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BELLATOR 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ WEIGH-IN RESULTS & Whakaahua

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EVENT AIRS ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AT 9 P.M. AND / 8 P.M. CT

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Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Whitiki e wahi apopo, Rāmere, April 13 at The Family Arena in St. Charles MO. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network (Koi mua) i 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT, ia ka rere mahi tuatahi i runga i Bellator.com me te ao i runga i te Bellator Mobile App.

 

Complete Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Whitiki Weigh-in Results:

Lightweight Main Event: Michael Chandler (155.3) vs. Brandon Girtz (156)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Justin Lawrence (145.8) vs. A.J. McKee (145.8)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Devon Brock (160) vs. Baby Slice (159.8)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Joaquin Buckley (168.3) vs. Logan Storley (170.6)

141-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: A.J. Siscoe (140.6) vs. Justin Robbins (135.6)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jeff Crotty (170.8) vs. Horano Dowdy (170.3)

Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Juliana Velasquez (126) vs. Rebecca Ruth (125.3)

165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Zak Bucia (164.9) vs. Derek Anderson (164.2)

Tuhinga o mua Bantamweight: Josh Sampo (135.4) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (135.4)

Tuhinga o mua Bantamweight: Eric Ellington (135.4) vs. Jordan Howard (136)

189-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: DeWayne Diggs (186.8) vs. Arama pūtau (189)

Taumekehiko Whakatekau Mua: Cort Wahle (144.9) vs. Joe Roye (151)*

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ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME; BELLATOR HOSTS FIRST EVENT IN THE ANCIENT CITY ON JULY 14

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PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ DEFENDS FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST DANIEL WEICHEL, WHILE ITALY’S ALESSIO SAKARA RETURNS TO ACTION

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IL CENTRALE LIVE ROMA – FORO ITALICO ALSO HOSTS BELLATOR KICKBOXING 10, WHERE TWO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE ON THE LINE

Los Angeles – Bellator is primed for a summer return to Italy, this time in the country’s capital city of Rome at the Il Centrale Live Roma – Foro Italico on Saturday, Hōngongoi 14.

 

 

 

 

In a double main event, the card sees a rematch between Patricio “Pitbull” (26-4) a Daniel Weichel (39-9) for the featherweight title, as well as Italy’s most famous mixed martial artist, Alessio Sakara (19-12), tango i runga i Jamie Sloane (8-3) i taumahamaha te marama. Bellator Romewill air on Paramount Network and marks the promotion’s first trek to Rome, after hosting multiple events in both Torino and Florence.

 

 

 

 

Kickboxing will also be on display, rite Giorgio Petrosyan (85-2-2) seeks to become the inaugural Bellator Kickboxing lightweight champ when he meets Chingiz Allazov (53-2), while Bellator Kickboxing’s featherweight champion, Kevin Ross (45-13), will defend his crown against Gabriel Varga (21-6).

 

Bellator Rome will be broadcast Saturday, Hōngongoi 14 free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, while details about Bellator Kickboxing 10, including additional matchups will be announced in the coming days. Tickets are on sale now at Bellator.com and Oktagon.it.

 

 

 

 

“From the beginning of Bellator’s international expansion, Italy has always played an integral role in our growth,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “Following successful events in the gorgeous cities of both Florence and Torino, it only made sense to bring a card to Rome, the home of the Colosseum, a city that has seen warriors do battle since 80 AD.”

 

 

 

 

“Pitbull” reclaimed the 145-pound championship by defeating Daniel Straus via unanimous decision in April of last year, notching his 14thBellator victory and becoming the winningest athlete in promotional history in the process. I te Hōngongoi 14, the 30-year-old Natal, Brazil-native will bring into the Bellator cage his impressive record of 19 stoppages in 25 opportunities against a man he has defeated once already, coming from behind on the judges’ scorecards to knockout Daniel Weichel at Bellator 138.

 

 

 

Quietly running rampant through Bellator’s featherweight division during his nine-fight promotional tenure, Daniel Weichel’s only Bellator defeat took place at the hands of his upcoming Bellator Rome hoariri. Since the loss, Weichel has climbed the ranks once again, besting notable fighters within the division such as Emmanuel Sanchez, Georgi Karakhanyan and John “Makapā” en route to his current number one contender status. Na, with an opportunity to right the loss, “Drake” will take the two-hour flight from Germany to Rome, with the hopes of winning championship gold on his mind.

