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- August 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, November 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, August 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 Der Ticket-VerkaufDIESE Freitag, AUGUST 27
YS HOST ZU MASSIVE CARD AM FREITAG –After more than 18 months away from the 3Arena, BELLATOR’s return to the iconic Dublin venue is set for Friday, November. 5, when Ireland’s own No. 6 PlatzJames “The Strabanimal” Gallagher (11-1) faces the No. 2 PlatzPatchy Mix(14-1) in a huge bantamweight main event to headlineBellator 270.
In der Co-Headliner, Unterlassen Sie. 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 PlatzPatricky "Pitbull" Freire (23-10) in a highly anticipated rematch. An additional five preliminary matchups forBellator 270: Gallagher vs. Mischenare also confirmed below.
Tickets fürBellator 270: Gallagher vs. Mischengo on general sale on this Friday, August. 27, with an exclusive presale on Thursday, August. 26, und kann über gekauft werdenin der Leichtbauklasse undBellator.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. Jetzt, 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, inzwischen, 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. MischenMainCard:
SHOW TIME (US) / BBC iPlayer (Vereinigtes Königreich) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRLAND)
Federgewicht Kampf: kehrt frisch von ihrem Sieg in der 3Arena im November gegen Audrey Kerouche zurück(3-0) vs.kehrt frisch von ihrem Sieg in der 3Arena im November gegen Audrey Kerouche zurück(Profidebüt)
Marcelo Golm (9-3) unterlegen Billy Swanson (4-1) via TKO (Streiks) bei 4:57 der ersten Runde
#6-Jornel Lugo (7-0) unterlegen Keith Lee (7-4) über technische Einreichung (Rear Naked Choke) bei 5:00 der ersten Runde Vorläufige Karte: Fabio Aguiar (18-2) unterlegen Taylor Johnson (7-3) via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Mike Hamel(8-5) unterlegen Bryce Logan(12-6) über einstimmigen Beschluss (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) Archie Colgan (3-0) unterlegen Ben Simons(3-3) via TKO (Stanzen) bei 00:00 der ersten Runde Duane Johnson (6-2)unterlegen Deven Fisher(4-9) über die Vorlage (D’arce Choke) bei 1:04 der ersten Runde Bailey Schoenfelder (2-0) unterlegen Kory Moegenburg (1-3) via TKO (Streiks) bei 4:11 der ersten Runde
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“I’m facing a tough Mexican fighter, but I’ll beat her at her own game!" WBC and WBO Featherweight World Champion Amanda Serrano Defends Her Titles Against Super Bantamweight Champion Yamileth Mercado Sunday, August 29 in Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley SHOWTIME PPV® Ko-Funktion NEW YORK – August 18, 2021 – Puerto Rican star and unified WBC/WBO Featherweight World ChampionAmanda „The Real Deal“ Serrano plans to take full advantage of her opportunity on the SHOWTIME PPV event headlined byJake Paul vs.. Tyron Woodleywhen she faces super bantamweight world championYamileth Mercadoam Sonntag, August 29 from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
“It means a lot to women’s boxing for me to be in this position to perform on this stage,” said Serrano. “We deserve to be in the spotlight. I’ll perform like I always do and represent for women’s boxing the best way I know how. I’m very excited that they chose me for this event.”
In an event headlined by the renowned content creator and pro boxer Paul, who will be taking on his toughest test to date in the ring against the former UFC champion Woodley, Serrano knows that her style will help her gain fans on this big platform.
“Expect this to be a war, because I always bring the fireworks,” said Serrano. “I have a fan-friendly style and I’m going out there to finish my opponent. That’s what the fans want to see.
“Don’t blink during this one, because even though she’s a tough fighter with a lot of heart, this could be a short fight. I give her a lot of credit for accepting this fight right away. I know that I’m facing a tough Mexican fighter, but I’ll beat her at her own game!"
Already the most-decorated fighter in women’s boxing, having won world titles at every weight class from 115 bis 140 Pfund, the Brooklyn-based fighter currently has her sights set on becoming undisputed at featherweight, which means eventually luring the other 126-pound titlists into the ring with her.
“If Erica Cruz and Sarah Mahfood want to be considered the best, they have to face me,” said Serrano. “Each of them was offered the biggest purse of their career to face me on August 29, and they turned it down. I want to be undisputed in this division, but they refuse to take any chances. All I can do right now is train to be at my best and make another statement against Mercado.”
