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BELLATOR MMA ANNOUNCES MAJOR NEW UK BROADCAST DEAL WITH BBC

New deal sees 2022 European events air live on new broadcast channel BBC Three with USA events airing live on BBC iPlayer

London UK– Leading mixed martial arts promotion BELLATOR MMA has today announced an exciting new partnership with BBC Sport which will see events emanating from outside America air live on the newly launched BBC Three channel and BBC iPlayer.

The ground-breaking broadcast deal will see BELLATOR MMA become one of the staples of the new channel. BBC Three and BBC iPlayer will have live broadcast of BELLATOR events taking place outside of the USA throughout 2022 whilst the promotion’s USA events will be available to watch live on BBC iPlayer.

The deal represents a commitment from the BBC to continue showing all BELLATOR events live across its platforms in 2022 following the promotion’s hugely successful partnership with the broadcaster in 2021. BELLATOR news, features and results will also be regularly featured across BBC Sport’s digital platforms such as the BBC Sport website and app.

BELLATOR MMA is home to some of the most entertaining and skilled mixed martial artists in the world including Ryan Bader, AJ McKee, געגאַרד מאָוסאַסי, Cris “Cyborg,” Yaroslav Amosov and London’s own Michael “Venom” Page.

The BBC Three tie-up will kick off in style with a triple-header of exciting European cards, starting with BELLATOR’s highly anticipated return to Dublin’s 3Arena on Friday, פעברואַר 25. The card features a middleweight title fight between MMA legend Gegard Mousasi and the undefeated Austin Vanderford.

Following Dublin is another huge night in Paris on Friday, מייַ 6, as BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader defends his title against iconic French mixed martial artist Cheick Kongo. The promotion made history in the capital in 2020 by becoming the first major MMA promotion to hold an event in France, which was also the first time an MMA event was shown live on the BBC.

Rounding out the first three massive European events live on BBC Three will be BELLATOR’s return to London on Friday, מייַ 13, with another world title fight topping the bill. After an electric London show in October, the UK’s Michael “Venom” Page takes on the undefeated welterweight champion, Yaroslav Amosov, as he aims to become just the second British BELLATOR MMA champion.

Head of BELLATOR MMA Europe, David Green, האט: “We’re thrilled to be renewing our relationship with the BBC and to be on BBC Three. We’ve enjoyed an incredibly successful first year partnered with the broadcaster and we’re looking forward to reaching millions more UK homes as part of an exciting new channel. We’ve worked incredibly hard to bring live action from this amazing sport to as many people in the UK as possible, and this is yet another landmark step on that journey.”

President of BELLATOR MMA, סקאַט קאָקער, מוסיף: “I’m so excited by the continued growth of MMA in the UK and delighted that we’ll continue to enjoy the support of the BBC by bringing our events live to existing British fans and new audiences in 2022.”

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About BELLATOR

BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. אונטער דער ריכטונג פון וועטעראַן קעמפן פאַרשפּרייטער סקאַט קאָקער, 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. אין די פאַרייניקטע שטאַטן, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, לעבן געשעעניש אָרקאַסטריישאַן, פייטער אַנטוויקלונג / באַציונגען, וועניו ייַנשאַפונג, שותפות שאַפונג / אַנטוויקלונג, אינטערנאַציאָנאַלער ליסענסינג, אָפּזעצערייַ, גאַנצע, פּירסעם און קאָמיסיע באַציונגען. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, קאַליף. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, היים צו די וועלט 'ס פּרעמיער פאַרווייַלונג בראַנדז אַז פאַרבינדן מיט אַדיאַנסאַז דורך קאַמפּעלינג צופרידן אַריבער טעלעוויזיע, באַוועגונג בילד, אָנליין און רירעוודיק פּלאַטפאָרמס.

