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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, APRIL 15, AT 10 Kepala kantor pos. ET / 7 kepala kantor pos. PT LIVE ON SHOWTIME INSIDE THE SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE, Calif.

TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY

LOS ANGELES (Februari. 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, di10 petang. ET / 7 petang. PT hidup pada Showtime.

In the co-feature ofBELLATOR 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 di Pusat SAP di San Jose, Calif., 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-pencabar kedudukanCorey Anderson(16-5)in the BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix final.

Tiket untukBELLATOR MMA 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 go on sale this Friday, Februari. 18 at bothTicketmaster.com danBellator.com with a special presale starting the day prior.

Selain itu, four preliminary bouts have been announced including a mouthwatering matchup between two highly ranked heavyweights as No. 5-kedudukanTim Johnson (15-8) faces surging No. 6-kedudukanTyrell Fortune(11-2, 1 NC) in a rematch fromBELLATOR 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 petang. ET / 4 petang. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

In their historic initial matchup at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., McKee stunned Pitbull by landing a punishing left leg kick to the head at 1:40 of the opening stanza atBELLATOR MMA 263pada Julai 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 rangka pembukaan.

“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, Calif., BELLATOR’s top-rated pound-for-pound fighter has exceeded the lofty expectations placed on him since his professional debut three days following his 20ke- hari lahir. Armed with six knockouts and seven submissions, the Team Bodyshop product, yang akan bertukar 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 pertandingan kerjaya (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 (dua kali). Dalam 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. Dengan 23 finishes in 37 pergaduhan profesional, 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 pada April 16, 2021. Exactly six months later atBELLATOR MMA 268, the Rockford, Sakit., 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 pada bulan November 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, antara lain.

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BELLATOR 277: McKEE VS. PITBULL 2KAD UTAMA:

Jumaat, April 15 – live onShowtime

10 petang. ET / 7 petang. 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. Adakah Tidak. 1-Corey Anderson (16-5)

KAD PERMULAAN: 

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

7 petang. ET / 4 petang. PT

Heavyweight Bout: Adakah Tidak. 5-Tim Johnson(15-8) vs. No. 6-Tyrell Fortune(11-2, 1 NC)

Welterweight Bout: Adakah Tidak. 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.Loceng Cass(5-2)

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Sab, Februari. 19 // BELLATOR 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.

Percuma. Februari. 25 // BELLATOR 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublin, Ireland

Percuma. Laut. 12 // BELLATOR 276: Borics vs. Burnell // The Family Arena // St. Louis, Anda.

Percuma. April. 15 // BELLATOR 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2/Nemkov vs. Anderson // SAP Center // San Jose, Calif.

Percuma. Mei 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, FRA

Percuma. Mei 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 pada Ogos. 20 at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, SD

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LOS ANGELES – Hari ini, BELLATOR officials confirmed a must-see main event pitting hard-hitting heavyweights Cheick Kongo (30-11-2) dan Sergei Kharitonov (32-8) against one another tops BELLATOR MMA 265 pada hari Jumaat, Ogos 20 from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D. and airs live on SHOWTIME at 9 petang. ET / 6 petang. PT.

The card has also confirmed top featherweights No. 3 Adam Borics (17-1) dan Tiada. 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) dan AJ McKee (17-0), which takes place on Saturday, Julai 31.

Tickets for the event go on sale this Thursday at 10 WIB. 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) terhadap DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1) and willbegin at 6:00 petang. DAN / 3:00 petang. 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, Adakah Tidak. 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. Sekarang, 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 daripada 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 Kad Utama:
Showtime
Jumaat, Ogos 20 - 9 petang. ET / 6 petang. 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)

Kad Awal:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
6:00 petang. DAN / 3:00 petang. PT

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

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HASIL & FOTO UNTUK BELLATOR DAN PENTING USO: MENYELESAIKAN KERETA

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Bellator dan USO Hadir: Salut Pasukan Kad Utama:

Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7) dibatalkan oleh Suruhanjaya Tinju Negeri Hawaii yang menganggap Barnett tidak dapat bertanding malam ini kerana sakit parah

Toby Misech (12-7) dikalahkan Erik Perez (19-7) melalui KO (tumbukan) di 0:54 satu pusingan

Alejandra Lara (9-3) dikalahkan Veta Artega (5-3) melalui keputusan sebulat suara (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Tywan Claxton (6-1) dikalahkan Braydon Akeo (3-1) melalui keputusan sebulat suara (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Joey Davis (7-0) dikalahkan Chris Cisneros (19-11) melalui TKO (tumbukan) di 3:55 satu pusingan



Kad Awal:

Hunter Ewald (1-0) dikalahkan Brysen Bolohao (0-2)melalui penyerahan (belakang-telanjang pencekik) di 1:42 satu pusingan

Joseph creer (7-1-1) dikalahkan Anda Gwerder (4-1) melalui keputusan sebulat suara (30-27, 30-27, 29-26)

Loceng Cass (5-0) dikalahkan Pierre Daguzan (5-4, 1 NC) melalui keputusan sebulat suara (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)



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

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BELLATOR 236 PADA HARI SABTU, Disember. 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 in Honolulu, Hawaii this Friday, Disember. 20 and Saturday, Disember. 21 is official with a stacked doubleheader featuring something for every mixed martial arts fan.



Bellator dan USO Hadir: Salut Pasukan will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Disember 20 di 10 petang. ET/9 p.m. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com, DAZN and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.



Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson – one of the star-powered, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream Saturday, Disember 21 live exclusively on DAZN di 10 petang. ET / 7 petang. PT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com, DAZN and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.



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) dan Ronny Markes (19-7). Rounding out the stacked main card will see another Bellator debut, sebagai Erik Perez (19-6) enters the cage to meet Hawaii’s own Toby Misech (11-7), former flyweight No. 1 pesaing Alejandra Lara (8-3) dan 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). Juga, 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 dan USO Hadir: Salut Pasukan will feature an appearance from undefeated Bay Area-fighter fighter Loceng Cass (4-0), as well as undefeated Hawaiian prospect Anda Gwerder (4-0).



A mere 24-hours later, Bellator 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) dan England 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) mengambil Derek Fields (20-9.).



Di samping itu, recently signed Bellator welterweight Jason Jackson (10-4) Hollywood, Fla. returns to the Bellator cage on short notice to take on Kiichi Kunimoto of Osaka, Jepun. 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) dan Nainoa Dung (3-0) go to battle against Raufeon Stots (12-1) dan Zach Zane (13-9), masing-masing, to complete the main card.



Bellator dan USO Hadir: Salut Pasukan Kad Utama:

Paramount Network & DAZN

10 petang. ET/9 p.m. 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)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Tywan Claxton (5-1) vs. Braydon Akeo (3-0)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Joey Davis (6-0) vs. Chris Cisneros (19-10)



Kad Awal:

DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App

8:45 petang. DAN / 7:45 petang. CT/3:45 petang. HST



Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Loceng Cass (4-0) vs. Pierre Daguzan (5-3, 1 NC)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Anda Gwerder (4-0) vs. Joseph creer (6-1-1)

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



Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson Kad Utama:

DAZN

10 petang. ET/9 p.m. 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 Fields (20-9)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: 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)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Nainoa Dung (3-0) vs. Zach Zane (13-9)



Kad Awal:

DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App

8:30 petang. DAN / 7:30 petang. CT/3:30 petang. HST



Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Keoni Diggs (7-0) vs. Scotty Hao (4-2)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Kai Kamaka III (5-2) vs. Spencer Higa (7-10)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Dustin Barca (3-0) vs. Brandon Pieper (11-13)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ben Wilhelm (3-0) vs. Keali’i Kanekoa (2-2)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Swayne Makana Lunasco (Pro Debut) vs. Kaylan Gorospe (Pro Debut)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Nate Yoshimura (Pro Debut) vs. Chas Dunhour (0-1)



