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BELLATOR AND USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON DECEMBER 14

 

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Brent Primus Defends Lightweight Title Against Michael Chandler in Long-Awaited Main Event Rematch to Kick Off Honolulu Doubleheader

 

LOS ANGELES – To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, Desemba 14.

 

 

“Having worked with the Army Combatives Program to evaluate and update their combat readiness, I have long respected the military and their courage,” said Royce Gracie, MMA Legend and Bellator Ambassador. “When I found out we were doing an event in Hawaii, knowing the large military population there, I knew we had to show our support and appreciation through MMA.”

 

 

 

Bellator President Scott Coker is proud of this new relationship with USO and is eager to show his support to the brave service men and women.

 

 

 

“The USO is a historic military support organizationnot just in entertainment but in connecting them back to the things they love and fight for,"Alisema Coker. “It made perfect sense for Bellator to establish a relationship with the USO and provide a unique opportunity to Hawaii’s military population. We appreciate their service to the nation, and we hope this is just the first of many opportunities for us to work together.”

 

 

 

Emanating from the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, this unique show will be headlined by a title fight featuring current lightweight champ Brett Primus (8-0) against two-time former titlist Michael Chandler (18-4), while heavyweight icon Frank Mir (18-12) hukutana Javy Ayala (10-7) in a heavyweight clash.

Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Desemba 14 katika 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT and will be simulcast on CMT. The event will also stream LIVE on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. kikohozi ziada watatangazwa katika wiki zijazo.

 

 

 

Reigning champ Brent Primus puts both his title and undefeated streak on the line in a highly anticipated rematch for the Bellator lightweight title. After upsetting Chandler last year, the Eugene, Ore.-native has since battled injuries that have delayed his return to the cage. Sasa, he looks to silence the critics and prove that he is the rightful and deserving 155-pound champion. One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler has plans to reclaim the championship and become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, Ikiwa ni pamoja na Benson

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi up and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler, who now calls Nashville home, has earned his way back to No. 1-contender status with his sights set on leaving Hawaii with the belt.

 

 

 

Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir returns to the Bellator cage following his exciting back-and-forth battle with Fedor Emelianenko last spring. With career wins over Roy Nelson, Antonio “Big Nog” Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar and Mirko Cro Cop, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt looks for another impressive victory to add to his illustrious career. After shocking the world when he KO’d Sergei Kharitonov, Javy Ayala become an overnight sensation to MMA fans. Known to fans as “Eye Candy,” the heavyweight has also impressively defeated Eric Prindle and Raphael Butler. Fighting out of Porterville, Calif., Ayala returns hoping to yet again shock the world and defeat one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history.

 

 

 

This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announced Bellator Hawaii Jumamosi, Desemba 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ ILIMA-Lei Macfarlane defending her title against Valnirie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida making his Bellator debut against former champ Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie kuchukua Na Ruth in an opening round matchup in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix and much more.

 

 

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 14 na 15. More details to come soon.

 

Updated Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops Fight Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Brent Primus (8-0) vs. Michael Chandler (18-4)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Frank Mir (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)

 

*Card subject to change

 

 

 

Tafadhali ziara Bellator.com na USO.org kwa habari zaidi.

BELLATOR 206: MOUSASI vs. MACDONALD RESULTS & PHOTOS

 

 

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Bellator 206: Mousasi vs. MacDonald Kuu ya Kadi Matokeo:

Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) kushindwa Rory MacDonald (20-5) kupitia TKO (kukwepa makonde) katika 3:23 ya mbili duru

Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (38-13) kushindwa Wanderlei Silva (35-14) kupitia TKO (kukwepa makonde) katika 4:32 ya mbili duru

Douglas Lima (30-7) kushindwa Andrey Koreshkov (21-3) via technical submission (nyuma-uchi hulisonga) katika 3:04 ya pande zote tano

Aaron Pico (4-1) kushindwa Leandro Higo (18-5) kupitia KO (kukwepa makonde) katika 3:19 ya duru moja

Keri Taylor-Melendez (3-0) kushindwa Dakota Zimmerman (0-1) kupitia uamuzi kupasuliwa (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Gaston Bolanos (4-1) kushindwa Ysidro Gutierrez (4-3) kupitia mtoano (kukwepa makonde) katika 1:37 ya mbili duru

 

Awali Kadi Matokeo:

Adam Piccolot (11-2) kushindwa James Terry (20-10) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Jeremiah Monaghan (12-6) kushindwa Justin Smitley (10-8-1) kupitia TKO (kukwepa makonde) katika 3:28 ya duru moja