BELLATOR MMA SET FOR RETURN TO PARIS ON FRIDAY, קען 6 WITH MASSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT

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UNDISPUTED CHAMP RYAN BADER WILL DEFEND TITLE IN REMATCH AGAINST FRENCH MMA LEGEND CHEICK KONGO DURING MAIN EVENT AT ACCOR ARENA

פּאַריז, FRANCE – Fresh off unifying the BELLATOR MMA Heavyweight Championship, רייאַן באַדער (29-7, 1 נק) will defend his crown in enemy territory against hometown favorite and No. 2-ranked heavyweight טשעיקק קאָנגאָ (31-11-2, 1 נק) אויף פרייטאג, מייַ 6. Paris’ Accor Arena is set to play host to the world title fight, which will headline the BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. קאָנגאָ געשעעניש.

טיקקעץ פֿאַר BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. קאָנגאָ 2 are on sale now at accorarena.com און bellator.fr.

Broadcast details and additional fights, including a plethora of French talent, are set to be announced in the coming weeks. Follow Bellator France on Instagram @BellatorFrance and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/.

With mixed martial arts becoming legalized in France in 2020, BELLATOR became the first promotion to hold a major MMA event with בעללאַטאָר 248 in October of that year. The success of that historic card propelled BELLATOR to make a return to “The City of Lights.”

Bringing BELLATOR to France in 2020 was one of the highlights of my career, and I knew that it was the start of a long run of big events in Paris,” BELLATOR President Scott Coker said. “Here we are ready for our second trip to France and this time we are bringing a heavyweight world title rematch featuring arguably the most recognizable French mixed martial artist in our sports history. It’s personally important to me to help grow the sport in France and give these athletes a chance to perform on a large stage.

The main event is a rematch from בעללאַטאָר 226 אין 2019 that ended in a controversial no-contest following a disputed eye poke, creating heightened tension between the two fight camps that will surely boil over on May 6.

Successfully returning to the 265-pound division following an impressive run in the BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix, רייאַן באַדער (29-7) is fresh off a dominant BELLATOR MMA World Heavyweight Title defense over interim champion Valentin Moldavsky in front of a partisan Phoenix crowd on Jan. 29. A former two-division champion, Bader has defeated nine of his last 12 opponents at both heavyweight and light heavyweight. Fighting out of Chandler, אַריז., the former two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler from Arizona State University opened his professional career by winning season eight of “The Ultimate Fighter.” Never one to shy away from an opponent, Bader has had nothing but high-profile bouts since signing with BELLATOR MMA in 2017, defeating Fedor Emelianenko, מלך מאָ, מאַט מיטריאָנע, לינטאָן וואַססעלל, Lyoto Machida, and Phil Davis. In his initial 265-pound title defense against Kongo, Bader controlled the action before referee Mike Beltran stopped the contest due to an accidental poke to Kongo’s left eye at 3:52 פון די עפענונג קייַלעכיק.

Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat at BELLATOR MMA 265, longtime BELLATOR veteran טשעיקק קאָנגאָ (31-11-2, 1 נק) was on the verge of being stopped by Sergei Kharitonov in the initial stanza during his last outing on Aug. 20, 2021. After hitting the canvas and becoming badly hurt, the exhausted Parisian rallied to secure a tap out via rear-naked choke with one second remaining in round two. Ten months prior to the dramatic triumph, the former UFC standout headlined the first major MMA event in his native France as he took on Tim Johnson in a rematch on Oct. 10, 2020. Since signing with the Scott Coker-led company in late August 2013, the promotional mainstay, who currently sports a 13-3 promotional record with one no contest, holds the records for most fights (17) and wins (12) in BELLATOR heavyweight history. Just three years shy of 50, Kongo has proven that age is just a number as he continues to challenge the best that BELLATOR MMA has to offer.

BELLATOR PARIS: BADER VS. KONGO 2 הויפּט קאָרט:

Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #C-רייאַן באַדער (29-7, 1 נק) ווס. #2-טשעיקק קאָנגאָ (31-11-2, 1 נק)

*Card subject to change.

