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Komplet Fight Night -resultater & Billeder til BELLATOR MMA 266: Davis vs. Romero

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#3-Phil Davis (23-6) besejret Yoel Romero (13-6) via enstemmig afgørelse (30-27, 28-29, 30-26)

Phil Davis havde dette at sige efter sin sejr over Yoel Romero: ”For seks år siden, Jeg lavede min Bellator -debut lige her i San Jose, og jeg glemte absolut – det er en af ​​mine største fejl nogensinde – Jeg glemte at opmuntre en af ​​mine bedste venner, uddannelse partnere, værelseskammerater i Penn State. Han lå på hospitalet med kræft, og jeg glemte at opmuntre ham. Han endte med at tabe sin kamp med kræft. Nu, Jeg vil rette op på det øjeblik ved bare at sige, at min mor og far, der er enorme og er alt, hvad jeg ville ønske, en mor og far kunne være, er bare vidunderlige. September sidste år, to uger før min kamp med Lyoto Machida, min mor ringer til mig og fortæller, at hun har ondartet brystkræft, så hun måtte gå hen og tage sig af det. Præcis tre dage senere fortalte min far mig, at han havde aggressiv prostatakræft. Så to uger senere måtte jeg gå og kæmpe med dragen. Jeg var virkelig nødt til at grave dybt på en række måder, og jeg vil bare sige til min mor og far – ved Guds nåde er de her stadig, min mor er i mængden, min far er hjemme og stirrer på fjernsynet og græder – Jeg elsker jer, og jeg kan ikke gøre dette uden jer. I er fantastiske. ”

#4-Neiman Gracie (11-2) besejret Mark Lemminger (12-4) via TKO (punches) på 1:27 af runde én

Neiman Gracie gjorde det klart, hvem han vil have næste gang: »Jeg behøver ikke at tage folk ned for at vinde kampe længere. Jeg kan det hele, men hvis jeg tager dig ned, hold da op. Jeg så, at han lagde hovedet ned, så jeg kom med store bogstaver. Hvis du holder kampen stående, det er hospitalet. Hvis du går til jorden, det er kirkegården. Der er et par fyre, jeg vil kæmpe med. Jeg vil kæmpe mod MVP. Jeg har kaldt denne fyr ud for evigt, og kampen sker aldrig. De har altid en anden undskyldning. Jeg vil have min omkamp med Jason Jackson ... og jeg vil have Mr.. Yaroslav Amosov,, Jeg har det værste spil for ham, og jeg tror, ​​jeg vil være den, der giver ham sit første tab. ”

DeAnna Bennett (11-7-1) besejret #5-Alejandra Lara (9-5) via enstemmig afgørelse (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

DeAnna Bennett efter hendes enstemmige beslutningsejr: ”Jeg kan ikke beskrive for dig, hvordan jeg har det lige nu. Dette sted betyder alt for mig. Jeg er født og opvokset i bugten ... Jeg er så glad for at hun kæmper i dette bur for Bellator med alle disse fans her. Min far, han er med mig her ... Han vidste altid, at jeg ville kæmpe her og få hånden løftet i denne bygning. Jeg ville have den første runde så dårlig, men Alejandra, hun er så hård, så hård. Du kan ikke have en god kamp med kun én person. Begge kæmpere skal være store kæmpere for at få et godt show, så halvdelen af ​​denne sejr tilhører hende for at komme ind i buret og være en god modstander og være villig til at lægge alt derude ligesom jeg gjorde. Jeg følte mig bedre i standup end jeg gjorde på jorden ... ærligt talt har meget af det arbejdet med min træner her Brian Wright (sp?) Her på Killer Bee. Jeg skylder ham denne genopblussen i min karriere, fordi han virkelig har hjulpet mig med at blive kampfly, blive velafrundede. Jeg har tidligere haft mange trænere, der har været som, “Hvis du ikke får en fjernelse, du vil ikke vinde en kamp ”godt, bom, ligner jeg lige har vundet en kamp. ”

Saul Rogers (15-4) besejret Georgi Karakhanyan (31-12-1, 1 NC) via enstemmig afgørelse (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Efter sejren, Saul Rogers havde dette at sige: ”Det føltes fantastisk. Jeg har dræbt mig selv for længe i forsøget på at skære ned på 145 og nu hvor jeg er rykket op, Jeg føler stærkere, Jeg føler mig mere dominerende. Jeg er altid god til guillotiner, men i aften, ingen af ​​disse guillotiner var engang tæt på – Jeg var ikke i fare. Men knæet, han slog mig med en ren, og så kom den anden igennem ikke så ren, og jeg prøvede bare at forblive beskyttet. Men du som du så i kampen, Jeg havde et stort smil på læben. Jeg elsker den sh*t, du ved hvad jeg mener? Jeg føler mig kilometer bedre. I andre kampe, efter måske omkring to et halvt minut, mine hænder gassede, og jeg havde ikke noget at fortsætte med dengang. Jeg kontrollerede ham i tre runder, og jeg har det stadig godt. Enhver af disse krigere, der er på nippet og stadig dræber sig selv, tag det fra mig, flytte op, være sundere, være lykkeligere, have en længere karriere. Det er meget bedre. ”