 

 

 

 

The pride of Italy, Alessio Sakara is set to make his fourth appearance for Bellator, a promotion where he has already defeated both Joey Beltran and Brett Rogers via knockout, as well as challenged for the Bellator middleweight title. Prior to joining the Viacom-owned organization, “Legionarius” spent the majority of his career with UFC, where he built his reputation as a powerful knockout artist. Ki te 33 fights as a professional, Sakara has collected 19 umanga whakaora, whai wāhi 15 finishes and 10 first-round knockouts.

 

 

 

 

Sloane will be making his Bellator debut when he looks to play the role of spoiler in Sakara’s home country. With a winning record of 8-3, the BAMMA veteran has also made appearances at heavyweight and middleweight since beginning his professional career in 2014.

 

 

 

 

Referred to by his fans as “The Doctor,” Petrosyan is one man you do not want an appointment with. The top-ranked Armenian-Italian striking ace has put together an incredible 46-fight unbeaten streak, cultivating an extensive trophy case that includes multiple championship belts as well as “Kickboxer of the Year” accolades in both 2011 a 2012.

 

 

 

 

Currently in the midst of a 27-fight winning streak of his own, the 24-year-old Allazov has not suffered defeat since 2014, winning the K-1 super middleweight championship along the way. Hailing from Belarus, Allazov brings a Thai boxing style to the Bellator Kickboxing ring, a discipline that has helped him defeat fighters the likes of Bellator Kickboxing veteran Mustapha Haida, i roto i ētahi atu.

 

 

 

 

With four wins under the Bellator Kickboxing umbrella, Kevin Ross recently added the promotion’s inaugural featherweight belt to his already impressive list of accolades. Throughout his 58-fight career, Ross has previously held the WBC Muay-Thai USA welterweight, WBC Muay-Thai International super lightweight and Lion Fight super lightweight titles.

 

 

 

 

A two-time Glory featherweight champion, Gabriel Varga signed with Bellator in March of 2017, immediately making it clear that his sights were clearly set on competing against Ross. Italian fans may remember the 32-year-old Canadian from his Bellator Kickboxing 8 ahua, where he stopped Roberto Gheorghita in the second round of action.

Whakahōutia Bellator Rome Kāri Main:

Featherweight World Title Bout: Patricio “Pitbull” (26-4) vs. Daniel Weichel (39-9)

Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Alessio Sakara (19-12, 2 NC) vs. Jamie Sloane (8-3)

 

 

 

 

Whakahōutia Bellator Kickboxing 10 Card:

Lightweight World Title Bout: Giorgio Petrosyan (85-2-2) vs. Chingiz Allazov (53-2)

Featherweight World Title Bout: Kevin Ross (45-13) vs. Gabriel Varga (21-6)

 

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BELLATOR 196 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9 RESULTS & Whakaahua

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COMPLETE PHOTOS FROM BOTH EVENTS HERE


Complete Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta Hua:

Benson Henderson (25-8) patua Roger Huerta (24-10-1, 1 NC) mā tāpaetanga (pororere) i :49 o te a tawhio noa e rua

Adam Borics (7-0) patua Teodor Nikolov (11-2) via KO at 1:30 o te a tawhio noa e rua

Denise Kielholtz (2-1) patua Petra Castkova (3-3) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Brian Moore (11-6) patua Giorgio Belsanti (7-7-1) mā tāpaetanga (pororere) i 2:46 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Na ka Ruth (5-0) patua Ion Pascu (17-8) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

 

Kāri hukihuki:

Norbert Novenyi (2-0) patua Mehmet Yueksel (2-4) mā tāpaetanga (kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga) i 4:42 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Complete Bellator Kickboxing 9 Hua:

Raymond Daniels (34-3) patua Djibril Ehouo (38-10-2) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (50-44, 50-44, 50-43)

Alexey Ignashov (86-21) patua Dzevad Poturak (53-31-3) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Sabriye Sengul (13-1) patua Renata Rakoczi (17-4) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Eder Lopes (12-2) patua John Wayne Parr (99-33) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Jorina Baars (45-0-3) patua Athina Evmorfiadi (10-4) via TKO at 2:28 o te a tawhio noa e rua

 

Kāri hukihuki:

