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TWO WORLD TITLE FIGHTS! MCKEE-PITBULL 2, NEMKOV-ANDERSON TOP INCREDIBLY STACKED NEW FIGHT CARD SET FOR APRIL 15

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UNDEFEATED WORLD CHAMPIONA.J. MCKEE TO DEFEND BELLATOR MMA 145-POUND WORLD TITLE IN REMATCH AGAINST FORMER NUMBER ONE POUND-FOR-POUND & TWO-DIVISION CHAMPIONPATRICIO PITBULL

205-POUND CHAMPIONVADIM NEMKOV TO BATTLE TOP-RANKEDCOREY ANDERSON FOR $1 MILLION PRIZE IN BELLATOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX FINAL

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BELLATOR 277 SET FOR FRIDAY, APIRILA 15, AT 10 P.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT LIVE ON SHOWTIME INSIDE THE SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE, CALIF.

TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 16, 2022) -Two outstanding world-championship showdowns. Four of BELLATOR MMA’s best pound-for-pound fighters. One highly anticipated rematch. The promotion’s all-time greatest athlete striving to avenge a highlight-reel loss to the company’s homegrown superstar. A tournament final awarding a seven-figure jackpot to the victor.

BELLATOR’s fourth phenomenal fight card of 2022 promises to be one for the ages.

Fresh off a 117-second destruction of his upcoming opponent and claiming the $1 million bounty at the BELLATOR MMA Featherweight World Grand Prix Finale, unbeaten BELLATOR Featherweight World TitleholderA.J. McKee (18-0) hopes to take the next step toward becoming the sport’s greatest fighter as he battles former top pound-for-pound and two-division championPatricio Pitbull (32-5) for the second time in less than nine months on Friday, April 15, at10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT SHOWTIME bizi.

In the co-feature ofWarrior 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 SAP Center San Jose at, Kalifornia., current 205-pound BELLATOR MMA World ChampionVadim Nemkov (15-2) will defend his title for the third time and aims to take home the $1 million prize three days before U.S. Tax Day when he squares off against the surging No. 1-sailkapenean contenderCorey Anderson(16-5)in the BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix final.

SarrerakBELLATOR MMA 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 go on sale this Friday, Feb. 18 at bothTicketmaster.com etaBellator.com with a special presale starting the day prior.

Gainera, four preliminary bouts have been announced including a mouthwatering matchup between two highly ranked heavyweights as No. 5-sailkapeneanTim Johnson (15-8) faces surging No. 6-sailkapeneanTyrell Fortune(11-2, 1 NC) in a rematch fromWarrior 239. Their first fight ended with Johnson securing a win that earned great consideration for the 2020 KO of the Year. The preliminary bouts will stream live three hours earlier at7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

In their historic initial matchup at the Forum in Inglewood, Kalifornia., McKee stunned Pitbull by landing a punishing left leg kick to the head at 1:40 of the opening stanza atBELLATOR MMA 263Uztailaren 31, 2021. The champion then continued the onslaught by unleashing a series of brutal unanswered head shots that floored the Brazilian legend.

Moments later as McKee prematurely raised his arms in celebration, Pitbull rose from the depths of defeat only to be greeted by a fighter hell bent on stealing his crown and claiming the $1 million prize. With the 25-time BELLATOR MMA veteran backed up against the fence, MMA’s brightest young brawler locked in a guillotine choke. With Pitbull seeming to lose consciousness, referee Mike Beltran halted matters at 1:57 inaugurazio markoaren.

“Hosting the world’s best mixed martial artists in the great city of San Jose is something that has been important to me during my career as a fight promoter and I’m happy to continue that with our card on April 15,” BELLATOR President Scott Coker said. “The rematch between A.J. McKee and Patricio Pitbull for the featherweight title, as well as our Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final featuring Vadim Nemkov against Corey Anderson are two fights that could headline any event on their own, but we are bringing both to SAP Center at San Jose on the same night to show the fans here that we truly value their support throughout the years.”

