Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the TroopsPangunahing Card:
Magbiro Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny markes (19-7) was cancelled by the Hawaii State Boxing Commission deeming Barnett unable to compete tonight due to severe illness
Toby Misech(12-7) bagsak Erik Perez(19-7) sa pamamagitan ng KO (Punches) sa 0:54 ng ikot ng isa
Alejandra Lara (9-3) bagsak Veta Artega(5-3) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Tywan Claxton (6-1) bagsak Braydon Akeo (3-1) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Joey Davis(7-0) bagsak Chris Cisneros (19-11) sa pamamagitan ng TKO (Punches) sa 3:55 ng ikot ng isa
Paunang Card:
Hunter Ewald (1-0) bagsak Brysen Bolohao (0-2)sa pamamagitan ng pagsumite (likod-naked sumakal) sa 1:42 ng ikot ng isa
Joseph Creer (7-1-1) bagsak Ty Gwerder (4-1) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (30-27, 30-27, 29-26)
Cass Bell(5-0) bagsak Pierre Daguzan(5-4, 1 NC) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Mangyaring bisitahin ang Bellator.com para sa karagdagang impormasyon.
JOSH BARNETT AND RONNY MARKES HEADLINEBELLATOR & THE USO PRESENT: SALUTE THE TROOPSON Biyernes, Disyembre. 20
BELLATOR 236 ON Sabado, Disyembre. 21 SEES ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE DEFEND HER WORLD TITLE AGAINST KATE JACKSON
LOS ANGELES– The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii this Friday, Disyembre. 20 and Saturday, Disyembre. 21 is official with a stacked doubleheader featuring something for every mixed martial arts fan.
Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troopswill air on Paramount Network on Friday, Disyembre 20 sa 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream onBellator.com, DAZNand globally on theBellator Mobile App.
Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson –one of the star-powered, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream Saturday, Disyembre 21 live exclusively onDAZN sa 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT, while preliminary action will stream onBellator.com, DAZNand globally on theBellator Mobile App.
The main event of Friday’s card on Paramount Network will see a heavyweight headliner, featuring the Bellator debuts of former world championMagbiro Barnett (35-8) at Ronny markes (19-7). Rounding out the stacked main card will see another Bellator debut, bilang Erik Perez(19-6) enters the cage to meet Hawaii’s ownToby Misech (11-7), former flyweight No. 1 contenders Alejandra Lara (8-3) at Veta Arteaga (5-3) return to action and Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix participantTywan Claxton (5-1) takes on the undefeated prospect out of Maili, Hawaii, Braydon Akeo (3-0). Din, undefeated teammate of A.J. McKee Joey Davis (6-0) returns to the Bellator cage when he faces the “Big Island’s” 29-fight MMA veteran, Chris Cisneros (19-10).
The prelims forBellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troopswill feature an appearance from undefeated Bay Area-fighter fighterCass Bell(4-0), as well as undefeated Hawaiian prospectTy Gwerder (4-0).
A mere 24-hours later, Bellator 236 will take place exclusively on DAZN and will be headlined by a flyweight world title bout between Honolulu’sIlima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) at England Kate Jackson (11-3-1). The co-main event is a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix withA.J. McKee (15-0)paglalaan sa Derek Patlang (20-9.).
At saka, recently signed Bellator welterweightJason Jackson (10-4) ng Hollywood, FLA. returns to the Bellator cage on short notice to take onKiichi Kunimotoof Osaka, Hapon. Juliana Velasquez (9-0) looks to remain undefeated with Bellator when she meetsBruna Ellen (10-6) at flyweight, while local Hawaiian standoutsCheyden Leialoha(7-1) at Nainoa Dung (3-0) go to battle againstRaufeon Stots (12-1) atZach Zane (13-9), buong galang, to complete the main card.
Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the TroopsPangunahing Card:
Paramount Network & DAZN
10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT/5 p.m. HST
Heavyweight Main Event:Magbiro Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny markes (19-7)
Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Toby Misech(11-7) vs. Erik Perez(19-6)
Flyweight Main Card Bout: Alejandra Lara (8-3) vs. Veta Artega(5-3)
Featherweight Main Card Bout: Tywan Claxton (5-1) vs. Braydon Akeo (3-0)
Welterweight Main Card Bout: Joey Davis(6-0) vs. Chris Cisneros (19-10)
Paunang Card:
DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App
8:45 p.m. AT / 7:45 p.m. CT/3:45 p.m. HST
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Cass Bell(4-0) vs. Pierre Daguzan(5-3, 1 NC)
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Ty Gwerder (4-0) vs.Joseph Creer (6-1-1)
LOS ANGELES– Ahead of Bellator’s return to Hawaii on December 20 at 21 at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, the world’s leading global mixed martial arts promotion held open tryouts in Honolulu in an effort to further Bellator’s continued commitment to the local MMA scene in Hawaii.
After an overwhelming turnout, 10 athletes from the tryout have been selected to compete inside the Bellator cage next month – and if victorious, will have a chance to earn an exclusive multi-fight Bellator contract. The fighters selected includeBraydon Akeo (3-0), Cheyden Leialoha (7-1), Pierre Daguzan (5-3, 1 NC), Jamie Thorton (6-5), Hunter Ewald (para sa pasinaya), Keoni Diggs (7-0), Scotty Hao(4-2), Swayne Lunasco (7-0), Kaylan Gorospe (para sa pasinaya) at Ben Wilhelm (3-0).
Sa Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troopssa Biyernes, Disyembre. 20, Maili, Hawaii’sBraydon Akeo (3-0) earns a spot on the main card at 145-pounds againstTywan Claxton (5-1), who will make his first appearance since competing in the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix. This bout joins the previously announced heavyweight main event betweenMagbiro Barnett (35-8) at Ronny markes (19-7), a bantamweight scrap featuring newly signedErik Perez(19-6) against Hawaii’sToby Misech(11-7) and a flyweight contest pitting former title challengers against each other, bilang Alejandra Lara (8-3) parisukat off laban Veta Artega(5-3).
On Friday’s prelims, Kauai’sHunter Ewald, who was also selected from the tryouts, will make his professional debut against fellow HawaiianJonathan Pico(1-1) at 170-pounds. Din, recently signed to an exclusive deal of his own, Northern California’sCass Bell (4-0) will face Max Holloway’s training partnerPierre Daguzan (5-3) at bantamweight and 82nd Airborne Army VeteranJamie Thorton (6-5) tumatagal sa Tiani Valle (3-2) of Maui at flyweight.
Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troopswill air on Paramount Network on Friday, Disyembre 20 sa 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream onBellator.com, DAZNand globally on theBellator Mobile App.
Sabado, Disyembre. 21'S Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson will feature another tryout participant deserving of a main card bout, bilang Cheyden Leialoha (7-1) meets another top prospect in Nebraska’sRaufeon Stots (12-1) sa bantamweight. This fight joins a card topped by undefeated Bellator women’s flyweight champIlima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) defending her title againstKate Jackson(11-3-1), A.J. McKee (15-0)paglalaan sa Derek Patlang (20-9) in a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix, Neiman Gracie (9-1) returning to action for the first time since his welterweight title shot in a welterweight bout againstKiichi Kunimoto (20-8-2, 1 NC) and women’s flyweight title hopefulsJulianna Velasquez(9-0) at Bruna Ellen(5-2) going to battle.
Sa Bellator 236 paunang card, undefeated tryout prospectBen Wilhelm (3-0) will take on two-time Bellator veteranKona Oliveira (1-2) sa isang welterweyt paligsahan, while Wahiawa-bornKeoni Diggs (7-0) and Hilo’sScotty Hao(4-2) were also selected and will fight each other at 155 pounds. Lastly, Hawaii’sSwayne Lunasco, who went 7-0 bilang isang baguhan, at Kaylan Gorospe, who were both selected from the tryouts, will make their pro debuts against each other at bantamweight.
Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson –one of the star-powered, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream Saturday, Disyembre 21 live exclusively onDAZN sa 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT, while preliminary action will stream onBellator.com, DAZNand globally on theBellator Mobile App.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com or the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena box office.
