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TOP-FIVE Welterweights Neiman Gracie & Logan Storley to Headline Bellator 274 IS-SIBT, Frar. 19

FULL CARD CONFIRMED FOR BELLATOR 274 EVENT

AT THE MOHEGAN SUN ARENA IN UNCASVILLE, CONN.

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LOS ANGELES –BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card forBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storleydin is-Sibt, Frar. 19, fil-Arena Mohegan Sun fl UNCASVILLE, Conn. SHOWTIME will televise the phenomenal main card live at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Barra minn hekk, 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

Fil-avveniment ewlieni tal-lejla, Do Mhux. 4-iggradataNeiman Gracie(11-2) will strap on the BELLATOR gloves for the 12th consecutive time when he takes on former four-time collegiate All-American wrestler and No. 5-iggradataLogan Storley(12-1) in a five-round clash of top-5 welterweights. Fil-bout-ko dehru, former BELLATOR Welterweight Champion and No. 9-iggradataAndrey 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.

Biljetti għallBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley are on sale now at bothTicketmaster.com uBellator.com.

BELLATOR MMA 274: GRACIE VS. STORLEYCARD MAIN:

IS-SIBT, Frar. 19 – live onSHOWTIME

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

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

Welterweight Co-Main Event#9-Andrey Koreshkov (24-4) vs.Chance Rencountre(16-4)

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

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

CARD PRELIMINARI: 

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

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

Ħfief Bout: Mandel Nallo (8-1, 1 NC) vs.Nick Browne(12-1)

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

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

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

Flyweight Bout#7-DeAnna Bennett (11-7-1) vs.Justine Kish(7-4)

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

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

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

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

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Sib, Frar. 19 // Bellator 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // UNCASVILLE, Conn.

Free. Frar. 25 // Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublin, Irlanda

Sib. Marzu 12 // BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell //The Family Arena // St. Louis

Free. Mejju 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs.. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris

Free. Mejju 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // The OVO Arena Wembley // London

GRACIE VS. STORLEY TO HEADLINE NEWLY-ANNOUNCED BELLATOR 274 CARD ON SAT. Frar. 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 Nhar is-Sibt, Frar. 19, LIVE FUQ 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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LOS ANGELES – Fresh off an 87-second destruction of Mark Lemminger in the co-main event ofBELLATOR MMA 266, Do Mhux. 4-iggradataNeiman Gracie(11-2) will strap on the BELLATOR gloves for the 12th consecutive time when he takes on once-beaten and No. 5-iggradataLogan Storley(12-1) in a clash of top-10 170-pounders atBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley nhar is-Sibt, Frar. 19.

In the co-featured bout inside Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., former BELLATOR Welterweight Champion and No. 8-iggradataAndrey 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-iggradataVETA 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) tissieletSaid Sowma (8-2).

SHOWTIME will televise theBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley main card live at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.Barra minn hekk, 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.

Biljetti għallBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley will go on sale Friday, Jan. 7 at bothTicketmaster.com uBellator.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 NC) uNick “Nyquil” Browne(12-1), kif ukollCorey 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, meta hu jieħu fuqAlbert Birckhead (0-1) fil-debutt promozzjonali tiegħu. 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, f'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, Brażil, 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. Barra minn hekk, the Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Kings MMA fighter captured the 2011 U.S National Jiu-Jitsu title, 2008 Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu crown, u 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. Barra minn hekk, “The Storm” will make his ninth consecutive BELLATOR appearance where he currently holds a magnificent 7-1 rekord.

Like his counterpart on Feb. 19, Storley began wresting at a young age, albeit one year later at age five. Barra minn hekk, 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. STORLEYCARD MAIN:

IS-SIBT, Frar. 19 – live onSHOWTIME

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

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

Welterweight Co-Main Event#8-Andrey Koreshkov (24-4) vs.Mukhamed Berkamov (15-1)

Flyweight Bout#6VETA Arteaga (6-4) vs.Keri Taylor Melendez (5-0)

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

CARD PRELIMINARI: 

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

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

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

Ħfief Bout: Mandel Nallo (8-1, 1 NC) vs.Nick Browne(12-1)

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

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

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

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Sib. Jan. 29 // Bellator 273: Bader vs.. Moldavsky// Footprint Center // Phoenix, Ariz.

Sib, Frar. 19/ / Bellator 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Area // UNCASVILLE, Conn.