*Kad tertakluk kepada perubahan



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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, Disember 20

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LOS ANGELES – To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has once again partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, pada hari Jumaat, Disember 20. Emanating from Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, this unique show will be headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring the Bellator debuts of “The Warmaster” Josh Barnett (35-8) dan 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. Ini Salut Pasukan 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 and the USO will also partner for a week of special events in Hawaii leading up to the big weekend of exciting fights on December 20 dan 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 dan USO Hadir: Salut Pasukan will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Disember 20 di 10 petang. ET/9 p.m. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Details for exclusive ticket distribution will be announced in the coming days.



This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announced Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson pada hari Sabtu, Disember 21. This highly-anticipated fight card includes undefeated Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defending her title against Kate Jackson, dan A.J. McKee mengambil Derek Fields 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 dan 2000, a stint that included three fights in one night to win the Superbrawl 13 heavyweight tournament. 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.



Fighting professionally since 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, Brazil, 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.



Dikemaskini Bellator dan USO Hadir: Salut Pasukan Fight Card:

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



*Kad tertakluk kepada perubahan



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OFFICIAL BELLATOR 228 FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS

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Bellator 228 Keputusan Kad Utama:

Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) dikalahkan Lyoto Machida (26-9) melalui keputusan berpecah (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (30-4) dikalahkan Juan Archuleta (23-2) melalui keputusan sebulat suara (49-46, 50-45, 49-46)

A.J. McKee (15-0) dikalahkan Georgi Karakhanyan (28-10-1, 1 NC) melalui KO (tumbukan) di :08 satu pusingan

Darrion Caldwell (14-3) dikalahkan Henry Corrales (17-4) melalui keputusan sebulat suara (29-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Daniel Weichel (40-11) dikalahkan Saul Rogers (13-3) melalui keputusan sebulat suara (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)



Kad Awal:

Adrian Najera (2-0) dikalahkan Jason Edwards (2-1) melalui penyerahan (belakang-telanjang pencekik) di 2:28 pusingan tiga

Benji Gomez (9-12) dikalahkan Johnny Santa Maria (3-5) melalui keputusan sebulat suara (30-27 x3)

Ozzy Diaz (4-1) dikalahkan Andre Walker (5-3) melalui penyerahan (belakang-telanjang pencekik) di 3:05 satu pusingan

Ian Butler (7-6) dikalahkan Emilio Williams (4-3) melalui TKO (tumbukan) di :53 pusingan dua

AJ Agazarm (2-1) dikalahkan Jonathan Quiroz (3-4) melalui keputusan sebulat suara (29-28 x3)

Ava Knight (1-0) dikalahkan Shannon Goughary (4-4) melalui TKO (punch) di 1:46 pusingan tiga

Antonio McKee (30-6-2) dikalahkan William Sriyapai (14-9) melalui TKO (tumbukan) di 1:17 pusingan dua

Johnny Cisneros (13-7) dikalahkan Mike Jasper (13-6) melalui TKO (leg injury) di 4:28 pusingan dua

Leandro Higo (19-5) dikalahkan Shawn Bunch (9-4) melalui penyerahan (tercekik alat pemenggal kepala) di 4:34 pusingan dua

Weber Almeida (2-0) vs. Castle Williams (4-2) via TKO at 0:20 pusingan dua

Joshua Jones (9-4) dikalahkan Dominic Clark (14-9) melalui penyerahan (tercekik alat pemenggal kepala) di 2:39 satu pusingan

James Barnes (12-4) dikalahkan David Duran (8-6) melalui penyerahan (belakang-telanjang pencekik) di 1:51 pusingan dua







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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



MORE: 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. pada hari Sabtu, Mei 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) sekiranya utama Bellator 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 "racun" 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.