Ben Parrish (5-1) besejrede#8-Christian Edwards (5-1) via KO (punches) på 0:38 af runde én

Ben Parrish efter hans chokerende knockout af Christian Edwards: ”Det føles godt at lukke mange mennesker inde, mand det er alt hvad jeg vil sige. Jeg fortalte det til min chef, Casey, Hjem igen, Jeg slår ham ud med en venstre krog. Hvad sagde jeg? Få det ikke snoet, alle finder en undskyldning for at kaste salt på mig – hey, det er ikke held, det er forberedelse, Baby. Hvis jeg ikke kan gøre det med seks måneders træning, slå ham, ingen ville slå ham. ”

Indledende Card:
Alex Polizzi (9-1) besejret #7-Grant Neal (6-1) via split beslutning (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Anthony Adams (9-2) besejret Khalid Murtazaliev (15-3) via enstemmig afgørelse (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bobby Seronio III (1-0) besejret Sokrates Hernandez (0-1) via enstemmig afgørelse (29-27, 29-26, 29-26)
Abraham Vaesau (6-3, 1 NC) besejret Albert Gonzales (2-3) via KO (punches) på 2:17 af runde én
Shane Keefe (2-0) besejret Rhalan Gracie (0-3) via enstemmig afgørelse (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Edwin de los santos (1-0) besejret Jon Adams (0-2-1) via TKO (strejker) på 3:29 af runde én
Jesse Delgado (1-0) besejret Joshua Dillon (1-2) via enstemmig afgørelse (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Besøg Bellator.com for yderligere information.

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Om BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA er en førende global kampsportsorganisation med mange af de bedste krigere i verden. Under ledelse af veteran kamp promotor Scott Coker, BELLATOR -begivenheder finder sted i større byer verden over og kan ses på fjernsyn i over 160 lande til et tilgængeligt publikum på over en milliard mennesker. I USA, BELLATOR kan ses på SHOWTIME. BELLATOR består af et ledelsesteam, der omfatter branchens bedste fagfolk inden for tv -produktion, livebegivenhed orkestrering, fighter udvikling / relationer, mødested indkøb, sponsorering skabelse / udvikling, international licens, markedsføring, reklame, reklame, og kommissionsforhold. BELLATOR er baseret i Hollywood, Calif. og ejes af underholdningsgiganten ViacomCBS, hjemsted for verdens førende underholdning mærker, der forbinder med publikum gennem overbevisende indhold på tværs af tv, film, online og mobile platforme.

Om SHOWTIME
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), et 100 % ejet datterselskab af ViacomCBS Inc., ejer og driver premium service SHOWTIME®, som indeholder anmelderroste originale serier, provokerende dokumentarer, box-office hitfilm, komedie- og musiktilbud og hårdtslående sport. SHOWTIME er tilgængelig som en selvstændig streamingtjeneste på tværs af alle større streaming-enheder og Showtime.com, samt via kabel, DBS, telco og streaming video udbydere. SNI driver også premium -tjenesterne FILMKANALEN™ og FLIX®, samt på forespørgsel versioner af alle tre mærker. SNI markedsfører og distribuerer sport og underholdning begivenheder for udstillingen til abonnenter på en pay-per-view gennem SHOWTIME PPV®. For mere information, gå til www.SHO.com.
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OPDATERET BOUTLISTE OG DETALJER TIL BROADCAST TIL BELLATOR 266: DAVIS VS. ROMERO NÆSTE LØRDAG

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ENGLERNE - Et par elite blandede kampsportsartister mødes i hovedbegivenheden i BELLATOR MMA 266 næste lørdag, Syv. 18 inde i SAP Center i San Jose, da tidligere mester på 205 pund og nr. 3 rangeret Phil Davis (22-6) byder velkommen til MMA superstjerne Yoel Romero (13-5) til BELLATOR -forfremmelsen. Hovedkortet til BELLATOR MMA 266: Davis vs. Romero sendes live på SHOWTIME kl 10 p.m. OG / 7 p.m. PT.

Desuden, aftenen byder på en veltervægt co-main event med pit nr. 4 rangeret Neiman Gracie (10-2) mod Mark Lemminger (12-3) og en kvindes flyvevægtskonkurrence mellem tidligere titeludfordrer #5-Alejandra Lara (9-4) og DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1).

To ekstra hovedkortkampe er blevet tilføjet med en let kamp Georgi Karakhanyan (31-11-1, 1 NC) versus Saul Rogers (14-4) og en let sværvægtshældning mellem nr. 10 rangeret Christian Edwards (4-0) mod Ben Parrish (4-1) sparker handlingen i gang.

Ni actionfyldte indledende kampe vil streame live på BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanalen, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube -kanal og Pluto TV begyndende kl 7 p.m. OG / 4 p.m. PT. Komplet bout -liste tilgængelig nedenfor.

Billetter til arrangementet er til salg nu kl Ticketmaster.com og Bellator.com.