Throughout her training for this fight, Serrano has had the opportunity to train side-by-side with the event’s headliner in Paul. While she sees Paul doing what is necessary to reach his ultimate dreams, she too is intrigued by his matchup against the very tough Woodley on August 29.
“Jake is an up-and-coming fighter who’s taking all the right steps,” said Serrano. “He’s learning on the job and he’s shown that he’s a very hard worker. He’s got a positive team around him and I’m excited to see how he fights Tyron Woodley. Woodley is a great fighter and I’m looking forward to seeing how that matchup plays out.”
Tickets ab $45 are still available viaRocketMortgageFieldHouse.com. The event is co-produced by SHOWTIME PPV and Most Valuable Promotions and promoted by Tony and Bryce Holden of Holden Productions. The pay-per-view telecast is produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV. Barstool Sportsbook is the official sports betting partner for the event and will be incorporated in a unique, fully integrated brand activation that is to be announced in more detail.
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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, am Sonntag, August 29 bei 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. und Kanada. 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.
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LONDON, Vereinigtes Königreich –A women’s featherweight fight will serve as the co-main event forBellator MMA 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 am Freitag, Oktober 1 when No. 5 Platz Leah McCourt (5-1) erfüllt Jessica Borga (3-3) at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London.
The bout will sit atop the card alongside a must-see rematch between No. 1 Platz Douglas “The Phenom” Lima (32-9) und Nr. 2 Platz Michael "Venom" Seite (19-1) where the stylish striker from London will look to avenge the lone blemish on his record in front of his home crowd.
Bellator MMA 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 main card action will kick off at 9 p.m. BST/4 p.m. UND, while the preliminary card begins at 5:30 p.m. BST/12:30 p.m. UND. BELLATOR fans can watch the event live on SHOWTIME (US), BBC iPlayer (Vereinigtes Königreich), as well as both Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Sport (Irland). in der Leichtbauklasse axs.com/uk und BELLATOR.com.
Currently riding a four-fight win streak, Northern Ireland’s Leah McCourt returns to action following a stunning come-from-behind victory againstJanay Harding in der Leichtbauklasse Bellator 259 im Mai. in der Leichtbauklasse. 5 in BELLATORs Federgewichtsrangliste, a win at the expense of her opponent on Oct. 1 will go a long way in moving “The Curse” one step closer to a BELLATOR world title shot against incumbent champion, Cris Cyborg.
Making her third appearance for BELLATOR, Jessica Borga will be competing for the second time in 2021. Zuletzt, “The Black Widow” went 15 minutes with former title challengerTalita Nogueira, following up an impressive submission triumph over Amber Leibrock in her promotional debut.
Additional bouts have been added to the fight card, which can be found below.
Updated schedule of BELLATOR MMA events Kostenlos. August. 20 // Bellator 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov //Sanford-Pentagon // Sioux Falls, SD Sat. Sieben. 18 // Bellator 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP-Center // San Jose, SOWIE Kostenlos. Oktober. 1 // Bellator 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //Die SSE-Arena, Wembley // London, England Sat. Oktober. 16 // Bellator 268: Halbfinale des Halbschwergewichts World Grand Prix // Footprint-Center // Phönix, DIE Sat. Oktober. 23 // Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB-Arena // Moskau, Russland
BELLATOR MMA 267 Lima vs. MVP 2 MainCard: SHOW TIME (US) / BBC iPlayer (Vereinigtes Königreich) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRLAND) Freitag, Oktober 1 - 9 p.m. BST/4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Weltergewicht Main Event: #1-Douglas Lima (32-9) vs. #2-Michael Page International (19-1) Federgewicht Kampf: #5-Leah McCourt (5-1) vs. Jessica Borga (3-3) Federgewicht Kampf: Robert Whiteford(16-4))vs. Andrew Fisher (18-8-1) Lightweight Bout: Yves Landu(16-8) vs. Tim Wilde(13-4) Halbschwergewicht Bout: Luke Trainer(4-0) vs. Yannick Bahati (9-5)