Di samping itu, 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. Akhirnya, 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 Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull takes place between Wednesday, Februari. 20 di 10 WIB. CT and Thursday, Februari. 21 di 10 petang. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Februari. 22 di 12 petang. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, serta Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull will be broadcast live on DAZN di 10 petang. ET / 7 petang. PT, manakala tindakan awal akan berduyun-duyun di Bellator.com dan global pada Bellator Mobile App. Serangan tambahan akan diumumkan dalam beberapa minggu akan datang.



One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler reclaimed the lightweight championship this past December to become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, Termasuk Brent Primus, Benson Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi sehingga and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler from High Ridge, Mo, who now calls Nashville home, has had a slow-building feud with his May 11 lawan, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Sekarang, 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, Brazil, 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) dan Pat Curran, he most recently defeated Emmanuel Sanchez melalui keputusan sebulat suara di Bellator 209. Moving up a weight class for the first time since Bellator 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 dia 28 menang sebagai seorang profesional, the reigning champion has become synonymous with excitement and fans can certainly expect more fireworks when looks to become a simultaneous two-division champion on May 11.



Fighting out of Atlanta, Ga., by way of Goiania, Brazil, Douglas “The Phenom” Lima has been a mainstay at the top of the 170-pound division for the better part of three years. With wins against the likes 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 pertandingan, the American Top Team product remains set on showing the world how dominant he truly is.



One of the most unorthodox strikers to ever compete, “MVP” has steadily worked his way up the welterweight ranks since signing with the organization in 2013. Known for his unique style and personality both inside the cage and out, every Michael Page fight is must-see entertainment. With an undefeated record of 14-0, dan 11 of those victories coming by stoppage, the 31-year-old out of London Shootfighters advanced to the semifinals following a closely contested unanimous decision win against rival Paul Daley at Bellator 216.



Fighting out of Long Beach, Calif., A.J. McKee puts his undefeated record on the line against the former champ on May 11. Currently training alongside the likes of Harun Pico,“Baby Slice” dan Joey Davis at The Body Shop under the tutelage of his father, MMA veteran Antonio McKee, the second-generation fighter has been making quite the name for himself since joining the professional ranks. Pada hanya 23 tahun, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, having defeated Daniel Crawford, Brian Moore, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence and Dominic Mazzotta sepanjang jalan. Known for his highlight-reel finishes, McKee will look to remain unbeaten and keep his name etched in the record books when he meets Curran at Bellator 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, Sakit., “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 Bellator 14 dalam 2010, owns additional wins over Patricio “Pitbull,” Joe Warren, Roger Huerta dan Daniel Straus. Juga, a two-time Bellator tournament winner, the 31-year-old’s return to the top of the 145-pound division begins with a tough test against McKee.



A native of Perry, Okla., Hager emphatically showed the world that he belongs in the sport of MMA with a submission win over J.W. Kizer di Bellator 214 pada bulan Januari. A collegiate wrestler at the University of Oklahoma, where he was an All-American and set the school record for most pins at the 285-pound weight class in a single season with 30. Following graduation and a conversation with legendary pro wrestling announcer and fellow Oklahoma Sooner, Jim Ross, Hager made the transition to professional wrestling and signed with World Wrestling Entertainment. While in WWE, Hager would go on to claim multiple coveted professional titles during his time with the organization, including the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ECW Championship and WWE United States Championship. Sekarang, 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.



Dikemaskini Bellator 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 "racun" Page (14-0)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: A.J. McKee (13-0) vs. Pat Curran (23-7)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Jake Hager (1-0) vs. TBA


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OFFICIAL BELLATOR 205: MCKEE VS. MACAPA RESULTS & PHOTOS

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Bellator 205 Keputusan Kad Utama:

 

A.J. McKee (12-0) def. John Macapa (21-4-2) melalui KO (punch) di 1:09 satu pusingan

 

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Rafael Lovato Jr. (9-0) def. John Salter (15-4) melalui penyerahan (belakang-telanjang pencekik) di 4:27 pusingan tiga

 

