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Phil Davis vs. Yoel Romero set to headline BELLATOR 266 on Sat., Fito. 18

FORMER BELLATOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION PHIL DAVIS CHALLENGES OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST YOEL ROMERO IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR MMA 266 INSIDE THE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE ON SATURDAY, Sept. 18

Special Night of Combat Sports on SHOWTIME begins with World Title Unification Boxing Event Live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT Immediately Followed by BELLATOR 266

LOS ANGELES –A pair of elite mixed martial artists will meet in the main event ofBELLATOR MMA 266 amin'ny sabotsy, Fito. 18 inside the SAP Center at San Jose when former 205-pound champion and No. 3 laharana faha-Phil Davis (22-6) welcomes MMA superstarYoel Romero(13-5) to the promotion.

Ankoatry ny, a women’s flyweight contest between former title challenger #5-Alexandra Lara(9-4) aryDeAnna Bennett(10-7-1) that was originally slated for next week’sBELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo Vs. Kharitonov event in South Dakota has been re-booked for Sept. 18.

A pair of preliminary bouts have also been announced for BELLATOR’s return to San Jose, highlighted by the Bay Area’s own No. 10 ranked lightweightAdam Piccolot (12-4) welcoming the hard-hitting EnglishmanSaul Rogers (14-4) back to the division after competing at featherweight his past four outings. Koa, Tsy Mety Resy fahazavana lanja mavesatraGrant Neal (6-0) returns to action against former LFA light heavyweight championAlex Polizzi (7-1).

BELLATOR 266 will be the second half of a special combat sports doubleheader on SHOWTIME. The night will begin with SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT featuring a super bantamweight world championship unification bout between Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton Jr. The two unbeaten 122-pound titlists will meet in Las Vegas immediately before the liveBELLATOR 266 telecast begins in San Jose.

The preliminary portion of the docket will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV. Additional bouts will be announced at a later date.

An exclusive online presale for this event takes place starting Wednesday, Aogositra 18 with tickets going on sale to the general public Thursday, August 19 atTicketmaster.com aryBellator.com.

Hailing from Harrisburg, Penn., "Mr. Wonderful” will step into the BELLATOR cage for the 14faha-time in his career, searching for his 10faha- promotional victory. The former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Champion is looking to make another run at the 205-pound strap, following victories in three of his past four bouts, including a pair of knockouts over Liam McGeary and Karl Albrektsson. A four-time NCAA Division-I All-American wrestler at Penn State University, Davis has proven time and time again that there are few fighters that can hold their own once he gets them to the ground.

Miady avy any Miami, Romero will be making his highly anticipated BELLATOR debut on Sept. 18. Following a seven-year stint under the direction of the UFC, the American Top Team-product became one of the most sought-after free agents prior to signing with the Scott Coker-led promotion in December 2020. Amin'ny 11 ny 13 career victories coming by way of knockout, including four of the first-round variety, “Soldier of God” possesses the type of knockout power that can force any opponent into early retirement. A three-time World Cup Freestyle Wrestling Champion, five-time Pan-American Freestyle Wrestling Champion, ary 2000 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist, the Cuban-born Romero has continuously showcased his elite talents at the highest level of competition. The only missing trophy to a near-flawless legacy is a BELLATOR world title.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Free. Aug. 13 // BELLATOR 264: Mousasi vs. Salter // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT

Free. Aug. 20 // BELLATOR 265: Kongo Vs. Kharitonov//Sanford Pentagon // Sioux Falls, SD

Sat. Fito. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero//SAP Center // San Jose, TOY NY

Free. Oct. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima Vs. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // London, Angletera

Sat. Oct. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals// Footprint Center // Phoenix, NY

Sat. Oct. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson// VTB Arena // Moscow, Rosia

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BELLATOR MMA 266: Davis vs. RomeroMain Card:

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Light Heavyweight Main Event#3-Phil Davis (22-6) vs.Yoel Romero(13-5)

Flyweight bout: #5-Alexandra Lara(9-4) aryDeAnna Bennett(10-7-1)

Mialoha Card: 

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Maivana Bout: #10Adam Piccolot(12-4) vs.Saul Rogers (14-4)