Vorläufige Karte: BELLATOR MMA YouTube-Kanal | Showtime Sport YouTube-Kanal | Pluto-Fernseher (US) BBC iPlayer (Vereinigtes Königreich) | Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRLAND) 5:30 p.m. BST/12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT Weltergewicht bout: Lewis Long (18-6) vs. Uros Jurisic (11-1) Lightweight Bout: Kane Mousah (13-3) vs. kehrt frisch von ihrem Sieg in der 3Arena im November gegen Audrey Kerouche zurück (18-7-2) Fliegengewicht Bout: Lucie Bertaud(3-2) vs. Elina Kallionidou (7-4) Lightweight Bout: kehrt frisch von ihrem Sieg in der 3Arena im November gegen Audrey Kerouche zurück (17-11-1) vs. Gavin Hughes (10-2) Federgewicht Kampf: Fabacary Diatta (7-0)vs. Nathan Rose(7-3) Strohgewicht Bout: Chiara Penco(5-3) vs. Katherina Dalisda(5-2) Bantamgewicht Bout: Khurshed Kachorow (7-0) vs. Mike Ekundayo(8-1) Weltergewicht bout: Jack Grant (17-7) vs. Nathan Jones(13-10)
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Gary Antonio Russell vs. Emmanuel Rodriguez Ends in No-Decision After Accidental Headbutt Injures Rodriguez in Opening Round Former Champion Rau’shee Warren Scores Dominant Second-Round Stoppage Against Damien Vazquez Klicken HIER für Fotos von Stephanie Trapp / Showtime Klicken HIER für Fotos von Sean Michael Ham / Premier Boxing Champions CARSON, CALIF. (August 14, 2021) – WBO Bantamweight World ChampionJohn Riel Meisterschaft defeated two-division championGuillermo Rigondeaux to retain his title Saturday night live on SHOWTIME headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien.
A three-division world champion, Meisterschaft (31-4, 21 KOs) made his second successful title defense at 118-pounds, earning a career-best victory over the longtime 122-pound champion Rigondeaux (20-2, 13 KOs), who moved down to bantamweight in 2020.
“I’m excited to get the win,“ sagte Casimero. “Rigondeaux is a good boxer and two-time Olympic gold medalist. I was worried, because he said he wouldn’t run, but he ran the whole time.”
The bout started with an eventful first round, in which it appeared for a moment that a Casimero left hook to the back of Rigondeaux’s head would lead to a knockdown, but referee Jerry Cantu ruled the moment a slip. During the exchange, Casimero threw several punches while Rigondeaux was on one knee, earning a warning from the referee.
Von diesem Punkt an, Rigondeaux remained steadfast to a defensive strategy that saw Casimero forced to chase his opponent around the ring. Mittlerweile, Casimero stayed dedicated to pushing forward, looking to slow Rigondeaux down with body shots to set up power shots to the head.
“My expectations were for a knockout,“ sagte Casimero. “Me and all my fans wanted that. I did my best to knock him out, but he was just running and not fighting.”
Rigondeaux was content countering his charging opponent, doing a majority of his damage with variations of his dangerous left hand. In a bout with numerous close rounds, Casimero ended the fight with a narrow 47 bis 44 edge in punches landed, einschließlich ein 41-28 tally in power punches.
Those power punches and sustained aggression proved to be enough for Casimero to hold onto his 118-pound title in the eyes of the judges, as scores of 117-111 und 116-112 overruled one judge’s 115-113 card in favor of Rigondeaux. While Rigondeaux disputed the decision, Casimero looked forward to potential unification clashes with WBC champion Nonito Donaire and WBA and IBF titleholder Naoya Inoue.
“Nobody wants to fight with me because I frustrate them in the ring,“ sagte Rigondeaux. “I landed the punches that I needed to in order to win the fight tonight. This is how I win. I have these God-given skills and this is the way I display them. I’m a unique fighter. It’s my style and it’s the only one I know. You can see I’m still better than anyone else in the lighter weight classes and I’m going to keep fighting.”
“I had a three-fight plan,“ sagte Casimero. “First was Rigondeaux, and I beat him. Next is Nonito Donaire and then finally Naoya Inoue.”
The co-main event saw rising contenderGary Russell Antonio (18-0, 12 KOs) und Ex-Weltmeister Emmanuel Rodriguez (19-2, 12 KOs) fight to a no-decision just 16 seconds into the first round of their 118-pound matchup, after an accidental headbutt injured Rodriguez and ended the fight.
