Premier Boxing Champions Event at Footprint Center in Phoenix Rescheduled rom August
Exciting Contender José Benavídez Makes Long-Awaited Return Against Argentina’s Francisco Emanuel Torres in Undercard Action
PHOENIX- Awst 24, 2021 -Unbeaten two-time world champion and Phoenix-nativeDavid “El Bandera Roja” Benavidezwill battle former world championJose Uzcateguiin a WBC Super Middleweight title eliminator in his hometown on Saturday, Tachwedd 13 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz.
Benavidez and Uzcategui were originally scheduled to meet on Saturday, Awst 28, before the fight was pushed back due to a positive COVID-19 test for Benavidez.
Also featured on the card will be longtime contenderJosé Benavídez, the older brother of David Benavídez, making his much-awaited return facing Argentina’sFrancisco Emanuel Torresin a 10-round super welterweight duel.
Tickets purchased for the August 28 event will be valid for the newly scheduled November 13 event date. If you are unable to attend the newly scheduled date, tickets will be refundable at your point of purchase.
PAIR OF GRUDGE MATCHES HEADLINE THE CARD AS IRISH MMA PHENOMENON JAMES GALLAGHER MEETS FELLOW SUBMISSION ACE PATCHY MIX AT BANTAMWEIGHT & HOME-CROWD FAVORITE PETER QUEALLY FACES TOP RANKED PATRICKY “PITBULL” IN IMMEDIATE REMATCH
BELLATOR 270 TOCYNNAU AR WERTHHWN Dydd Gwener, Awst 27
DUBLIN –After more than 18 months away from the 3Arena, BELLATOR’s return to the iconic Dublin venue is set for Friday, Tachwedd. 5, when Ireland’s own No. 6 rankedJames “The Strabanimal” Gallagher (11-1) faces the No. 2 rankedCymysgedd Patchy(14-1) in a huge bantamweight main event to headlineBELLATOR 270.
Yn y cyd-headliner, A oes Ddim yn. 4 ranked lightweight and Dublin’s very ownPeter “The Showstopper” Queally (13-5-1), will be looking to bring the house down again when he faces 23-time BELLATOR veteran and No. 1 rankedPatricky "Pitbull" Freire (23-10) in a highly anticipated rematch. An additional five preliminary matchups forBELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Cymysgwchare also confirmed below.
Tickets toBELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Cymysgwchgo on general sale on this Friday, Awst. 27, with an exclusive presale on Thursday, Awst. 26, and can be purchased throughTicketmaster.ie acBellator.com.
Fans in Ireland will be able to watch the event on both Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Sport, while those in the UK can watch the event live on BBC iPlayer. Meanwhile U.S. fans will be able to enjoy the main card action live on SHOWTIME at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT, with a replay at 10 p.m. ET / PT.
The eagerly awaited bantamweight matchup between Gallagher and Mix has the potential to go down as one of the all-time great fights in BELLATOR history. It was originally due to take place in May at BELLATOR 258, but injury forced Gallagher out of the encounter. Nawr, in front of what is guaranteed to be an electric Irish crowd, the “Strabanimal” will finally get his chance to silence Mix as he looks to earn the biggest win of his career to date.
“I’m so grateful to be back as the headline in Dublin,” said Gallagher, “I’ve moved to America to take my mindset and skill set to another level and I’m happy I can show my work to my home fans! Welcome to the Jimmy Show! "
Patchy Mix is currently the #2 ranked bantamweight and fights out of Extreme Couture in Las Vegas. Like Gallagher, Mix has made a name for himself in the BELLATOR cage by displaying impressive submissions, including the rare Suloev Stretch.
Mix said of his long-awaited matchup: “I’m going to walk into James’ home country and put him away in the first round.”
After a series of lively back-and-forth trash talk encounters and cancelled bouts due to injury, Queally and Pitbull finally met in the BELLATOR cage in May earlier this year, with the Irishman causing a huge upset, securing a hard-fought TKO victory due to a doctor’s stoppage following a cut Patricky sustained in the second round.