Light lanja mavesatra Bout: #7-Grant Neal(6-0) vs.Alex Polizzi (7-1)

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BELLATOR MMA™ CHAMP CRIS ‘CYBORG’ DEFENDS FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE IN REMATCH AGAINST LESLIE SMITH ON SHOWTIME®

BELLATOR MMA 259AIRS LIVE ON FRIDAY, MEY 21 FROM MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

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Los Angeles– BELLATOR MMA and SHOWTIME Sports today announcedBELLATOR MMA 259 amin'ny zoma, Mey 21, will be headlined by a featherweight championship rematch pitting current 145-pound titleholder and the top-ranked women’s pound-for-pound fighterCris "Cyborg" (23-2, 1 NC) against Northern California’sLeslie Smith (12-8-1). The event airs live exclusively on SHOWTIMEamin'ny 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and emanates from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

In addition to the main event, two matchups are confirmed, as No. 7 maivanaAdam “The Bomb” Piccolotti (12-4) takes on No. 10 Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (30-11-1, 1 NC), while the undefeated No. 7Christian “Pain” Edwards (4-0) mihaonaBen “Big Tuna” Parrish(4-1) in a light heavyweight contest. Additional bouts will be announced at a later date.

“I believe in five years she’s going to be a better fighter. More training, more working and fighting. More experience. The first fight was very fast, so I think this one is going to be a longer fight. She’s a warrior. She likes to fight and it’s going to be nice to fight somebody like this," said Cyborg, who appeared on tonight’sBELLATOR 255broadcast to confirm the event.

“Of course, I want this fight. Everyone’s goal is to get a title in the premiere organization, which this is. This is the best organization for my weight class, and the best possible place I can be. I can guarantee it will be an entertaining fight,” added Smith.

Just the second BELLATOR woman’s featherweight champion in the company’s history, Cris “Cyborg” is coming off the first defense of her BELLATOR title, a victory againstArlene Blencowe, that also marked the first submission win of her illustrious career. An MMA legend at 35-years-old, “Cyborg” will be looking to further her legacy as the greatest woman’s mixed martial artist of all-time when she faces Leslie Smith for the second time on May 21. After winning BELLATOR gold in the 12th title fight of her careerthe native of Curitiba, Brazil made history by becoming a world champion in her fourth major promotion, previously holding belts in both the UFC and Strikeforce. With a pro record of 23-2, 1 NC, ao anatin'izany ny 19 wins by finish, the Brazilian-born fighter who now calls Southern California home, holds victories over tough competition, ao anatin'izany nyJulia Budd, Holly Holm, Marloes Coenen and Gina Carano.

Known for an exciting in-your-face striking style, Leslie “The Peacemaker” Smith will enter the BELLATOR cage on May 21 for the fifth time in her nearly 11-year MMA career. She gets a second shot at defeating “Cyborg,” following their first meeting at UFC 198 in Brazil on May 14, 2016. Satria izany bout, Smith has won four out of five fights with victories over Irene Aldana andSinead Kavanagh among them. A teammate of fellow BELLATOR athleteKeri Taylor Melendez, Smith trains out of El Nino Training Center in San Francisco.

Ny mialoha karatra ho an'nyBELLATOR MMA 259: Cyborg vs. Smith2 dia iasàny LIVE in all U.S. markets on the BELLATOR and SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channels, as well as Pluto TV.

As part of the launch of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME, the network is offering viewers who are new to the SHOWTIME streaming service a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMASubscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 ary any an-dafin'i, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

NohavaozinaBELLATOR MMA 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2Karatra miady:

Fifaninanana anaram-boninahitra eran-tany Featherweight: C-Cris "Cyborg"(23-2, 1 NC) vs. #4-Leslie Smith (12-8-1)

Maivana Bout: #7-Adam Piccolot(12-4) vs. #10-Georgi Karakhanyan (30-11-1, 1 NC)

Light lanja mavesatra Bout: #7-Christian Edwards (4-0) vs.Ben Parrish(4-1)

*Karatra azo ovaina.