Enrico Carrara (38-2-2) patua Csaba Gyorfi (25-7) via TKO at 2:06 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Antoine Habash (31-5) patua Salvatore Cicerone (12-9-1) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27 X3)

Najib Idali (39-30) patua Adam Pokorni (28-7) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27 X3)

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FNU aro Sports Whakaatu: Behind the Scenes of the New Creed Movie, Event Recaps and Previews

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Tony takes Tom and Rich backstage on the set of the newest Rocky movie, Creed 2, the sequel to the breakout performance from Michael B. Jordan as Appollo Creed’s son. We also discuss Anthony Joshua’s cruise to victory over Joseph Parker and the ESPN boxing card in Quincy, Massachusetts. Then we preview the return of some big MMA events this weekend with UFC 223 and a Bellator MMA and kickboxing event.

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BELLATOR 196 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9 WEIGH-IN RESULTS & Whakaahua

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BOTH EVENTS TAKE PLACE TOMORROW NIGHT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK BEGINNING AT 9 P.M. AND/8 P.M. CT

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Complete Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta Weigh-in Results:

Lightweight Main Event: Benson Henderson (153) vs. Roger Huerta (154)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Adam Borics (146) vs. Teodor Nikolov (146)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Denise Kielholtz (125) vs. Petra Castkova (125)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Brian Moore (145) vs. Giorgio Belsanti (143)

175-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Na ka Ruth (174) vs. Ion Pascu (173)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Norbert Novenyi (185) vs. Mehmet Yueksel (184)

Complete Bellator Kickboxing 9 Weigh-in Results:

Welterweight World Title Bout: Raymond Daniels (170) vs. Djibril Ehouo (168)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alexey Ignashov (252) vs. Dzevad Poturak (236)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Sabriye Sengul (127)* vs. Renata Rakoczi (125)

163-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: John Wayne Parr (162) vs. Eder Lopes (162)

Women’s Featherweight Main Card Bout: Jorina Baars (142) vs. Athina Evmorfiadi (144)

165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Csaba Gyorfi (164) vs. Enrico Carrara (165)

144-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Antoine Habash (140) vs. Salvatore Cicerone (144)

187-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Adam Pokorni (184) vs. Najib Idali (186.5)

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HAWAII’S ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE MAKES FIRST FLYWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST ALEJANDRA LARA IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 201 ON JUNE 29

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VALERIE LETOURNEAU RETURNS TO ACTION AGAINST BRUNA ELLEN

 

 

Los Angeles – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. hoki Bellator 201 i runga i te Paraire, Pipiri 29. The card will be headlined by the San Diego-based Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0), who defends her undefeated record and newly won flyweight crown against Columbia’s Alejandra “Azul” Lara (7-1).

 

 

 

 

In addition to the women’s flyweight championship being up for grabs on June 29, Valerie Létourneau (9-6) will look to improve to 2-0 inside the Bellator cage, when she meets the always-tough Bruna Ellen (4-1) at 125-pounds. Additional bouts, including the co-main event for Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara, will be announced in the coming days.

 

 

 

 

Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, April 6 and start at $39. Tickets will be available at the Pechanga box office and Pechanga.com. Tatau mo tuwhera i te hui 3:30 p.m. PT, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 4:30 p.m. PST. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the newly updated Bellator Mobile App.

 

 

 

 

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane has been proving naysayers wrong since her viral MMA debut in 2015, defeating every opponent placed in front of her en route to becoming the inaugural Bellator women’s flyweight champion this past November by defeating Emily Ducote. Born in Honolulu, “The Ilimanator” was a high school wrestler at Punahou School, where she was also a classmate of pro golfer Michelle Wie. Primarily focusing on her academics, Macfarlane went on to attend San Diego State University, where she studied cultural anthropology and went on to earn her master’s degree in liberal arts and sciences. Following that, the 27-year-old dove headfirst into MMA, splitting time between Team Hurricane Awesome and 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, where she remains to this day. Tūturu rite ki te pro, Macfarlane now looks to keep her undefeated record intact and the title around her waist.

 

 

 

 

Hailing from Medellin, Colombia, Alejandra Lara made a statement in Bellator’s flyweight division when she finished Lena Ovchynnikova via rear-naked choke at Bellator 190. The 23-year-old knockout artist has earned seven victories in eight outings since making her professional debut in 2011 and has shown tenacity in her fights thus far, showcasing a pair of first round knockouts and multiple submissions. On the heels of her impressive promotional debut, Lara earned a shot at the championship on June 29.

