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TOP-FIVE Welterweights Neiman Gracie & Logan Storley to Headline Bellator 274 Dydd Sadwrn, Chwefror. 19

FULL CARD CONFIRMED FOR BELLATOR 274 EVENT

AT THE MOHEGAN SUN ARENA IN UNCASVILLE, CONN.

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YR ANGELAU -BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card forBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storleydydd Sadwrn, Chwefror. 19, yn y MOHEGAN Sun Arena yn UNCASVILLE, Conn. SHOWTIME will televise the phenomenal main card live at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Yn ogystal, nine thrilling preliminary fights will stream live three hours earlier on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at6 p.m. ET/3p.m. PT

Yn y prif ddigwyddiad y noson, A oes Ddim yn. 4-rankedNeiman Gracie(11-2) will strap on the BELLATOR gloves for the 12fed consecutive time when he takes on former four-time collegiate All-American wrestler and No. 5-rankedLogan Storley(12-1) in a five-round clash of top-5 welterweights. Yn yr ornest yn cynnwys cyd-, former BELLATOR Welterweight Champion and No. 9-rankedAndrey Koreshkov (24-4) will return to action and open his 2002 campaign against Alliance MMA product and owner of seven first-round finishesChance Rencountre(16-4) of Pawhuska, Okla.

The updated and complete listing of bouts can be found below.

Mae tocynnau ar gyferBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley are on sale now at bothTicketmaster.com acBellator.com.

BELLATOR MMA 274: GRACIE VS. STORLEYPRIF CERDYN:

Dydd Sadwrn, Chwefror. 19 – live onShowtime

9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Pwysau Welter Main Event: #4-Neiman Gracie (11-2) vs. #5-Logan Storley (12-1)

Cyd-Brif Ddigwyddiad Pwysau Welter: #9-Andrey Koreshkov (24-4) vs.Chance Rencountre(16-4)

Bout Ysgafn: Georgi Karakhanyan(31-12-1) vs.Adam Piccolot(12-4)

Pwysau Trwm Bout: #8-Davion Franklin (4-0) vs.#9Said Sowma(8-2)

CERDYN RHAGARWEINIOL: 

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

6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Bout Ysgafn: Mandel Nallo (8-1, 1 CC) vs.Nick Browne(12-1)

175-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Ward Brennan (14-6) vs.Brandon Bell (10-10)

Pwysau Bantam Bout: Jaylon Bates (4-0) vs.Chris Disonell (6-4)

Bout Ysgafn: #9-Aviv Gozali (6-0) vs. Bobby King(10-4)

pwysau pryf bout: #7-DeAnna Bennett (11-7-1) vs.Justine Kish(7-4)

Canol Bout: Jordan Newman (3-0) vs.Cody Herbert(2-0)

Bout Ysgafn: Justin Montalvo(4-0) vs. Corey Samuels (3-2)

Pwysau Plu Bout: Isaiah Hokit (0-1) vs.Theodore Macuka(1-2)

Pwysau Welter Bout: Orlando Mendoza (0-1) vs.Jonathan Di Lorenzo (1-0)

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Sad, Chwefror. 19 // BELLATOR 274: Gracie vs. Storley // MOHEGAN Sun Arena // UNCASVILLE, Conn.

Am ddim. Chwefror. 25 // BELLATOR 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dulyn, Iwerddon

Sat. Mawrth 12 // BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell //The Family Arena // St. Louis

Am ddim. Mai 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs.. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris

Am ddim. Mai 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // The OVO Arena Wembley // Llundain

GRACIE VS. STORLEY TO HEADLINE NEWLY-ANNOUNCED BELLATOR 274 CARD ON SAT. Chwefror. 19

BELLATOR’S NO. 4-RANKED WELTERWEIGHT NEIMAN GRACIETO TAKE ON NO. 5 LOGAN STORLEY IN AN INTERNATIONAL BATTLE OF TOP-10 CONTENDERS IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR MMA 274 ON Dydd Sadwrn, Chwefror. 19, BYW AR Showtime