A native of Long Beach, Kalifornia., BELLATOR’s top-rated pound-for-pound fighter has exceeded the lofty expectations placed on him since his professional debut three days following his 20garren urtebetetze. Armed with six knockouts and seven submissions, the Team Bodyshop product, izango buelta 27 eight days before his rematch against Pitbull, has shown a knack for securing lightning-fast finishes with 10 coming in the first round. “Mercenary” has earned dominant victories over every fighter who has opposed him, including former World Champions Pitbull, Pat Curran, and Darrion Caldwell, who McKee submitted with a rare-modified neck crank that was later dubbed the “McKee-otine.” The winner of the 2020 Submission of the Year Award for his 71-second annihilation of Caldwell has fought a total of 33 rounds across 18 karrera lehiaketak (1.8 rounds per bout), while logging less than 41 total minutes in the BELLATOR cage since turning pro in August 2012.

One half of the vaunted Pitbull Brothers duo, Patricio has long been considered the crown jewel of BELLATOR MMA, where he currently sits at No. 3 in the BELLATOR MMA men’s pound-for-pound rankings. Holding a remarkable 32-5 record with wins over elite competition, including the likes of former World Champions Pat Curran, Juan Archuleta, and Daniel Straus (bitan). In 2019, the 34-year-old Brazilian captured the BELLATOR Lightweight World Championship from Michael Chandler, becoming only the second BELLATOR athlete to hold two titles simultaneously. With 23 finishes in 37 profesionala borrokak, Pitbull has shown repeatedly that he possesses the well-rounded skillset required to reign over multiple weight classes.

Currently BELLATOR MMA’s second-ranked pound-for-pound fighter, Nemkov captured the BELLATOR MMA light heavyweight crown by defeating Ryan Bader via second-round TKO atBELLATOR MMA 244 in August 2020. Riding a nine-fight winning streak dating back to June 2016, the ferocious 29-year-old sports seven first-round knockouts, with two in the initial minute of action. After successfully defending his light heavyweight belt by earning a tough unanimous decision over Phil Davis, the pride of Belgorod, Russia and Fedor Emelianenko protégé scored a fourth-round submission of late replacement Julius Anglickas in the semifinals of the BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix during his last outing on Oct. 16, 2021.

Anderson, of Robbinsville, N.J., has ascended to the top of the BELLATOR 205-pound rankings by vanquishing seven of his past eight opponents, including a third-round stoppage of Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov atBELLATOR MMA 257 apirilean 16, 2021. Exactly six months later atBELLATOR MMA 268, the Rockford, Ill., native walked into the cage to the spellbinding sounds of The Doors’ “Five to One,” and took the song title literally by knocking out Arizona State University wrestling legend Ryan Bader in 51 seconds in front of Bader’s hometown crowd at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz. In his first promotional appearance, “Overtime” registered a second-round TKO over Dutch kickboxing legend Melvin Manhoef atBELLATOR MMA 251 azaroan 2020. Prior to joining BELLATOR, Anderson tallied a 10-5 record with a rival promotion, winning “The Ultimate Fighter 19” tournament in 2014, and boasting impressive wins over Glover Teixeira, Jan Błachowicz and Johnny Walker, besteak beste.

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Warrior 277: McKEE VS. PITBULL 2Txartel nagusia:

Ostirala, April 15 – live onSHOWTIME

10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

Featherweight World Championship: C–A.J. McKee (18-0) vs. No. 1-Patricio Pitbull (15-5)

 Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final: C-Vadim Nemkov (15-2) vs. Do Not. 1-Corey Anderson (16-5)

AINTZIN CARD: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV

7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

Heavyweight Bout: Do Not. 5-Tim Johnson(15-8) vs. No. 6-Tyrell Fortune(11-2, 1 NC)

Welterweight Bout: Do Not. 10-Kyle Crutchmer(8-1) vs.Michael Lombardo(12-2, 1 NC)

Welterweight Bout: Shane Keefe(2-0) vs.Tyson Miller (2-0)

140-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Gaston Bolanos (5-3) vs.Cass Bell(5-2)

*Txartela aldatu egin daiteke.

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Sat., Feb. 19 // Warrior 274: Gracie vs. Storley // MOHEGAN eguzkia Arena // Uncasville, Conn.

Free. Feb. 25 // Warrior 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublin, Irlanda

Free. Itsasoa. 12 // Warrior 276: Borics vs. Burnell // The Family Arena // St. Louis, You.