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Full Results & Photos for Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch


Complete Fight Night Sary



Main Card:

Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) ary Jon Fitch (32-7-2, 1 NC) fought to a majority draw (48-46, 47-47, 47-47) – MacDonald retains the welterweight title and advances in the Welterweight World Grand Prix

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) resy veta Arteaga (5-3) alalan'ny tko (dokotera fahataperan'ny fanapahana fianarana) amin'ny 1:50 of round three to retain the women’s flyweight title

Benson Henderson (27-8) resy Adam Piccolot (11-3) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra raraka (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Phil Davis (20-5, 1 NC) resy Liam McGeary (13-4) alalan'ny tko (fitokonana) amin'ny 4:11 ny manodidina telo

Gaston Bolanos (5-1) resy Nathan Stolen (8-5) alalan'ny KO (totohondriny) amin'ny 2:21 ny boribory iray



Mialoha Card:

Aviv Gozali (2-0) resy Travis Crain (0-1) alalan'ny manaiky (-mitanjaka aoriana dia mangeja) amin'ny 2:15 ny boribory iray

Brandon Faumui (5-3) resy Chris Avila (6-8) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra raraka (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

Matt Perez (5-2) resy Justin Tenedora (2-2) alalan'ny KO (punches) amin'ny 4:52 ny boribory iray

Cass Bell (3-0) resy Peter Ishiguro (1-1) alalan'ny KO (punches) 2:59 ny boribory roa

Chuck Campbell (2-0) resy Bruno Casillas (0-1) alalan'ny KO (lohalika) amin'ny 1:45 ny boribory iray

Hyder Amil (3-0) resy Paradise Vaovasa (6-4, 1 NC) alalan'ny manaiky (-mitanjaka aoriana dia mangeja) amin'ny 2:34 ny boribory iray

Josh San Diego (9-4) resy Brandon Laroco (5-2) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Jordan Williams (8-2, 1 NC) resy Diego Herzog (4-3-1) amin'ny TKO amin'ny 1:21 ny manodidina telo

Abraham Vaesau (5-2, 1 NC) resy Justin Roswell (3-3, 1 NC) amin'ny TKO amin'ny 1:59 ny boribory iray

Chris Inocencio (1-1) resy Boris Novachkov (0-1) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra raraka (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Thomas Ponce de Leon (3-0) resy Jamario Mulder (2-4) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Ignatius Ortiz (2-0-1) ary Roger Severson (3-3-1) fought to a unanimous draw (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)

Erik Gunha (2-0-1) ary Jon Adams (0-0-1) fought to a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)



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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR SATURDAY’S BELLATOR 220: MACDONALD VS. FITCH INSIDE THE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE – EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN


San José, Kalifornia. - Rehetra 18 bouts for the highly anticipated Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch zava-nitranga, streamed exclusively on DAZN, have been announced when Bellator returns home to the SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, Aprily 27.


Two title fights sit atop the card, as Bellator welterweight champion Rory MacDonald (20-5) defends his title world against Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 NC) in the final opening round bout of the Welterweight World Grand Prix, while undefeated Bellator flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) returns to action against veta Arteaga (5-2) amin'ny lohatenin'ny hariva.



Bellator220: MacDonald vs. Fitch will stream live exclusively on DAZN, the fastest-growing sports streaming service in the world, amin'ny 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, raha asa savaranonando dia hitanjozotra amin'ny Bellator.com sy manerantany amin'ny Bellator Mobile App.



Limited tickets remain available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Three former world champions will also appear on the main card, toy ny Benson Henderson (26-8) takes on the Bay Area’s own Adam Piccolot (11-2) amin'ny maivana, raha Phil Davis(19-5, 1 NC) will run it back with Liam McGeary (13-3) eo amin'ny mazava lanja mavesatra hetsika. Ankoatra izany, featherweight Gaston Bolanos (4-1) looks to add to his impressive highlight reelwhen he kicks off the main card versus Nathan Stolen (8-4).




Preliminary action for Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch will feature the U.S. debut of second-generation Israeli fighter Aviv Gozali (1-0) in his sophomore appearance againstTravis Crain (Pro Début).