Free. Frar. 25 // Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublin, Irlanda

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) defeated #1-John Salter (18-5) permezz TKO (puntelli) fi 2:07 tal round tliet

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) defeated #10-Sabah Homasi (15-10) via deċiżjoni unanima (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. Fl-opinjoni tiegħi, 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) defeated #3-Magomed Magomedov (18-2) via deċiżjoni unanima (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) defeated Everett Cummings (15-1) permezz KO (puntelli) fi :21 ta round wieħed

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) defeated Ty Gwerder (5-3) via deċiżjoni unanima (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. In my head, 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.”

Card preliminari:
Pam Sorenson (9-3) defeated Roberta Samad (5-1) permezz deċiżjoni maqsuma (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Jeffrey Glossner (3-2) defeated Sebastian Ruiz (2-4) via deċiżjoni unanima (29-28, 29-28-29-28)
Jon McNeil (1-0) defeated Orlando Mendoza (0-1) permezz TKO (puntelli) fi 3:57 tal round tliet

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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. Taħt id-direzzjoni ta 'promotur ġlieda veteran 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. Fl-Istati Uniti, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orkestrazzjoni avveniment ħajjin, żvilupp ġellied / Relazzjonijiet, akkwist post, ħolqien sponsorship / iżvilupp, liċenzjar internazzjonali, marketing, reklamar, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, dar għall-marki fid-dinja ta 'divertiment premier li jgħaqqdu ma' udjenzi permezz tal-kontenut konvinċenti madwar televiżjoni, stampa mozzjoni, pjattaformi mobbli u online.

OFFICIAL FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & RITRATTI GĦAL BELLATOR 250: MOUSASI VS. LIMA

COMPLETE EVENT PHOTOS

Bellator 250: Mousasi vs. Ġir Main Card:
Gegard Mousasi (47-7-2) defeated Douglas Lima (32-8) via deċiżjoni unanima (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
Henry Corrales (18-5) defeated Brandon Girtz (16-10) permezz deċiżjoni maqsuma (30-27, 27-30, 30-27)
Dalton Rosta (4-0) defeated Ty Gwerder (5-2) via deċiżjoni unanima (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Card preliminari:
Jake Hager (3-0, 1 NC) defeated Brandon Calton (2-1) permezz deċiżjoni maqsuma (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Sabah Homasi (14-8) defeated Bobby Voelker (33-14) permezz eliminatorja (puntelli) fi :20 ta 'round tnejn
Johnny Eblen (7-0) defeated Taylor Johnson (6-2) via deċiżjoni unanima (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Adam Borics (15-1) defeated Erick Sanchez (9-6) via deċiżjoni unanima (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Cody Law (1-0) defeated Orlando Ortega (0-1) permezz sottomissjoni (D’Arce Choke) fi 2:41 ta round wieħed

DOUGLAS LIMA SEEKS DOUBLE CHAMP STATUS AGAINST GEGARD MOUSASI IN MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERFIGHT ON SATURDAY, MEJJU 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, Frar. 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, Mejju 9 – LIVE on Paramount Network and DAZN at 10 p.m. ET/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 NC) 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, Mejju 9 fi 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. Azzjoni preliminari tittrażmetti fuq DAZN, Bellator.com u globalment fuq l-App Bellator Mobile. 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, Olanda, Mousasi has cemented legendary status within the sport, having won titles with multiple promotions across a 55-fight career. Aktar reċentement, Mousasi defeated Lyoto Machida permezz deċiżjoni maqsuma, 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 u Patrick "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 rebħiet, 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. Bil 26 ta 'dmirijietu 32 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, including consecutive dominant finishes over Andrey Koreshkov u 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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Aġġornat Bellator: Bader vs.. Nemkov Main Card:

Paramount Network and DAZN

10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT



Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) vs. Vadim Nemkov (11-2)

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



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BELLATUR UFFIĊJALI 229: KORESHKOV VS. LARKIN FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & RITRATTI

Complete Fight Night Photos



Bellator 229: Koreshkov vs. Larkin Main Card

Lorenz Larkin (21-7, 1 NC) defeated Andrey Koreshkov (22-4) permezz deċiżjoni maqsuma (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Yamauchi up (24-4) defeated You Awad (23-12) permezz sottomissjoni (armbar) fi 1:40 ta round wieħed