Arlene Blencowe (11-7) kushindwa Amber Leibrock (3-2) kupitia TKO (slam, kukwepa makonde) katika 1:23 ya pande zote tatu

Josh San Diego (8-4) kushindwa Joe Neal (6-4) kupitia uamuzi kupasuliwa (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Chuck Campbell (1-0) kushindwa Joseph Ramirez (1-2) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27 x3)

Anthony Figueroa Jr. (1-0) kushindwa Samuel Romero (0-2) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-27, 28-26, 29-26)

Cass Bell (2-0) kushindwa Ty Costa (3-4) via verbal submission (armbar) 3:06 ya mbili duru

Isaiah Gonzalez (2-0) vs. Khai Wu (2-1)

Jacob Ycaro (1-0) vs. Ignacio Ortiz (1-0)

Laird Anderson (0-0) vs. Ahmed Abdelaziz (0-0)

 

BELLATOR 206: MOUSASI vs. MACDONALD WEIGH-IN RESULTS & PHOTOS

 

EVENT AIRS EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN TOMORROW AT 9 P.M. NA / 6 P.M. PT

 

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Complete Bellator 206 Weigh-in Results:

Middleweight World Title Main Event: Gegard Mousasi (184.4) vs. Rory MacDonald (184.9)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (254.4) vs. Wanderlei Silva (226.9)

Welterweight World Grand Prix First Round Bout: Douglas Lima (170) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (169.3)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Aaron Pico (145.7) vs. Leandro Higo (145.1)

Women’s Strawweight Main Card Bout: Keri Taylor-Melendez (116) vs. Dakota Zimmerman (115.6)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Gaston Bolanos (145.2) vs. Ysidro Gutierrez (145.3)

 

Awali Kadi:

160-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Adam Piccolot (159.1) vs. James Terry (160)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jeremiah Monaghan (144.9) vs. Justin Smitley (144.2)

Women’s Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Amber Leibrock (145.4) vs. Arlene Blencowe (145.3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Josh San Diego (139.2) vs. Joe Neal (139.9)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Cass Bell (136) vs. Ty Costa (136)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Isaiah Gonzalez (135.8) vs. Khai Wu (136)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jacob Ycaro (145.3) vs. Ignacio Ortiz (144.9)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Laird Anderson (145.8) vs. Ahmed Abdelaziz (147.3)*

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Chuck Campbell (205.6) vs. Joseph Ramirez (202.4)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Anthony Figueroa Jr. (156) vs. Samuel Romero (156)

 

*Missed weight

CURTIS ‘50 CENT’ JACKSON AND BELLATOR MMA ANNOUNCE COMPREHENSIVE PARTNERSHIP FEATURING A NEW APPAREL LINE AND CHAMPAGNE SPONSORSHIP

 

 

‘50 Cent’ and Le Chemin du Roi Champagne to Give the Winner of the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix One Million Dollars

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator MMA, a global combat sports leader owned by Viacom, has joined forces with entertainment superstar and business mogul Curtis “50 CentJackson on an extensive partnership and licensing deal featuring a new apparel line based upon Jackson’s popularGet The Straptrademark and integrating Jackson’s elite champagne brand, Le Chemin du Roi in future Bellator events.

 

 

 

A passionate and knowledgeable MMA fan, Jackson has already agreed to re-invest a portion of his deal by offering one million dollars in cash to the winner of the upcoming Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix that will air exclusively on DAZN.

 

 

 

“We are thrilled to partner with such a legendary icon who has been a friend to the Bellator family for quite some time. The “Get The Strap” apparel line is just the beginning of many joint ventures we will explore together,"Alisema Scott Coker, Rais wa Bellator MMA.

 

 

 

“I am excited to partner with the Bellator Viacom franchise. Mixed martial arts yields some of the most action-packed events in the world. I’m excited for people to see how I plan to shake up MMA with the integration of my ‘Get The Straptrademark as well as my luxury champagne Le Chemin du Roi.” said Jackson.

 

 

 

Leveraging his viral “Get The Strap” moniker, Bellator and Jackson will launch a global apparel line that will be fashionable and edgy, with distinctive attitude.

 

 

 

Pia, Jackson’s popular new champagne, Le Chemin du Roi, will become fully integrated into Bellator events from in-arena signage to mat placements and more.