Free. Apr. 15 // Warrior 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2/Nemkov vs. Anderson // SAP Center // San Jose, Kalifornia.

Free. Maiatza 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs.. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, FRA

Free. Maiatza 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // The OVO Arena Wembley // London

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Cheick Kongo Set to Rumble With Sergei Kharitonov in Heavyweight Main Event of BELLATOR MMA 265 Abu on. 20 at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, SD

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AINGERUAK - Gaur, BELLATOR officials confirmed a must-see main event pitting hard-hitting heavyweights Cheick Kongo (30-11-2) eta Sergei Kharitonov (32-8) against one another tops BELLATOR MMA 265 ostiralean, Abuztua 20 from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D. and airs live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

The card has also confirmed top featherweights No. 3 Adam Borics (17-1) eta No. 4 Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) will meet for the right to face the winner of the BELLATOR Featherweight World Grand Prix Final between Patricio “Pitbull” (32-4) eta AJ McKee (17-0), which takes place on Saturday, Uztailaren 31.

Tickets for the event go on sale this Thursday at 10 a.m. CT and are available at Sanford Pentagon Box Office & Ticketmaster.

The preliminary portion of BELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov currentlyfeatures a flyweight bout pitting No.5-ranked Alejandra Lara (9-4) aurka DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1) and willbegin at 6:00 p.m. ETA / 3:00 p.m. PT and stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV. Additional preliminary bouts will be announced in the near future.

Holding an impressive MMA record of 30-11-2, 1 NC, Do Not. 3-ranked Cheick Kongo returns to action for the first time since headlining the first-ever major MMA event in his native France last October. The former kickboxer remains a force to be reckoned with and holds records for the most fights (16) and wins (12) in BELLATOR heavyweight history. With high-profile victories over Vitaly Minakov, Mirko Cro Cop, Antoni Hardonk, and Matt Mitrione, the Parisian is keen to pad his current promotional records, set new ones, and earn his shot at BELLATOR gold.

The man nicknamed “The Paratrooper,” Kharitonov is the owner of an equally notable MMA resume, with the Russian scoring vicious wins against some of the sport’s marquee names, such as Fabricio Werdum, Andrei Arlovski, Pedro Rizzo, Murilo “Ninja” Rua, Matt Mitrione, and Alistair Overeem. Orain, fresh off two championship victories on the regional circuit, Kharitonov returns to the BELLATOR cage with the intention of climbing the heavyweight rankings and asserting himself as a BELLATOR title contender.

28-year-old Hungarian Adam “The Kid” Borics has won 17 of 18 fights to begin his professional career, bouncing back from his only loss with three straight victories. Training out of South Florida’s Sanford MMA gym, Borics has firmly established himself as a true threat to anyone in the 145-pound division, where he is currently ranked third.

Undefeated in his first eight fights as a professional, New Zealand’s Wilson has won in style, accumulating six finishes in those eight wins. Following a split decision win against Tywan Claxton, Wilson scored a violent knockout of Sergio DeBari, then followed that victory up with an equally vicious spinning backfist stoppage over SBG’s Pedro Carvalho in April. The Kiwi fighter will be looking to secure a high-stakes victory over Borics with a world title shot awaiting the winner.

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BELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov Txartel nagusia:
SHOWTIME
Ostirala, Abuztua 20 - 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Heavyweight Main Event: #3-Cheick Kongo (30-11-2) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (32-8)
Featherweight No. 1 Contender’s Bout: #3-Adam Borics (17-1) vs. #4-Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0)

Aurrematrikula Txartela:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
6:00 p.m. ETA / 3:00 p.m. PT

flyweight Bout: #5-Alejandra Lara (9-4) vs. DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1)

For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, bisita BELLATOR.com.
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EMAITZAK & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR AND THE USO PRESENT: SALUTE THE TROOPS

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COMPLETE FIGHT PHOTOS



Bellator and the USO Present: Agurtu Tropak Txartel nagusia:

Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7) was cancelled by the Hawaii State Boxing Commission deeming Barnett unable to compete tonight due to severe illness

Toby Misech (12-7) garaitu Erik Perez (19-7) KO bidez (punches) at 0:54 Bat txandan

Alejandra Lara (9-3) garaitu Veta Artega (5-3) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Tywan Claxton (6-1) garaitu Braydon Akeo (3-1) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Joey Davis (7-0) garaitu Chris Cisneros (19-11) TKO bidez (punches) at 3:55 Bat txandan



Aurrematrikula Txartela:

Hunter Ewald (1-0) garaitu Brysen Bolohao (0-2)aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) at 1:42 Bat txandan

Joseph Creer (7-1-1) garaitu Ty Gwerder (4-1) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27, 30-27, 29-26)

Cass Bell (5-0) garaitu Pierre Daguzan (5-4, 1 NC) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)



Please visit Bellator.com informazio gehiagorako.