 

 

 

 

The Canadian-born Létourneau, a former UFC strawweight title challenger, carries an impressive track record of thrilling fights, highlighted by a world title contest against former champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Since signing with Bellator, “Trouble” has moved up to her more natural weight class, impressively defeating Kate Jackson in her promotional debut. I Bellator 201, the American Top Team-product will look to improve upon her nine victories as a professional, a tally that includes five finishes, with four coming by way of knockout.

 

 

 

 

At only 21-years-old, Ellen has already made three appearances for Bellator, competing against the likes of Veta Arteaga and Jessica Middleton. The Campinas, Brazil native and Team Nogueira-product has won four out of five fights to begin her professional career and will now look to continue her upward trajectory when she meets the former title challenger in a battle of top contenders.

 

Whakahōutia Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara Fight Card:

Women’s Flyweight Title Main Event: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0) vs. Alejandra Lara (7-1)

Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Valerie Létourneau (9-6) vs. Bruna Ellen (4-1)

 

 

 

 

*Ka whakarerekehia te kaari.

 

 

 

 

Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.

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COMPLETED CARDS FOR BELLATOR 196 AND BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9

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BACK-TO-BACK EVENTS SET TO AIR THIS FRIDAY, APERIRA 6 BEGINNING AT 9 P.M. PT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK

Los Angeles – Bellator has announced completed cards for both Bellator 196 a Bellator Kickboxing 9, which take place this Rāmere, April 6 at BOK Hall in Budapest, Hungary and air on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT.

 

The headliner for Bellator 196 will see former world champion Benson Henderson (24-8) in a lightweight matchup against Roger Huerta (24-9-1, 1 NC), who returns to Bellator for the first time since 2010. On the kickboxing side of things, Raymond Daniels (33-3) defends his welterweight crown against Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2) in the headliner of Bellator Kickboxing 9.

Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta will be broadcast Rāmere, April 6 free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT. Bellator Kickboxing 9 will air immediately following at 11 p.m. AND/10 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available at www.Bellator.hu.

 

With marquee victories over Nate Diaz, Donald Cerrone (x2), Frankie Edgar (x2), Gilbert Melendez and Jorge Masvidal, Glendale, Ariz.’s “Smooth” Benson Henderson looks to add another name to his already-impressive resume. The former UFC and WEC champ owns a win over a Patricio “Pitbull” inside the Bellator cage and is looking to make a statement on his way back to title contention when he meets Roger Huerta on April 6 in Budapest, Hungary. Fighting out of Austin, Texas, the 34-year-old Los Angeles native returns to Bellator for the first time since facing Eddie Alvarez at Bellator 33. The first MMA fighter to ever appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Huerta’s entertaining fight style saw him memorably defeat Clay Guida and Leonard Garcia. Na, fresh off of two consecutive victories, “El Matador” is not shying away from elite competition for his first fight of 2018.

 

Complete Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta Fight Card:

Lightweight Main Event: Benson Henderson (24-8) vs. Roger Huerta (24-9-1, 1 NC)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Adam Borics (6-0) vs. Teodor Nikolov (11-1)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Denise Kielholtz (1-1) vs. Petra Castkova (3-2)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Brian Moore (10-6) vs. Giorgio Belsanti (7-6-1)

175-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Na ka Ruth (4-0) vs. Ion Pascu (17-7)

 

Kāri hukihuki:

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Norbert Novenyi (1-0) vs. Mehmet Yueksel (2-3)

 

Complete Bellator Kickboxing 9 Fight Card:

Welterweight World Title Bout: Raymond Daniels (33-3) vs. Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alexey Ignashov (85-21) vs. Dzevad Poturak (53-30-3)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Sabriye Sengul (12-1) vs. Renata Rakoczi (17-4)

163-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: John Wayne Parr (99-32) vs. Eder Lopes (10-2)

Women’s Featherweight Main Card Bout: Jorina Baars (44-0-3) vs. Athina Evmorfiadi (10-3)

 

Kāri hukihuki:

165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Csaba Gyorfi (25-6) vs. Enrico Carrara (37-2-2)

141-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Antoine Habash (30-5) vs. Salvatore Cicerone (12-8-1)

187-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Adam Pokorni (28-6) vs. Najib Idali (38-30)

*Ka whakarerekehia te kaari.