FORMER BELLATOR CHAMPION ANDREY KORESHKOV FACES FELLOW RUSSIAN STAR MUKHAMED BERKHAMOV IN CO-HEADLINER WHEN BELLATOR RETURNS TO MOHEGAN SUN ARENA IN UNCASVILLE, CONN., WITH AN ACTION-PACKED NIGHT OF FIGHTS

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YR ANGELAU - Fresh off an 87-second destruction of Mark Lemminger in the co-main event ofBELLATOR MMA 266, A oes Ddim yn. 4-rankedNeiman Gracie(11-2) will strap on the BELLATOR gloves for the 12fed consecutive time when he takes on once-beaten and No. 5-rankedLogan Storley(12-1) in a clash of top-10 170-pounders atBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley ar ddydd Sadwrn, Chwefror. 19.

In the co-featured bout inside Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., former BELLATOR Welterweight Champion and No. 8-rankedAndrey Koreshkov (24-4) will return to action and open his 2022 campaign againstMukhamed Berkhamov(15-1), a winner of his last seven contests. The main card will also see undefeatedKeri Taylor Melendez (5-0) compete at flyweight against former title challenger and No. 6-rankedVeta Arteaga (6-4) and a pair of heavyweights who find themselves tied at No. 8 in the official rankings will open the main card, when undefeated prospectDavion Franklin (4-0) ymladdSaid Sowma (8-2).

SHOWTIME will televise theBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley main card live at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.Yn ogystal, the thrilling preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at6 p.m. ET/3p.m. PT.

Mae tocynnau ar gyferBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley will go on sale Friday, Jan. 7 at bothTicketmaster.com acBellator.com, with a special presale taking place Thursday, Jan. 6.

Five preliminary contests are also official forBELLATOR MMA 274, three lightweight bouts, the first pitting 44-fight veteranGeorgi Karakhanyan(31-12-1) against Northern California’sAdam Piccolot(12-4), a battle between two of the best nicknames in MMAMandel “Rat Garbage” Nallo (8-1, 1 CC) acNick “Nyquil” Browne(12-1), yn ogystal âCorey Samuels (3-2), who won in ten seconds in his BELLATOR debut, returning to face undefeatedJustin Montalvo(4-0).

The final two preliminary contests will seeIsaiah Hokit (0-1) will move down to featherweight in his second BELLATOR outing, pan fydd yn yn cymryd arAlbert Birckhead (0-1) yn ei ymddangosiad cyntaf hyrwyddol. Lastly, top-flight bantamweight prospectJaylon Bates (4-0) welcomesChris Disonell (6-4) back to BELLATOR for the first time since 2019.

Originating from the exalted Brazilian jiu-jitsu family, Gracie scored his first professional TKO when he backed his opponent against the fence and unleashed a barrage of unanswered punches to Lemminger’s head, forcing referee Jason Herzog to stop the contest at 1:27 of the opening round on Sept. 18, 2021, yn San Jose, Calif.

The great grandson of Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu founder Carlos Gracie, nephew of MMA icon Royce Gracie, and cousin to Renzo Gracie, Neiman Gracie opened his outstanding MMA career by recording nine consecutive wins of then-undefeated opponents, including eight by submission.

A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, the 33-year-old BELLATOR veteran currently holds a 9-2 promotional record. While others his age were learning to speak their native language, Gracie began jiu-jitsu training at age four. Fast forward to 18 years later when the multi-faceted fighter earned the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt at 22. Yn ogystal, the Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Kings MMA fighter captured the 2011 U.S National Jiu-Jitsu title, 2008 Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu crown, ac 2007 American National Jiu-Jitsu championship during an illustrious amateur career.

Hailing from Webster, S.D., the hard-hitting Storley commenced his pro vocation with six consecutive knockouts, including five in the initial stanza, en route to 11 straight triumphs overall. Ymhellach, “The Storm” will make his ninth consecutive BELLATOR appearance where he currently holds a magnificent 7-1 cofnod.

Like his counterpart on Feb. 19, Storley began wresting at a young age, albeit one year later at age five. Yn ogystal, the Sanford MMA product and former folkstyle wrestler completed a fabled amateur career as a four-time NCAA Division-I champion at the University of Minnesota, as well as a six-time South Dakota High School Activities Association titlist.

