Etikedaj Arkivoj: Alejandra Lara
UPDATED BOUT LISTING AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR BELLATOR 266: DAVIS Kontraŭ. ROMERO NEXT SATURDAY
Phil Davis vs. Yoel Romero set to headline BELLATOR 266 on Sat., Sept. 18
LA ANĜELOJ -A pair of elite mixed martial artists will meet in the main event ofBELLATOR MMA 266 Sabate, Sept. 18 inside the SAP Center at San Jose when former 205-pound champion and No. 3 RangitaPhil Davis (22-6) welcomes MMA superstarYoel Romero(13-5) to the promotion.
Krome, a women’s flyweight contest between former title challenger #5-Alejandra Lara(9-4) KajDeAnna 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 Piccolotti (12-4) welcoming the hard-hitting EnglishmanSaul Rogers (14-4) back to the division after competing at featherweight his past four outings. #Anka?, undefeated light heavyweightGrant 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, #A?gusto 18 with tickets going on sale to the general public Thursday, August 19 atTicketmaster.Com KajBellator.Com.
Hailing from Harrisburg, Penn., “Mr. 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.
Fighting out of 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. Kun 11 De lia 13 career victories coming by way of knockout, inkluzive kvar el la unuaraŭnda vario, “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, Kaj 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
Fri. Aug. 13 // BELLATOR 264: Mousasi vs. Salter // Mohegan Suna Areno // Uncasville, CT
Fri. Aug. 20 // BELLATOR 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov//Sanford Pentagon // Sioux Faloj, SD
Sat. Sept. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis #kontra?. Romero//SAP Center // San Jose, CA
Fri. Oct. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Limo kontraŭ. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // Londono, Anglio
Sat. Oct. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals// Footprint Center // Fenikso, AZ
Sat. Oct. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor #kontra?. Johnson// VTB Arena // Moskvo, Rusio
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BELLATOR MMA 266: Davis vs. Romero#?Efa Karto:
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Light Heavyweight Main Event: #3-Phil Davis (22-6) vs.Yoel Romero(13-5)
Muŝa pezo Bout: #5-Alejandra Lara(9-4) KajDeAnna Bennett(10-7-1)
Prepara Karto:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Plutona televido
Malpeza Bout: #10–Adam Piccolotti(12-4) vs.Saul Rogers (14-4)
Duonpezega Atako: #7-Grant Neal(6-0) vs.Alex Polizzi (7-1)
*Karto ŝanĝebla.
Plaĉi vizitonBellator.Com por aldonaj informoj.
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REZULTO & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR AND THE USO PRESENT: SALUTE THE TROOPS
BELLATOR SIGNS LIZ CARMOUCHE TO EXCLUSIVE MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT
FULL FIGHT CARDS AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR THIS WEEKEND’S BELLATOR DOUBLEHEADER ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN
HAWAII’S ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE MAKES FIRST FLYWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST ALEJANDRA LARA IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 201 ON JUNE 29
VALERIE LETOURNEAU RETURNS TO ACTION AGAINST BRUNA ELLEN
LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. Por Bellator 201 Vendrede, Junio 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 En la Bellator kaĝo, 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, Aprilo 6 and start at $39. Tickets will be available at the Pechanga box office and Pechanga.com. Pordojn por la okazaĵo estas malfermita 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. Undefeated as a pro, Macfarlane now looks to keep her undefeated record intact and the title around her waist.
Hailing from Medellin, Kolombio, Alejandra Lara made a statement in Bellator’s flyweight division when she finished Lena Ovchynnikova Tra malantaŭa-nuda sufoki ĉe 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. #?E 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.
Ĝisdatigita Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara Fight Card:
Women’s Flyweight Title Main Event: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0) #Kontra?. Alejandra Lara (7-1)
Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Valerie Létourneau (9-6) #Kontra?. Bruna Ellen (4-1)
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RAFAEL CARVALHO RETAINS BELLATOR MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH DOMINANT PERFORMANCE
COMPLETE RESULTS, FOTOJ, VIDEO & QUOTES FROM BELLATOR 190 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 8 IN FLORENCE, ITALY
ANKAŬ, BELLATOR SET FOR HISTORIC ROME DEBUT JULY 7, 2018
FLORENCE, Italio – 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. Tamen, reigning champion Rafael Carvalho emerged victorious in his third defense of the belt with yet another exciting performance. Kun la venko, Carvalho is now tied with Alexander Shlemenko for most title defenses in promotional history.
Cetere, Bellator has announced plans for a summer return to Italy in the country’s capital city of Rome on Julio 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 Julio 7.?
Additional details about the card, including matchups, ticket and broadcast details will be announced shortly.