Nai-update Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the TroopsPangunahing Card:
Paramount Network & DAZN
10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT/5 p.m. HST
Heavyweight Main Event:Magbiro Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny markes (19-7)
Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Toby Misech(11-7) vs. Erik Perez(19-6)
Flyweight Main Card Bout: Alejandra Lara (8-3) vs. Veta Artega(5-3)
Featherweight Main Card Bout: Tywan Claxton (5-1) vs. Braydon Akeo (3-0)
Updated Preliminary Card:
DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App
8:45 p.m. AT / 7:45 p.m. CT/3:45 p.m. HST
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Cass Bell(4-0) vs. Pierre Daguzan(5-3, 1 NC)
Bellator 234: Kharitonov vs. Vassell Pangunahing Card
Matimbang labanan: Linton Vassell (19-8, 1 NC) bagsak Sergei Kharitonov (30-8, 2 NC) sa pamamagitan ng TKO (strike) sa 3:15 ng pag-ikot 2
Magaang na labanan: Sidney Outlaw (14-3) bagsak Roger Huerta (24-12-1, 1 NC) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Magaang na labanan: Aviv Widodo (4-0) bagsak Zaka Fatullazade (14-9) pagpapasakop (anaconda mabulunan) sa 0:56 ng pag-ikot 1
Welterweyt Bout: Haim Widodo (12-6) bagsak artur Pronin (16-4) sa pamamagitan ng pagsumite (sakong hook) sa 4:12 ng pag-ikot 1
Middleweight labanan: Austin Vanderford (9-0) bagsak Grachik Bozinyan (10-4) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Paunang Card
Featherweight Bout: Sinead Kavanagh (6-4) bagsak Olga Rubin (6-2) sa pamamagitan ng TKO (strike) sa 4:37 ng pag-ikot 2
Welterweyt Bout: Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0) bagsak Ameer Bashir (0-2) sa pamamagitan ng pagsumite (sumakal tatsulok) sa 4:39 ng pag-ikot 1
Matimbang labanan: Maaari kang maghanap para Adam (4-0) bagsak Vladimir Fedin (15-6, 1 NC) sa pamamagitan ng TKO (strike) sa 3:29 ng pag-ikot 1
Welterweyt Bout: Shimon Smotritsky (6-0) bagsak Illia Hladkii (3-1) sa pamamagitan ng TKO (strike) sa 2:10 ng pag-ikot 1
Magaang na labanan: Vugar Keramov (14-3) bagsak Gustavo Wurlitzer(22-24, 1 NC) sa pamamagitan ng KO (welga) sa 1:29 ng pag-ikot 1
157-lb. Kontrata ng Timbang Bout:Kirill Medvedovsky (12-7) bagsak Akhmed Fararzha (6-2)sa pamamagitan ng pagsumite (gilotina) sa 0:46 ng pag-ikot 2
Bantamweight Bout: isang beses Dalhin (5-2) bagsak Ministro Daniliuk (2-2, 1 NC) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (30-26, 30-27, 29-28)
Magaang na labanan: mikail Carpenter (4-1) bagsak Ofir Leibel (0-1) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Bantamweight Bout: Ron Becker (4-2) bagsak artem Kazartsev (0-2) sa pamamagitan ng TKO (strike) sa 2:57 ng pag-ikot 1
Bantamweight Bout:Ben Cohen (1-0) bagsak Maksym Tkachuk (0-1) sa pamamagitan ng pagsumite (likod-naked sumakal) sa 3:19 ng pag-ikot 1
Banayad na matimbang labanan: eli Aronov (4-0) bagsak Sari Hleihil (2-4) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (30-26, 30-26, 28-27)
flyweight Bout: Itay Lipszyc (1-0) bagsak Itzik Yakobov (0-1) sa pamamagitan ng pagsumite (tuwid bukung-lock) sa 2:51 ng pag-ikot 1
220-lb. Kontrata ng Timbang Bout: Noam Voldman (1-5) bagsak Nisim Rozalis (0-2) sa pamamagitan ng split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight Bout:Itay Tratner (1-0-1) vs. Elias Mamadov (1-1-1, 1 NC) nagtatapos sa isang split draw (28-27, 28-29, 28-28)
Welterweyt Bout: Tomer Maslis (1-0) bagsak David Malka (0-1) sa pamamagitan ng TKO (strike) sa 1:32 ng pag-ikot 3
*Mangyaring tandaan na ang isang paunang welterweyt labanan sa pagitan ng Nika Ben Tuashy (2-0) at Rafael Aronov (1-3) Kinansela dahil sa pinsala sa katawan.
