ΟΙ ΑΓΓΕΛΟΙ -BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card forBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storleyαυτό το Σάββατο, Φεβρουάριος. 19, στο Mohegan Sun Arena σε Uncasville, Conn. SHOWTIME will televise the phenomenal main card live at9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT.
Επιπλέον, 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 μ.μ. ET/3p.m. PT.
Στο κύριο γεγονός της βραδιάς, Μη. 4-κατετάγηNeiman Gracie(11-2) will strap on the BELLATOR gloves for the 12ουconsecutive time when he takes on former four-time collegiate All-American wrestler and No. 5-κατετάγηΛόγκαν Στόρλι(12-1) in a five-round clash of top-5 welterweights. Σε συν-χαρακτηρισμένη περίοδος, former BELLATOR Welterweight Champion and No. 9-κατετάγηAndrey 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, Οκλαχόμα.
The updated and complete listing of bouts can be found below.
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 ΤΟ ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ, Φεβρουάριος. 19, Ζουν σε 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
ΟΙ ΑΓΓΕΛΟΙ -Fresh off an 87-second destruction of Mark Lemminger in the co-main event ofBELLATOR MMA 266, Μη. 4-κατετάγηNeiman Gracie(11-2) will strap on the BELLATOR gloves for the 12ουconsecutive time when he takes on once-beaten and No. 5-κατετάγηΛόγκαν Στόρλι(12-1) in a clash of top-10 170-pounders atBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley Σάββατο, Φεβρουάριος. 19.
In the co-featured bout inside Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., former BELLATOR Welterweight Champion and No. 8-κατετάγηAndrey 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-κατετάγηΒέτα 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) αγώνεςSaid Sowma (8-2).
SHOWTIME will televise theBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storleymain card live at9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT.Επιπλέον, the thrilling preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at6 μ.μ. ET/3p.m. PT.
Τα εισιτήρια γιαBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storleywill go on sale Friday, Ιαν. 7 at bothTicketmaster.com καιBellator.com, with a special presale taking place Thursday, Ιαν. 6.
Five preliminary contests are also official forBELLATOR MMA 274,three lightweight bouts, the first pitting 44-fight veteranΓκεόργκι Karakhanyan(31-12-1) against Northern California’sΑδάμ Piccolot(12-4), a battle between two of the best nicknames in MMA, Mandel “Rat Garbage” Nallo (8-1, 1 NC) καιNick “Nyquil” Browne(12-1), καθώς καιCorey 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, όταν παίρνειAlbert Birckhead (0-1) στο ντεμπούτο του διαφημιστικού. Εν τέλει, top-flight bantamweight prospectΤζέιλον Μπέιτς (4-0) καλωσορίζειΚρις Ντέσενελ (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, σε Σαν Χοσέ, Καλιφόρνια.
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, Βραζιλία, 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. Επιπλέον, the Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Kings MMA fighter captured the 2011 U.S National Jiu-Jitsu title, 2008 Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu crown, και 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. Επί πλέον, “The Storm” will make his ninth consecutive BELLATOR appearance where he currently holds a magnificent 7-1 ρεκόρ.
Like his counterpart on Feb. 19, Storley began wresting at a young age, albeit one year later at age five. Επιπλέον, 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 265in Sioux Falls, S.D.
BELLATOR MMA 274: GRACIE VS. STORLEYΚΥΡΙΑ ΚΑΡΤΑ:
Σάββατο, Φεβρουάριος. 19 – live onSHOWTIME
9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT
Welterweight Main Event: #4-Neiman Gracie (11-2) vs. #5-Λόγκαν Στόρλι (12-1)
γ-Gegard Mousasi (48-7-2) νίκησε #1-John Salter (18-5) μέσω TKO (γροθιές) στο 2:07 από τον τρίτο γύρο
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) νίκησε #10-Sabah Homasi (15-10) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (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. Κατα την γνωμη μου, I must fight with somebody for the third, second or first place. I’m open to anybody. It doesn’t matter. Neiman Gracie, Τζέισον Τζάκσον, Paul Daley, Michael “Venom” Page – anybody!"