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FULL FIGHT CARDS AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR THIS WEEKEND’S BELLATOR DOUBLEHEADER ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN

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JOSH BARNETT AND RONNY MARKES HEADLINE Warrior & THE USO PRESENT: SALUTE THE TROOPS OSTIRALEAN, DEC. 20



Warrior 236 LARUNBATEAN, DEC. 21 SEES ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE DEFEND HER WORLD TITLE AGAINST KATE JACKSON



LOS ANGELES – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to Neal S. Blaisdell Arena Honolulun, Hawaii this Friday, Abendu. 20 and Saturday, Abendu. 21 is official with a stacked doubleheader featuring something for every mixed martial arts fan.



Bellator and the USO Present: Agurtu Tropak ostiralean emitituko da Paramount Networken, Abendua 20 at 10 p.m. ETA / 21:00. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, aurretiazko borrokak, berriz, aurrera jarraituko dute Bellator.com, DAZN eta mundu mailan Bellator Mugikorretarako aplikazioa.



Warrior 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson – one of the star-powered, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream Saturday, Abendua 21 live exclusively on DAZN at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com, DAZN eta mundu mailan Bellator Mugikorretarako aplikazioa.



The main event of Friday’s card on Paramount Network will see a heavyweight headliner, featuring the Bellator debuts of former world champion Josh Barnett (35-8) eta Ronny Markes (19-7). Rounding out the stacked main card will see another Bellator debut, bezala Erik Perez (19-6) enters the cage to meet Hawaii’s own Toby Misech (11-7), former flyweight No. 1 Lehiakideak Alejandra Lara (8-3) eta Veta Arteaga (5-3) return to action and Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix participant Tywan Claxton (5-1) takes on the undefeated prospect out of Maili, Hawaii, Braydon Akeo (3-0). Era, undefeated teammate of A.J. McKee Joey Davis (6-0) returns to the Bellator cage when he faces the “Big Island’s” 29-fight MMA veteran, Chris Cisneros (19-10).



The prelims for Bellator and the USO Present: Agurtu Tropak will feature an appearance from undefeated Bay Area-fighter fighter Cass Bell (4-0), as well as undefeated Hawaiian prospect Ty Gwerder (4-0).



A mere 24-hours later, Warrior 236 will take place exclusively on DAZN and will be headlined by a flyweight world title bout between Honolulu’s ILIMA-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) eta Ingalaterrako Kate Jackson (11-3-1). The co-main event is a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix with A.J. McKee (15-0) hartzea Derek eremuak (20-9.).



Horrez gain, recently signed Bellator welterweight Jason Jackson (10-4) Hollywoodeko, Fla. returns to the Bellator cage on short notice to take on Kiichi Kunimoto of Osaka, Japonian. Juliana Velasquez (9-0) looks to remain undefeated with Bellator when she meets Bruna Ellen (10-6) at flyweight, while local Hawaiian standouts Cheyden Leialoha(7-1) eta Nainoa Dung (3-0) go to battle against Raufeon Stots (12-1) eta Zach Zane (13-9), hurrenez hurren, to complete the main card.