JOSH BARNETT MAKES HIS BELLATOR DEBUT AGAINST RONNY MARKES IN HEAVYWEIGHT MAIN EVENT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK
LOS ANGELES –To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has once again partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, sa Biyernes, Disyembre 20. Emanating from Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, this unique show will be headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring the Bellator debuts of “The Warmaster”Magbiro Barnett (35-8) at Ronny markes (19-7).
For a second year, the USO and Bellator team up to honor the men and women who fight for our freedom and to bring entertainment and a piece of home to service members based in Hawaii during the holiday season. Ito Salute the Troopsevent will bring Bellator athletes and personalities to the military community and provide a live free event as a thank you for their sacrifices and dedication to our country, especially for those who are separated from family and home during the holidays. Much like last year, Bellator and the USO will also partner for a week of special events in Hawaii leading up to the big weekend of exciting fights on December 20 at 21.
As the leading military support organization, the USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. This holiday season, hundreds of thousands of service members will remain on duty, away from home. The USO, through its programs, services and entertainment tours, is committed to bringing a piece of home to our nation’s service men and women. MMA fans and military supporters can help keep troops strong and connected to home by visitingwww.USO.org/Holidaysand by using the hashtag#USOHolidayswhen sharing how they have helped the USO’s critical mission to make the holidays special for our military heroes.
Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troopswill air on Paramount Network on Friday, Disyembre 20 sa 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream onBellator.comand globally on theBellator Mobile App. Details for exclusive ticket distribution will be announced in the coming days.
This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announcedBellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson sa Sabado, Disyembre 21. This highly-anticipated fight card includes undefeated Bellator women’s flyweight champIlima-Lei Macfarlanedefending her title againstKate Jackson, at A.J. McKee paglalaan sa Derek Patlangin a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix.
After signing with Bellator in April, former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett will make his return to MMA competition for the first time since 2016. A second-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Barnett has remained prevalent in the combat sports realm, competing in jiu-jitsu events, promoting and performing at his own professional wrestling shows and working as a color commentator for New Japan Pro Wrestling. Barnett is no stranger to the devoted MMA fanbase in Hawaii, fighting for regional Hawaiian promotion Superbrawl in 1999 at 2000, a stint that included three fights in one night to win the Superbrawl 13 heavyweight tournament. One of the top heavyweights of all-time, the Strikeforce, Pagmamataas, UFC, K-1, NJPW, Pancrase, and Affliction mainstay owns victories over legendary stars, including Dan Severn (2x), Semmy Schilt (2x), Randy Couture, Mark Hunt, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Pedro Rizzo, Sergei Kharitonov, Frank Mir, Roy Nelsonand Andrei Arlovski.
Fighting professionally since 2007, Ronny Markes will join the Bellator ranks following 26-fights all over the globe including three wins in UFC. Competing for a majority of his nearly 13-year career at middleweight, the 31-year-old will now lace up the gloves as a Bellator heavyweight. Hailing from Natal, Brazil, Markes is coming off a TKO victory in June, and will add another big-name fighter to his list of opposition, a list that includes fights against Yoel Romero, Thiago Santos, Aaron Simpson and Paulo Filho.
Nai-update Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the TroopsFight Card:
Heavyweight Main Event:Magbiro Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny markes (19-7)
*Card subject to change
Mangyaring bisitahin ang Bellator.com at USO.org para sa karagdagang impormasyon.