 

 

 

“Bellator has a roster filled with some of the most charismatic athletes in the world,” adds Jackson. “As my relationship with Bellator deepens, you will see me moving into fighter management opportunities that will allow me to integrate top stars into both scripted and unscripted projects across the Viacom networks, as well as the other outlets I have access to.”

 

About Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson

50 Cent, born Curtis James Jackson III, is an award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor and producer from Queens, New York. Recognized as one of the most talented and prolific music artists of his time, the Grammy Award winner rose to fame with his record-shattering debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryinand has since sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and been awarded numerous prestigious accolades. Jackson has leveraged his star power to cross over with unparalleled success as an entrepreneur, actor and producer. From Get Rich or Die Tryinbeing one of the fastest selling albums in history to creating one of the most influential deals in hip-hop with the sale of Vitaminwater, Jackson continues to break records. He currently has the critically-acclaimed #1 show on Starz, “Power,” in which he not only co-stars but also serves as executive producer and director leading into season six.

 

 

 

Jackson has carved out a thriving television and film career. Katika 2005, he founded G-Unit Film & Television, Inc. which has produced a wide variety of content across numerous platforms and sold a myriad of shows to various networks. Among these is “Power,” which premiered in June 2014. Starz and Lionsgate extended Jackson & G-Unit Film & Television, Inc’s overall deal to develop new projects for the network, including “Tomorrow, Leo,” based on a screenplay penned by Jackson and the “BMF” project. Additional credits include the variety show “50 Central” on BET and two dramas for Sony Crackle “The Oath,” the networks most-watched new original series andRPM,” which is currently in development. Jackson’s successful film career has included roles in several blockbusters: most recently “Den of Thieves” co-starring opposite Gerard Butler, which Jackson has signed on to produce the sequel along with Butler, Antoine Fuqua’s boxing drama “Southpaw,” alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and “Spy” with Melissa McCarthy. Jackson will also reprise his role in “Escape Plan 2.”

 

 

 

The exceptional businessman serves as CEO of G-Unit Records, which he founded in 2003 and has since signed a host of multi-platinum artists. Jackson continues to dominate the charts with hits like the recently released “Still Think I’m Nothing,” and he is continuously recording new music.

 

 

 

Jackson continues to extend his brand, which encompasses a broad spectrum of businesses including: footwear and apparel, fragrance, video games, publishing, headphones, Le Chemin du Roi champagne, vodka, health drinks, Casper mattresses and supplements.

 

 

 

Jackson was represented on this deal by Stephen J. Savva and Eric Feig.

OFFICIAL BELLATOR 205: MCKEE VS. MACAPA RESULTS & PHOTOS

 

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Bellator 205 Kuu Kadi Matokeo:

 

A.J. McKee (12-0) def. John Macapa (21-4-2) kupitia KO (ngumi) katika 1:09 ya duru moja

 

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Rafael Lovato Jr. (9-0) def. John Salter (15-4) kupitia utii (nyuma-uchi hulisonga) katika 4:27 ya pande zote tatu

 

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Veta Arteaga (5-2) def. Denise Kielholtz (2-2) kupitia utii (guillotine hulisonga) katika 4:24 ya mbili duru

 

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Patricky Pitbull (20-8) def. Roger Huerta (24-11-1, 1 NC) kupitia KO (kukwepa makonde) katika 0:43 ya mbili duru

 

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Kadi Matokeo ya awali:

Adam Borics (8-0) def. Josenaldo Silva (25-7) kupitia utii (nyuma-uchi hulisonga) katika 1:46 ya pande zote tatu

Steve Mowry (5-0) def. Ben Moa (4-1) kupitia utii (Americana) katika 2:40 ya duru moja

Jarod Trice (4-0) def. Sean Powers (9-7) kupitia uamuzi kupasuliwa (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Emilio Trevino (3-0) def. Sua Tuani (2-1) kupitia TKO (kukwepa makonde) katika 1:55 ya mbili duru

Vince Morales (8-2) def. Justin Hugo (3-5) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-25, 30-26, 29-27)

Johnny Nunez (7-1) def. Josh Wick (9-4) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Andrew Cruz (4-3) def. Nathan Stolen (8-4) kupitia utii (arm bar) katika 3:41 ya duru moja

Kyle Frost (3-0) def. David Rangel (0-2) via technical submission (nyuma-uchi hulisonga) katika 3:29 ya duru moja

Bryce Edminister (2-1) def. Leon Taylor (0-1) kupitia utii (nyuma-uchi hulisonga) katika 1:34 ya mbili duru

Stephen Stirewalt (2-0) def. Joe Aguirre (2-1) via submission at 2:13 round one

 

 

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KNOCKOUT ARTISTS MELVIN MANHOEF AND CHIDI NJOKUANI COLLIDE IN EXPLOSIVE BELLATOR 210 MAIN EVENT AT WINSTAR WORLD RESORT AND CASINO ON NOV. 30

 

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator heads back to WinStar World Casino and Resort on Friday, Novemba 30 with a battle of heavy-handed middleweights, as combat sports-veteran Melvin Manhoef (30-14-1, 2 NC) takes on the dynamic Chidi Njokuani (18-5, 1 NC) katika tukio kuu ya Bellator 210.