#4-Raufeon Stots (17-1) νίκησε #3-Magomed Μαγκομέντοφ (18-2) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (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) νίκησε Everett Cummings (15-1) μέσω ΚΟ (γροθιές) στο :21 του πρώτου γύρου
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 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. Στο κεφάλι μου, 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.” Προκαταρκτική Κάρτα: Pam Sorenson (9-3) νίκησε Roberta Samad(5-1) μέσω διασπασμένη απόφαση (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Τζέφρι Γκλόσνερ (3-2) νίκησε Sebastian Ruiz (2-4) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (29-28, 29-28-29-28) Jon McNeil(1-0) νίκησε Orlando Mendoza (0-1) μέσω TKO (γροθιές) στο 3:57 από τον τρίτο γύρο
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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. Υπό την καθοδήγηση του βετεράνου αγώνα υποστηρικτής Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 χώρες σε μια διαθέσιμη ακροατήριο πάνω από ένα δισεκατομμύριο άνθρωποι. Στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, ζωντανή ενορχήστρωση εκδήλωση, ανάπτυξη μαχητής / σχέσεις, χώρο προμήθειες, δημιουργία χορηγία / ανάπτυξη, διεθνή αδειοδότησης, εμπορία, διαφήμιση, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Καλιφόρνια. και ανήκει στην ψυχαγωγία γίγαντα ViacomCBS, σπίτι με μάρκες πρεμιέρα ψυχαγωγίας στον κόσμο που συνδέονται με το κοινό μέσω συναρπαστικό περιεχόμενο σε όλη την τηλεόραση, κινηματογραφικών ταινιών, σε απευθείας σύνδεση και κινητές πλατφόρμες.
ΜΑΧΗ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΚΕΝΗ Bellator MMA middleweight τίτλο AIRS ζωντανά από PARAMOUNT ΔΙΚΤΥΟ ΚΑΙ DAZN AT 10 Ρ.Μ.. ΚΑΙ / 9 p.m. CT
Η προπώληση των εισιτηρίων αυτή την Παρασκευή, Φεβρουάριος. 14
ΛΟΣ ΑΝΤΖΕΛΕΣ - Μια middleweight superfight για τον κενό τίτλο 185-λιβρών, σκασίματα πρώην διαιρεμένη πρωταθλητής Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) έναντι των τρεχουσών Bellator welterweight titleholder Douglas Lima (32-7),έχει προστεθεί στο συναρπαστικό επιστροφή Bellator να SAP Κέντρο στο San Jose το Σάββατο, Μάιος 9 - ζωντανά από το Paramount Network και DAZN σε 10 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ / 9 p.m. CT.
Η εκδήλωση είναι αγκυροβολημένα από ένα ήδη ανακοινωθεί βαρέων βαρών παγκόσμιο τίτλο περίοδο, διαθέτει δύο διαίρεση Bellator champ Ryan Bader(27-5, 1 NC) υπερασπίζεται τον τίτλο 205-λιβρών του κατά της Ρωσίας Vadim Nemkov (11-2).
Bellator: Bader vs. Nemkov βγήκε στον αέρα ζωντανά στο Paramount Network και DAZN το Σάββατο, Μάιος 9 στο 10 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ / 9 p.m. CT. Προκαταρκτική δράση θα ξεχυθούν στις DAZN, Bellator.com και σε παγκόσμιο επίπεδο σχετικά με το Bellator Mobile App. Τα εισιτήρια μπορούν να αγοραστούν στο γραφείο εισιτηρίων LexisNexis Κίνδυνος λύσεις της SAP Κέντρο, μέσω Ticketmaster και Bellator.com.
Η Bellator τίτλο middleweight είχε παραιτηθεί πρόσφατα από Rafael Lovato Jr.. λόγω της συνεχιζόμενης ιατρικές επιπλοκές.
Καταπολέμηση του Leiden, Νότια Ολλανδία, Ολλανδία, Mousasi έχει εδραιώσει θρυλική θέση μέσα στον αθλητισμό, που έχουν κερδίσει τίτλους με πολλαπλές προσφορές σε μια καριέρα 55-αγώνα. Πιο πρόσφατα, Mousasi νίκησε Lyoto Machida μέσω διασπασμένη απόφαση, ανοίγοντας τον δρόμο του σε έναν πυροβολισμό σε ένα δεύτερο Bellator middleweight τρέξιμο τίτλο. Με νίκες σε διώροφο καριέρα του εναντίον Machida, Rory MacDonald, Chris Weidman, Rafael Carvalho, Vitor Belfort, Jacare Souza, Dan Henderson και Mark Hunt, μια νίκη επί Douglas Lima θα προσθέσει στο ήδη εντυπωσιακό βιογραφικό του.