Frank Mir (19-13) bagsak Roy Nelson (23-18) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Phil Davis (21-5, 1 NC) bagsak Karl Albrektsson (9-3) via TKO at 3:06 ng pag-ikot ng tatlong
At Ruth (8-1) bagsak Jason Jackson(10-4) sa pamamagitan ng split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Joanne Ilara(9-4) bagsak Bec Rawlings(7-9) sa pamamagitan ng pagsumite (kneebar) sa 3:35 ng dalawang round
Jake Hager(2-0) & Anthony Garrett(4-2) ends in a no-contest due to an accidental low blow at 1:56 ng ikot ng isa
Paunang Card:
Phumi Nkuta(1-0) bagsak Adrian Haley(1-1) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Connor Dixon(2-0) bagsak Orkhan Ismatzade(0-2) sa pamamagitan ng pagsumite (Kimura) sa 0:42 ng ikot ng isa
Killys Mota(11-2) bagsak Mandel Nallo(7-1) sa pamamagitan ng TKO (leg injury) sa 1:16 ng pag-ikot ng tatlong
Jessica Miele(9-3) bagsak Talita Nogueira (7-2) sa pamamagitan ng split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
Steve Mowry(7-0) bagsak Gokhan Saricam(4-1) sa pamamagitan ng pagsumite (Kimura) sa 0:56 ng dalawang round
Dalton Rosta(2-0) bagsak Claude Wilcox(1-1) sa pamamagitan ng TKO (strike) sa 4:23 ng dalawang round
Tim Caron (10-2, 1 NC) bagsak Lucas Pimenta Borges(8-3) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (29-28 x3)
Jon Manley(13-6) bagsak Thiago Oliveira(16-5) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Elise Reed(1-0) bagsakRebecca Bryggman(0-1) sa pamamagitan ng TKO (Punches) sa 4:48 ng ikot ng isa
Mangyaring bisitahin ang Bellator.com para sa karagdagang impormasyon.
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About Bellator:
Bellator is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing promotion featuring many of the best athletes in the world. Sa ilalim ng direksyon ng beteranong lumaban tagataguyod 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. Sa Estados Unidos, Bellator can be seen on both Paramount Network and DAZN, the world’s first truly dedicated LIVE sports streaming service. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orkestrasyon live na kaganapan, -unlad mandirigma / relasyon, venue pagkuha, paglikha ng sponsorship / pag-unlad, internasyonal paglilisensya, marketing, advertising, relasyon sa publicity at komisyon. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, tahanan ng premier entertainment mga tatak sa mundo na kumonekta sa mga madla sa pamamagitan ng nakapanghihimok na nilalaman sa telebisyon, aninong gumagalaw, online at mobile platform.
About Paramount Network:
Paramount Network is a premium entertainment destination that pushes the limits of story-telling with bold original scripted and non-scripted series. Inspired by over a century of cinema, Paramount Network is where today’s brightest stars bring the experience of the big screen to every screen with stories that are immersive, inclusive, and deeply personal.
About DAZN:
DAZN is the largest global sports streaming platform in the world. Since launching in 2016, DAZN has expanded across four continents with the app currently available for download in the United States, Canada, Alemanya, Austria, Switzerland, Italya, Espanya, Japan and Brazil. In the U.S., DAZN has made its mark as an attractive alternative to pay-per-view within the combat sports industry. The platform features big fights from Matchroom Boxing, Golden Boy Promotion, GGG Mga Promosyon, Bellator MMA, the World Boxing Super Series and Combate Americas, all for one affordable price, on any device – including smart TVs, smartphone, tablet, games consoles and PCs. DAZN also features live MLB action each day of the season with its new daily show, ChangeUp. The much-anticipated daily program The Pat McAfee Show launched in September.
Rafael Macedo(10-4, 1 NC) bagsak Kane Mousah(12-3) sa pamamagitan ng split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
Bellator Kickboxing 12: Varga vs. FaustinoFight Card:
Gabriel Varga (18-6) bagsak Cristian Faustino(31-12-2) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (50-45 x3) to retain Bellator Kickboxing featherweight title
Chingiz Allazov (60-3, 1 NC) bagsak Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee(287-53-4) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (30-27 x3)
Luca Cecchetti(24-5) bagsak Alex Avogadro(46-6-3) sa pamamagitan ng TKO (pagpapatigil doktor) sa 2:09 ng ikot ng isa
Shan Cangelosi(35-10-1) bagsak Kevin Ross(33-12) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Yuri Bessmertny(45-20-2) bagsak Giuseppe De Domenico(51-10) sa pamamagitan ng lubos na nagkakaisa desisyon (29-28 x3)
Jade Jorand(1-0)bagsak Silvia La Notte(66-18-4) sa pamamagitan ng KO (sipain) sa 0:12 ng dalawang round
SAITAMA SUPER ARENA TO HOSTBELLATOR JAPAN Linggo, Disyembre 29 – LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK
TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER 3
LOS ANGELES– For the first time in the organization’s history, Bellator travels to Japan and the iconic Saitama Super Arena for an historic event, bilang Fedor Emelianenko(38-6, 1 NC) at Quinton "Rampage" Jackson(38-13) square off in a long-awaited heavyweight showdown. Bellator Japan: Fedor vs. Magalit nang labis, powered by RIZIN, takes place Sunday, Disyembre 29 and will air LIVE on Paramount Network.