ביטע באַזוכן www.Bellator.fr און Bellator.com פֿאַר נאך אינפֿאָרמאַציע.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events
שבת, פעברואר. 19 / / בעללאַטאָר 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Area // ונקאַסוויללע, קאַן.
פּאָטער. פעברואר. 25 // בעללאַטאָר 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3אַרענאַ // דובלין, IRE
פּאָטער. מייַ 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. קאָנגאָ 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, FRA
פּאָטער. מייַ 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // The SSE Arena, Wembley // לאָנדאָן

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SEVERAL GREAT FIGHTS ADDED TO BELLATOR 275: MOUSASI VS. VANDERFORD IN DUBLIN ON FEB. 25

NO. 5 RANKED SINEAD KAVANAGH MEETS NO. 4 RANKED LEAH ‘THE CURSE’ MCCOURT IN HUGE FEATHERWEIGHT CONTEST ATבעללאַטאָר 275: MOUSASI VS. VANDERFORD

DUBLIN’S 3ARENA PLAYS HOST TO MASSIVE CARD ON FRIDAY, פעברואַר 25

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DUBLIN Leading mixed martial arts promotion BELLATOR MMA has today added a number of explosive fights toבעללאַטאָר 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford, taking place at the 3Arena in Dublin, ירעלאַנד, אויף פרייטאג, February 25.

In what is set to be the biggest Irish female fight ever, a women’s featherweight bout between Northern Ireland’sLeah McCourt (6-1) and Ireland’s most-recent title challengerSinead Kavanagh (7-5) is set to light up the main card. מער, a bantamweight main card attraction between home favoriteBrian Moore (14-8), whotakes on No. 9 ראַנגקטJornel Lugo (7-0).

The promotion’s explosive return to the Irish capital forבעללאַטאָר 275: Mousasi vs Vanderford, sees middleweight world championגעגאַרד מאָוסאַסיdefend his crown against undefeated AmericanAustin VanderfordThe co-main event sees Irish star Peter Queally return to action against Manchester, ענגלאַנד סKane Mousah (13-4) in the lightweight division.

Broadcast details and additional fights are set to be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased online fromTicketmaster.ie אוןBellator.com.

Sinead Kavanagh will be hoping to respond to a heartbreaking world title loss against Cyborg in her last outing in November atבעללאַטאָר 271. A winner of her two previous BELLATOR outings before facing the pound-for-pound queen, Kavanagh will be looking to get back to her winning ways and live up to her “KO” moniker in front of the 3Arena crowd.

Currently riding a five-fight win streak, Northern Ireland’s McCourt returns to action following a dominant display in a unanimous decision victory againstJessica Borgaduring her last outing atBELLATOR 267אין אקטאבער. Now sitting at No. 4 in BELLATOR’s featherweight rankings, a win at the expense of her opponent on Feb. 25 will go a long way towards moving “The Curse” one step closer to a BELLATOR world title shot against incumbent champion, Cris Cyborg.

Brian Moore’s long-awaited Dublin return will see the Wexford fighter go toe-to-toe with No. 9 ranked bantamweight Jornel Lugo. “The Pikeman” will be hoping the home support helps him hand Lugo his first professional defeat and in doing so climb into the official bantamweight rankings for the first time. Lugo has won all four of his bouts under the BELLATOR banner, including an emphatic first round submission win against Keith Lee atבעללאַטאָר 265 פריער דעם יאָר.

Several additions have been confirmed for the preliminary card including a bantamweight bout between WelshmanBrett Johns (17-3) אוןKhurshed Kakhorov (8-0). Johns makes his return to European soil looking to make a statement in a must-see match-up against the undefeated Kakhorov. MMA veteran Johns boasts an impressive 17 wins from his 20 פאַכמאַן פיגהץ, while Kakhorov has won each of his first eight bouts, including a dominant unanimous decision win in his BELLATOR debut against Jair Junior atבעללאַטאָר 267 in October.