Opdateret tidsplan for BELLATOR -begivenheder
Sat. Syv. 18 // Bellator 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP Center // San Jose, F.EKS
Fri. Oktober. 1 // Bellator 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //SSE Arena, Wembley // London, England
Sat. Oktober. 16 // Bellator 268: Let Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinaler // Footprint Center // Phoenix, DET
Sat. Oktober. 23 // Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moskva, Rusland
Fri. November. 5 // Bellator 270: Gallagher vs.. Blande // 3Arena // Dublin, Irland

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BELLATOR MMA 266: Davis vs. Romero Hovedkortet:
Lørdag, September 18 - Lev videre SHOWTIME
10 p.m. OG / 7 p.m. PT

Light Heavyweight Main Event: #3-Phil Davis (22-6) vs. Yoel Romero (13-5)
Weltervægt Bout: #4-Neiman Gracie (10-2) vs. Mark Lemminger (12-3)
Fluevægt Bout: #5-Alejandra Lara (9-4) vs. DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1)
Letvægts Bout: Georgi Karakhanyan (31-11-1, 1 NC) vs. Saul Rogers (14-4)
Light Heavyweight Bout: #10-Christian Edwards (4-0) vs. Ben Parrish (4-1)

Indledende Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube -kanal | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube -kanal | Pluto tv
7 p.m. OG / 4 p.m. PT

Light Heavyweight Bout: #7-Grant Neal (6-0) vs. Alex Polizzi (8-1)
Mellemvægt Bout: Khalid Murtazaliev (15-2) vs. Anthony Adams (8-2)
175-Pund Kontraktsvægt Bout: Abraham Vaesau (5-3, 1 NC) vs. Albert Gonzales (2-2)
Bantamvægt Bout: Sokrates Hernandez (Pro Debut) vs. Pedro Juarez (Pro Debut)
Bantamvægt Bout: Bobby Seronio III (Pro Debut) vs. Erin Hunter (Pro Debut)
Weltervægt Bout: Rhalan Gracie (0-2) vs. Shane Keefe (1-0)
160-Pund Kontraktsvægt Bout: Eddie Abasolo (Pro Debut) vs. Art Hernandez (4-5, 1 NC)
Fluevægt Bout: Edwin de los santos (Pro Debut) vs. Jon Adams (0-1-1)
130-Pund Kontraktsvægt Bout: Jesse Delgado (Pro Debut) vs. Joshua Dillon (1-1)

*Kort kan ændres.

Besøg Bellator.com for yderligere information.

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Om BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA er en førende global kampsportsorganisation med mange af de bedste krigere i verden. Under ledelse af veteran kamp promotor Scott Coker, BELLATOR -begivenheder finder sted i større byer verden over og kan ses på fjernsyn i over 160 lande til et tilgængeligt publikum på over en milliard mennesker. I USA, BELLATOR kan ses på SHOWTIME. BELLATOR består af et ledelsesteam, der omfatter branchens bedste fagfolk inden for tv -produktion, livebegivenhed orkestrering, fighter udvikling / relationer, mødested indkøb, sponsorering skabelse / udvikling, international licens, markedsføring, reklame, PR og kommissioner relationer. BELLATOR er baseret i Hollywood, Calif. og ejes af underholdningsgiganten ViacomCBS, hjemsted for verdens førende underholdning mærker, der forbinder med publikum gennem overbevisende indhold på tværs af tv, film, online og mobile platforme.

Om SHOWTIME
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), et 100 % ejet datterselskab af ViacomCBS Inc., ejer og driver premium-tv-netværk SHOWTIME®, FILMKANALEN ™ og FLIX®, og tilbyder også SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, MOVIE CHANNEL ™ ON DEMAND og FLIX ON DEMAND®, og netværkets godkendelsestjeneste SHOWTIME ANYTIME®. Showtime Digital Inc., et 100 % ejet datterselskab af SNI, driver den enkeltstående streamingtjeneste SHOWTIME®. SHOWTIME er i øjeblikket tilgængelig for abonnenter via kabel, DBS, og teleleverandører, og som en selvstændig streamingtjeneste via Amazon, Apple®, Google, LG Smart TV, Oculus Go, Roku®, Samsung Smart TV, Xbox One og PlayStation®4. Forbrugerne kan også abonnere på SHOWTIME via Amazons Prime Video Channels, Apple TV -kanaler, AT&T TV Nu, FuboTV, Hulu, Roku -kanalen, Sling TV og YouTube TV. Seere kan også se på computere på Showtime.com. SNI markedsfører og distribuerer sports- og underholdningsbegivenheder til udstilling til abonnenter på en pay-per-view-basis gennem SHOWTIME PPV®. For mere information, gå til www.SHO.com.

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

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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, September. 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

ENGLERNE -A pair of elite mixed martial artists will meet in the main event ofBELLATOR MMA 266 på lørdag, Syv. 18 inde i SAP Center i San Jose, da tidligere mester på 205 pund og nr. 3 rangeretPhil Davis (22-6) byder velkommen til MMA superstjerneYoel Romero(13-5) to the promotion.