“It happens,“ sagte Russell. “I was looking to establish my jab and I tried to set up a hook, and he came in at the same time. It’s very disappointing.”
“I feel okay,“Sagte Rodriguez. “I’m a little frustrated after putting in all this work for the fight to end so quickly with nothing happening. With the headbutt, maybe if there was no blood, we would have been able to continue. But once I saw all the blood, I knew it was over.”
The crossroads battle for the Interim WBA Bantamweight Title was meant to offer Russell a chance to establish himself as a true title contender and give Rodriguez an opportunity to move one step closer to becoming a two-division champion. Rodriguez attempted to counter an incoming Russell attack, which led to the two southpaws clashing heads.
“I was actually in camp for about four months,“ sagte Russell. “I prepared great for this fight. I was really looking to broadcast my talents and show everyone what’s in my arsenal. Leider, the headbutt happened.”
Rodriguez fell to the canvas immediately and was bleeding from his nose, prompting referee Sharon Sands to wave off the bout, which was ruled a no-decision.
“Natürlich, I would like to come right back,“ sagte Russell. “If he can do it, I want to get right back in there with Rodriguez.”
“I don’t want to lose the condition that I’m in,“Sagte Rodriguez. “I prepared really hard for this fight. As soon as the injury is fixed, I’ll be back in the ring and I’d like to fight Russell again.”
In der Eröffnungsrede Kampf, Ex-Weltmeister Rau'shee Warren (19-3, 5 KOs) dominiert Damien Vazquez (16-3-1, 12 KOs) on his way to a second-round stoppage in their bantamweight showdown. Warren scored his first knockout victory since 2015, after going the distance in his previous eight fights.
“I was trying to show them something different this time around,“, sagte Warren. “I have always had the power, but this training camp was very different. I was sitting on my punches and working on something different. It worked in the ring.
“I always knew I had that power and I always knew I had that speed. It’s just about taking your time in the ring and letting them come. Als ich sah die Gelegenheit,, I went for it.”
A three-time U.S. Olympier, Warren came out fast in the first round, using his speed advantage to beat Vazquez to the punch, connecting with a right hand midway through the frame that scored the fight’s first knockdown. Vazquez was able to rise to his feet, but was sent to the canvas for a second time moments later by another sharp right hand from Warren.
Cincinnati’s Warren landed an astounding 22 von 39 power punches in that first round, and continued his dominance into the second. Warren perfectly timed a straight left hand that badly rocked Vazquez, forcing referee Ray Corona to jump in and halt the bout at 2:18 in der zweiten Runde.
“Next fight is a title fight,“, sagte Warren. “I am the number one contender for the WBA. I want to thank my team for putting me in this position and pushing me. They know what kind of fighter I am. I am going to be champion. Next fight I am grabbing that title. Maybe I will fight the winner of the main event tonight (Rigondeaux vs. Meisterschaft)."
SHOWTIME featured highlights from a non-televised fight that saw undefeated rising prospectBrandun Lee (23-0, 21 KOs) keep his perfect record intact, as he notched his 13thcareer first-round knockout with a sensational performance againstEzequiel Fernandez (28-5-1, 3 KOs).
“Meine Leistung war gut,Sagte Lee. “It could have been better. There’s always room for improvement. Am Ende des Tages, we got the job done. I’m definitely ready for the next level. It’s only right for me to step up the competition. I’ll take on anybody who’s ready.”
Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will replay Sunday, August 15 bei 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and Tuesday, August 17 bei 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME Extreme.
Veteran sportscaster Brian Custer hosted the SHOWTIME telecast while versatile combat sports voice Mauro Ranallo handled blow-by-blow action alongside Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein and three-division world champion Abner Mares. Drei Hall of Famers rundeten das SHOWTIME-Sendeteam ab – Emmy® ausgezeichneten Reporter Jim Gray, unofficial scorer Steve Farhood and world-renowned ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. The executive producer was four-time Emmy® award winner David Dinkins, Jr. The telecast was produced by Ray Smaltz III and was directed by Chuck McKean. Former junior middleweight world champion Raúl “El Diamante” Márquez and sportscaster Alejandro Luna served as expert analysts in Spanish on Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).