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Veta Arteaga (5-2) def. Denise Kielholtz (2-2) melalui penyerahan (tercekik alat pemenggal kepala) di 4:24 pusingan dua

 

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Patricky Pitbull (20-8) def. Roger Huerta (24-11-1, 1 NC) melalui KO (tumbukan) di 0:43 pusingan dua

 

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Keputusan awal Kad:

Adam Borics (8-0) def. Josenaldo Silva (25-7) melalui penyerahan (belakang-telanjang pencekik) di 1:46 pusingan tiga

Steve Mowry (5-0) def. Ben Moa (4-1) melalui penyerahan (Americana) di 2:40 satu pusingan

Jarod Trice (4-0) def. Sean Powers (9-7) melalui keputusan berpecah (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Emilio Trevino (3-0) def. Sua Tuani (2-1) melalui TKO (tumbukan) di 1:55 pusingan dua

Vince Morales (8-2) def. Justin Hugo (3-5) melalui keputusan sebulat suara (30-25, 30-26, 29-27)

Johnny Nunez (7-1) def. Josh Wick (9-4) melalui keputusan sebulat suara (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Andrew Cruz (4-3) def. Nathan Stolen (8-4) melalui penyerahan (arm bar) di 3:41 satu pusingan

Kyle Frost (3-0) def. David Rangel (0-2) via technical submission (belakang-telanjang pencekik) di 3:29 satu pusingan

Bryce Edminister (2-1) def. Leon Taylor (0-1) melalui penyerahan (belakang-telanjang pencekik) di 1:34 pusingan dua

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

 

 

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BELLATOR 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ RESULTS & PHOTOS

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FULL EVENT PHOTOS

 

Michael Chandler (18-4) dikalahkan Brandon Girtz (15-8) via technical submission (head & arm choke) di 4:00 satu pusingan

A.J. McKee (11-0) dikalahkan Justin Lawrence (11-5) melalui keputusan sebulat suara (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Logan Storley (8-0) dikalahkan Joaquin Buckley (8-2) melalui keputusan sebulat suara (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Baby Slice (2-1) dikalahkan Devon Brock (1-1) melalui penyerahan (belakang-telanjang pencekik) di :34 satu pusingan

Juliana Velasquez (7-0) dikalahkan Rebecca Ruth (6-3) melalui TKO (body kick) di :19 pusingan tiga

Derek Anderson (15-3) dikalahkan Zak Bucia (18-10) melalui keputusan sebulat suara (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Dominic Mazzotta (14-2) dikalahkan Josh Sampo (11-6) melalui keputusan sebulat suara (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Eric Ellington (5-0) dikalahkan Jordan Howard (10-5) melalui keputusan berpecah (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Adam cella (9-8) dikalahkan DeWayne Diggs (2-2) melalui TKO (tumbukan) di 4:27 satu pusingan

Cort Wahle (3-3) dikalahkan Joe Roye (1-5) melalui penyerahan (alat pemenggal kepala) di :21 satu pusingan

Jordan Dowdy (5-4) dikalahkan Jeff Crotty (1-1) melalui penyerahan (belakang-telanjang pencekik) di :29 satu pusingan

A.J. Siscoe (3-2) dikalahkan Justin Robbins (14-19) melalui penyerahan (belakang-telanjang pencekik) di 4:34 pusingan dua

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

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EVENT AIRS ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AT 9 Kepala kantor pos. DAN / 8 Kepala kantor pos. CT

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Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girt berlaku esok, Jumaat, April 13 at The Family Arena in St. Charles MO. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network (dahulunya Spike) di 9 petang. DAN/8 petang. CT, manakala tindakan awal akan berduyun-duyun di Bellator.com dan global pada Bellator Mobile App.

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Sampo (135.4) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (135.4)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Eric Ellington (135.4) vs. Jordan Howard (136)

189-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: DeWayne Diggs (186.8) vs. Adam cella (189)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Cort Wahle (144.9) vs. Joe Roye (151)*