Desuden, a women’s flyweight contest between former title challenger #5-Alejandra Lara(9-4) ogDeAnna 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 rangeret letAdam Piccolot (12-4) welcoming the hard-hitting EnglishmanSaul Rogers (14-4) back to the division after competing at featherweight his past four outings. Også, ubesejret lys sværvægterGrant 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.

Den foreløbige del af docket vil streame live på BELLATOR MMA YouTube -kanalen, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanal og Pluto TV. Additional bouts will be announced at a later date.

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

Hailing from Harrisburg, Penn., "Hr. Wonderful” will step into the BELLATOR cage for the 14thtime in his career, searching for his 10th 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.

Kæmper ud af Miami, Romero will be making his highly anticipated BELLATOR debut on Sept. 18. Efter en syv-årig indsats under ledelse af 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. Med 11 sin 13 karrieresejre kommer i form af knockout, inklusive fire af den første runde sort, “Soldier of God” possesses the type of knockout power that can force any opponent into early retirement. En tredobbelt World Cup Freestyle Wrestling Champion, fem gange panamerikansk mester i freestyle wrestling, og 2000 OL Freestyle Wrestling Sølvmedaljevinder, den cubanskfødte Romero har løbende fremvist sine elitetalenter på højeste konkurrenceniveau. Det eneste manglende trofæ til en næsten fejlfri arv er en BELLATOR-verdenstitel.

Opdateret tidsplan for BELLATOR -begivenheder

Fri. August. 13 // Bellator 264: Moussage vs. Salter // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT

Fri. August. 20 // Bellator 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov//Sanford Pentagon // Sioux Falls, SD

Sat. Syv. 18 // Bellator 266: Davis vs. Romero//SAP Center // San Jose, F.EKS

Fri. Oktober. 1 // Bellator 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //SSE Arena, Wembley // London, England

Sat. Oktober. 16 // Bellator 268: Let Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinaler// Footprint Center // Phoenix, DET

Sat. Oktober. 23 // Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson// VTB Arena // Moskva, Rusland

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BELLATOR MMA 266: Davis vs. RomeroHovedkortet:

SHOWTIME

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

Fluevægt Bout: #5-Alejandra Lara(9-4) ogDeAnna Bennett(10-7-1)

Indledende Card: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube -kanal | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube -kanal | Pluto tv

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

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

*Kort kan ændres.

BesøgBellator.com for yderligere information.

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Om BELLATOR

BELLATOR MMA er en førende global kampsportsorganisation med mange af de bedste krigere i verden. Under ledelse af veteran kamp promotor Scott Coker, BELLATOR -begivenheder finder sted i større byer verden over og kan ses på fjernsyn i over 160 lande til et tilgængeligt publikum på over en milliard mennesker. I USA, BELLATOR kan ses på SHOWTIME. BELLATOR består af et ledelsesteam, der omfatter branchens bedste fagfolk inden for tv -produktion, livebegivenhed orkestrering, fighter udvikling / relationer, mødested indkøb, sponsorering skabelse / udvikling, international licens, markedsføring, reklame, PR og kommissioner relationer. BELLATOR er baseret i Hollywood, Calif. og ejes af underholdningsgiganten ViacomCBS, hjemsted for verdens førende underholdning mærker, der forbinder med publikum gennem overbevisende indhold på tværs af tv, film, online og mobile platforme.

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Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), et 100 % ejet datterselskab af ViacomCBS Inc., ejer og driver premium-tv-netværk SHOWTIME®, FILMKANALEN ™ og FLIX®, og tilbyder også SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, MOVIE CHANNEL ™ ON DEMAND og FLIX ON DEMAND®, og netværkets godkendelsestjeneste SHOWTIME ANYTIME®. Showtime Digital Inc., et 100 % ejet datterselskab af SNI, driver den enkeltstående streamingtjeneste SHOWTIME®. SHOWTIME er i øjeblikket tilgængelig for abonnenter via kabel, DBS, og teleleverandører, og som en selvstændig streamingtjeneste via Amazon, Apple®, Google, LG Smart TV, Oculus Go, Roku®, Samsung Smart TV, Xbox One og PlayStation®4. Forbrugerne kan også abonnere på SHOWTIME via Amazons Prime Video Channels, Apple TV -kanaler, AT&T TV Nu, FuboTV, Hulu, Roku -kanalen, Sling TV og YouTube TV. Seere kan også se på computere påShowtime.com. SNI markedsfører og distribuerer sports- og underholdningsbegivenheder til udstilling til abonnenter på en pay-per-view-basis gennem SHOWTIME PPV®. For mere information, gå tilwww.SHO.com. 

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RESULTATER & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR AND THE USO PRESENT: SALUTE THE TROOPS

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COMPLETE FIGHT PHOTOS



Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops Hovedkortet:

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) besejret Erik Perez (19-7) via KO (punches) på 0:54 af runde én

Alejandra Lara (9-3) besejret Veta Artega (5-3) via enstemmig afgørelse (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Tywan Claxton (6-1) besejret Braydon Akeo (3-1) via enstemmig afgørelse (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Joey Davis (7-0) besejret Chris Cisneros (19-11) via TKO (punches) på 3:55 af runde én



Indledende Card:

Hunter Ewald (1-0) besejret Brysen Bolohao (0-2)via indsendelse (bageste nøgne choker) på 1:42 af runde én

Joseph Creer (7-1-1) besejret Ty Gwerder (4-1) via enstemmig afgørelse (30-27, 30-27, 29-26)

Cass Bell (5-0) besejret Pierre Daguzan (5-4, 1 NC) via enstemmig afgørelse (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)



Besøg Bellator.com for mere information.