Complete Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch Main Card:

Welterweight World Grand Prix Title Bout: Rory MacDonald (20-5) vs. Jon Fitch (32-7-1, 1 NC)

Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) vs. veta Arteaga (5-2)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Benson Henderson (26-8) vs. Adam Piccolot (11-2)

Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (19-5, 1 NC) vs. Liam McGeary (13-3)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Gaston Bolanos (4-1) vs. Nathan Stolen (8-4)



Mialoha Card:

Lightweight Undercard Bout: Aviv Gozali (1-0) vs. Travis Crain (Pro Début)

160-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Chris Avila (6-7) vs. Brandon Faumui (4-3)

Flyweight Undercard Bout: Justin Tenedora (2-1) vs. Matt Perez (2-2)

140-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Cass Bell (2-0) vs. Peter Ishiguro (1-0)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Hyder Amil (2-0) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (6-3, 1 NC)

140-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Josh San Diego (8-4) vs. Brandon Laroco (5-1)

Middleweight Undercard Bout: Diego Herzog (4-2-1) vs. Jordan Williams (7-2, 1 NC)

Welterweight Undercard Bout: Justin Roswell (3-2, 1 NC) vs. Abraham Vaesau (4-2, 1 NC)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Ignatius Ortiz (2-0) vs. Roger Severson (3-3)

Light Heavyweight Undercard Bout: Chuck Campbell (1-0) vs. Bruno Casillas (Pro Début)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Boris Novachkov (Pro Début) vs. Chris Inocencio (0-1)

Welterweight Undercard Bout: Thomas Ponce de Leon (2-0) vs. Jamario Mulder (2-3)

Flyweight Undercard Bout: Erik Gunha (Pro Début) vs. Jon Adams (Pro Début)



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BELLATOR OFFICIAL 199: BADER vs. KING MO RESULTS & PHOTOS

 

 

Ryan Bader (25-5) defeated “King Mo” Lawal (21-7, 1 NC) alalan'ny knockout (totohondriny) amin'ny :15 ny boribory iray

 

Photos: https://tinyurl.com/ycysrnua

 

Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 NC) resy Paul Daley (40-16-2) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany (29-27, 29-26, 29-26)

Photos: https://tinyurl.com/y98s82hr

 

Aaron Pico (3-1) resy Lee Morrison (19-9) alalan'ny tko (punch to body) amin'ny 1:10 ny boribory iray

 

Photos: https://tinyurl.com/ycdhxdko

 

Cheick Kongo (28-10-2) resy Javy Ayala (10-7) alalan'ny knockout (punches) amin'ny 2:29 ny boribory iray

 

Photos: https://tinyurl.com/yalv99d6

 

Adam Piccolot (10-2) resy Carrington Banks (7-1) alalan'ny manaiky (-mitanjaka aoriana dia mangeja) amin'ny 4:41 ny manodidina telo

 

Photos: https://tinyurl.com/y9bo2tea

 

Hyder Amil (2-0) resy Elias Anderson (0-1) amin'ny TKO amin'ny 3:01 ny boribory roa

Ignatius Ortiz (1-0) resy Matt Aragoni (1-1) amin'ny TKO amin'ny 2:57 ny manodidina telo

Mark Climaco (2-0) resy Daniel Oseguera (0-1) amin'ny TKO amin'ny 2:21 ny boribory iray

J.J. Okanovich (6-1) resy Hugo Lujan (3-3) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany

Tom Ponce de Leon (2-0) resy Dominic Sumner (1-2) amin'ny TKO amin'ny 2:48 ny boribory roa

Nohelin Hernandez (7-2) resy Josh San Diego (7-4) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany

Josh Paiva (10-2) resy Adam Antolin (13-4) via KO at :32 ny boribory iray

Cass Bell (1-0) resy Khai Wu (1-1) alalan'ny manaiky (Tapahina ireo taratasim mangeja) amin'ny 3:27 ny boribory roa

Jordan Williams (7-2) resy Brandon Hester (4-1) alalan'ny tko (punches) amin'ny 1:11 ny boribory roa

Amber Leibrock (3-1) resy Janay Harding (3-4) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

James Terry (20-9) resy Danasabe Mohammed (5-2) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Gaston Bolanos (3-1) resy Malcom Hill (3-5) alalan'ny tko (leg kicks) amin'ny 2:54 ny boribory iray