Keri Taylor Melendez (4-0) defeated Mandy Polk (6-4) via deċiżjoni unanima (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Tony Johnson (8-2) defeated Joe Schilling (4-6) permezz KO (puntelli) fi 2:07 tal round tliet



Card preliminari

Salim Mukhidinov (7-3) defeated Adel Altamimi (8-6) via deċiżjoni unanima (29-27, 30-26, 30-27)

Anatoly Tokov (29-2) defeated Hracho Darpinyan (17-9-2) permezz tat-TKO fi 4:38 ta 'round tnejn

Derek Anderson (16-3, 1 NC) defeated Guilherme “Bomba” (10-6) via deċiżjoni unanima (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Joey Davis (6-0) defeated Jeff Peterson (10-8) permezz KO (flying knee) fi 1:00 ta round wieħed

Johnny Eblen (6-0) defeated Mauricio Alonso (13-8, 1 NC) via deċiżjoni unanima (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Vladimir Tokov (5-0) defeated Brandon Hastings (6-4) via deċiżjoni unanima (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Jordan Newman (2-0) defeated Riley Miller (0-1) permezz tat-TKO fi 4:28 ta round wieħed

Kelvin Gentapanan (1-0) defeated Sunni Imhotep (2-0) permezz deċiżjoni maqsuma (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Jay-Jay Wilson (4-0) defeated Jorge Juarez (4-2) permezz sottomissjoni (ċowk wara-naked) fi 1:33 ta round wieħed



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



WKOLL, TICKETS FOR BELLATOR: KORESHKOV VS. LARKIN ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, Diċembru 14

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. nhar il-Ġimgħa, Marzu 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 NC) in the headliner.

Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, Diċembru 14 and will be available at the Pechanga box office, kif ukoll 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, filwaqt li azzjoni preliminari se fluss fuq Bellator.com u globalment fuq il-Mobile App Bellator. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

Hailing from Omsk, Russja, 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 Kampanja. 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 fiBellator 140. Training alongside another former Bellator champion inAlexander Shlemenko, Koreshkov has earned 21 career wins over 24 truf, Inklużi 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 fiBellator 193uIon Pascu fiBellator 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 uPaul 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. Bil 11 ta 'dmirijietu 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.

AġġornatBellator: Koreshkov vs. LarkinKarta tal-Ġlieda:

Welterweight Main Event: Andrey Koreshkov (21-3) vs.Lorenz Larkin (20-7, 1 NC)

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Bellator 182 RIŻULTATI & PHOTOS FROM TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN VERONA, NEW YORK

 

Imla Ritratti tal-Avveniment Hawnhekk

Andrey Koreshkov (20-2) defeated Chidi Njokuani (17-5) permezz TKO (puntelli) fi 4:08 ta round wieħed

Fernando Gonzalez (27-14) defeated Brennan Ward (14-6) permezz sottomissjoni (giljottina) fi 1:02 tal round tliet

Bruna Ellen (4-1) defeated VETA Arteaga (3-1) permezz deċiżjoni maqsuma (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

A.J. McKee (9-0) defeated Blair Tugman (10-7) via deċiżjoni unanima (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Joey Davis (2-0) defeated Justin Roswell (1-2) permezz TKO (strajkijiet) fi 1:35 ta round wieħed

Arlene Blencoe (10-6) defeated Sinead Kavanagh (4-2) permezz deċiżjoni maqsuma (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Chris Honeycutt (10-1) defeated Kevin Casey (9-6-2) permezz TKO (puntelli) fi 2:06 ta 'round tnejn

Kate Jackson (9-2) defeated Colleen Schneider (11-8) permezz TKO (korriment fir-riġel) fi 5:00 ta round wieħed

Georgi Karakhanyan (27-7-1) defeated Daniel Pineda (22-13) permezz TKO (waqfien tabib) fi 4:05 ta 'round tnejn

Henry Corrales (14-3) defeated Noad Lahat (11-3) via deċiżjoni unanima (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Vadim Nemkov (7-2) defeated Philipe Lins (10-2) permezz KO (puntelli) fi 3:03 ta round wieħed

Talita Nogueira (7-0) defeated Amanda Bell (5-5) permezz sottomissjoni (ċowk wara-naked) fi 3:44 ta round wieħed

Ricky Rainey (13-4) defeated Marc Stevens (21-11) via deċiżjoni unanima (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