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ÜBER RIGONDEAUX VS. CASIMERO Rigondeaux vs. Casimero saw two-division world championGuillermo Rigondeaux Stelle dich dem Weltmeister im Bantamgewicht John Riel Meisterschaftfor his WBO belt Saturday, August 14 live auf SHOWTIME als Headliner eines Premier Boxing Champions-Events vom Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Kalifornien.
Die Sendung SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begann um 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and also saw rising unbeaten contenderGary Russell Antonio Kampf gegen den ehemaligen Weltmeister Emmanuel Rodriguez for the WBA Interim Bantamweight Title in the co-main event. Startschuss für die Sendung, Ex-Weltmeister Rau'shee Warren dueledDamien Vazquez in einem 10-Runden-Kampf im Bantamgewicht. The event was promoted by TGB Promotions.
c-Gegard Mousasi (48-7-2) unterlegen #1-John Salter (18-5) via TKO (Stanzen) bei 2:07 der dritten Runde
Gegard Mousasi following retaining his middleweight title: “He’s a southpaw so everything is more difficult. It was a little bit more difficult to get my punches in, but other than that I felt good. I’m way stronger than people think. Maybe I look skinny but I’m a lot stronger and physically I was the stronger guy in there. On top, I felt like I could just pressure him, put my weight on him and hurt him with my punches. Make him feel the pressure. It was a five-rounder so in my mind, I’m saying ‘Okay, don’t do everything now because we can go five.’”
Andrey Koreshkov following his return to the BELLATOR MMA Cage:
“I try to show everybody that I’m here, I can compete, and I can beat anyone. I think I’m one of the top fighters in this division. Meiner Meinung nach, I must fight with somebody for the third, second or first place. I’m open to anybody. It doesn’t matter. Neiman Gracie, Jason Jackson, Paul Daley, Michael “Venom” Page – anybody!"
“I’ve never claimed to be the best wrestler in MMA, but y’all better stop sleeping on my wrestling. I’m a two-time national champion for a reason. Ain’t nobody stopping me in the wrestling division. I’m the best wrestler in the division.”
#7-Davion Franklin (4-0) unterlegen Everett Cummings (15-1) via KO (Stanzen) bei :21 der ersten Runde
Davion Franklin has his sights set on fellow BELLATOR heavyweight Cheick Kongo:
“I was just thinking about putting him out. Getting him out in the first round. That was my goal this whole time. I learned just to keep going. By the way, I heard Cheick Kongo commented under Everett Cummings’ Instagram post saying that Everett’s gonna’ tap me out. Hey Cheick Kongo, step up, you’ll get done the same way, if not worse.”
Khadzhi Bestaev had this to say following a successful BELLATOR debut:
“He was bigger than me and very tough, but I knew he was going to gas out. He started gassing out in the second or third round, but I’m still surprised by the decision. I thought it was a draw or maybe a split-decision. But I have to see the fight. Im Kopf, he kicked and punched me so many times so hats off to him. He didn’t give up. I just dropped him a couple of times and that was the difference.” Vorläufige Karte: Neben der prächtigen Hauptkarte (9-3) unterlegen Roberta Samad(5-1) via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Jeffrey Glossner (3-2) unterlegen Sebastian Ruiz (2-4) über einstimmigen Beschluss (29-28, 29-28-29-28) Jon McNeil(1-0) unterlegen Orlando Mendoza (0-1) via TKO (Stanzen) bei 3:57 der dritten Runde
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Über BELLATOR BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Unter der Leitung von erfahrenen Kampf Promoter Scott Coker, BELLATOR-Veranstaltungen finden in Großstädten weltweit statt und sind in über 160 Länder für ein verfügbares Publikum von über einer Milliarde Menschen. In den Vereinigten Staaten, BELLATOR ist auf SHOWTIME zu sehen. BELLATOR besteht aus einem Führungsteam, das aus Top-Branchenprofis in der Fernsehproduktion besteht, Live-Event Orchestrierung, Kämpfer Entwicklung / Beziehungen, Veranstaltungsort Beschaffung, Sponsoring-Erstellung / Entwicklung, internationale Lizenz, Marketing, Werbung, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR hat seinen Sitz in Hollywood, Calif. und im Besitz des Unterhaltungsgiganten ViacomCBS, die Heimat der weltweit führenden Unterhaltungsmarken, die mit dem Publikum verbinden durch überzeugende Inhalte über Fernseh, Film, Online- und Mobile-Plattformen.