Bellator and the USO Present: Agurtu Tropak Txartel nagusia:

Paramount Network & DAZN

10 p.m. ETA / 21:00. CT/5 p.m. HST



Heavyweight Main Event: Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Toby Misech (11-7) vs. Erik Perez (19-6)

Flyweight Main Card Bout: Alejandra Lara (8-3) vs. Veta Artega (5-3)

Luma pisuko karta nagusia: Tywan Claxton (5-1) vs. Braydon Akeo (3-0)

Pisu oneko txartel nagusia: Joey Davis (6-0) vs. Chris Cisneros (19-10)



Aurrematrikula Txartela:

DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App

8:45 p.m. ETA / 7:45 p.m. CT/3:45 p.m. HST



Pisu galantak aurrez aurre: Cass Bell (4-0) vs. Pierre Daguzan (5-3, 1 NC)

Pisu ertaineko aurrez aurrekoa: Ty Gwerder (4-0) vs. Joseph Creer (6-1-1)

180-Pound Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Hunter Ewald (Pro Estreinaldia) vs. Brysen Bolohao (0-1)



Warrior 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson Txartel nagusia:

DAZN

10 p.m. ETA / 21:00. CT/5 p.m. HST



Flyweight World Title Bout: ILIMA-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) vs. Kate Jackson (11-3-1)

Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal Bout: A.J. McKee (15-0) vs. Derek eremuak (20-9)

Pisu oneko txartel nagusia: Jason Jackson (10-4) vs. Kiichi Kunimoto (20-8-2, 1 NC)

Flyweight Main Card Bout: Julianna Velasquez (9-0) vs. Bruna Ellen (5-2)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Raufeon Stots (12-1) vs. Cheyden Leialoha (7-1)

Karta Nagusien Arina: Nainoa Dung (3-0) vs. Zach Zane (13-9)



Aurrematrikula Txartela:

DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App

8:30 p.m. ETA / 7:30 p.m. CT/3:30 p.m. HST



Aurrez aurreko borroka arina: Keoni Diggs (7-0) vs. Scotty Hao (4-2)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Kai Kamaka III (5-2) vs. Spencer Higa (7-10)

Aurrez aurreko borroka arina: Dustin Barca (3-0) vs. Brandon Pieper (11-13)

Pisu oneko pisua: Ben Wilhelm (3-0) vs. Keali’i Kanekoa (2-2)

Pisu galantak aurrez aurre: Swayne Makana Lunasco (Pro Estreinaldia) vs. Kaylan Gorospe (Pro Estreinaldia)

Euli pisuaren aurrez aurrekoa: Nate Yoshimura (Pro Estreinaldia) vs. Chas Dunhour (0-1)



*Txartela aldatu egin daiteke



Please visit Bellator.com informazio gehiagorako.

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FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR, BELLATOR AND THE USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON FRIDAY, ABENDUA 20

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JOSH BARNETT MAKES HIS BELLATOR DEBUT AGAINST RONNY MARKES IN HEAVYWEIGHT MAIN EVENT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK



AINGERUAK - AEBetako gizon eta emakume ausartak omentzeko. Indar Armatuak, Bellator MMA has once again partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, haien lagunekin eta senideekin batera, ostiralean, Abendua 20. Emanating from Neal S. Blaisdell Arena Honolulun, Hawaii, this unique show will be headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring the Bellator debuts of “The Warmaster” Josh Barnett (35-8) eta Ronny Markes (19-7).



For a second year, the USO and Bellator team up to honor the men and women who fight for our freedom and to bring entertainment and a piece of home to service members based in Hawaii during the holiday season. Hau Agurtu Tropak event will bring Bellator athletes and personalities to the military community and provide a live free event as a thank you for their sacrifices and dedication to our country, especially for those who are separated from family and home during the holidays. Much like last year, Bellator-ek eta USO-k ere abenduko borrokaldi zirraragarrien asteburu handirako Hawaii-ko gertaera berezien astebeteko lankidetza izango dute 20 eta 21.



As the leading military support organization, the USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. This holiday season, hundreds of thousands of service members will remain on duty, away from home. The USO, through its programs, services and entertainment tours, is committed to bringing a piece of home to our nation’s service men and women. MMA fans and military supporters can help keep troops strong and connected to home by visiting www.USO.org/Holidays and by using the hashtag #USOHolidays when sharing how they have helped the USO’s critical mission to make the holidays special for our military heroes.



Bellator and the USO Present: Agurtu Tropak ostiralean emitituko da Paramount Networken, Abendua 20 at 10 p.m. ETA / 21:00. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, aurretiazko borrokak, berriz, aurrera jarraituko dute Bellator.com eta mundu mailan Bellator Mugikorretarako aplikazioa. Details for exclusive ticket distribution will be announced in the coming days.