The 29-year-old Storley, who holds academic degrees in both business and marketing, thrilled his hometown crowd in his last turn by earning a split-decision victory over Dante Schiro in the co-featured bout ofBELLATOR MMA 265 in Sioux Falls, S.D.

BELLATOR MMA 274: GRACIE VS. STORLEYPRIF CERDYN:

Dydd Sadwrn, Chwefror. 19 – live onShowtime

9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Pwysau Welter Main Event: #4-Neiman Gracie (11-2) vs. #5-Logan Storley (12-1)

Cyd-Brif Ddigwyddiad Pwysau Welter: #8-Andrey Koreshkov (24-4) vs.Mukhamed Berkamov (15-1)

pwysau pryf bout: #6Veta Arteaga (6-4) vs.Keri Taylor Melendez (5-0)

Pwysau Trwm Bout: #8-Said Sowma (8-2) vs.#8Davion Franklin(4-0)

CERDYN RHAGARWEINIOL: 

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

6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Bout Ysgafn: Georgi Karakhanyan(31-12-1) vs.Adam Piccolot(12-4)

Bout Ysgafn: Mandel Nallo (8-1, 1 CC) vs.Nick Browne(12-1)

Pwysau Bantam Bout: Jaylon Bates (4-0) vs.Chris Disonell (6-4)

Bout Ysgafn: Corey Samuels (3-2) vs. Justin Montalvo(4-0)

Pwysau Plu Bout: Isaiah Hokit (0-1) vs.Albert Birckhead (0-1)

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Sat. Jan. 29 // BELLATOR 273: Bader vs.. Moldavsky// Footprint Center // Phoenix, Ariz.

Sad, Chwefror. 19/ / BELLATOR 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Area // UNCASVILLE, Conn.

Am ddim. Chwefror. 25 // BELLATOR 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dulyn, Iwerddon

Official Fight Night Results, Quotes & Photos for BELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs. Salte

COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS HERE - (PLEASE CREDIT: BELLATOR MMA / LUCAS NOONAN)

POST-FIGHT VIDEO INTERVIEWS HERE

c-Gegard Mousasi (48-7-2) trechu #1-John Salter (18-5) drwy TKO (punches) yn 2:07 o rownd tri

Gegard Mousasi following retaining his middleweight title:

“He’s a southpaw so everything is more difficult. It was a little bit more difficult to get my punches in, but other than that I felt good. I’m way stronger than people think. Maybe I look skinny but I’m a lot stronger and physically I was the stronger guy in there. On top, I felt like I could just pressure him, put my weight on him and hurt him with my punches. Make him feel the pressure. It was a five-rounder so in my mind, I’m saying ‘Okay, don’t do everything now because we can go five.’”

Andrey Koreshkov (24-4) trechu #10-Sabah Homasi (15-10) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Andrey Koreshkov following his return to the BELLATOR MMA Cage:

“I try to show everybody that I’m here, I can compete, and I can beat anyone. I think I’m one of the top fighters in this division. Yn fy marn i, I must fight with somebody for the third, second or first place. I’m open to anybody. It doesn’t matter. Neiman Gracie, Jason Jackson, Paul Daley, Michael “Venom” Page – anybody!"

#4-Raufeon Stots (17-1) trechu #3-Magomed Magomedov (18-2) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Raufeon Stots following his impressive victory:

“I’ve never claimed to be the best wrestler in MMA, but y’all better stop sleeping on my wrestling. I’m a two-time national champion for a reason. Ain’t nobody stopping me in the wrestling division. I’m the best wrestler in the division.”

#7-Davion Franklin (4-0) trechu Everett Cummings (15-1) drwy KO (punches) yn :21 o un rownd

Davion Franklin has his sights set on fellow BELLATOR heavyweight Cheick Kongo:

“I was just thinking about putting him out. Getting him out in the first round. That was my goal this whole time. I learned just to keep going. By the way, I heard Cheick Kongo commented under Everett Cummings’ Instagram post saying that Everett’s gonna’ tap me out. Hey Cheick Kongo, step up, you’ll get done the same way, if not worse.”