England’s No. 5 ראַנגקטFabian Edwards (9-2) is set to make his return to the cage in Dublin when he takes onMarian Dimitrov(10-2). “The Assassin” won his first nine professional fights and established himself as one of the rising stars in BELLATOR’s middleweight division. He will be looking to bounce back from a defeat in his last fight against Dublin title challenger Austin Vanderford atבעללאַטאָר 259 מאי.

ירעלאַנד סDanni McCormack (5-0) returns to action fresh from her win at the 3Arena in November against Audrey Kerouche, when she facesStephanie Page(5-3) in a strawweight bout. The preliminary card also features a welterweight bout between ItalianStefano Paterno (13-4-1) and BELLATOR debutantLuca Poclit (6-1) and a featherweight fight between Wales’Scott Pedersen(1-2) and Ireland’sNathan Kelly(3-2).

Rounding out the additions to the preliminary card is a featherweight affair between up-and-coming IrishmanCiaran Clarke (4-0) and BELLATOR debutantAbou Tounkara (7-2).

Fans can see the updated card forבעללאַטאָר 275: Mousasi vs Vanderfordונטער:

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בעללאַטאָר 275: MOUSASI VS. VANDERFORDהויפּט קאָרט:

Middleweight World Title Main Event#C-געגאַרד מאָוסאַסי (48-7, 2 נק) vs. #1-Austin Vanderford(11-0)

לייטווייט באָוט: #5-Peter Queally(13-6, 1 נק) vs.Kane Mousah(13-4)

Women’s Featherweight Bout: #5-Sinead Kavanagh(7-5)ווס. #4Leah McCourt(6-1)

באַנטאַמוועיגהט באָוט: Brian Moore(14-8) ווס. #9-Jornel Lugo(7-0)

בעללאַטאָר 275: MOUSASI VS. VANDERFORDפּרעלימינאַרי קאָרט:

באַנטאַמוועיגהט באָוט: Brett Johns(17-3) vs.Khurshed Kakhorov(8-0)

לייטווייט באָוט: Charlie Leary(17-11-1) vs.Davy Gallon (19-7-2)

פעאַטהערוועיגהט באָוט: Ciaran Clarke(4-0) vs.Abou Tounkara(7-2)

מידדלעוועיגהט באָוט: #5-Fabian Edwards(9-2) vs.Marian Dimitrov(10-2)

וועלטערווייט באָוט: Stefano Paterno(13-4-1) vs.Luca Poclit(6-1)

סטראַוווועיגהט באָוט: Danni McCormack(5-0) vs.Stephanie Page(5-3)

לייטווייט באָוט: Junior Morgan (3-0) vs.Darragh Kelly(פּראָ דעבוט)

פעאַטהערוועיגהט באָוט: Scott Pedersen(1-2) vs.Nathan Kelly(3-2)

*Card subject to change.

ביטע באַזוכןBellator.com פֿאַר נאך אינפֿאָרמאַציע.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Sat. Jan. 29 // בעללאַטאָר 273: Bader vs. Moldavsky// Footprint Center // פיניקס, די

פּאָטער. פעברואר. 19 // בעללאַטאָר 274: Gracie vs. Storley // מאָהעגאַן Sun אַרענאַ // ונקאַסוויללע, קאָרט

פּאָטער. פעברואר. 25 // בעללאַטאָר 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3אַרענאַ // דובלין, IRE

GRACIE VS. STORLEY TO HEADLINE NEWLY-ANNOUNCED BELLATOR 274 CARD ON SAT. פעברואר. 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 אויף שבת, פעברואר. 19, לעבן אויף שאָוטיים

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, צי ניט. 4-ראַנגקטנימאַן גרייסי(11-2) will strap on the BELLATOR gloves for the 12טה consecutive time when he takes on once-beaten and No. 5-ראַנגקטLogan Storley(12-1) in a clash of top-10 170-pounders atBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley אויף שבת, פעברואר. 19.