Gau ahaztezina aurrez iragarritakoarekin amaitutako asteburu historiko baten parte izango da Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson larunbatean, Abendua 21. This highly-anticipated fight card includes undefeated Bellator women’s flyweight champ ILIMA-Lei Macfarlane bere titulua defendatuz Kate Jackson, eta A.J. McKee hartzea Derek eremuak in a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix.





After signing with Bellator in April, former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett will make his return to MMA competition for the first time since 2016. A second-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Barnett has remained prevalent in the combat sports realm, competing in jiu-jitsu events, promoting and performing at his own professional wrestling shows and working as a color commentator for New Japan Pro Wrestling. Barnett is no stranger to the devoted MMA fanbase in Hawaii, fighting for regional Hawaiian promotion Superbrawl in 1999 eta 2000, a stint that included three fights in one night to win the Superbrawl 13 pisu astunen txapelketa. One of the top heavyweights of all-time, the Strikeforce, Pride, UFC, K-1, NJPW, Pancrase, and Affliction mainstay owns victories over legendary stars, including Dan Severn (2x), Semmy Schilt (2x), Randy Couture, Mark Hunt, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Pedro Rizzo, Sergei Kharitonov, Frank Mir, Roy Nelson and Andrei Arlovski.



Profesionalki borroka geroztik 2007, Ronny Markes will join the Bellator ranks following 26-fights all over the globe including three wins in UFC. Competing for a majority of his nearly 13-year career at middleweight, the 31-year-old will now lace up the gloves as a Bellator heavyweight. Hailing from Natal, Brasilen, Markes is coming off a TKO victory in June, and will add another big-name fighter to his list of opposition, a list that includes fights against Yoel Romero, Thiago Santos, Aaron Simpson and Paulo Filho.



Eguneratua Bellator and the USO Present: Agurtu Tropak Borroka Txartela:

Heavyweight Main Event: Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)



*Txartela aldatu egin daiteke



Please visit Bellator.com eta USO.org informazio gehiagorako.
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APELADORE OFIZIALA 228 BORROKATU GAU EMAITZAK & ARGAZKIAK

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Warrior 228 Txartela emaitza nagusiak:

Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) garaitu Lyoto Machida (26-9) split erabaki bidez (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (30-4) garaitu Juan Archuleta (23-2) aho batez erabaki bidez (49-46, 50-45, 49-46)

A.J. McKee (15-0) garaitu Georgi Karakhanyan (28-10-1, 1 NC) KO bidez (punches) at :08 Bat txandan

Darrion Caldwell (14-3) garaitu Henry Corrales (17-4) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Daniel Weichel (40-11) garaitu Saul Rogers (13-3) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)



Aurrematrikula Txartela:

Adrian Najera (2-0) garaitu Jason Edwards (2-1) aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) at 2:28 txandan hiru

Benji Gomez (9-12) garaitu Johnny Santa Maria (3-5) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27 x3)

Ozzy Diaz (4-1) garaitu Andre Walker (5-3) aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) at 3:05 Bat txandan

Ian Butler (7-6) garaitu Emilio Williams (4-3) TKO bidez (punches) at :53 Kopako bi of

AJ Agazarm (2-1) garaitu Jonathan Quiroz (3-4) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-28 x3)

Ava Knight (1-0) garaitu Shannon Goughary (4-4) TKO bidez (zulatu) at 1:46 txandan hiru

Antonio McKee (30-6-2) garaitu William Sriyapai (14-9) TKO bidez (punches) at 1:17 Kopako bi of

Johnny Cisneros (13-7) garaitu Mike Jasper (13-6) TKO bidez (hanka lesioa) at 4:28 Kopako bi of

Leandro Higo (19-5) garaitu Shawn Bunch (9-4) aurkezteko bidez (gillotina choke) at 4:34 Kopako bi of

Weber Almeida (2-0) vs. Castle Williams (4-2) TKO bidez 0:20 Kopako bi of

Joshua Jones (9-4) garaitu Dominic Clark (14-9) aurkezteko bidez (gillotina choke) at 2:39 Bat txandan

James Barnes (12-4) garaitu David Duran (8-6) aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) at 1:51 Kopako bi of







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TICKETS ON SALE THIS WEEK FOR BELLATOR’S RETURN TO ALLSTATE ARENA IN CHICAGO ON MAY 11

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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



GEHIAGO: 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, Ill. larunbatean, Maiatza 11 is stacked with a must-see lineup of fights, headlined by current lightweight titleholder Michael 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 champ Patricio “Pitbull” (28-4) ekitaldi nagusian Warrior 221 - which will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN.