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BELLATOR SIGNS LIZ CARMOUCHE TO EXCLUSIVE MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-BEKÆMPELSE KONTRAKT

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HONOLULU - On the same night as Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops, Bellator is proud to announce the signing of United States Marine Corps veteran and established flyweight competitor Liz Carmouche (13-7) til en eksklusiv flerårig, multi-kamp kontrakt.



Carmouche joins Bellator’s women’s flyweight division following a six-year run in UFC – a tenure that includes world title bouts in both the bantamweight and flyweight divisions, as well as notable wins over Katlyn Chookagian and Jessica Andrade.



Fighting out of San Diego, the 35-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, notching a pair of victories with the promotion. She earned an additional win over Valentina Shevchenko earlier in her career.



Prior to her days as a professional athlete, the Lafayette, Louisiana-native spent five years serving as an aviation electrician in the United Stated Marine Corps, where she completed three tours of duty in the Middle East. A longtime friend and teammate of Hawaii’s own Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, “Girl-Rilla” finally has the opportunity to compete alongside Bellator women’s flyweight world champion in an already-stacked 125-pound division.



Carmouche’s promotional debut will take place early 2020 in the flyweight division, which is championed by her training partner, Ilima-lei Macfarlane, who headlines Bellator 236on DAZN tomorrow night in Honolulu, Hawaii. The division also features Macfarlane’s opponent Kate Jackson, as well as other top athletes competing this weekend in Hawaii, Herunder Juliana Velasquez, Veta Arteaga, Bruna Ellen og Alejandra Lara.
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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 Bellator & THE USO PRESENT: SALUTE THE TROOPS PÅ FREDAG, December. 20



Bellator 236 ON Lørdag, December. 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, December. 20 og lørdag, December. 21 is official with a stacked doubleheader featuring something for every mixed martial arts fan.



Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, December 20 på 10 p.m. 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, December 21 live exclusively on DAZN på 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. 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) og Ronny markes (19-7). Rounding out the stacked main card will see another Bellator debut, som Erik Perez (19-6) enters the cage to meet Hawaii’s own Toby Misech (11-7), former flyweight No. 1 contenders Alejandra Lara (8-3) og 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). Også, 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: Salute the Troops 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, 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) og Englands 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) at tage på Derek Fields (20-9.).



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



Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops Hovedkortet:

Paramount Network & DAZN

10 p.m. 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)



Indledende Card:

DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App

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



Bantamvægt Indledende kamp: Cass Bell (4-0) vs. Pierre Daguzan (5-3, 1 NC)

Foreløbig mellemvægt: Ty 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 Hovedkortet:

DAZN

10 p.m. 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)



Indledende Card:

DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App

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



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

Fjervægt Indledende kamp: Kai Kamaka III (5-2) vs. Spencer Higa (7-10)

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

Indledende kamp om weltervægt: Ben Wilhelm (3-0) vs. Keali’i Kanekoa (2-2)

Bantamvægt Indledende kamp: Swayne Makana Lunasco (Pro Debut) vs. Kaylan Gorospe (Pro Debut)

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



*Kort kan ændres



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HAWAII’S ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE MAKES FIRST FLYWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST ALEJANDRA LARA IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 201 Juni 29

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VALERIE LETOURNEAU RETURNS TO ACTION AGAINST BRUNA ELLEN

 

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. for Bellator 201 på fredag, Juni 29. The card will be headlined by the San Diego-based Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0), who defends her undefeated record and newly won flyweight crown against Columbia’s Alejandra “Azul” Lara (7-1).

 

 

 

 

In addition to the women’s flyweight championship being up for grabs on June 29, Valerie Létourneau (9-6) will look to improve to 2-0 inside the Bellator cage, when she meets the always-tough Bruna Ellen (4-1) at 125-pounds. Additional bouts, including the co-main event for Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara, will be announced in the coming days.

 

 

 

 

Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, April 6 and start at $39. Tickets will be available at the Pechanga box office and Pechanga.com. Døre til arrangementet åbne på 3:30 p.m. PT, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 4:30 p.m. PST. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the newly updated Bellator Mobile App.

 

 

 

 

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane has been proving naysayers wrong since her viral MMA debut in 2015, defeating every opponent placed in front of her en route to becoming the inaugural Bellator women’s flyweight champion this past November by defeating Emily Ducote. Born in Honolulu, “The Ilimanator” was a high school wrestler at Punahou School, where she was also a classmate of pro golfer Michelle Wie. Primarily focusing on her academics, Macfarlane went on to attend San Diego State University, where she studied cultural anthropology and went on to earn her master’s degree in liberal arts and sciences. Following that, the 27-year-old dove headfirst into MMA, splitting time between Team Hurricane Awesome and 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, where she remains to this day. Ubesejret som professionel, Macfarlane now looks to keep her undefeated record intact and the title around her waist.

