champ and taking home one million dollars.
Tambahan lagi, arguably one of the world’s top featherweight prospectsA.J. McKee (13-0) will face the stiffest test of his young career when he fights two-time former Bellator featherweight championPat Curran(23-7) on Curran’s home turf. Akhirnya, former WWE championJake Hager (1-0) returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since his first-round submission victory in January looking to continue his early dominance inside the cage.
An exclusive online presale forBellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull takes place between Wednesday, Februari. 20 di 10 a.m. CT and Thursday, Februari. 21 di 10 p.m. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Februari. 22 di 12 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, sebaik Ticketmaster.comand Bellator.com.
Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull will be broadcast live onDAZN di 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, sementara tindakan awal akan streaming pada Bellator.com dan global pada Bellator Aplikasi Ponsel. serangan tambahan akan diumumkan dalam beberapa pekan mendatang.
Salah satu petarung paling bergengsi dalam sejarah Bellator, Michael Chandler reclaimed the lightweight championship this past December to become a three-time titleholder. "Iron" telah mengalahkan siapa yang berada di antara elit divisi, termasuk di dalamnya Brent Primus, Benson Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi up dan Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler from High Ridge, Mo., yang sekarang menyebut rumah Nashville, has had a slow-building feud with his May 11 lawan, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Saat Ini, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.
Berasal dari Natal, sungai utara yang besar, Brazil, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 21th time. Dengan kemenangan mengesankan atas namanya Daniel Straus (x3), Daniel Weichel (x2) dan Pat Curran, he most recently defeatedEmmanuel Sanchez melalui keputusan bulat di Bellator 209. Moving up a weight class for the first time sinceBellator 160when he met Benson Henderson, “Pitbull” is planning to leave his mark in a new division and go down as one of the all-time greats. Setelah meraih finish di 20 nya 28 menang sebagai seorang profesional, the reigning champion has become synonymous with excitement and fans can certainly expect more fireworks when looks to become a simultaneous two-division champion on May 11.
Berjuang dari Atlanta, Ga., by way of Goiania, Brazil, Douglas “The Phenom” Lima has been a mainstay at the top of the 170-pound division for the better part of three years. With wins against the likes ofLorenz Larkin, Andrey Koreshkov (x2), Paul Daleyand Ben Saunders, the 31-year-old advanced to the semifinals of the Welterweight World Grand Prix after a technical submission win against Koreshkov. A winner of nine out of his last 11 kontes, the American Top Team product remains set on showing the world how dominant he truly is.
One of the most unorthodox strikers to ever compete, “MVP” has steadily worked his way up the welterweight ranks since signing with the organization in 2013. Known for his unique style and personality both inside the cage and out, every Michael Page fight is must-see entertainment. With an undefeated record of 14-0, dan 11 of those victories coming by stoppage, the 31-year-old out of London Shootfighters advanced to the semifinals following a closely contested unanimous decision win against rival Paul Daley atBellator 216.
Fighting out of Long Beach, California., A.J. McKeeputs his undefeated record on the line against the former champ on May 11. Currently training alongside the likes ofAaron Pico,“Baby Slice”dan Joey Davis at The Body Shop under the tutelage of his father, MMA veteran Antonio McKee, the second-generation fighter has been making quite the name for himself since joining the professional ranks. Pada hanya 23 tahun, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, setelah kalah Daniel Crawford, Brian Moore, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence andDominic Mazzotta sepanjang jalan. Known for his highlight-reel finishes, McKee will look to remain unbeaten and keep his name etched in the record books when he meets Curran atBellator 221. A former two-time Bellator world featherweight champion, Pat Curranreturns to the cage near his hometown looking to earn another shot at gold. Fighting out of Crystal Lake, Sakit., “Paddy Mike” is in the midst of a three-fight win streak that includes victories overEmmanuel Sanchez, John “Macapa”and Georgi Karakhanyan. The longtime Bellator veteran, who debuted atBellator 14 di 2010, owns additional wins overPatrick “Pitbull,” Joe Warren, Roger Huerta dan Daniel Straus. Juga, a two-time Bellator tournament winner, the 31-year-old’s return to the top of the 145-pound division begins with a tough test against McKee.
A native of Perry, Okla., Hager emphatically showed the world that he belongs in the sport of MMA with a submission win over J.W. Kizerdi Bellator 214 pada bulan Januari. A collegiate wrestler at the University of Oklahoma, where he was an All-American and set the school record for most pins at the 285-pound weight class in a single season with 30. Following graduation and a conversation with legendary pro wrestling announcer and fellow Oklahoma Sooner, Jim Ross, Hager made the transition to professional wrestling and signed with World Wrestling Entertainment. While in WWE, Hager would go on to claim multiple coveted professional titles during his time with the organization, including the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ECW Championship and WWE United States Championship. Saat Ini, the man also known to fans around the globe as “Jack Swagger” will return to action MMA action in Chicago against a soon-to-be-announced heavyweight opponent.
Diperbarui Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull Kartu:
Perebutan Gelar Juara Dunia Ringan: Michael Chandler (19-4) vs. Patrick "Pitbull" (28-4)
Welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-final: Douglas Lima (30-7) vs. Michael "Venom" Halaman (14-0)
Pertandingan Kartu Utama Kelas Bulu: A.J. McKee (13-0) vs. Pat Curran (23-7)
Pertandingan Kartu Utama Kelas Berat:Jake Hager (1-0) vs. TBA
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