Khadzhi Bestaev (11-4) trechu Ti Gwerder (5-3) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Khadzhi Bestaev had this to say following a successful BELLATOR debut:

“He was bigger than me and very tough, but I knew he was going to gas out. He started gassing out in the second or third round, but I’m still surprised by the decision. I thought it was a draw or maybe a split-decision. But I have to see the fight. Yn fy mhen, he kicked and punched me so many times so hats off to him. He didn’t give up. I just dropped him a couple of times and that was the difference.”

Cerdyn rhagarweiniol:
Pam Sorenson (9-3) trechu Roberta Samad (5-1) drwy benderfyniad hollti (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Jeffrey Glossner (3-2) trechu Sebastian Ruiz (2-4) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-28, 29-28-29-28)
Jon McNeil (1-0) trechu Orlando Mendoza (0-1) drwy TKO (punches) yn 3:57 o rownd tri

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About BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. O dan gyfarwyddyd hyrwyddwr frwydr hynafol Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Yn yr Unol Daleithiau, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, offeryniaeth digwyddiad byw, Datblygiad Diffoddwr / cysylltiadau, caffael lleoliad, creu nawdd / datblygiad, trwyddedu rhyngwladol, marchnata, hysbysebu, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, cartref i brandiau adloniant premier yn y byd sy'n cysylltu â chynulleidfaoedd drwy gynnwys cymhellol ar draws teledu, llun cynnig, lwyfannau ar-lein a symudol.

OFFICIAL FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 250: MOUSASI VS. LIMA

COMPLETE EVENT PHOTOS

Bellator 250: Mousasi vs. Calch Prif Cerdyn:
Gegard Mousasi (47-7-2) trechu Douglas Lima (32-8) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
Henry Corrales (18-5) trechu Brandon Girtz (16-10) drwy benderfyniad hollti (30-27, 27-30, 30-27)
Dalton Rosta (4-0) trechu Ti Gwerder (5-2) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Cerdyn rhagarweiniol:
Jake Hager (3-0, 1 CC) trechu Brandon Calton (2-1) drwy benderfyniad hollti (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Sabah Homasi (14-8) trechu Bobby Voelker (33-14) drwy knockout (punches) yn :20 o rownd dau
Johnny Eblen (7-0) trechu Taylor Johnson (6-2) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Adam Borics (15-1) trechu Erick Sanchez (9-6) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Cody Law (1-0) trechu Orlando Ortega (0-1) drwy gyflwyno (D’Arce Choke) yn 2:41 o un rownd

DOUGLAS LIMA SEEKS DOUBLE CHAMP STATUS AGAINST GEGARD MOUSASI IN MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERFIGHT ON SATURDAY, MAI 9 INSIDE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE

BATTLE FOR VACANT BELLATOR MMA MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AIRS LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN AT 10 P.m. ET/9 P.M. CT

Tickets go on sale this Friday, Chwefror. 14



LOS ANGELES – A middleweight superfight for the vacant 185-pound title, pitting former divisional champion Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) against current Bellator welterweight titleholder Douglas Lima (32-7), has been added to Bellator’s exciting return to SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, Mai 9 – LIVE on Paramount Network and DAZN at 10 p.m. A / 9 p.m.. CT.



The event is anchored by a previously announced heavyweight world title bout, featuring two-division Bellator champ Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 CC) defending his 205-pound title against Russia’s Vadim Nemkov (11-2).



Bellator: Bader vs.. Nemkov airs live on Paramount Network and DAZN on Saturday, Mai 9 yn 10 p.m. A / 9 p.m.. CT. Preliminary action will stream on DAZN, Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets can be purchased at the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Ticket Office at SAP Center, through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.



The Bellator middleweight title was recently relinquished by Rafael Lovato Jr. due to ongoing medical complications.



Fighting out of Leiden, South Holland, Iseldiroedd, Mousasi has cemented legendary status within the sport, having won titles with multiple promotions across a 55-fight career. Mae'r rhan fwyaf diweddar, Mousasi defeated Lyoto Machida drwy benderfyniad hollti, clearing his path to a shot at a second Bellator middleweight title run. With victories in his storied career against Machida, Rory MacDonald, Chris Weidman, Rafael Carvalho, Vitor Belfort, Jacare Souza, Dan Henderson and Mark Hunt, a victory over Douglas Lima will add to his already-impressive resume.