Justin Tenedora (2-1) resy David Rivera (0-3) alalan'ny manaiky (triangle-choke) amin'ny 4:27 ny boribory iray

Deron Winn (4-0) resy Ahmed White (0-1) alalan'ny knockout (punches) amin'ny 2:32 ny boribory iray

BELLATOR 199: BADER vs. KING MO WEIGH-IN RESULTS & PHOTOS

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

 

WEIGH-IN PHOTOS HERE | RE-WATCH WEIGH-INS HERE

Bellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo mitranga rahampitso tao amin'ny SAP Center in San Jose, Kalifornia. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. SY/8 p.m. CT, raha asa savaranonando dia hitanjozotra amin'ny Bellator.com sy manerantany amin'ny Bellator Mobile App.

feno Bellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo Weigh-in Results:

Heavyweight Grand Prix Main Event: Ryan Bader (225.1) vs. "King Mo” Lawal (217.4)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Paul Daley (170.3) vs. Jon Fitch (171)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Lee Morrison (144) vs. Aaron Pico (145.7)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Cheick Kongo (241.7) vs. Javy Ayala (265.5)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Carrington Banks (155.6) vs. Adam Piccolot (155.3)

140-Ady savaranonando kilao Catchweight: Elias Anderson (139.8) vs. Hyder Amil (137.9)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Matt Aragoni (144.9) vs. Ignatius Ortiz (145)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Mark Climaco (125) vs. Daniel Oseguera (124.7)

Fifaninanana savaranonando maivana: Hugo Lujan (154.7) vs. J.J. Okanovich (155.4)

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: Tom Ponce de Leon (169.7) vs. Dominic Sumner (170.9)

Fifaninanana savaranonando bantamweight: Nohelin Hernandez (135.9) vs. Josh San Diego (135.5)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Paiva (125.7) vs. Adam Antolin (124.8)

Fifaninanana savaranonando bantamweight: Cass Bell (135.8) vs. Khai Wu (136)

Fifaninanana savaranonando antonony: Jordan Williams (184.1) vs. Brandon Hester (185.4)

Women’s Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Janay Harding (145.8) vs. Amber Leibrock (145)

165-Ady savaranonando kilao Catchweight: Danasabe Mohammed (164) vs. James Terry (164.7)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Malcom Hill (144.4) vs. Gaston Bolanos (145.6)

137-Ady savaranonando kilao Catchweight: Justin Tenedora (135.8) vs. David Rivera (135.1)

190-Ady savaranonando kilao Catchweight: Deron Winn (192.1*) vs. Ahmed White (188.4)

 

*Missed weight

SY MBOLA! JULIA BUDD RETAINS WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH A SPLIT DECISION VICTORY AT BELLATOR 189

 

 

feno Bellator 189: Budd vs. Blencowe 2 Main Card Results:

Julia Budd (11-2) resy Arlene Blencowe (10-7) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra raraka (46-49, 48-47, 49-46)

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sch58s8ehmtwnjr/AAAx69mIvHYsMWb1iukNObqea?dl=0

Rafael Lovato Jr. (7-0) resy Chris Honeycutt (10-2, 1 NC) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tcr1yg7q1e190fc/AAA7RYTKz1PLenoBmmjKaluTa?dl=0

Chidi Njokuani (18-5, 1 NC) resy Hisaki Kato (8-3) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xbk2nyzieavcgcm/AADm9fwL3c9TniJiK-gb-u4oa?dl=0

 

David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) resy Adam Piccolot (9-2) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jz0hx1wjmz82s11/AAB-PokM2z8vn211Lmv9WojZa?dl=0

 

Mialoha Card Results:

Sam Sicilia (16-8) resy Marcos Galvao (18-9-1) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Gaston Bolanos (2-1) resy Rick Gutierrez (0-2) via knockout at 1:13 ny boribory iray

Mandel Nallo (6-0) resy Alec Williams (6-2) amin'ny TKO amin'ny 0:18 ny boribory iray

Juliana Velasquez (6-0) resy Na Liang (6-2) alalan'ny manaiky (arm bar) amin'ny 0:32 ny boribory roa