DER EHEMALIGE BELLATOR LEICHT-SCHWERGEWICHT-CHAMPION PHIL DAVIS HERAUSFORDERT DEN OLYMPISCHEN SILBERMEDAILLEN YOEL ROMERO IM HAUPTEVENT VON Bellator MMA 266 IM SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE AM SAMSTAG, September. 18 Special Night of Combat Sports on SHOWTIME beginnt mit World Title Unification Boxing Event Live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT Unmittelbar gefolgt von BELLATOR 266
DIE ENGEL -Ein Paar Elite-Mixed-Martial-Arts trifft sich in der Hauptveranstaltung vonBellator MMA 266 am Samstag, Sieben. 18 im SAP Center in San Jose, als ehemaliger 205-Pfund-Champion und No. 3 PlatzPhil Davis (22-6) begrüßt MMA-SuperstarYoel Romero(13-5) zur Förderung.
Außerdem, ein Wettkampf im Fliegengewicht der Frauen zwischen ehemaligen Titelherausforderinnen #5-Alejandra Lara(9-4) undDeAnna Bennett(10-7-1) das war ursprünglich für nächste Woche geplantBellator MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov Event in South Dakota wurde für September umgebucht. 18.
Auch für die Rückkehr von BELLATOR nach San Jose wurden ein paar Vorkämpfe angekündigt, hervorgehoben durch die eigene Nr. der Bay Area. 10 rangiert leichtAdam Piccolot (12-4) Begrüßung des knallharten EngländersSaul Rogers (14-4) zurück in die Division, nachdem er seine letzten vier Einsätze im Federgewicht absolviert hatte. Auch, ungeschlagen HalbschwergewichtGrant Neal (6-0) kehrt gegen den ehemaligen LFA-Champion im Halbschwergewicht zum Einsatz zurückAlex Polizzi (7-1).
Bellator 266 wird die zweite Hälfte eines speziellen Kampfsport-Doppeltitels auf SHOWTIME sein. Die Nacht beginnt mit SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING live um 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT mit einem Superbantamgewichts-WM-Vereinigungskampf zwischen Brandon Figueroa und Stephen Fulton Jr. Die beiden ungeschlagenen 122-Pfund-Titellisten treffen sich unmittelbar vor dem Live in Las VegasBellator 266 Fernsehsendung beginnt in San Jose.
Der vorläufige Teil des Laufzettels wird live auf dem BELLATOR MMA YouTube-Kanal übertragen, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-Kanal und Pluto TV. Weitere Kämpfe werden zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt bekannt gegeben.
Ab Mittwoch findet ein exklusiver Online-Vorverkauf für dieses Event statt, August 18 mit Ticketverkauf für die breite Öffentlichkeit am Donnerstag, 19. August umTicketmaster.com undBellator.com.
Ich komme aus Harrisburg, Penn., "Herr. Wonderful“ wird in den BELLATOR-Käfig für die 14thZeit in seiner Karriere, auf der Suche nach seinem 10th Werbesieg. Der ehemalige BELLATOR-Weltmeister im Halbschwergewicht möchte einen weiteren Lauf am 205-Pfund-Riemen machen, folgende Siege in drei seiner letzten vier Kämpfe, darunter zwei Knockouts gegen Liam McGeary und Karl Albrektsson. Ein viermaliger NCAA Division-I All-American Wrestler an der Penn State University, Davis hat immer wieder bewiesen, dass es nur wenige Kämpfer gibt, die sich behaupten können, sobald er sie auf den Boden gebracht hat.
Bekämpfung von Miami, Romero wird am September sein mit Spannung erwartetes BELLATOR-Debüt geben. 18. Nach siebenjähriger Tätigkeit unter der Leitung der UFC, das American Top Team-Produkt wurde zu einem der gefragtesten Free Agents, bevor es im Dezember bei der von Scott Coker angeführten Promotion unterschrieben wurde 2020. Mit 11 seines 13 Karriere-Siege durch Ko, darunter vier der Erstrundensorte, „Soldier of God“ besitzt die Art von Knockout-Power, die jeden Gegner in den vorzeitigen Ruhestand zwingen kann. Ein dreimaliger Weltcup-Weltmeister im Freestyle Wrestling, fünfmaliger Panamerikanischer Meister im Freestyle Wrestling, und 2000 Olympia-Freistilringen Silbermedaillengewinner, Der in Kuba geborene Romero hat seine Elite-Talente kontinuierlich auf höchstem Niveau unter Beweis gestellt. Die einzige fehlende Trophäe für ein nahezu makelloses Erbe ist ein BELLATOR-Weltmeistertitel.