Looking to join the ranks of Ryan Bader ac Patricio “Pitbull” as two-division champions, Lima moves up 15-pounds to try his hand against Mousasi. Since making his promotional debut in 2011, “The Phenom” has earned 14 buddugoliaethau, including a trio of world titles and 10 finishes, making the American Top Team-product one of the most dominant fighters in the 170-pound division. Gyda 26 o'i 32 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, including consecutive dominant finishes over Andrey Koreshkov ac Michael “Venom” Page” in the first two rounds of the World Grand Prix tournament, Lima most recently capped of his 2019 with a win over Rory MacDonald to regain the welterweight world title.



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Diweddarwyd Bellator: Bader vs.. Nemkov Prif Cerdyn:

Rhwydwaith Paramount a DAZN

10 p.m. A / 9 p.m.. CT



Pwl Teitl Pwysau Pwysau Ysgafn y Byd: Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 CC) vs. Vadim Nemkov (11-2)

Middleweight World Title Bout: Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) vs. Douglas Lima (32-7)



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BELLATOR SWYDDOGOL 229: KORESHKOV VS. LARKIN FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & LLUNIAU

Complete Fight Night Photos



Bellator 229: Koreshkov vs. Larkin Prif Cerdyn

Lorenz Larkin (21-7, 1 CC) trechu Andrey Koreshkov (22-4) drwy benderfyniad hollti (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Yamauchi i fyny (24-4) trechu Rydych yn Awad (23-12) drwy gyflwyno (armbar) yn 1:40 o un rownd

Keri Taylor Melendez (4-0) trechu Mandy Polk (6-4) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Tony Johnson (8-2) trechu Joe Schilling (4-6) drwy KO (punches) yn 2:07 o rownd tri



Cerdyn rhagarweiniol

Salim Mukhidinov (7-3) trechu Adel Altamimi (8-6) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-27, 30-26, 30-27)

Anatoly Tokov (29-2) trechu Hracho Darpinyan (17-9-2) trwy TKO yn 4:38 o rownd dau

Derek Anderson (16-3, 1 CC) trechu Guilherme “Bomba” (10-6) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Joey Davis (6-0) trechu Jeff Peterson (10-8) drwy KO (flying knee) yn 1:00 o un rownd

Johnny Eblen (6-0) trechu Mauricio Alonso (13-8, 1 CC) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Vladimir Tokov (5-0) trechu Brandon Hastings (6-4) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Jordan Newman (2-0) trechu Riley Miller (0-1) trwy TKO yn 4:28 o un rownd

Kelvin Gentapanan (1-0) trechu Sunni Imhotep (2-0) drwy benderfyniad hollti (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Jay-Jay Wilson (4-0) trechu Jorge Juarez (4-2) drwy gyflwyno (tagu cefn-noeth) yn 1:33 o un rownd



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FORMER CHAMPION ANDREY KORESHKOV MEETS LORENZ LARKIN IN BELLATOR MAIN EVENT AT PECHANGA RESORT CASINO ON MARCH 29



HEFYD, TICKETS FOR BELLATOR: KORESHKOV VS. LARKIN ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, Rhagfyr 14

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. ar ddydd Gwener, Mawrth 29 with an exciting welterweight clash, as former 170-pound world championAndrey Koreshkov (21-3) squares off against Southern California nativeLorenz Larkin (20-7, 1 CC) in the headliner.

Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, Rhagfyr 14 and will be available at the Pechanga box office, yn ogystal â Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.com and Pechanga.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and simulcast on DAZN.com, tra bydd camau rhagarweiniol ffrwd ar Bellator.com ac yn fyd-eang ar y Bellator Symudol App. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

Hailing from Omsk, Rwsia, 28-year-old Andrey Koreshkov will enter this bout on the heels of a 23-minute marathon withDouglas Lima in the opening round of the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix only a few months ago. “Spartan” will be making his 16th career appearance for Bellator and his first of his 2019 Ymgyrch. Since joining Bellator, Koreshkov has tallied a dozen victories over his six-year stint, emphasized by a welterweight world title win over former division kingDouglas Lima ynBellator 140. Training alongside another former Bellator champion inAlexander Shlemenko, Koreshkov has earned 21 career wins over 24 yn dod i ben, Gan gynnwys 15 finishes since making his professional debut in 2010. Of his 15 finishes, 12 have come by way of knockout and 10 via first-round KO, making the Russian knockout artist one of the toughest tests Larkin has ever faced. Koreshkov will look to add to an already impressive professional resume when he returns to action at Pechanga Resort Casino on March 29.