Cris Williams (3-0) resy Thomas Lopez (1-3) alalan'ny manaiky (triangle) amin'ny 1:39 ny boribory iray

Stephanie Geltmacher (2-0) resy Ky Bennett (0-1) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)

Brian Grinnell (9-7) resy Kemmyelle Haley (7-6) via submission at 0:39 ny boribory iray

Brandon Phillips (7-3) resy Jordan Howard (10-4) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Andrew Parker (7-2) resy Frank Patterson (4-5) alalan'ny manaiky (triangle) amin'ny 3:03 ny boribory iray

 

EXPLOSIVE WELTERWEIGHT BOUT PITTING PAUL DALEY AGAINST LORENZ LARKIN ADDED TO BELLATOR 183 AMIN'NY SABOTSY, SEPTAMBRA 23 IN SAN JOSE

 

LIGHTWEIGHT MATCHUP PITTING UNDEFEATED ADAM PICCOLOTTI AGAINST GOITI YAMAUCHI ALSO ADDED TO MAIN CARD

Los Angeles – An exciting welterweight contest between British slugger Paul Daley (39-15-2) and California’s Lawrence Larkin (18-6, 1 NC), as well as a compelling lightweight bout pitting Adam Piccolot (9-0) manohitra Yamauchi ny (21-3) have been added to Bellator 183: Henderson vs. Pitbull amin'ny sabotsy, Septambra 23 amin'ny SAP Center ao San Jose, Kalifornia.

That evening, SAP Center in San Jose will also play host to Kickboxing Bellator 7, which features a welterweight world title main event with current champ Karim Ghajji (97-13-1) set to defend his title against Raymond Daniels (11-3).

Bellator 183: Henderson vs. Pitbull will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Kickboxing Bellator 7: Ghajji vs. Daniels will air on SPIKE immediately following Bellator 184: Dantas vs. Caldwell tamin'ny Oktobra 6. Tickets for the event are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.

A ela nihetezana ny 56 matihanina ady, Paul “Semtex” Daley will look to once again showcase his explosive and dangerous power against Lorenz Larkin. With nine of his last 10 mandresy avy amin'ny fomba knockout, including an emphatic flying knee KO against Brennan Ward amin'ny Bellator 170 tamin'ny Janoary, Daley will look to re-establish himself as a top contender in Bellator’s stacked welterweight division with a win on September 23.

 

Larkin enters the bout against Daley with an equally impressive arsenal of strikes and power. Amin'ny 11 ny 18 mandresy avy amin'ny fomba knockout, the Riverside, Kalifornia. native comes into the event following a must-see title bout against Douglas Lima amin'ny Bellator NYC tamin'ny volana Jona, a fight that marked “The Monsoon’s” promotional debut. With marquee wins over Robbie Lawler, Santiago Ponzinibbio, Jorge Masvidal and Neil Magny to his name, Larkin will look to add Paul Daley to his long list of defeats on his way to reaffirming his status as the division’s top contender.

 

Fighting out of Half Moon Bay, Kalifornia., Piccolotti will enter the cage for the first time in 2017 following his unanimous decision victory over Brandon Girtz last November at Bellator 165. The 28-year-old lightweight began his professional career on the regional MMA scene where he collected four consecutive victories, including a trio of finishes before joining forces with the Viacom-owned promotion. “AP” has continued his success with Bellator MMA, earning five straight wins over competitors in the stacked lightweight division, including three submission finishes.

 

Coming off a win against Valeriu Mircea at Bellator 168, the 24-year-old Yamauchi, who trains out of Anjo, Japana, will continue his run in the lightweight division after making the jump to 155-pounds in 2016. In his career, the Yamauchi has an incredible 17 submission victories among his 21 career victories and holds wins against Ryan Couture, Isao Kobayashi and Mike Richman.