Bellator 190: Carvalho vs. Sakara Rezulto:
Rafael Carvalho (15-1) Venkita Alessio Sakara (19-12, 2 NC) via KO at 0:44 De rondo unu
Fotoj: 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) Venkita Luka Jelcic (10-3) via TKO at 1:57 De rondo unu
Fotoj: 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. Training camp was great, 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) Venkita Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 NC) Tra malantaŭa-nuda sufoki ĉe 4:09 De rondo unu
Fotoj: 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-nokte. 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) Venkita Mihail Nica (6-1) Tra unuanima decido (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Fotoj: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h2xekntid4tt03r/AAB1CBdvVX4cfuFA3FWKTDgva?dl=0
Gregory Babene (19-11) Venkita Tony Zanko (1-5) via arm bar at 2:04 De rondo unu
Fotoj: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rqyfbyrdps1oejo/AABdgCAaFdb7u-MeN_ONq8ITa?dl=0
Video Highlights Here: http://qlnk.io/ql/5a2c8784e4b073ff34846f4f
Bellator Kickboxing 8 Rezulto:
Raymond Daniels (13-3) Venkita Giannis Boukis (27-2) Tra unuanima decido (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Fotoj: 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-nokte. Unue kaj foremost, 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, I’m preta batali. 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 – Mi promesas al vi, I can make you famous.”
Joe Schilling (23-9) Venkita Filip Verlinden (44-19-1) Tra unuanima decido (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Fotoj: 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) Venkita Piergiulio Paolucci (24-6-1) via TKO at 2:32 De rondo tri
Fotoj: 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, but right now, I’m having too much fun to stop.”
Hamza Imane (50-12-2) Venkita Kevin Ross (45-13) Tra fenda decido (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Fotoj: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tz29hlhly6x48b6/AAC3AugQrbNxNWFAQXtIvc-2a?dl=0
Gabriel Varga (14-5) Venkita Roberto Gheorghita (30-7-3) via TKO at 2:49 De rondo du
Fotoj: 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, DEC. 9
ITALIAN ALESSIO SAKARA CHALLENGES RAFAEL CARVALHO FOR MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AT BELLATOR 190
LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Florence, Italy on Sabato, Decembro 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. ET/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). Krome, Brandon Girtz (14-7) Prenas sur Luca Jelcic (10-2) ĉe malpeza, Dum Mihail Nica (6-0) Renkontas Carlos Miranda (10-3) in second lightweight clash. A women’s flyweight offering rounds out the card when Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC) Bataloj Alejandra Lara (6-1).
Dume, Bellator Kickboxing 8 boasts a pair of world champions in Raymond Daniels (12-3) Kaj Kevin Ross (45-12) Prenanta sur Giannis Boukis (27-1) Kaj Hamza Imane (49-12-2) Respektive, in non-title fights. Other kickboxing stars are on display as Joe “Stitch ‘Em Up” Schilling (22-9) challenges 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).
Complete Bellator 190: Carvalho vs. Sakara Karto:
Middleweight World Title Main Event: Rafael Carvalho (14-1) #Kontra?. Alessio Sakara (19-11, 2 NC)
Lightweight Main Card Bout: Brandon Girtz (14-7) #Kontra?. Luka Jelcic (10-2)
Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC) #Kontra?. Alejandra Lara (6-1)
Lightweight Main Card Bout: Mihail Nica (6-0) #Kontra?. Carlos Miranda (10-3)
Prepara Karto:
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Gregory Babene (18-11) #Kontra?. Tony Zanko (1-4)
Complete Bellator Kickboxing 8: Daniels vs. Boukis Karto:
Welterweight Main Event (non-title): Raymond Daniels (12-3) #Kontra?. Giannis Boukis (27-1)
Middleweight Main Card Bout: Joe Schilling (22-9) #Kontra?. Filipino Verlinden (44-18-1)
161 Lb. Catchweight Main Card Bout: John Wayne Parr (97-32) #Kontra?. Piergiulio Paolucci (24-5-1)
Lightweight Main Card Bout (non-title): Kevin Ross (45-12) #Kontra?. Hamza Imane (49-12-2)
Featherweight Main Card Bout: Gabriel Varga (13-5) #Kontra?. Roberto Gheorghita (30-6)
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BELLATOR WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT CHAMP TO BE CROWNED IN 2017
LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce the signings of Valérie Létourneau (8-6), Alejandra Lara (6-1), Sabriye Şengül(Debuto), Kristi Lopez (2-0), Na Liang (6-0) Kaj Juliana Velasquez (5-0) to multi-fight contracts that will see them compete in Bellator’s emerging 125-pound division. Cetere, 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,” Diris Bellator Prezidanto 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, kiel Keri Taylor-Melendez (1-0), Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0),Anastasia Yankova (5-0), Emily Ducote (5-2), Colleen Schneider (11-7) Kaj 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. Nun, 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, Kolombio, 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. Antaŭ tio, “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 Sekundoj. 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 Jaroj de aĝo, Juliana Velasquez trains under the Nogueira brothers in Brazil, carrying one of the most famous names in MMA with her inside the Bellator cage. Cetere, 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.