In the co-featured bout inside Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, קאַן., former BELLATOR Welterweight Champion and No. 8-ראַנגקטאַנדריי קאָרעשקאָוו (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-ראַנגקטוועטאַ 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) פייץSaid Sowma (8-2).

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

טיקקעץ פֿאַרBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley will go on sale Friday, Jan. 7 at bothTicketmaster.com אוןBellator.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 veteranגעאָרגי קאַראַכאַניאַן(31-12-1) against Northern California’sאד"ם פּיקקאָלאָט(12-4), a battle between two of the best nicknames in MMAMandel “Rat Garbage” Nallo (8-1, 1 נק) אוןNick “Nyquil” Browne(12-1), ווי געזונט וויCorey 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, ווען ער נעמט אויףAlbert Birckhead (0-1) אין זיין פּערמאָושאַנאַל דעבוט. 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, אין סאַן דזשאָסע, קאַליף.

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, Brazil, 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. אַדדיטיאָנאַללי, the Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Kings MMA fighter captured the 2011 U.S National Jiu-Jitsu title, 2008 Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu crown, און 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. דערצו, “The Storm” will make his ninth consecutive BELLATOR appearance where he currently holds a magnificent 7-1 רעקאָרד.

Like his counterpart on Feb. 19, Storley began wresting at a young age, albeit one year later at age five. אַדדיטיאָנאַללי, 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. STORLEYהויפּט קאָרט:

שבת, פעברואר. 19 – live onשאָוטיים

9 פּ.ם. עט / 6 פּ.ם. פּט

וועלטערווייט הויפּט געשעעניש: #4-נימאַן גרייסי (11-2) ווס. #5-Logan Storley (12-1)

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

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

כעוויווייט באָוט: #8-Said Sowma (8-2) vs.#8Davion Franklin(4-0)

פּרעלימינאַרי קאָרט: 

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

6 פּ.ם. ET/3 p.m. פּט

לייטווייט באָוט: געאָרגי קאַראַכאַניאַן(31-12-1) vs.אד"ם פּיקקאָלאָט(12-4)

לייטווייט באָוט: Mandel Nallo (8-1, 1 נק) vs.Nick Browne(12-1)

באַנטאַמוועיגהט באָוט: Jaylon Bates (4-0) vs.Chris Disonell (6-4)

לייטווייט באָוט: Corey Samuels (3-2) ווס. Justin Montalvo(4-0)

פעאַטהערוועיגהט באָוט: Isaiah Hokit (0-1) vs.Albert Birckhead (0-1)

*Card subject to change.

ביטע באַזוכןBellator.com פֿאַר נאך אינפֿאָרמאַציע.

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Sat. Jan. 29 // בעללאַטאָר 273: Bader vs. Moldavsky// Footprint Center // פיניקס, אַריז.

שבת, פעברואר. 19/ / בעללאַטאָר 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Area // ונקאַסוויללע, קאַן.

פּאָטער. פעברואר. 25 // בעללאַטאָר 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3אַרענאַ // דובלין, ירעלאַנד

Full Fight Night Results, Quotes & Photos For BELLATOR MMA 272: פּעטטיס ווס. Horiguchi

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C-Sergio Pettis (22-5) דיפיטיד Kyoji Horiguchi (29-4) דורך קאָ (spinning backfist) בייַ 3:24 פון קייַלעכיק פיר

Sergio Pettis: “I came out here and got beaten up for four rounds. When it happened, I was just like, ‘Man I am losing this fight. I’ve got to do something spectacular.’ It (the decisive punch that ended the fight) came at the right time.”

“I needed to face some adversity, and tonight Horiguchi gave me all of that. It was hard trying to time his rhythm, trying to get his movement down.”

“My coaches always tell me, ‘If you open up, you could be one of the best in the world.’ That what I’m pushing for.”