Ψάχνετε για να ενταχθούν στις τάξεις του Ryan Bader και Ο Patricio "Pitbull" ως πρωταθλητές δύο διαίρεση, Λίμα ανεβαίνει 15 κιλά για να δοκιμάσει την τύχη του ενάντια Mousasi. Από κάνει το ντεμπούτο του διαφημιστικού στα 2011, «Ο Phenom» έχει κερδίσει 14 νίκες, συμπεριλαμβανομένων ένα τρίο των παγκόσμιους τίτλους και 10 τελειώματα, καθιστώντας το αμερικανικό Top μια ομάδα προϊόντων από τα πλέον δεσπόζουσα μαχητές στο τμήμα 170-λιβρών. Με 26 από του 32 νίκες καριέρας έρχονται μέσω νοκ-άουτ ή υποβολής, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των συνεχόμενων κυρίαρχη τελειώματα πάνω Andrey Koreshkov και Michael «δηλητήριο» Σελίδα» στους δύο πρώτους γύρους του τουρνουά World Grand Prix, Λίμα ανώτατο όριο πρόσφατα από του 2019 με μια νίκη πάνω Rory MacDonald να ανακτήσει το welterweight παγκόσμιο τίτλο.
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Ενημερώθηκε Bellator: Bader vs. Nemkov Κύρια Κάρτα:
Paramount δικτύου και DAZN
10 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ / 9 p.m. CT
Ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών παγκόσμιο τίτλο περίοδο:Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) vs. Vadim Nemkov (11-2)
Middleweight Παγκόσμιο Τίτλο Μπουτ:Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) vs. Douglas Lima (32-7)
*Κάρτα υπόκεινται σε αλλαγή
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ΕΠΙΣΗΣ,TICKETS FOR BELLATOR: KORESHKOV εναντίον. LARKIN ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, Δεκέμβριος 14
ΛΟΣ ΑΝΤΖΕΛΕΣ - Η Bellator επιστρέφει στο Pechanga Resort Casino στο Temecula, Καλιφόρνια. την Παρασκευή, Μάρτιος 29 with an exciting welterweight clash, as former 170-pound world championAndrey Koreshkov (21-3) squares off against Southern California nativeΛορέντζ Λάρκιν (20-7, 1 NC) in the headliner.
Τα εισιτήρια για την εκδήλωση θα κυκλοφορήσουν αυτήν την Παρασκευή, Δεκέμβριος 14 and will be available at the Pechanga box office, καθώς Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.com and Pechanga.com. Η εκδήλωση θα μεταδοθεί ζωντανά και δωρεάν στο Paramount Network στη διεύθυνση 9 μ.μ. ET / 8 μ.μ.. CT and simulcast on DAZN.com, ενώ η προκαταρκτική δράση θα ξεχυθούν στις Bellator.com και σε παγκόσμιο επίπεδο σχετικά με το Bellator Mobile App. Επιπλέον περιόδους θα ανακοινωθούν τις επόμενες εβδομάδες.
Hailing from Omsk, Ρωσία, 28-year-old Andrey Koreshkov will enter this bout on the heels of a 23-minute marathon withDouglas Limain 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 εκστρατεία. 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 στοBellator 140. Training alongside another former Bellator champion inΑλέξανδρος Shlemenko, Koreshkov has earned 21 career wins over 24 άκρα, συμπεριλαμβανομένου 15 finishes since making his professional debut in 2010. Of his 15 τελειώματα, 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 overΦερνάντο Γκονζάλες στοBellator 193καιΊον Πάσκου στοBellator 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 καιPaul Daley. Proudly hailing from Riverside, Καλιφόρνια., 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. Με 11 από του 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.
ΕΠΙΣΗΣ, CONNECTICUT’S BRENNAN WARD RETURNS AGAINST FERNANDO GONZALEZ IN EXPLOSIVE MATCHUP
ΛΟΣ ΑΝΤΖΕΛΕΣ — FollowingBellator Νέα Υόρκη στο 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, Ν.Υ.. with a welterweight main event pitting former Bellator champAndrey Koreshkov (19-2) κατά Chidi Njokuani (17-4, 1 NC) την Παρασκευή, August 25forBellator 182.
Εξάλλου, a second welterweight bout will serve as the evening’s co-main showdown whenBrennan Ward (14-5) πληροί Φερνάντο Γκονζάλες (26-14) in a bout sure to produce fireworks, while featherweightΑ.Ι. McKeereturns to the cage fresh off anESPN “SportsCenter” Top-Ten finishof Dominic Mazzotta in his last outing.