 

 

 

 

Hailing from Medellin, Colombia, Alejandra Lara made a statement in Bellator’s flyweight division when she finished Lena Ovchynnikova via rear-naked choke at Bellator 190. The 23-year-old knockout artist has earned seven victories in eight outings since making her professional debut in 2011 and has shown tenacity in her fights thus far, showcasing a pair of first round knockouts and multiple submissions. On the heels of her impressive promotional debut, Lara earned a shot at the championship on June 29.

 

 

 

 

The Canadian-born Létourneau, a former UFC strawweight title challenger, carries an impressive track record of thrilling fights, highlighted by a world title contest against former champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Since signing with Bellator, “Trouble” has moved up to her more natural weight class, impressively defeating Kate Jackson in her promotional debut. På Bellator 201, the American Top Team-product will look to improve upon her nine victories as a professional, a tally that includes five finishes, with four coming by way of knockout.

 

 

 

 

At only 21-years-old, Ellen has already made three appearances for Bellator, competing against the likes of Veta Arteaga and Jessica Middleton. The Campinas, Brazil native and Team Nogueira-product has won four out of five fights to begin her professional career and will now look to continue her upward trajectory when she meets the former title challenger in a battle of top contenders.

 

Opdateret Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara Kampkort:

Women’s Flyweight Title Main Event: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0) vs. Alejandra Lara (7-1)

Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Valerie Létourneau (9-6) vs. Bruna Ellen (4-1)

 

 

 

 

*Kort kan ændres.

 

 

 

 

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RAFAEL CARVALHO RETAINS BELLATOR MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH DOMINANT PERFORMANCE

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COMPLETE RESULTS, FOTOS, VIDEO & QUOTES FROM Bellator 190 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 8 IN FLORENCE, ITALIEN

OGSÅ, BELLATOR SET FOR HISTORIC ROME DEBUT Juli 7, 2018

FLORENCE, Italien – A sold out crowd was on hand for Bellator’s return to the Nelson Mandela Forum in Florence, Italy to cheer on their national hero, Alessio Sakara, in his bid for the middleweight title at Bellator 190. Men, reigning champion Rafael Carvalho emerged victorious in his third defense of the belt with yet another exciting performance. Med sejren, Carvalho is now tied with Alexander Shlemenko for most title defenses in promotional history.

 

Derudover, Bellator has announced plans for a summer return to Italy in the country’s capital city of Rome on Juli 7 with an event that will air on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network. The date marks the company’s first trip to Rome, after hosting multiple events in both Torino and Florence.

 

“After the success of our events in Torino and Florence, Italy over the last two years, we knew that it was time to do a show in Rome, a city rooted deep in combat sports history,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “The Italian fans have shown their passion for the sport and we look forward to bringing a huge card to Rome next year on Juli 7."

 

Additional details about the card, including matchups, ticket and broadcast details will be announced shortly.

 

Bellator 190: Carvalho vs. Sakara Resultater:

Rafael Carvalho (15-1) besejret Alessio Sakara (19-12, 2 NC) via KO at 0:44 af runde én

 

Billeder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1mimwbtlv7zjc8q/AAATYi5x1XR6AT9CWR9XW1aNa?dl=0

Quote: “I trained really hard for this fight. I made many sacrifices to get here and get ready for a tough fight with [Alessio] Sakara. With my preparation, I was able to get a good result quickly and I’m happy about that. I hurt my hand a little bit in the final sequence, maybe I punched the mat, but I hope to get back in the cage as soon as possible to continue defending my belt.”

 

Brandon Girtz (15-7) besejret Luka Jelcic (10-3) via TKO at 1:57 af runde én

 

Billeder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/42f9tpuq9tlmmo2/AAAVZtpCY5RiOtfhqwGxQ2oIa?dl=0

Quote: “I was just going out there to throw bombs and put him away quickly and that’s exactly what happened. That’s what I usually do. Træningslejr var stor, I was able to actually prepare for my opponent and it worked out well. I’ve had a great experience out here in Italy, it has been a journey and I treated it like an adventure. It was my first time fighting out of the country so everything was an adjustment and I came out nine days in advance to get acclimated. I want another tough opponent. Luka [Jelcic] was a tough guy, he was no slouch whatsoever. I want another top guy, that’s why I’m here – to fight the top guys and that’s what I’ve been doing since I got here to Bellator.”

 

Alejandra Lara (7-1) besejret Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 NC) via rear-naked choke at 4:09 af runde én

 

Billeder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j0e20cweikosmcr/AACc1OTFCsi6xmFNIxCRdFTwa?dl=0

Quote: “I was very excited for my Bellator debut and to be the first Colombian female in the promotion. I’ve been training incredibly hard, I felt that I was very well prepared for this fight. I just wanted to show the world how tough I am and I think I did that i aften. I spent half of my camp in Guadalajara with Alexa Grasso and Team Grasso there, and then I also went up to work with Roufusport Academy in Milwaukee to prepare for the fight. Both camps were amazing for me, and I learned a great deal, I just want to keep learning and competing. I am prepared for whatever is next. I look forward to big challenges in Bellator.”