Aktualisierter Zeitplan für BELLATOR-Events
Kostenlos. August. 13 // Bellator 264: Mousasi vs. Salzer // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT
Kostenlos. August. 20 // Bellator 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov//Sanford-Pentagon // Sioux Falls, SD
Sat. Sieben. 18 // Bellator 266: Davis vs. Romero//SAP-Center // San Jose, SOWIE
Kostenlos. Oktober. 1 // Bellator 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //Die SSE-Arena, Wembley // London, England
Sat. Oktober. 16 // Bellator 268: Halbfinale des Halbschwergewichts World Grand Prix// Footprint-Center // Phönix, DIE
Sat. Oktober. 23 // Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson// VTB-Arena // Moskau, Russland
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Bellator MMA 266: Davis vs. RosmarinHauptkarte:
SHOW TIME
Halbschwergewicht Main Event: #3-Phil Davis (22-6) vs.Yoel Romero(13-5)
Bitte besucheBellator.com für weitere Informationen.
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Über BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA ist eine führende globale Mixed-Martial-Arts-Organisation mit vielen der besten Kämpfer der Welt. Unter der Leitung von erfahrenen Kampf Promoter Scott Coker, BELLATOR-Veranstaltungen finden in Großstädten weltweit statt und sind in über 160 Länder für ein verfügbares Publikum von über einer Milliarde Menschen. In den Vereinigten Staaten, BELLATOR ist auf SHOWTIME zu sehen. BELLATOR besteht aus einem Führungsteam, das aus Top-Branchenprofis in der Fernsehproduktion besteht, Live-Event Orchestrierung, Kämpfer Entwicklung / Beziehungen, Veranstaltungsort Beschaffung, Sponsoring-Erstellung / Entwicklung, internationale Lizenz, Marketing, Werbung, Werbung und Provisions Beziehungen. BELLATOR hat seinen Sitz in Hollywood, Calif. und im Besitz des Unterhaltungsgiganten ViacomCBS, die Heimat der weltweit führenden Unterhaltungsmarken, die mit dem Publikum verbinden durch überzeugende Inhalte über Fernseh, Film, Online- und Mobile-Plattformen.
ÜberSHOW TIME
Showtime Networks Inc.. (SNI), eine hundertprozentige Tochtergesellschaft von ViacomCBS Inc., besitzt und betreibt die Premium-Fernsehsender SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ und FLIX®, und bietet auch SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ ON DEMAND und FLIX ON DEMAND®, und der Authentifizierungsdienst des Netzwerks SHOWTIME ANYTIME®. Showtime Digital Inc., eine hundertprozentige Tochtergesellschaft von SNI, betreibt den eigenständigen Streamingdienst SHOWTIME®. SHOWTIME steht Abonnenten derzeit per Kabel zur Verfügung, DBS, und Telekommunikationsanbieter, und als eigenständiger Streaming-Dienst über Amazon, Apfel®, Google, LG Smart TVs, Oculus Go, Roku®, Samsung Smart-TVs, Xbox One und PlayStation®4. Verbraucher können SHOWTIME auch über die Prime Video Channels von Amazon abonnieren, Apple TV-Kanäle, AT&T TV Jetzt, FuboTV, Hulu, Der Roku-Kanal, Sling TV und YouTube TV. Zuschauer können auch auf Computern unter zuschauenShowtime.com. SNI vermarktet und vertreibt Sport- und Unterhaltungsveranstaltungen zur Ausstellung an Abonnenten auf Pay-per-View-Basis über SHOWTIME PPV®. Weitere Informationen, gehen Sie zuwww.SHO.com.
LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA hat die vollständige Kampfkarte für . bestätigtBellator 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.
Im Main Event des Abends, 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 Platz im WeltergewichtSabah Homasi(15-9) in the co-main event and No. 3 Platz im BantamgewichtMagomed Magomedov(18-1) squares off with No. 4 PlatzRaufeon Stots (16-1) in a bout holding major title implications.