Nohavaozina Bellator 183: Henderson vs. Pitbull Karatra miady

Lightweight Main Event: Benson Henderson (24-7) vs. Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (17-8)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Roy Nelson (23-14) vs. Javy Ayala (10-5)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Paul Daley (39-15-2) vs. Lawrence Larkin (18-6, 1 NC)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Adam Piccolot (9-0) vs. Yamauchi ny (21-3)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Aaron Pico (0-1) vs. TBA

Nohavaozina Kickboxing Bellator 7: Ghajji vs. Daniels Karatra miady

Welterweight Kickboxing World Title Main Event: Karim Ghajji (97-13-1) vs. Raymond Daniels (11-3)

 

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BELLATOR 172 COMPETITORS TAKE US BEHIND THE SCENES PRIOR TO SATURDAY NIGHT’S SHOWDOWN AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE

San José, Kalifornia. (Feb. 16, 2017) – We are just days away from one of the most highly anticipated heavyweight battles in Bellator MMA history, toy ny Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) ary Matt Mitrione (11-5) headline a massive main card at Bellator 172. Fanindroany, Bellator’s digital team has put together a collection of exclusive new content in preparation of Asabotsy ny festivities at SAP Center. If you’re searching for a deeper look inside these competitors’ road to the main event, join us as we explore some fantastic behind-the-scenes footage available now on Bellator’s dynamic YouTube page.

 

The Legend of Fedor’s Sweater

Fedor’s monumental career goes hand-in-hand with his “Glorious Sweater of Absolute Victory.” Adam Carolla and others chime in on the Russian slugger’s mysterious attire.

What to Watch: Fedor vs. Mitrione

Bellator 172 features a must-watch heavyweight main event between Fedor Emelianenko and Matt Mitrione, but before the two meet inside the cage Jimmy Smith covers what’s at stake.

Backstage With Fedor Emelianenko

Let’s go backstage with one of the game’s greatest and take a closer look at the initial signing that took place at the promotion’s last event in San Jose at Bellator 165.

Sit Down With Matt Mitrione

Heavyweight superstar Matt Mitrione sits down with us to discuss his upcoming main event showdown with the legendary Fedor.

In Focus: Josh Thomson

We take a closer look at Josh Thomson’s story and close relationship with Bellator MMA President Scott Coker in the latest edition of In Focus.

ADY INFO: The evening’s main event features a highly anticipated heavyweight slugfest pitting the legendary Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) manohitra Matt Mitrione (11-5).

 

San Jose’s own Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) returns to the Bellator MMA cage to take on veteran knockout artistPatricky “Pitbull” (16-8) in a lightweight co-main clash. Fans can also experience a heavyweight feature fight pittingCheick Kongo (25-10-2) against British phenom Oli Thompson (17-9) and a female flyweight fight pairing veta Arteaga (2-1) manohitra Brooke Mayo (Début). Lastly, a welterweight showdown pitting Josh Koscheck (17-10) manohitraMauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC) rounds out the Spike-televised main card action.

 

Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione hiseho hahalala velona sady afaka tamin'ny lalamby amin'ny 9 p.m. SY/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary bouts will stream live on Bellator.com and The Bellator Mobile App. Very few tickets remain and they can be purchased at the SAP Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

 

feno Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Heavy lanja lehibe: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) vs. Patricky “Pitbull” (16-8)

Heavyweight Feature Fight: Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Flyweight Feature Fight: veta Arteaga (2-1) vs. Brooke Mayo (Début)

Welterweight Feature Ady: Josh Koscheck (17-10) vs. Mauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Fifaninanana savaranonando antonony: Anatoly Tokov (24-2) vs. Francisco Frantsa (13-4-1)

Welterweight Prelim Bout: James Terry (18-9) vs. J.C. Llamas (8-5)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: Nikko Jackson (1-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Juan Cardenas (1-0) vs. Louis Vargas (0-1)

Welterweight Prelim Bout: Dominic Sumner (1-0) vs. Abraham Vaesau (1-0)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Antony Do (4-1) vs. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Flyweight Prelim Bout: Matt Ramirez (1-2) vs. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Lightweight Prelim Bout: J.J. Okanovich (3-1) vs. Zach Andrews (5-1)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Abner Perez (Début) vs. Gaston Bolanos (Début)

Featherweight Prelim Bout: Justin Tenedora (Début) vs. Roque Reyes (0-3)

Middleweight Prelim Bout: Martin Sano (4-2) vs. Diego Herzog (4-2)

JOSH KOSCHECK RETURNS TO THE CAGE AGAINST MAURICIO ALONSO AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE ON FEB. 18

 

MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT FEATURING ANATOLY TOKOV AGAINST FRANCISCO FRANCE ADDED TO THE PRELIMINARY CARD

Hollywood, Kalifornia. (Janoary 31, 2017) – A welterweight bout pitting Josh Koscheck (17-10) manohitra Mauricio Alonso(12-7, 1 NC) has been added to the Spike-televised main card of Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione amin'ny SAP Center ao San Jose, Kalifornia. amin'ny Febroary 18, 2017.