#9-Jeremy Kennedy (17-3, 1 נק) דיפיטיד #4-עממאַנועל סאַנטשעז (20-7) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Jeremy Kennedy: “I can’t seem to find it. My coaches got mad at me in my last fight. I’ve got an atomic bomb. That’s what my coach said. It’s a 100-mile (per hour) fastball. I’ve got to use it. Last fight, I didn’t. I wanted to try and mix it up, change my style. I was competitive, but I had to get back to my roots.”

“I would have liked to have mixed it up a bit more, אָבער (עממאַנועל) Sanchez is in your face the whole time. It was hard to dictate that calculated range. He just came right at me.”

“I put a lot of pressure on myself. I had a close friend pass away. He was in my corner for my last few fights. I didn’t want to go home with a loss. I didn’t want to take any extra chance. I wanted to win every single exchange. I wanted to win every second, every moment of this fight. I didn’t care what that looked like. I had to get the ‘w.’ “

“Next time, I am going to get back to having fun and find that happy medium. This one is for Boom. I had to get my hand raised at all costs. I wasn’t coming out of this without a win.”

#7-Josh Hill (21-4) דיפיטיד Jared Scoggins (10-2) דורך קאָ (זעץ) בייַ :56 פון קייַלעכיק צוויי

Josh Hill: “This one was about timing. We knew the first round would be hard to get that timing down. ער (Jared Scoggins) was very jumpy, in and out. That (punch that ended the fight) was right on the button.”

“I belong there (in the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix). I know this division is stacked, so I understand (why he wasn’t included). I want in. If there are any injuries or pull outs, I’m your man.”

“I saw him (Scoggins) go down and knew he was out. There was no point to keep going.”

"ער (Scoggins) is very traditional, karate-esque. My coach and I worked on timing quite a bit. I knew the first round might be a little tricky. I landed a punch in the first, but it wasn’t on the money. The one in the second (that ended the fight) was.”

#5-Johnny Eblen (10-0) דיפיטיד Collin Huckbody (10-4) דורך טקאָ (פּאַנטשיז) בייַ 1:11 פון קייַלעכיק איינער

Johnny Eblen: “I wanted to send that dude (Huckbody) to the metaverse. סאַדלי, I could not do that tonight. I was I could have put on a better show, but it is what it is.”

“John Salter, I signed a bout agreement to fight you in Florida, but you [expletive withheld] out. I don’t know if you got hurt, or you [expletive withheld] out. But I want to see you in this [expletive withheld] cage, יוחנן. Let’s gear up and let’s get after it.”

פּרעלימינאַרי קאָרט:
Alexander Shabliy (21-3) דיפיטיד Bobby King (10-4) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Kai Kamaka III (9-4-1) דיפיטיד John de Jesus (14-10) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Levan Chokheli (10-1, 1 נק) דיפיטיד Vinicius de Jesus (9-5) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Justin Montalvo (4-0) דיפיטיד Jacob Bohn (10-8) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Mike Hamel (8-5) דיפיטיד Killys Mota (12-3) דורך שפּאַלטן באַשלוס (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Spike Carlyle (13-3) דיפיטיד Dan Moret (15-7) דורך סאַבמישאַן (דערציען-נאַקעט שטיקער) בייַ 2:58 פון קייַלעכיק דרייַ
Kyle Crutchmer (8-1) דיפיטיד #10-Oliver Enkamp (10-3) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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2022 is the Year of the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix

HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EIGHT-MAN TOURNAMENT SET TO DETERMINE 135-POUND WORLD CHAMPION AND $1 MILLION DOLLAR GRAND PRIZE WINNER

YEARLONG TOURNAMENT BEGINS IN FIRST QUARTER OF NEXT YEAR, EXCLUSIVELY ON SHOWTIME

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LOS ANGELES –It was officially announced at tonight’sבעללאַטאָר 272: פּעטטיס ווס. Horiguchi event that next year’s prestigious BELLATOR World Grand Prix will take place in the promotion’s incredibly stacked bantamweight division. The winner of tonight’s 135-Pound World Championship fight betweenSergio Pettis אוןKyoji Horiguchi will defend their title next year in the Bantamweight World Grand Prix featuring a gauntlet of the eight best athletes the weight class has to offer.

