‘SMOOTH’ BENSON HENDERSON TAKES ON THE RETURNING ROGER ‘EL MATADOR’ HUERTA IN NEW MAIN EVENT

BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9 MAIN EVENT REVEALED

Лос Анҷелес – Due to an undisclosed injury, James Gallagher’s highly anticipated return to the Bellator cage will be delayed.

Дар натиҷа, the new headliner for Bellator’s third event in Budapest, Венгрия дар бораи Ҷумъа, Апрел 6, will feature former world champion Бенсон Henderson (24-8) in a lightweight matchup against Roger Huerta (24-9-1, 1 NC), who returns to Bellator for the first time since 2010. Gallagher’s opponent, Hungary’s Adam Borics (6-0), will remain on the card and take on the undefeated Manuel Gaxhja (6-0) in the featherweight co-main event. Дар Илова, Bellator 196 will also feature a flyweight contest pitting Bellator women’s 125-pound kickboxing champion Denise Kielholtz (1-1) рӯ ба рӯи Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 NC) and a featherweight battle between SBG Ireland’s Brian Moore (10-6) ва Ксения Belsanti (7-6-1).

With marquee victories over Nate Diaz, Donald Cerrone (x2), Фрэнки Эдгар (x2), Gilbert Melendez and Jorge Masvidal, Glendale, Ariz.’s “Smooth” Benson Henderson looks to add another name to his already-impressive resume. The former UFC and WEC champ owns a win over a Patricio “Pitbull” inside the Bellator cage and is looking to make a statement on his way back to title contention when he meets Roger Huerta on April 6 in Budapest, Маҷористон. Fighting out of Austin, Техас, the 34-year-old Los Angeles native returns to Bellator for the first time since facing Eddie Alvarez at Bellator 33. The first MMA fighter to ever appear on the cover of Варзиш тасвир, Huerta’s entertaining fight style saw him memorably defeat Clay Guida and Leonard Garcia. Ҳозир, fresh off of two consecutive victories, “El Matador” is not shying away from elite competition for his first fight of 2018.

The Апрел 6 card at BOK Hall will also feature world-class kickboxing action, as Bellator Kickboxing returns for another great night of fights. Дар чорабинии асосии, Raymond Daniels (33-3) defends his welterweight crown against Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2) Фаронса, дар ҳоле, Рокки Jorina Baars (44-0-3) баргаштанаш ба рӯ Julie Burton (7-1) at 145-pounds. Илова бар ин, fan-favorite Alexy Ignashov (85-21) will compete in a heavyweight matchup.

Bellator 196: Henderson против. Huerta will be broadcast Ҷумъа, Апрел 6 free on Paramount Network at 9 Земле. ВА/8 Земле. Ч.. Bellator Kickboxing 9 will air immediately following at 11 Земле. ВА/10 Земле. CT.Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available at www.Bellator.hu.

Updated Bellator 196: Henderson против. Huerta Fight Card:

Lightweight Main Event: Бенсон Henderson (24-8) против. Roger Huerta (24-9-1, 1 NC)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Adam Borics (6-0) против. Manuel Gaxhja (6-0)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Denise Kielholtz (1-1) против. Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 NC)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Brian Moore (10-6) против. Ксения Belsanti (7-6-1)

Updated Bellator Kickboxing 9 Fight Card:

Welterweight World Title Bout: Raymond Daniels (33-3) против. Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alexy Ignashov (85-21) против. БОП

Women’s Featherweight Main Card Bout: Jorina Baars (44-0-3) против. Julie Burton (7-1)

*Card subject to change.

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