Larkin enters a pivotal main event matchup following a pair of victories overFernando Gonzalez ynBellator 193acIon Pascu ynBellator 207. The official alternate in Bellator’s Welterweight World Grand Prix, “Da Monsoon” has held his own against the promotion’s elite, also competing againstDouglas Lima acPaul Daley. Proudly hailing from Riverside, Calif., Pechanga Resort Casino provides an ideal site for the Millenia MMA-product to extend his current winning streak and put on a show for a raucous partisan crowd. Gyda 11 o'i 20 career victories coming via knockout, the 32-year-old striker hopes to add yet another former champion to his list of victims when he takes on Koreshkov in Temecula.

DiweddarwydBellator: Koreshkov vs. LarkinFight Card:

Pwysau Welter Main Event: Andrey Koreshkov (21-3) vs.Lorenz Larkin (20-7, 1 CC)

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BELLATOR 182 RESULTS & PHOTOS FROM TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN VERONA, NEW YORK

 

Cwblhau Lluniau Digwyddiad Yma

Andrey Koreshkov (20-2) trechu Chidi Njokuani (17-5) drwy TKO (punches) yn 4:08 o un rownd

Fernando Gonzalez (27-14) trechu Ward Brennan (14-6) drwy gyflwyno (gilotîn) yn 1:02 o rownd tri

Bruna Ellen (4-1) trechu Veta Arteaga (3-1) drwy benderfyniad hollti (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

A.J. McKee (9-0) trechu Blair Tugman (10-7) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Joey Davis (2-0) trechu Justin Roswell (1-2) drwy TKO (streiciau) yn 1:35 o un rownd

Arlene Blencoe (10-6) trechu Sinead Kavanagh (4-2) drwy benderfyniad hollti (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Chris Honeycutt (10-1) trechu Kevin Casey (9-6-2) drwy TKO (punches) yn 2:06 o rownd dau

Kate Jackson (9-2) trechu Colleen Schneider (11-8) drwy TKO (leg injury) yn 5:00 o un rownd

Georgi Karakhanyan (27-7-1) trechu Daniel Pineda (22-13) drwy TKO (meddyg rhoi'r gorau i weithio) yn 4:05 o rownd dau

Henry Corrales (14-3) trechu Noad Lahat (11-3) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Vadim Nemkov (7-2) trechu Philipe Lins (10-2) drwy KO (punches) yn 3:03 o un rownd

Talita Nogueira (7-0) trechu Amanda Bell (5-5) drwy gyflwyno (tagu cefn-noeth) yn 3:44 o un rownd

Ricky Rainey (13-4) trechu Marc Stevens (21-11) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Kristi Lopez (1-1-1) ymladd Jessica Sotack (1-1-1) to a split draw (29-28, 28-29, 28-28)

Matt Secor (9-4) trechu T.J. Sumler (5-6) drwy gyflwyno (Americana) yn 4:00 o un rownd

Tom Regal (2-0) trechu Kastroit Xhema (1-1) drwy KO (punches) yn 3:21 o un rownd

Alex Potts (1-0) trechu Brandon Polcare (1-1) drwy gyflwyno (Kimura) yn 3:10 o un rownd

Joshua Ricci (4-0) trechu Brandon Warne (1-3) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

FORMER CHAMP ANDREY KORESHKOV TAKES ON CHIDI NJOKUANI DURING BELLATOR 182 MAIN EVENT AT TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN UPSTATE NEW YORK ON AUGUST 25

HEFYD, CONNECTICUT’S BRENNAN WARD RETURNS AGAINST FERNANDO GONZALEZ IN EXPLOSIVE MATCHUP

LOS ANGELES Following Bellator NYC yn Madison Square Garden, Bellator MMA returns to the Empire State to make its Upstate New York debut set to invade Turning Stone ResortCasino in Verona, N.Y.. with a welterweight main event pitting former Bellator champ Andrey Koreshkov (19-2) erbyn Chidi Njokuani (17-4, 1 CC) ar ddydd Gwener, August 25for Bellator 182.