The co-headliner will see former two-time Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima (30-7) face undefeated Michael "Venom" Page (14-0), better known to fans as “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.



Horrez gain, arguably one of the world’s top featherweight prospects A.J. McKee (13-0) will face the stiffest test of his young career when he fights two-time former Bellator featherweight champion Pat Curran (23-7) on Curran’s home turf. Azkenik, former WWE champion Jake 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 for Warrior 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull takes place between Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. CT and Thursday, Feb. 21 at 10 p.m. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Feb. 22 at 12 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, baita Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Warrior 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull will be broadcast live on DAZN at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, aurretiazko ekintza egingo Bellator.com bitartean airetik eta orokorrean the Bellator Mobile App on. bouts osagarria izango da datozen asteetan jakinaraziko da.



Bellatorren historiako borrokalari apainduenetako bat, Michael Chandler reclaimed the lightweight championship this past December to become a three-time titleholder. "Burdinak" dibisio bat irabazi du dibisioaren elite artean, Barne Brent Primus, Benson Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Goiti Yamauchi eta Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler from High Ridge, Mo., orain Nashville etxera deitzen duena, has had a slow-building feud with his May 11 Aurkari, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Orain, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.



Hailing from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasilen, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 21th time. With impressive wins to his name over Daniel Straus (x3), Daniel Weichel (x2) eta Pat Curran, he most recently defeated Emmanuel Sanchez tan aho batez erabaki bidez Warrior 209. Moving up a weight class for the first time since Warrior 160 when 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. Having earned a finish in 20 bere 28 profesional gisa irabazi du, 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.



Fighting out of Atlanta, Ga., by way of Goiania, Brasilen, 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 of Lorenz Larkin, Andrey Koreshkov (x2), Paul Daley and 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 lehiaketak, 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, eta 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 at Warrior 216.



Fighting out of Long Beach, Kalifornia., A.J. McKee puts his undefeated record on the line against the former champ on May 11. Currently training alongside the likes of Aaron Pico,“Baby Slice” eta 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. Besterik 23 urtetik, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, having defeated Daniel Crawford, Brian Moore, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence and Dominic Mazzotta bidean. 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 at Warrior 221. A former two-time Bellator world featherweight champion, Pat Curran returns to the cage near his hometown looking to earn another shot at gold. Fighting out of Crystal Lake, Ill., “Paddy Mike” is in the midst of a three-fight win streak that includes victories over Emmanuel Sanchez, John “Macapa”and Georgi Karakhanyan. The longtime Bellator veteran, who debuted at Warrior 14 in 2010, owns additional wins over Patricio “Pitbull,” Joe Warren, Roger Huerta eta Daniel Straus. Era, 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. Kizer at Warrior 214 urtarrilean. 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. Orain, 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.



Eguneratua Warrior 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull Card:

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (19-4) vs. Patricio “Pitbull” (28-4)

Welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-final: Douglas Lima (30-7) vs. Michael "Venom" Page (14-0)

Luma pisuko karta nagusia: A.J. McKee (13-0) vs. Pat Curran (23-7)

Pisu astuneko txartel nagusia: Jake Hager (1-0) vs. TBA


*Txartela aldatu egin daiteke



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APELADORE OFIZIALA 205: MCKEE VS. MACAPA RESULTS & ARGAZKIAK

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Warrior 205 Txartela emaitza nagusiak:

 

A.J. McKee (12-0) def. John Macapa (21-4-2) KO bidez (zulatu) at 1:09 Bat txandan

 

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Rafael Lovato Jr.. (9-0) def. John Salter (15-4) aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) at 4:27 txandan hiru

 

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Veta Arteaga (5-2) def. Denise Kielholtz (2-2) aurkezteko bidez (gillotina choke) at 4:24 Kopako bi of

 