Rounding out the main card is a battle between undefeated heavyweights No. 7 PlatzDavion Franklin(3-0) undEverett Cummings(16-0), along with a middleweight bout between KO-machineDu 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 ChampionNeben der prächtigen Hauptkarte(8-3) AnnahmeRoberta 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 NC).
AlleBellator MMA 264: Mousasi vs. Salzerprelims will stream live at6:00 p.m. UND / 3:00 p.m. PT auf dem BELLATOR MMA YouTube-Kanal, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-Kanal und Pluto TV.
Im Rahmen des Starts von BELLATOR MMA auf SHOWTIME, Das Netzwerk bietet Zuschauern, die neu im SHOWTIME-Streaming-Service sind, eine 30-tägige kostenlose Testversion, gefolgt von einer ermäßigten monatlichen Abonnementgebühr von 4,99 USD / Monat für die nächsten sechs Monate. Zuschauer können sich unter anmeldenSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Abonnenten erhalten durchgehend zwei erstklassige BELLATOR MMA-Events pro Monat 2021 und darüber hinaus, mit allen geplanten Live-Übertragungen unter 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.
Vollständige Kampfauflistungen sind unten:
Bellator MMA 264: Mousasi vs. SalzerHauptkarte:
Freitag, August 13 - weiter lebenSHOW TIME
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Middleweight Title Bout: c-Gegard Mousasi (47-7-2) kehrt frisch von ihrem Sieg in der 3Arena im November gegen Audrey Kerouche zurück-John Salter(18-4)
Weltergewicht bout:Andrey Koreshkov(23-4) vs. #10-Sabah Homasi(15-9)
Bitte besucheBellator.com für weitere Informationen.
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Über BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA ist eine führende globale Mixed-Martial-Arts-Organisation mit vielen der besten Kämpfer der Welt. Unter der Leitung von erfahrenen Kampf Promoter Scott Coker, BELLATOR-Veranstaltungen finden in Großstädten weltweit statt und sind in über 160 Länder für ein verfügbares Publikum von über einer Milliarde Menschen. In den Vereinigten Staaten, BELLATOR ist auf SHOWTIME zu sehen. BELLATOR besteht aus einem Führungsteam, das aus Top-Branchenprofis in der Fernsehproduktion besteht, Live-Event Orchestrierung, Kämpfer Entwicklung / Beziehungen, Veranstaltungsort Beschaffung, Sponsoring-Erstellung / Entwicklung, internationale Lizenz, Marketing, Werbung, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR hat seinen Sitz in Hollywood, Calif. und im Besitz des Unterhaltungsgiganten ViacomCBS, die Heimat der weltweit führenden Unterhaltungsmarken, die mit dem Publikum verbinden durch überzeugende Inhalte über Fernseh, Film, Online- und Mobile-Plattformen.
Über SHOWTIME
Showtime Networks Inc.. (SNI), eine hundertprozentige Tochtergesellschaft von ViacomCBS Inc., besitzt und betreibt die Premium-TV-Netze SHOWTIME®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ und FLIX®, und bietet auch Showtime ON DEMAND®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ ON DEMAND und FLIX ON DEMAND®, und der Netzwerkauthentifizierungsdienst Showtime ANYTIME®. Showtime Digital Inc., eine hundertprozentige Tochtergesellschaft von SNI, betreibt den Stand-alone-Streaming-Dienst SHOWTIME®. SHOWTIME steht Abonnenten derzeit per Kabel zur Verfügung, DBS, und Telekommunikationsanbieter, und als eigenständiger Streaming-Dienst über Amazon, Apfel®, Google, LG Smart TVs, Oculus Go, Jahr®, Samsung Smart-TVs, Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Verbraucher können SHOWTIME auch über die Prime Video Channels von Amazon abonnieren, Apple TV-Kanäle, AT&T TV Jetzt, FuboTV, Hulu, Der Roku-Kanal, Sling TV und YouTube TV. Zuschauer können auch auf Computern unter zuschauenShowtime.com. SNI vermarktet und vertreibt Sport- und Unterhaltungsveranstaltungen für Ausstellung Abonnenten auf einer Pay-per-View-Basis durch Showtime PPV®. Weitere Informationen, gehen Sie zuwww.SHO.com.
NEW YORK(August 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, August 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. Seit ich Profi geworden bin 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.
“Natürlich, 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, am Sonntag, August 29 bei 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.
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