Yn ogystal,, a second welterweight bout will serve as the evening’s co-main showdown when Ward Brennan (14-5) yn cyfarfod Fernando Gonzalez (26-14) in a bout sure to produce fireworks, while featherweight A.J. McKee returns to the cage fresh off an ESPN “SportsCenter” Top-Ten finish of Dominic Mazzotta in his last outing.

Bellator 182: Koreshkov vs. Njokuani will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. A/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Mae tocynnau ar gyfer Bellator 182 mynd ar werth Dydd Gwener, Mehefin 2 yn 10:00 a.m. A am $85, $65, $47 ac $37 and can be purchased in person at the Turning Stone Box Office, by calling 877.833.SHOW, or online at Ticketmaster.com.

Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

The 26-year-old Russian phenom Koreshkov has been ascendant since his very first professional fight, claiming 19 career victories over 21 yn dod i ben, including wins in each of his first 13 cystadlaethau. Fighting out of Omsk, Rwsia, “Spartan” will be making his 13th career appearance under the Bellator MMA banner and his first of 2017. Under the direction of Bellator MMA, Koreshkov has accrued a total of 10 victories over a four-year run, highlighted by a welterweight world title triumph over current champion Douglas Lima and a successful title defense over Benson Henderson yn Bellator 153. Since making his professional debut in 2010, Koreshkov has collected 13 finishes, Gan gynnwys 10 knockouts, eight of which came in the first round, making him one of the most dangerous 170-pounders in the game.

Ymladd allan o Las Vegas, Nev., Njokuani enters the cage riding momentum of an impressive streak that has seen him win eight consecutive bouts and 12 o'i olaf 13. Ers ymuno â'r frwydr Bellator MMA mewn 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected four victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. Mae'r rhan fwyaf diweddar, “Chidi Bang Bang” defeated Melvin Guillard yn Bellator 171 ym mis Ionawr, adding to his current run of success.

The 28-year-old Ward enters the contest as one of the most feared fighters in Bellator MMA’s stacked 170-pound class. Gyda 13 finishes over his 14 buddugoliaethau gyrfaol, gan gynnwys naw o knockouts, “Irish” possesses the perfect combination of pure strength and fearlessness. A 14-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, the Waterford, Conn. native will look to earn his 10th win under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion. Since joining Bellator MMA in 2012, Ward has yet to see a bout enter the third frame and has finished six of his nine opponents in the opening round. Fans can expect to see fireworks when Ward is inside the Bellator cage on Awst 25.

Hailing from Menifee, Calif., the 33-year-old Gonzalez will enter the Bellator cage for the eighth time in his 14-year professional career. Gonzalez has seen a great deal of success since joining forces with Bellator MMA; collecting six victories over a seven-fight, three-year span, highlighted by a first round knockout of Karo Parisyan.Gonzalez has come on strong as of late, tallying nine wins over his last 12 yn dod i ben, including a pair of first round knockouts and a five-fight winning streak from 2014-16. Gyda 16 o'i 26 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, the 40-fight veteran will look to add to that total as he prepares to go toe-to-toe with one of the most unshakable talents the welterweight division has to offer.

The son of respected MMA veteran Antonio McKee, A.J. McKee spent his entire childhood in the gym soaking up every bit of knowledge and experience available to him. The 22-year-old prodigy has applied that knowledge inside the Bellator cage and has made quite a splash in his first eight fights as an MMA professional, racking up six finishes in eight outings. The Long Beach, Calif. native heads to the East Coast looking to stay undefeated with another impressive finish.