Queally, meanwhile, who trains alongside Gallagher out of Ireland’s famous Straight Blast Gym, will be looking to once again use the might of the home-crowd to help him secure a decisive win over his bitter rival, Pitbull.
“I can’t wait to get back out there again to settle this once and for all with Pitbull and really give the 3Arena crowd something special,” Queally said. “Patricky is such a perfect opponent, there has been so much that has gone on with me and him that I think the crowd will be even more invested than normal this time. Expect an all-out war – I’m going to beat him, and the lightweight belt is next.”
Freire – the older brother of BELLATOR lightweight champion Patrício – has competed professionally since 2005, earning a fearsome reputation as a knockout artist. Living up to the moniker “Pitbull,” Freire will be looking to even the score with Queally, silence the home crowd and get back to his winning ways.
“He knows he was getting beat up in the first fight,” said Pitbull. “He felt pain in his legs and body, I’m gonna make him feel even more pain now. The Irish fans are very loud and passionate, but when I knock him out, you will be able to hear a pin drop in that arena.”
The news of a return to Dublin rounds off a trio of BELLATOR MMA events confirmed on European soil in 2021, with the cage setting down in London on October 1 and Moscow on October 23 before heading to the Irish capital on November 5.
BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. CymysgwchMainCard:
Showtime (US) / BBC iPlayer (DU) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)
Dydd Gwener, Hydref 1 - 9 p.m. GMT/5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT
Bantamweight Main Event: #6-James Gallagher (11-1) vs. #2-Patrick Mix (14-1)
YR ANGELAU -A pair of elite mixed martial artists will meet in the main event ofBELLATOR MMA 266 ar ddydd Sadwrn, Saith. 18 inside the SAP Center at San Jose when former 205-pound champion and No. 3 rankedPhil Davis (22-6) welcomes MMA superstarRomero Yoel(13-5) to the promotion.
Yn ogystal,, a women’s flyweight contest between former title challenger #5-Alejandra Lara(9-4) acDeAnna Bennett(10-7-1) that was originally slated for next week’sBELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonovevent in South Dakota has been re-booked for Sept. 18.
A pair of preliminary bouts have also been announced for BELLATOR’s return to San Jose, highlighted by the Bay Area’s own No. 10 ranked lightweightAdam Piccolot (12-4) welcoming the hard-hitting EnglishmanSaul Rogers (14-4) back to the division after competing at featherweight his past four outings. Hefyd, pwysau trwm golau undefeatedGrant Neal (6-0) returns to action against former LFA light heavyweight championAlex Polizzi (7-1).
BELLATOR 266will be the second half of a special combat sports doubleheader on SHOWTIME. The night will begin with SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT featuring a super bantamweight world championship unification bout between Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton Jr. The two unbeaten 122-pound titlists will meet in Las Vegas immediately before the liveBELLATOR 266telecast begins in San Jose.
The preliminary portion of the docket will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV. Additional bouts will be announced at a later date.
An exclusive online presale for this event takes place starting Wednesday, Awst 18 with tickets going on sale to the general public Thursday, August 19 atTicketmaster.com acBellator.com.
Hailing from Harrisburg, Penn., "Mr. Wonderful” will step into the BELLATOR cage for the 14fedtime in his career, searching for his 10fedpromotional victory. The former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Champion is looking to make another run at the 205-pound strap, following victories in three of his past four bouts, including a pair of knockouts over Liam McGeary and Karl Albrektsson. A four-time NCAA Division-I All-American wrestler at Penn State University, Davis has proven time and time again that there are few fighters that can hold their own once he gets them to the ground.