 

 

 

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Septemba 21 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, as well as through Bellator.com na Ticketmaster.com.

Bellator 210: Manhoef vs. Njokuani will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and will stream LIVE on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. kikohozi ziada watatangazwa katika wiki zijazo.

 

 

 

A former world title challenger, Manhoef returns to the Bellator cage looking to stake his claim in a suddenly crowded middleweight division. The famed Dutch kickboxer and mixed martial artist is known for his highlight-reel KO’s throughout his impressive combat sports career that spans two and a half decades, including successful runs in DREAM, Cage Rage and Bellator. With career wins over Mark Hunt, Kazushi Sakuraba, “Cyborg” Santos, and most recently for Bellator, Hisaki Kato, “No Mercy” has plans for adding another name to his lengthy resume.

 

 

 

Njokuani made his Bellator debut in the welterweight division with a decisive victory over Ricky Rainey in 2015. Tangu wakati huo, “Chidi Bang Bang” has notched impressive wins over Melvin Guillard and Andre Fialho. The Las Vegas fighter later announced himself to the 185-pound weight class in emphatic fashion with a victory over Hisaki Kato katika Bellator 189. Kwa 10 knockouts to his credit, the always-dangerous Njokuani looks to add another “W” to his record in November.

 

Updated Bellator 210: Manhoef vs. Njokuani Fight Card:

Middleweight Main Event Bout: Melvin Manhoef (30-14-1, 2 NC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (18-5, 1 NC)

 

 

*Card subject to change

 

 

 

Please visit Bellator.com for more information.

BELLATOR TO SIGN WFL’S ‘FINAL 8’ HEAVYWEIGHT GRAND PRIX AND MMA LIGHTWEIGHT TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

 

ALSO, BELLATOR KICKBOXING’S JORINA BAARS TO COMPETE AGAINST ANISSA HADDAOUI IN SUPERFIGHT AT SEPT. 22 WFL EVENT

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator announced today the organization will reward the winner of World Fighting League’s upcoming “Final 8” Grand Prix, as well as the MMA Lightweight Tournament Finale, with a Bellator contract. The events take place over two days on Saturday, Saba. 22 through Sunday, Saba. 23 from Topsportcentrum in Almere, Netherlands and are set to air on Spike Netherlands.

 

 

 

Owned by famed Dutch kickboxer Melvin Manhoef, the Netherlands-based promotion is currently home to many of the best Dutch kickboxers and mixed martial artists. Following an impressive combat sports career that spans two and a half decades, including successful runs in DREAM, Cage Rage and Bellator, Manhoef began promoting fights under his WFL banner in 2015. Hivi karibuni, Manhoef defeated Remy Bonjasky in the final bout of his kickboxing career at WFL 16.

 

 

 

Similar to renowned K-1 events, the kickboxing tournament on Sept. 22 commences with eight competitors who will need to claim victory three times in one evening to become champion. The “Final 8” Grand Prix kicks off with several explosive first-round heavyweight matchups, Ikiwa ni pamoja na Murat Aygun vs. Fabio Kwasi, Sam Tevette vs. Clyde Brunswijk, Andrei Stoica vs. “Boy Boy” Martin na Fred Sikking vs. Nordine Mahieddine. Sikking vs. Nordine replaces the previously announced contest between Ibrahim El Bouni and Levi Rigters.

 

 

 

In the MMA Lightweight Tournament Finale on Sept. 23, Pieter Buist (13-4) hukutana Soli Abdeselam Mohamed (4-3), better known to fans as “Sully Bull,” in a battle to determine the victor at 155 paundi. Buist, nicknamed “The Archangel,” is currently riding a four-fight win streak, including two WFL victories, while Bull has also won his previous two bouts inside the WFL cage.