 

Carlos Miranda (11-3) besejret Mihail Nica (6-1) via enstemmig afgørelse (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Billeder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h2xekntid4tt03r/AAB1CBdvVX4cfuFA3FWKTDgva?dl=0

 

Gregory Babene (19-11) besejret Tony Zanko (1-5) via arm bar at 2:04 af runde én

 

Billeder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rqyfbyrdps1oejo/AABdgCAaFdb7u-MeN_ONq8ITa?dl=0

 

Video Highlights Here: http://qlnk.io/ql/5a2c8784e4b073ff34846f4f

 

Bellator Kickboxing 8 Resultater:

 

Raymond Daniels (13-3) besejret Giannis Boukis (27-2) via enstemmig afgørelse (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

 

Billeder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dacqyn8gk1t6ov1/AABXyk_AvcaG8WUVZM3bWLJTa?dl=0

 

Quote: “Speed is definitely my advantage every time I get in the ring, and it was no different i aften. Først og fremmest, I’d like to give all the glory to God, because through him, all things are possible. I’d like to thank my opponent for taking this fight. It’s an honor to come here and fight in front of the Italian people. This is an incredible country with beautiful people, beautiful food, beautiful wine, great history. This is a fighting country. I think I might have some Italian in my DNA because every time I come here my blood boils and I feel like I’m ready to spar, Jeg er klar til at kæmpe. To anyone who wants it: come on, take a number and stand in line. You have seen my highlight reel, if you want to be part of it – Jeg lover dig, I can make you famous.”

 

Joe Schilling (23-9) besejret Filip Verlinden (44-19-1) via enstemmig afgørelse (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

 

Billeder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/liprom6xnlsvco3/AABPJD0B3Pe8d_8Gm5LmbNYua?dl=0

Quote: “I’ve got to watch the replay again. I thought Filip did a really good job and I was really excited to be fighting somebody of his caliber. Going into the fight, I thought he was the toughest guy Bellator has given me. When we were both with my last promotion, we were both top three the entire time I was there. I knew he was going to be a tough opponent, that’s why there was no trash talk from either one of us, I think we were both ready for a great fight and we delivered. I honestly was pretty frustrated with my performance and after the fight I told Jimmy (Smith) that I thought he had won. Now I’m back here in the locker room and everyone is telling me that I’m crazy for that take. I’d love to fight him again and finish him off. Maybe for a world championship. That’d be nice. But for now, I’m excited to go enjoy my vacation.”

 

John Wayne Parr (98-32) besejret Piergiulio Paolucci (24-6-1) via TKO at 2:32 af runde tre

 

Billeder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/er6m9gzbvk7knb5/AAAqbhlfJSLrXjwPsBMetIe9a?dl=0

 

Quote: “I’m very excited coming off of this performance. I thought my opponent was a bit awkward. I wanted to give him respect because I knew he had heavy hands. But once I felt that I could win, I started walking forward more and I threw a couple spinning back kicks just for fun, just to entertain. I had the one spinning heel kick that landed and thought that was pretty cool. I was pretty excited about that. I was just happy to get the stoppage really, because nobody wants to win by points. I’m inching closer to 100 victories and I’d love to hit that milestone here in such a major promotion like Bellator. Especially at my age of 41, being able to fight on the big stage is so surreal. I can’t believe that I’m still here competing in this sport that I love, and more than just competing, I’m being successful. I’ve got to thank Scott Coker, everyone at Bellator and Spike, and everyone that follows the sport for giving me the opportunity to do what I do. I’m really scared to be 41 and know that one day I’m going to have to retire, men lige nu, I’m having too much fun to stop.”

 

Hamza Imane (50-12-2) besejret Kevin Ross (45-13) via split beslutning (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

 

Billeder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tz29hlhly6x48b6/AAC3AugQrbNxNWFAQXtIvc-2a?dl=0

Gabriel Varga (14-5) besejret Roberto Gheorghita (30-7-3) via TKO at 2:49 af runde to

Billeder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7s75mm0hl33pzse/AAD-U3845d0GcdY83eBB0EM6a?dl=0

 

Video Highlights Here: http://qlnk.io/ql/5a2c8784e4b073ff34846f4f

 

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BELLATOR MMA AND KICKBOXING RETURN TO THE NELSON MANDELA FORUM IN FLORENCE, ITALY ON SATURDAY, December. 9

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ITALIAN ALESSIO SAKARA CHALLENGES RAFAEL CARVALHO FOR MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AT Bellator 190

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Florence, Italy on Lørdag, December 9, when both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing, along with Oktagon, emanate from the Nelson Mandela Forum for another huge evening of combat sports action.

 

Bellator 190 will air free on SPIKE at 8 p.m. OG/7 p.m. CT and will be immediately followed by Bellator Kickboxing 8. Tickets for the event start at just €30 and are available at Bellator.com.