Ymladd allan o Miami, Romero will be making his highly anticipated BELLATOR debut on Sept. 18. Following a seven-year stint under the direction of the UFC, the American Top Team-product became one of the most sought-after free agents prior to signing with the Scott Coker-led promotion in December 2020. Gyda 11 o'i 13 career victories coming by way of knockout, including four of the first-round variety, “Soldier of God” possesses the type of knockout power that can force any opponent into early retirement. A three-time World Cup Freestyle Wrestling Champion, five-time Pan-American Freestyle Wrestling Champion, ac 2000 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist, the Cuban-born Romero has continuously showcased his elite talents at the highest level of competition. The only missing trophy to a near-flawless legacy is a BELLATOR world title.
Updated schedule of BELLATOR events
Am ddim. Awst. 13 // BELLATOR 264: Mousasi vs. Salter // MOHEGAN Sun Arena // UNCASVILLE, CT
Am ddim. Awst. 20 // BELLATOR 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov//Sanford Pentagon // Falls Sioux, SD
Sat. Saith. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero//SAP Center // San Jose, MEGIS
Am ddim. Hydref. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //Yr Arena SSE, Wembley // Llundain, Lloegr
Sat. Hydref. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals// Footprint Center // Phoenix, THE
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. O dan gyfarwyddyd hyrwyddwr frwydr hynafol Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Yn yr Unol Daleithiau, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, offeryniaeth digwyddiad byw, Datblygiad Diffoddwr / cysylltiadau, caffael lleoliad, creu nawdd / datblygiad, trwyddedu rhyngwladol, marchnata, hysbysebu, publicity and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, cartref i brandiau adloniant premier yn y byd sy'n cysylltu â chynulleidfaoedd drwy gynnwys cymhellol ar draws teledu, llun cynnig, lwyfannau ar-lein a symudol.
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LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card forBELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs Saltercard at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The event contributes to an action-packed month of fights on SHOWTIME and is set to begin live at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Yn y prif ddigwyddiad y noson, BELLATOR middleweight kingGegard Mousasi (47-7-2) puts his world title on the line against jiu-jitsu ace No. 1 ranked middleweightJohn Salter (18-4). Complimenting this amazing main event is a clash between two of the hardest hitting welterweights on the planet, as former champion Andrey Koreshkov (23-4) takes on the No. 10 ranked welterweightSabah Homasi(15-9) in the co-main event and No. 3 ranked bantamweightMagomed Magomedov(18-1) squares off with No. 4 rankedRaufeon Stots (16-1) in a bout holding major title implications.
Rounding out the main card is a battle between undefeated heavyweights No. 7 rankedDavion Franklin(3-0) acEverett Cummings(16-0), along with a middleweight bout between KO-machineTi Gwerder (5-2) and the BELLATOR-debuting AKA-productKhadzhi Bestaev(10-4).
The preliminary card consists of seven fights and is stacked throughout, featuring the highly anticipated debut of former Invicta Featherweight ChampionPam Sorenson(8-3) cymryd arRoberta Samad(5-1) and a bantamweight battle between the brash American Top Team-fighterDanny Sabatello(11-1) taking on the Boston-born veteranJohnny Campbell(21-13, 1 CC).
Mae pobBELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs. Salterprelims will stream live at6:00 p.m. A / 3:00 p.m. PTon the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.
As part of the launch of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME, the network is offering viewers who are new to the SHOWTIME streaming service a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Subscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 a thu hwnt, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.
Full bout listings are below:
BELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs. SalterPrif Cerdyn:
Dydd Gwener, Awst 13 – live onShowtime
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Middleweight Title Bout: c-Gegard Mousasi (47-7-2) vs. #1-John Salter(18-4)
Pwysau Welter Bout:Andrey Koreshkov(23-4) vs. #10-Sabah Homasi(15-9)
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WBA No.1 Ranked Heavyweight Dubois Takes on Juiseppe Angelo Cusumano, Dydd Sul, Awst 29 on SHOWTIME PPV®from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio
NEW YORK(Awst 6, 2021) – British heavyweight sensationDaniel “Dynamite” Duboisbeamed with excitement during an open training session for his showdown against veteranJuiseppe Angelo Cusumano, which will be featuredon the undercard of the Jake Paul vs.. Tyron WoodleySHOWTIME PPV fight card on Sunday, Awst 29 (8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT) from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to put on an explosive performance in front of the U.S. audience and show them who the future heavyweight champion of the world is going to be,” said Dubois.