Mga tiket para Bellator Japan: Fedor vs. Magalit nang labis go on sale November 3. Additional bouts are expected to be announced in the coming days.
“For Bellator’s debut in Japan, we wanted to bring a massive event and fighters that the Japanese fans really connect with,"Sinabi ni Bellator President Scott Coker. “Given the vast history of martial arts and MMA in Japan, and especially at Saitama Super Arena, this will be a very special show that no one will want to miss.This will, unquestionably, be a monumental event for Bellator and I am looking forward to the moment that Fedor and ‘Rampage’ walk out to a crowd that has known them since their careers began. I would also like to thank RIZIN for their help in making this event a possibility and we look forward to working together in the near future to showcase the best talent each organization has to offer.”
Fighting out of Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Russia, Fedor Emelianenko returns to Japan following a successful run in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix earlier this year, where he earned consecutive first-round knockouts overChael Sonnen at Frank Mir. A former PRIDE FC Heavyweight Champion and PRIDE 2004 Heavyweight World Grand Prix Champion, “The Last Emperor” returns to where his career started. Often referred to as “The GOAT” by fans around the world, his career resume stands as one of the most impressive in the history of the sport with victories over Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, Mirko Cro Cop, Mark Hunt, Mark Coleman and Andrei Arlovski, upang pangalanan ang ilang. May 29 career victories ending via finish, the punching power and world-class Sambo of the stoic Russian could result in yet another defining moment in his illustrious career.
An eight-fight veteran of Bellator, “Rampage” Jackson’s legendary career has seen him compete against some of the top names in the sport, generating a loyal army of fans along the way. The former PRIDE and UFC champion is the proud owner of many epic highlight reel slams and knockouts that he has racked up throughout his epic battles with the likes of Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson, "King Mo" Lawal, Kevin Randleman and, perhaps most-notably, his four-fight series with Wanderlei Silva. The Memphis, Tennessee-native has long been seen as an icon to MMA fans around the globe and has openly voiced a desire to face Fedor in front of a Japanese crowd before his career comes to an end. Ngayon, the two legends will finally meet inside the Bellator cage on December 29 at the famed Saitama Super Arena.
Nai-update Bellator Japan: Fedor vs. Magalit nang labis Fight Card:
Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (38-6, 1 NC) vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (38-13)
*Card subject to change.
Mangyaring bisitahin ang Bellator.com para sa karagdagang impormasyon.
Cuban ng Olimpus & UFC Veteran Looks to Conquer BKFC Light Heavyweight Division
Piladelpya (Oktubre 8, 2019) – Former Olympian and UFC standoutHector Lombard has become the latest fighter to sign withBare Knuckle Fighting Championship(BKFC) as he looks to make his mark in the biggest and best bare knuckle fights that the sport has to offer.
Lombard is the first-ever Olympian to sign with BKFC, having represented Cuba in judo in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
“I’ve wanted to fight for this amazing organization for a while and I’m excited that it’s all come together,” said Lombard, who will compete in the 185-pound light heavyweight division. “Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is the next level of fighting and I am glad to be part of it.”
“Hector Lombard is one of the most devastating punchers in MMA history and we are looking for Hector to make a huge splash with BKFC,” said BKFC founder and president David Feldman. “Bilang isang fan, I cannot wait to see how Hector does in the squared circle. He’s exciting and explosive. This is an incredible signing.”
Lombard also holds the distinction of being the first Bellator champion to sign with BKFC. He was the inaugural Bellator middleweight champion, winning the title in 2009. Lombard went 8 – 0 in Bellator with seven finishes, including a six-second knockout of UFC veteran Jay Silva in May of 2010.
Lombard relinquished the Bellator middleweight championship in 2012, when he moved to the UFC. In the UFC, Lombard fought a total of 12 beses, recording notable knockout wins against Rousimar Palhares and Nate Marquardt.
In his professional MMA career, Lombard tallied 34 panalo, 22 of which have come by knockout or TKO. He is regarded as one of the hardest punching middleweights and welterweights in MMA history.
Lombard is from Cuba and moved to Australia after the 2000 Summer Olympics. He now lives in Florida.