 

Bellator 190 will be headlined by current middleweight champ Rafael Carvalho (14-1), who will defend his title against Italy’s popular knockout artist, Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara (19-11, 2 NC). Desuden, Brandon Girtz (14-7) tager på Luca Jelcic (10-2) på letvægts, mens Mihail Nica (6-0) opfylder Carlos Miranda (10-3) in second lightweight clash. A women’s flyweight offering rounds out the card when Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC) kampe Alejandra Lara (6-1).

 

I mellemtiden, Bellator Kickboxing 8 boasts a pair of world champions in Raymond Daniels (12-3) og Kevin Ross (45-12) at tage på Giannis Boukis (27-1) og Hamza Imane (49-12-2) henholdsvis, in non-title fights. Other kickboxing stars are on display as Joe “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling (22-9) udfordringer Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1), Aussie legend John Wayne Parr (97-32) competes for the 130th time versus Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1) and Canadian featherweight Gabriel Varga (13-5) rounds out the card in a matchup with Roberto Georghita (30-6-3).

 

Komplet Bellator 190: Carvalho vs. Sakara Card:

Hovedbegivenhed med verdenstitel i mellemvægt: Rafael Carvalho (14-1) vs. Alessio Sakara (19-11, 2 NC)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Brandon Girtz (14-7) vs. Luka Jelcic (10-2)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC) vs. Alejandra Lara (6-1)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Mihail Nica (6-0) vs. Carlos Miranda (10-3)

 

Indledende Card:

Foreløbig mellemvægt: Gregory Babene (18-11) vs. Tony Zanko (1-4)

Komplet Bellator Kickboxing 8: Daniels vs. Boukis Card:

Weltervægt Main Event (non-title): Raymond Daniels (12-3) vs. Giannis Boukis (27-1)

Middleweight Main Card Bout: Joe Schilling (22-9) vs. Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1)

161 lb. Catchweight Main Card Bout: John Wayne Parr (97-32) vs. Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1)

Lightweight Main Card Bout (non-title): Kevin Ross (45-12) vs. Hamza Imane (49-12-2)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Gabriel Varga (13-5) vs. Roberto Gheorghita (30-6)

 

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BELLATOR WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT CHAMP TO BE CROWNED IN 2017

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce the signings of Valérie Létourneau (8-6), Alejandra Lara (6-1), Sabriye Şengül(Debut), Kristi Lopez (2-0), Na Liang (6-0) og Juliana Velasquez (5-0) to multi-fight contracts that will see them compete in Bellator’s emerging 125-pound division. Derudover, Bellator will look to crown its next women’s flyweight world champion this year.

“2017 has been a big year for us in terms of bringing in marquee free agents that can have an immediate impact on their division,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “This group of flyweight signings demonstrates that we’re committed to that throughout our roster, as we’re adding even more depth to an already-competitive weight class. We’re adding a proven title contender, along with a group of prospects from all around the globe, and we look forward to putting on great fights and displaying the talent this division has to offer.”

These news stars join a division that already includes talented fighters, such as Keri Taylor-Melendez (1-0), Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0),Anastasia Yankova (5-0), Emily Ducote (5-2), Colleen Schneider (11-7) og Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC).

The Canadian-born Létourneau, a former UFC strawweight title challenger, carries an impressive track record of thrilling fights, highlighted by a world title contest against undefeated UFC champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Nu, moving up to a more natural weight class, the 33-year-old American Top Team product will make her debut for Bellator in 2017. She will look to improve upon her eight victories as a professional, a tally that includes five finishes, with four coming by way of knockout.

Hailing from Medellin, Colombia, Alejandra Lara will look to make a statement in Bellator’s budding women’s flyweight division. The 22-year-old knockout artist has earned six victories in seven outings since making her professional debut in 2011. “Azul” has shown tenacity in her fights thus far, showcasing a pair of first round knockouts, as well as a first round armbar submission. Lara trains alongside UFC fighters Alexa Grasso and Irene Aldana at Team Lobo in Mexico.

Fighting out of Hollywood, Calif., Kristi Lopez will enter the Bellator fray as she prepares for her third professional bout. Forud for dette, “Loba” also tallied three victories over a four-fight, two-year span on the amateur circuit.

Chinese submission specialist Na Liang will look to build on a 2017 campaign that already saw her finish an opponent in a mere 38 sekunder. The first-round stoppage marked the fifth time in six appearances that Liang’s opposition failed to make it out of the opening round. After competing exclusively at bantamweight to begin her career, Liang decided to move down to the flyweight division, where she also saw success by collecting a trio of first round finishes.

With an impressive following in Turkey from her kickboxing career, Sabriye Şengül will now transition to MMA under the direction of Bellator. With a professional kickboxing record of 6-1, the 26-year-old prospect holds the potential to achieve the same success in multiple combat sport disciplines.

Undefeated at 30 år, Juliana Velasquez trains under the Nogueira brothers in Brazil, carrying one of the most famous names in MMA with her inside the Bellator cage. Derudover, Juliana trains alongside fellow Bellator flyweight Bruna Vargas. With five wins in five appearances, the Rio de Janeiro resident will look to become another Brazilian Bellator champion.