Nationally-recognized for hosting legendary, fight-of-the-year-level boxing events, rivaling venues in major cities such as Las Vegas, Miami and New York City, Turning Stone was one of the first venues in New York to host professional MMA after it was legalized by the State last year, further distinguishing it as the premier destination for live combat sports. Y Awst 25 Bellator MMA event will mark Turning Stone’s third professional MMA event in less than a year.

Diweddarwyd Bellator 182: Koreshkov vs. NjokuaniPrif Cerdyn:

Pwysau Welter Main Event: Andrey Koreshkov (19-2) vs. Chidi Njokuani (17-4, 1 CC)

Cyd-Brif Ddigwyddiad Pwysau Welter: Ward Brennan (14-5) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (26-14)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (8-0) vs. I'w benderfynu

 

JULIA BUDD WINS INAUGURAL WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AT BELLATOR 174 — MARLOES COENEN CALLS IT A CAREER

 

Julia Budd (10-2) trechu Marloes Coenen (23-8) drwy TKO (punches) yn 2:42 o rownd pedwar

 

Quotes: “I have dreamt about this moment forever. Pan oeddwn yn 21 and first started kickboxing, I dreamt about being a champion and I didn’t make it, I lost.Budd said. “Felly, this is my dream come true. The moment I signed with Bellator, I saw all the champions up there on the banners and I said to myself that i want to be up there with them some day. Now it feels like everything has come together.

Theres only one message that I want to give out to all the fighters out there and that’s please listen to your body. I’m very proud of all the women in MMA and I’m very grateful for Bellator,” Coenen said. This company picked me up when I was in a dark place and Scott Coker has given me so many opportunities throughout my career. Bellator MMA will always be my home.

Fernando Gonzalez (26-14) trechu Brandon Girtz (14-6) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-28, 29-27, 30-26)

 

Quote: “Everything I thought was going to happen heno, happened. Every time he was going to go for a take down, I wanted to make him pay for it.Dywedodd Gonzalez. I had to keep him busy and make him scramble. My plan was to box with him and then keep him away with the leg kicks. I wanted to make him work and get him tired and it proved to be effective in the third round. My next fight, Rwyf am Andrey Koreshkov. He is one of the best and Bellator’s former champion. I think I will win that fight, which will put me right in line with Douglas Lima next.

Justin Dryw (13-2) trechu Roman Pizzolato (8-9) drwy gyflwyno (arm triangle) yn 2:35 o un rownd

 

Quote: “I’m so grateful for Bellator and Spike to be able to come out here, do what I love and perform. Ond, for me, it’s about so much more than the competition, it’s all about knocking some dude out, so that we can knock out the water crisis with my team out there in the Congo,” Wren said. They are so incredible. I just train them and put the tools in their hands. They are much better fighters than I ever could be in this cage, so I want to be as good as I can, so that I can give them a voice.

Rafael Lovato Jr. (5-0) trechu Charles Hackman (4-5) trwy TKO yn 0:13 o un rownd

 

Quote: “I was completely prepared for this fight and had an incredible camp," Lovato Jr. Dywedodd. “I’m just so happy and thankful to be with Bellator now. I’m so excited about my future, so let’s ride this wave.

Preliminary Card Results/Photos:

Justin Patterson (9-1) trechu Jason Witt (7-4) trwy TKO yn 0:13 o rownd tri

Gabrielle Holloway (6-5) trechu Alexis Dufresne (6-3) trwy TKO yn 2:53 o rownd dau

Emily Ducote (5-2) trechu Katy Collins (6-2) drwy gyflwyno (cefn tagu noeth) yn 4:53 o un rownd

Emmanuel Rivera (6-0) trechu Treston Thomison (10-5) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-26, 30-27 2x)

Cody Pfister (13-6-1) trechu Jonathan Gary (12-8-2) drwy gyflwyno (cefn tagu noeth) yn 4:04 o un rownd

 

Quote: "Jonathan Gary is a class act, a great guy, and I’m glad that I had the chance to compete against him heno. My retirement caught a lot of people by surprise," Pfister said. “I’m going to take time off to focus on other aspirations, but who knows, maybe I’ll be back. Bellator is a class company and I’m honored that my last fight will be with them. Scott Coker and Bellator know how to take care of the fighters and I really like what they’ve done with the company.”