 

 

 

In addition to the “Super 8” Grand Prix on Sept. 22, the card will also feature Bellator Kickboxing’s Jorina Baars (44-0-3) in a highly anticipated superfight with two-time WFL World Champion Anissa Haddaoui (42-3-1). Fighting out of Den Helder, Uholanzi, the 29-year-old Baars remains one of the most dangerous kickboxers and Muay Thai fighters on the planet, famously defeating Cris Cyborg in 2014. Having earned gold in both professional kickboxing and Muay Thai, the Dutch-born Haddaoui looks to make a name for herself against a fellow veteran in Baars. Fans can expect fireworks between these two exciting and elite fighters.

 

 

 

Kwa habari zaidi, tafadhali tembelea WorldFightingLeague.com na WFLTickets.com.

FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT BETWEEN PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ AND EMMANUEL SANCHEZ HEADLINES BELLATOR’S RETURN TO MENORA MIVTACHIM ARENA IN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL ON NOV. 15

 

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ALSO, ISRAELI HAIM GOZALI REMATCHES RYAN COUTURE AND FORMER LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP PHIL DAVIS FACES VADIM NEMKOV

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Tel Aviv, Israel for the third-consecutive year on Thursday, Novemba. 15 with a featherweight world title clash pitting Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (27-4) dhidi ya Emmanuel Sanchez (17-3) set to anchor Bellator 209 inside Menora Mivtachim Arena. Aidha, Haim Gozali (8-5) looks to get revenge against Ryan Couture (11-6) in co-main event welterweight action, wakati Phil Davis (19-4, 1 NC) watachukua Vadim Nemkov (9-2) katika mwanga Heavyweight. Zaidi ya hayo, a women’s featherweight contest between undefeated Israeli Olga Rubin (4-0) na mkongwe Cindy Dandois (12-3) will be featured on the card.

 

 

 

Tickets are on sale now and are available at Eventim.co, ikiwa ni pamoja na Bellator.com. The event will air Friday, Novemba. 16 katika 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on Paramount Network and can also be streamed on DAZN.

 

 

 

Bellator has partnered with Ananey Communications, an Israeli television conglomerate boasting 14 channels, including the EGO and EGO TOTAL channels, which have broadcast Bellator in Israel since 2012.

 

 

 

Hailing from Natal, Brazil, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 20th time on Nov. 15. Kwa 15 wins under the Bellator umbrella, “Pitbull” will be making his second title defense since reclaiming the world title at Bellator 178 dhidi ya Daniel Straus mwaka jana. Hivi karibuni, “Pitbull” defeated Daniel Weichel, edging out his opponent via split decision at Bellator 203 in Rome. Having earned a finish in 20 yake 27 mafanikio kama mtaalamu, the reigning champion has become synonymous with excitement and fans can certainly expect more fireworks when he enters the cage onNov. 15.

 

 

 

Sanchez has officially emerged from prospect to title contender when he challenges for the featherweight title in Tel Aviv. Unlike his opponent, Sanchez will find himself in unfamiliar territory on Nov. 15, as the 28-year-old Milwaukee, Wis.-fighter will make his first professional appearance outside of the United States. “El Matador” will be seeking his 10th promotional win and his fifth consecutive victory, a streak that began in January of last year. With his last defeat coming over two years ago and with recent victories over former Bellator champions Daniel Straus and Marcos Galvao, vilevile Sam Sicilia, there may not be another athlete on Bellator’s roster more deserving of a title fight than the Roufusport Academy-product.

 

 

 

A member of Team Renzo Gracie, Gozali returns to the Bellator cage for the fifth time in his 20-year career. The Israeli fighter will once again fight Ryan Couture on Nov. 15, following a three-round thriller at Bellator 180 last summer. Fighting out of Bat Yam, Israel, “Batman” favors events on home turf, notching two opening round submission wins in each of his las two bouts inside Menora Mivtachim Arena. Sasa, with seven of his eight career victories coming by way of submission, the former Israeli army soldier hopes to keep his rematch with Couture out of the judges’ hands.

 

 

 

Couture looks to duplicate the success he had in his first matchup with Gozali, when he picked up a unanimous decision win inside Madison Square Garden last June. A veteran of UFC and STRIKEFORCE, Couture has appeared six times in the Bellator cage and will make the jump back up to welterweight in hopes of collecting the 12th win of his career. A member of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, the Seattle native will look to play the role of spoiler to Gozali when the two rematch in Tel Aviv.