 

Ankoatry ny, recently signed Russian star Anatoly Tokov (24-2) is set to square off against Francisco Frantsa (13-4-1) in a middleweight clash that will be featured on the Bellator.com-streamed undercard, while a previously announced main card bout between Adam Piccolot ary Brent Primus has been cancelled after Piccolotti has been forced to withdraw due to an undisclosed injury.

 

Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. SY/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now at the SAP Center Box Office as well as Ticketmaster.com.

 

Koscheck will be making his highly anticipated Bellator MMA debut after signing with the Viacom-owned promotion in 2015. Prior to the signing, “Kos” competed under the UFC banner for nearly a decade, compiling 15 wins and nine finishes. Ankehitriny, the 39-year-old Dethrone Base Camp product hopes to soar to the top of Bellator MMA’s stacked welterweight class and add to his impressive resume of 17 asany fandresena. Never one to mince words, Koscheck has made it clear that he hopes to once again meet Paul Daley inside the cage, but first, the Fresno, Kalifornia. native must get through Alonso on Feb. 18 when he returns to action on Spike.

 

Hailing from Parana, Brezila, Alonso will be making his second appearance under the direction of Bellator MMA and first in the welterweight division since 2014. The 36-year-old enters the bout riding a recent string of success, earning victories in each of his last two contests and seven of his last 10 dating back to 2010. Of his 12 career wins, Alonso has finished his opponent five times, including four knockouts. Alonso will look to build off of an undefeated 2016 campaign when he competes on Feb 18.

 

Under the tutelage of the legendary Fedor Emilianenko, Tokov has strung together an impressive resume of his own, where from 2012 ny 2016, the prospect was riding a streak of 17 nifanesy Nandresy. The 26-year-old Russian is known to end fights early and often, finishing his opponent in 19 ny 24 career wins, including nine first round finishes. If Tokov is going to continue to blossom on the Bellator roster, he will have to defeat his opponent on Feb. 18 voalohany.

 

Hailing from Gilbert, Arizona, 18-fight veteran France enters the bout having won six of his last eight contests, including one draw and five finishes. The 33-year-old submission specialist will be making his third appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and first in nearly a year at Bellator 172. “Kiko” brings with him one of the most dynamic ground games in the division, famaranana 12 ny 13 victims via submission; displaying a wide array of devastating techniques, including rear-naked and arm-triangle chokes, arm bars, and kimuras.

 

Nohavaozina Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione Main Card:

Heavy lanja lehibe: Fedor Emelianenko (36-4, 1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (11-5)

Maivana Co-Main Event: Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) vs. Patricky “Pitbull” (16-8)

Fifaninanana lanja mavesatra: Cheick Kongo (25-10-2) vs. Oli Thompson (17-9)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Josh Koscheck (17-10) vs. Mauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC)

 

Preliminary Bouts:

Middleweight Preliminary Fight: Anatoly Tokov (24-2) vs. Francisco Frantsa (13-4-1)

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: James Terry (18-9) vs. David Douglas (9-6)

Fifaninanana savaranonando maivana: Nikko Jackson (1-1) vs. Cesar Gonzalez (0-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Juan Cardenas (1-0) vs. Louis Vargas (0-1)

Lalao Welterweight Preliminary: Danasabe Mohammed (5-1) vs. Carlos Rocha (9-4)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Antony Do (4-1) vs. Bobby Escalante (4-5)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Matt Ramirez (1-2) vs. Jeremy Murphy (3-3)

Fifaninanana savaranonando maivana: J.J. Okanovich (3-1) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (5-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Justin Tenedora (Début) vs. Roque Reyes (0-3)