Dubois (16-1, 15 Kos) is preparing for his U.S. debut under the tutelage of trainer Shane McGuigan out of McGuigan’s Gym in London. Since turning professional in 2017, the London-born star has only fought in the United Kingdom but has long desired fighting across the pond.
“This really is a fight with two purposes,” continued Dubois. “It is not just the fight, it is about the crowd and I have always dreamt of fighting in America, but this will be a different sort of crowd with a different atmosphere as well. I am going to take it in and experience all they have got out there.
“Wrth gwrs, it will be all new to me, with a new young crowd and a new environment. I want to just go out there and perform well. Fighting on SHOWTIME will be special too, the big channel in the U.S., putting on the big shows.”
The 23-year-old has a near-perfect knockout percentage with 15 knockouts in his short pro career. His lone decision was a dominating performance over former world title challenger Kevin Johnson in 2018. Dubois has dispatched four undefeated fighters as he has risen the ranks, including an impressive first-round knockout against then unbeaten Ebenezer Tetteh in September 2019. His last three knockout victories have all come in the second round against difficult challengers Kyotaro Fujimoto, Ricardo Snijders and Bogdan Dinu. Dubois’ knockout performance against Dinu in June remains one of the most sensational finishes in the heavyweight division in 2021.
“It will be important for me to be explosive as I usually am, but I am not going to overthink it,” added Dubois. “It is just part of what I do and to be the best me, I go in there and knock them out. That has always been my approach.”
The WBA No. 1 ranked heavyweight, Dubois will take the next step toward a world title shot as he takes on the veteran challenger Cusumano, who hails from Danville, Virginia. Cusumano is coming off a sixth-round knockout win over Gregory Corbin in November 2020.
“This represents a wonderful opportunity for Daniel to increase his recognition in the United States,” said International Boxing Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren. “I believe Daniel is the best young heavyweight in world boxing and another knockout for Daniel moves him closer to a huge fight for the WBA world title held by Trevor Bryan. This is a tremendous opportunity and I’m delighted to deliver it to him so early in his career.”
Dubois will continue to train in London alongside undefeated WBO cruiserweight world champion Lawrence Okolie, who has served as a chief sparring partner during preparations for Cusumano. The heavyweight contender will wrap up training in two weeks before departing for Cleveland to defend his WBA Interim title.
“I am ready now to push on and build on the WBA Interim title I won in my last fight,” said Dubois. “I am thrilled to take the show on the road and look to win the American public over. I am told the American public loves heavyweight boxing, so it is time to introduce them to Daniel Dubois.
“I will make sure it is a name they won’t forget in a hurry,” concluded the six-foot, five-inch contender.
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About Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley:
Jake Paul vs.. Tyron Woodley is the headline attraction atop a stacked evening of professional boxing action presented by SHOWTIME PPV®and Most Valuable Promotions in association with Holden Promotions, live from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, ar ddydd Sul, Awst 29 yn 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The SHOWTIME PPV is available for purchase now at SHOWTIME.com and via the SHOWTIME app, and is available to order through all major cable, satellite and telco providers in the U.S. and Canada. Renowned content creator and undefeated professional boxer Jake “The Problem Child” Paul will take on the toughest challenge of his budding career in the former UFC champion Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley. Featured on the undercard is unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano defending her titles against super bantamweight champion Yamileth Mercado and the U.S. debuts of popular U.K. attractions Daniel Dubois and Tommy Fury in separate bouts. Tickets for the live event can be purchased throughRocketMortgageFieldHouse.com.