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Patricky Pitbull (20-8) def. Roger Huerta (24-11-1, 1 NC) KO bidez (punches) at 0:43 Kopako bi of

 

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Aurrematrikula Txartela emaitzak:

Adam Borics (8-0) def. Josenaldo Silva (25-7) aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) at 1:46 txandan hiru

Steve Mowry (5-0) def. Ben Moa (4-1) aurkezteko bidez (Americana) at 2:40 Bat txandan

Jarod Trice (4-0) def. Sean Powers (9-7) split erabaki bidez (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Emilio Trevino (3-0) def. Sua Tuani (2-1) TKO bidez (punches) at 1:55 Kopako bi of

Vince Morales (8-2) def. Justin Hugo (3-5) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-25, 30-26, 29-27)

Johnny Nunez (7-1) def. Josh Wick (9-4) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Andrew Cruz (4-3) def. Nathan Stolen (8-4) aurkezteko bidez (arm bar) at 3:41 Bat txandan

Kyle Frost (3-0) def. David Rangel (0-2) via technical submission (atzerako biluzik choke) at 3:29 Bat txandan

Bryce Edminister (2-1) def. Leon Taylor (0-1) aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) at 1:34 Kopako bi of

Stephen Stirewalt (2-0) def. Joe Aguirre (2-1) via submission at 2:13 biribila

 

 

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Warrior 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ RESULTS & ARGAZKIAK

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EKITALDI ARGAZKI OSOAK

 

Michael Chandler (18-4) garaitu Brandon Girtz (15-8) via technical submission (head & arm choke) at 4:00 Bat txandan

A.J. McKee (11-0) garaitu Justin Lawrence (11-5) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Logan Storley (8-0) garaitu Joaquin Buckley (8-2) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Baby Slice (2-1) garaitu Devon Brock (1-1) aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) at :34 Bat txandan

Juliana Velasquez (7-0) garaitu Rebecca Ruth (6-3) TKO bidez (body kick) at :19 txandan hiru

Derek Anderson (15-3) garaitu Zak Bucia (18-10) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Dominic Mazzotta (14-2) garaitu Josh Sampo (11-6) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Eric Ellington (5-0) garaitu Jordan Howard (10-5) split erabaki bidez (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Adam Cella (9-8) garaitu DeWayne Diggs (2-2) TKO bidez (punches) at 4:27 Bat txandan

Cort Wahle (3-3) garaitu Joe Roye (1-5) aurkezteko bidez (gillotina) at :21 Bat txandan

Jordan Dowdy (5-4) garaitu Jeff Crotty (1-1) aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) at :29 Bat txandan

A.J. Siscoe (3-2) garaitu Justin Robbins (14-19) aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) at 4:34 Kopako bi of

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Warrior 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ WEIGH-IN RESULTS & ARGAZKIAK

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EVENT AIRS ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AT 9 P.m. ETA / 8 P.m. CT

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Warrior 197: Chandler vs. Girtz gertatzen bihar, Ostirala, April 13 at The Family Arena in St. Charles MO. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network (antzina Spike) at 9 p.m. ETA/8 p.m. CT, aurretiazko ekintza egingo Bellator.com bitartean airetik eta orokorrean the Bellator Mobile App on.

 

Osatua Warrior 197: Chandler vs. Girtz Ponderatu emaitzak:

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

Luma Pisuko Ko-Ekitaldi Nagusia: Justin Lawrence (145.8) vs. A.J. McKee (145.8)

Pisu oneko txartel nagusia: Devon Brock (160) vs. Baby Slice (159.8)

Pisu oneko txartel nagusia: Joaquin Buckley (168.3) vs. Logan Storley (170.6)

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

Pisu oneko pisua: Jeff Crotty (170.8) vs. Jordan Dowdy (170.3)

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

165-Pound Catchweight Aurretiazko Borroka: Zak Bucia (164.9) vs. Derek Anderson (164.2)

Pisu galantak aurrez aurre: Josh Sampo (135.4) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (135.4)

Pisu galantak aurrez aurre: Eric Ellington (135.4) vs. Jordan Howard (136)

189-Pound Catchweight Aurretiazko Borroka: DeWayne Diggs (186.8) vs. Adam Cella (189)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Cort Wahle (144.9) vs. Joe Roye (151)*