In addition to both Pettis and Horiguchi, the Bantamweight World Grand Prix is set to feature former divisional championJuan Archuleta, צי ניט. 2 ראַנגקט-Raufeon Stots, צי ניט. 3 ראַנגקט-Patchy Mix, צי ניט. 4 ראַנגקט-Magomed Magomedov, צי ניט. 5 ראַנגקט-לעאַנדראָ היגאָ, און ניט קיין. 6 ראַנגקט-James Gallagher, who will all vie for the right to be named the next BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion and take home a grand prize of one-million-dollars.

First-round matchups and additional details such as dates, locations and tournament alternates will be revealed soon.

All tournament bouts will be five-round contests and will be telecast in the United States exclusively on SHOWTIME.

Former BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion Kyoji Horiguchi enters tonight’s contest unranked due to inactivity within the promotion. Official BELLATOR Rankings will be updated and distributed on Monday, דעצעמבער. 6.

מייַסטער – Sergio Pettis (21-5):

Fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisc.,Sergio Pettis captured the BELLATOR bantamweight crown in May 2021 by outpointing former championJuan Archuleta in a fast-paced contest atBELLATOR 258.During a nearly six-year, 14-fight UFC stint, the Roufusport-product competed in both the flyweight and bantamweight classes, collecting nine victories and a pair of “Fight of the Night” honors against Alex Caceres and Matt Hobar in 2014. Prior to his UFC tenure, Pettis, the younger brother of former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, earned world titles in Resurrection Fighting Alliance’s flyweight division and North American Fighting Championship’s 135-pound class. Following a trio of impressive triumphs over some of the division’s elite, BELLATOR’s bantamweight champion is set to protect his belt and an unblemished 3-0 promotional mark entering the tournament.

Former BELLATOR Bantamweight ChampionKyoji Horiguchi (29-3):

Hailing from Takasaki, דזשאַפּאַן, די 31-יאָר-אַלטKyoji Horiguchi is the reigning RIZIN bantamweight champion who notoriously became a simultaneous, two-promotion champion in 2019 after taking down and upsetting then-BELLATOR champion Darrion Caldwell at Madison Square Garden. צומ באַדויערן, an injury would force Horiguchi to relinquish his BELLATOR title in 2019, and he now looks to reclaim his belt in a main event clash with current championSergio Pettis בייַבעללאַטאָר 272. While with RIZIN, the American Top Team-product amassed an impressive 10-1 promotional mark, highlighted by eight finishes and five first-round knockouts. אַדדיטיאָנאַללי, more than half of Horiguchi’s career victories have come via knockout. איצט, after reclaiming his RIZIN bantamweight strap and avenging only his third loss in 32 outings with a highlight-reel, opening-round knockout over Kai Asakura on New Year’s Eve 2020, the Japanese sensation fighting out of Coconut Creek, פלאַ., aims to get his hands back on BELLATOR’s title

צי ניט. 1 Ranked BantamweightJuan Archuleta (25-3):

With the Bantamweight World Grand Prix set, former BELLATOR World Champion and No. 1-ראַנגקטJuan Archuleta sees a clear path toward regaining the 135-pound crown. Armed with 25 professional victories, אַרייַנגערעכנט 12 by way of K.O. אָדער סאַבמישאַן, the “Spaniard” has no issues stopping opponents inside the BELLATOR cage. The former four-division King of the Cage world champion, who holds victories over Patchy Mix, הענרי קאָרראַלעס, and Ricky Bandejas, strives to keep that trend going throughout the Grand Prix.