Bellator 182: Koreshkov vs. Njokuaniwill be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8 μ.μ. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Τα εισιτήρια για Bellator 182 go on sale Παρασκευή, Ιούνιος 2 στο 10:00 π.μ.. ΚΑΙ για $85, $65, $47 και $37 and can be purchased in person at the Turning Stone Box Office, by calling 877.833.SHOW, ή στην ηλεκτρονική διεύθυνση 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 άκρα, including wins in each of his first 13 διαγωνισμούς. Fighting out of Omsk, Ρωσία, “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 championDouglas Limaand a successful title defense overBenson Henderson στο Bellator 153. Από τότε που έκανε το επαγγελματικό του ντεμπούτο στο 2010, Koreshkov has collected 13 τελειώματα, συμπεριλαμβανομένου 10 knockouts, eight of which came in the first round, making him one of the most dangerous 170-pounders in the game.
Καταπολέμηση έξω από το Λας Βέγκας, Νεβάδα., Njokuani enters the cage riding momentum of an impressive streak that has seen him win eight consecutive bouts and 12 τελευταία του 13. Από την ένταξή της το ξέφτισμα Bellator ΜΜΑ 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected four victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. Πιο πρόσφατα, “Chidi Bang Bang” defeatedMelvin Guillard στο Bellator 171 τον Ιανουάριο, 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. Με 13 finishes over his 14 νίκες καριέρας, συμπεριλαμβανομένων εννέα 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 onΑύγουστος 25.
Hailing from Menifee, Καλιφόρνια., 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 άκρα, including a pair of first round knockouts and a five-fight winning streak from 2014-16. Με 16 από του 26 νίκες καριέρας έρχονται μέσω νοκ-άουτ ή υποβολής, 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, Α.Ι. McKeespent 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, Καλιφόρνια. 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. Ο Αύγουστος 25Bellator MMA event will mark Turning Stone’s third professional MMA event in less than a year.
Ενημερώθηκε Bellator 182: Koreshkov vs. NjokuaniΚύρια Κάρτα:
Welterweight Main Event: Andrey Koreshkov (19-2) vs. Chidi Njokuani (17-4, 1 NC)
Welterweight Co-Main Event: Brennan Ward (14-5) vs. Φερνάντο Γκονζάλες (26-14)
Featherweight Feature Bout: Α.Ι. McKee (8-0) vs. TBD
Julia Budd (10-2) νίκησε Marloes Coenen (23-8) μέσω TKO (γροθιές) στο 2:42 του γύρου τεσσάρων
Quotes: “I have dreamt about this moment forever. Όταν ήμουν 21 and first started kickboxing, I dreamt about being a champion and I didn’t make it, I lost.” Budd said. “Έτσι, 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.”
Φερνάντο Γκονζάλες (26-14) νίκησε Brandon Girtz (14-6) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (29-28, 29-27, 30-26)
Παραθέτω, αναφορά: “Everything I thought was going to happenαπόψε, συνέβη. Every time he was going to go for a take down, I wanted to make him pay for it.” Γκονζάλες είπε. “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, Θέλω 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 withDouglas Limanext.”
Ο Justin Wren (13-2) νίκησε Roman Pizzolato (8-9) μέσω της υποβολής (arm triangle) στο 2:35 του πρώτου γύρου
Παραθέτω, αναφορά:“I’m so grateful for Bellator and Spike to be able to come out here, do what I love and perform. Αλλά, για εμενα, 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) νίκησε Charles Hackman(4-5) μέσω TKO στις 0:13 του πρώτου γύρου
Παραθέτω, αναφορά:“I was completely prepared for this fight and had an incredible camp," Lovato Jr. είπε.“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.
Justin Patterson (9-1) νίκησεJason Witt(7-4) μέσω TKO στις 0:13 από τον τρίτο γύρο
Gabrielle Holloway (6-5) νίκησε Alexis Dufresne(6-3) μέσω TKO στις 2:53 του γύρου δύο
Έμιλι Ντούκοτ (5-2) νίκησε Katy Collins(6-2) μέσω της υποβολής (οπίσθια γυμνή έμφραξη) στο 4:53 του πρώτου γύρου
Emmanuel Rivera(6-0) νίκησε Treston Thomison (10-5) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (30-26, 30-27 2x)
Cody Pfister (13-6-1) νίκησεJonathan Gary(12-8-2) μέσω της υποβολής (οπίσθια γυμνή έμφραξη) στο 4:04 του πρώτου γύρου
Παραθέτω, αναφορά:"Jonathan Garyis a class act, a great guy, and I’m glad that I had the chance to compete against himαπόψε. 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.”