 

 

 

Hailing from Harrisburg, Penn. Davis has earned impressive victories over elite competition during his illustrious 10-year career, including wins over the likes of Lyoto Machida, "Mfalme Mo" Lawal, Liam McGeary na hivi karibuni Linton Vassellkatika Bellator 200 mapema mwaka huu. Fighting out of San Diego, Calif. the former four-time NCAA Division-1 All-American wrestler out of Penn State University holds a near flawless mark of 6-1 in Bellator. "Mr. Wonderful” trains alongside current Bellator bantamweight champ Darrion Caldwell, Dominick Cruz and A.J. Matthews amongst others at Alliance MMA.

 

 

 

Fighting out of Stary Oskol, Russia, 26-year-old knockout artist Vadim Nemkov will make his third appearance with Bellator when he meets Davis. A protege of Bellator heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko, Nemkov will be looking to build on his pair of knockout wins, which includes a win over former light heavyweight champion Liam McGeary katika Bellator 194. With eight of his nine career victories coming by way of first round stoppage, the former Sambo world champion does not waste much time inside the cage. His ability for finishing fights will be tested when he meets Davis, an athlete who has yet to be finished in his career.

 

 

 

Israeli women’s featherweight Olga Rubin steps back inside the Bellator cage for the third time to put her undefeated streak on the line in her home country. With her previous promotional victories at Bellator 164 na Bellator 188 coming via TKO, “Big Bad” has developed a reputation as one of the more dangerous prospects in the division. She is now set to take on UFC and Invicta FC veteran Cindy Dandois, who owns career wins over Marloes Coenen, Jorina Baars and Megan Anderson. Training out of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, “Battlecat” is currently riding a four-fight win streak, which includes a victorious appearance in RIZIN.

 

Updated Bellator 209: ‘Pitbull’ vs. Sanchez Fight Card:

Featherweight World Title Bout: Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (27-4) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (17-3)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Haim Gozali (8-5) vs. Ryan Couture (11-6)

Light Heavyweight Feature Event: Phil Davis (19-4, 1 NC) vs. Vadim Nemkov (9-2)

Women’s Featherweight Bout: Olga Rubin (4-0) vs. Cindy Dandois (12-3)

BELLATOR 204: CALDWELL vs. LAHAT FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS

 

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Complete Photos // Mikopo: Bellator / Lucas Noonan

 

Complete Bellator 204 Kuu ya Kadi:

 

Featherweight Main Event: Darrion Caldwell (13-1) def. Noad Lahat (12-4) kupitia TKO (kukwepa makonde) katika 2:46 ya mbili duru

*Caldwell’s bantamweight title was not on the line

 

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Logan Storley (9-0) def. A.J. Matthews (9-8) kupitia TKO (kukwepa makonde) katika 3:56 ya mbili duru

 

 

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Ricky Bandejas (11-1) def. James Gallagher (7-1) kupitia KO (mgomo) katika 2:49 ya duru moja

 

 

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Tywan Claxton (3-0) def. Cris Lencioni (3-2) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Awali Kadi:

 

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Omar Morales (7-0) def. Troy Nawrocki (3-1) kupitia KO (mgomo) katika 0:58 ya duru moja

 

 

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Demarques Jackson (9-2) def. Bryce Logan (9-3) kupitia uamuzi kupasuliwa (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)

 

 

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jason Jackson (8-3) def. Jordon Larson (9-5) kupitia TKO (kukwepa makonde) katika 3:52 ya duru moja

 

 

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: David Michaud (13-4) def. Corey Davis (3-1) kupitia KO (kukwepa makonde) katika 1:42 ya duru moja

 

 

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Romero Cotton (3-0) def. Willie Whitehead (2-3) kupitia TKO (mgomo) katika 4:12 ya duru moja

 

 

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Tyler Ray (3-1) def. Seth Bass (4-3) kupitia KO (mgomo) katika 3:30 ya pande zote 1

 

 

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Keith Phathaem (1-1) vs. Micah Peatrowsky (2-1) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

 

 

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Lloyd McKinney (8-5) def. Robiel Tesfaldet (2-2) kupitia utii (arm triangle choke) katika 4:17 ya pande zote tatu

 

 

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Jeff Nielsen (2-0) def. Wyatt Meyer (1-1) kupitia TKO (kukwepa makonde) katika 2:53 ya duru moja

Fight Talk Unlimited DOUBLE Episode

Tonight, Tom, Tony and Rich recapped the last two weeks of action in combat sports. Listen to the whole broadcast to catch up on all the major news and events that you missed and what’s coming up this weekend, pia.