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FNU aro Sports Whakaatu: Anthony Joshua’s Potential UFC Contract, Parker vs. Joshua Boxing Preview and Other Combat Sports News

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This week on the FNU Combat Sports Show, Tom, Tony and Rich discuss a wide range of topics. We even touch on a little WWE news at the end of the show. We begin with discussions about Anthony Joshua possibly signing to fight under the UFC Boxing banner and move on later in the show to preview his fight against Joseph Parker this weekend. We also cover the temporary suspension of Canelo Alvarez and the involvement of Mark Burnett in the new Professional Fighters League. Listen to the full show in the player below:

 

 

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FNU aro Sports Whakaatu: CM Punk Not Ready for Floyd, UFC Fight Night Preview and Heavyweights who Think Cheating Boxers Should Go to Jail

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This week’s FNU Combat Sports Show starts off with Tom and Rich talking MMA for a while and then Tony joins in to cap off the show with a long boxing discussion. Listen to the whole broadcast below:

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THE LONG-AWAITED MMA DEBUT OF DILLON ‘EL JEFE’ DANIS SET FOR BELLATOR 198 ON APRIL 28

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BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU WORLD CHAMP MEETS KYLE WALKER IN MAIN CARD BOUT AT ALLSTATE ARENA

 

 

Los Angeles – Renowned Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Dillon Danis (0-0) will make his highly anticipated mixed martial arts debut against Kyle Walker (2-4) at Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Mate. i runga i Rāhoroi, April 28hoki Bellator 198: Fedor vs. Ahau.

 

 

 

 

 

Bellator 198, headlined by a first-round Heavyweight World Grand Prix bout between Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) a Frank Mir (18-11), will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT, ia ka rere mahi tuatahi i runga i Bellator.com me te ao i runga i te Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available at the Allstate Arena box office and Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Under the tutelage of Marcelo Garcia at Alliance in New York, Danis began competing at an elite level on the jiu-jitsu circuit not long after emerging on the scene. Danis would win the IBJJF World Championship in Gi and No-Gi in 2014 as a brown belt, with those victories earning him his black belt in 2015. The very next year, Danis would return to the IBJJF tournament and take home the Pan American No-Gi Championship. Garnering the attention of fans along the way, Conor McGregor also took notice, enlisting the services of the New Jersey native to help him train for his 2016 rematch with Nate Diaz. Always one to challenge himself, Danis signed an exclusive multi-fight contract with Bellator in 2017 and has already settled in for training camp at the famed SBG Ireland.

 

 

 

 

 

Fighting out of Herrin, Mate., Kyle Walker will enter the Bellator cage for the first time at Bellator 198, where he will likely play the role of underdog to the BJJ kingpin. Walker made his pro debut in 2013, racking up wins in two of his first three matchups within the calendar year. After taking some time away from the sport, Walker stepped back inside the cage competing for some of the best regional promotions, including a return to Shamrock FC.

 

 

 

 

 

Complete Bellator 198 Kāri Main:

Taumahamaha Grand Prix Tuatahi Rauna: Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) vs. Frank Mir (18-11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Emmanuel Sanchez (16-3) vs. Sam Sicilia (16-8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Middleweight Main Card Bout: John Salter (15-3) vs. Rafael Lovato Jr. (7-0)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Neiman Gracie (7-0) vs. Javier Torres (10-3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

175-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Dillon Danis (Tuatahi Pro) vs. Kyle Walker (2-4)

 

 

 

 

 

Kāri hukihuki:

 

 

 

 

 

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: R’Mandel Cameron (4-3) vs. P.J. Cajigas (6-6)

 

 

 

 

 

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Dan Stittgen (12-5) vs. Mark Stoddard (15-9)

 

 

 

 

 

150-Pound Catchweight Feature Bout: Eric Wisely (27-9-1) vs. Morgan Sickinger (20-10)

 

 

 

 

 

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Matt Paul (2-2) vs. Brian Booth (4-3)

 

 

 

 

 

Flyweight Tuhinga o mua: Joey Diehl (11-9) vs. Nate Williams (27-17)

 

 

 

 

 

Kōmāmātanga Tuhinga o mua: Tom Shoaff (8-3) vs. Mike Budnik (13-4)

 

 

 

 

*Ka whakarerekehia te kaari

 

 

 

 

 

Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.

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