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

Matt Secor (9-4) defeated T.J. Sumler (5-6) permezz sottomissjoni (Americana) fi 4:00 ta round wieħed

Tom Regal (2-0) defeated Kastroit Xhema (1-1) permezz KO (puntelli) fi 3:21 ta round wieħed

Alex Potts (1-0) defeated Brandon Polcare (1-1) permezz sottomissjoni (Kimura) fi 3:10 ta round wieħed

Joshua Ricci (4-0) defeated Brandon Warne (1-3) via deċiżjoni unanima (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

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

LOS ANGELES Following Bellator NYC fil 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) kontra Chidi Njokuani (17-4, 1 NC) nhar il-Ġimgħa, August 25for Bellator 182.

B'żieda, a second welterweight bout will serve as the evening’s co-main showdown when Brennan Ward (14-5) jissodisfa 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. U/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Biljetti għall Bellator 182 jmorru għall-bejgħ Il-ġimgħa, Ġunju 2 fi 10:00 a.m. U għall $85, $65, $47 u $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 truf, including wins in each of his first 13 kompetizzjonijiet. Fighting out of Omsk, Russja, “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 fi Bellator 153. Since making his professional debut in 2010, Koreshkov has collected 13 finishes, Inklużi 10 knockouts, eight of which came in the first round, making him one of the most dangerous 170-pounders in the game.

Il-ġlieda kontra minn Las Vegas, Nev., Njokuani enters the cage riding momentum of an impressive streak that has seen him win eight consecutive bouts and 12 tal-aħħar tiegħu 13. Peress li tgħaqqad il-fray Bellator MMA fil 2015, the 28-year-old Njokuani has collected four victories, including a pair of knockout finishes. Aktar reċentement, “Chidi Bang Bang” defeated Melvin Guillard fi Bellator 171 f'Jannar, 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. Bil 13 finishes over his 14 rebħiet karriera, inklużi disa 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 Awissu 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 truf, including a pair of first round knockouts and a five-fight winning streak from 2014-16. Bil 16 ta 'dmirijietu 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. Il Awissu 25 Bellator MMA event will mark Turning Stone’s third professional MMA event in less than a year.

Aġġornat Bellator 182: Koreshkov vs. NjokuaniMain Card:

Welterweight Main Event: Andrey Koreshkov (19-2) vs. Chidi Njokuani (17-4, 1 NC)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Brennan Ward (14-5) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (26-14)

Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (8-0) vs. TBD

 

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

 

Julia Budd (10-2) defeated Marloes Coenen (23-8) permezz TKO (puntelli) fi 2:42 tal rawnd erba

 

Quotes: “I have dreamt about this moment forever. Meta I kien 21 and first started kickboxing, I dreamt about being a champion and I didn’t make it, I lost.Budd said. “Allura, 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) defeated Brandon Girtz (14-6) via deċiżjoni unanima (29-28, 29-27, 30-26)

 

Quote: “Everything I thought was going to happen tonight, happened. Every time he was going to go for a take down, I wanted to make him pay for it.Gonzalez qal. 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, Irrid 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 Wren (13-2) defeated Roman Pizzolato (8-9) permezz sottomissjoni (arm triangle) fi 2:35 ta round wieħed

 

Quote: “I’m so grateful for Bellator and Spike to be able to come out here, do what I love and perform. Iżda, 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) defeated Charles Hackman (4-5) permezz tat-TKO fi 0:13 ta round wieħed

 

Quote: “I was completely prepared for this fight and had an incredible camp," Lovato Jr. qal. “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) defeated Jason Witt (7-4) permezz tat-TKO fi 0:13 tal round tliet

Gabrielle Holloway (6-5) defeated Alexis Dufresne (6-3) permezz tat-TKO fi 2:53 ta 'round tnejn

Emily Ducote (5-2) defeated Katy Collins (6-2) permezz sottomissjoni (ċowk mikxufa wara) fi 4:53 ta round wieħed

Emmanuel Rivera (6-0) defeated Treston Thomison (10-5) via deċiżjoni unanima (30-26, 30-27 2x)

Cody Pfister (13-6-1) defeated Jonathan Gary (12-8-2) permezz sottomissjoni (ċowk mikxufa wara) fi 4:04 ta round wieħed

 

Quote: "Jonathan Gary is a class act, a great guy, and I’m glad that I had the chance to compete against him tonight. 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.”