צי ניט. 2 Ranked BantamweightRaufeon Stots (17-1):

Considered one of the world’s best 135-pound fightersRaufeon “Supa” Stots has been in the title conversation since his 2019 BELLATOR debut. Currently riding a nine-fight winning streak, די ניט קיין. 2-ranked bantamweight has defeated some of BELLATOR’s finest, including Magomed Magomedov and Josh Hill, by smothering opponents with top-tier grappling ability. Sporting a near-perfect 17-1 רעקאָרד, the Roufusport product and two-time NCAA Division II Champion now has an opportunity to compete for a long-awaited crown.

צי ניט. 3 Ranked BantamweightPatchy Mix (15-1):

Set to make his sixth promotional appearance under the BELLATOR umbrella, the pride of Angola, נ.י., has collected two-first round submission victories while compiling a 4-1 record with the Scott Coker-led promotion. The 28-year-old Buffalo, נ.י.. native looks to build off his most recent win atבעללאַטאָר 270 over James Gallagher in his opponent’s hometown of Dublin, ירעלאַנד, לעצטע חודש. Prior to his time with BELLATOR, Mix dominated the competition while on the regional scene by collecting nine of his 15 professional victories, including five first-round finishes. איצט, the submission specialist will face the toughest challenge of his career, a shot at the tournament’s $1 million prize and BELLATOR’s 135-pound strap.

צי ניט. 4 Ranked BantamweightMagomed Magomedov (18-2):

After capturing belts in different organizations, Dagestani phenomMagomed Magomedov hopes to add to his collection by taking home BELLATOR gold. Amassing an impressive 18-2 career record with 12 via finish, “Tiger” has made a swift impact on the BELLATOR 135-pound division since his December 2020 promotional debut by climbing to No. 4 in the rankings. Possessing both a blistering pace and superior grappling, Magomedov has the potential to be a nightmare matchup for anyone in the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix.

צי ניט. 5 Ranked Bantamweight – לעאַנדראָ היגאָ (21-5):

After dropping in weight to 135-pounds, Leandro Higo has been on a tear by winning three consecutive fights and putting the entire bantamweight division on notice. Under the tutelage of the famed Pitbull Brothers camp, the Brazilian is coming off a hard-fought, split-decision victory over former Bantamweight World Champion Darrion Caldwellatבעללאַטאָר 259 מאי 2021. As 12 of Higo’s 21 pro victories have come by submission, the entire bracket knows that the No. 5-ranked bantamweight will not be an easy out.

צי ניט. 6 Ranked BantamweightJames Gallagher (11-2):

Hailing from Strabane, ירעלאַנד, one of MMA’s brightest young fighters strives to notch his 12th career victory in a tournament stacked with 135-pound talent. Following a finish over Anthony Taylor atבעללאַטאָר 169 אין דעצעמבער 2016 and a pair of first-round submissions the following year, “The Strabanimal” has tallied four victories over his past six contests, including three first-round finishes and a highlight reel 35-second win atבעללאַטאָר 227. Poised for the biggest test of his young career, the former SBG Ireland-product aims to shed the shadow of former training partner, קאָנאָר McGregor, and add to his own legacy with a shot at BELLATOR bantamweight gold.

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BELLATOR MMA Confirms Full Fight Card for BELLATOR MMA 272: פּעטטיס ווס. Horiguchi on SHOWTIME This Friday, דעצעמבער. 3 בייַ 10 פּ.ם. ET/PTBELLATOR MMA Confirms Full Fight Card for BELLATOR MMA 272: פּעטטיס ווס. Horiguchi on SHOWTIME This Friday, דעצעמבער. 3 בייַ 10 פּ.ם. עט / פּט

BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE IS ON THE LINE AS BELLATOR CLOSES OUT THE YEAR AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA WITH A FLURRY OF ACTION-PACKED FIGHTS

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LOS ANGELES – BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card forBELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs Horiguchicard at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, קאַן. The event puts a stamp on the 2021 calendar year and is set to begin on SHOWTIME at10 פּ.ם. עט / פּט.

The stacked preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at7 פּ.ם. עט / 4 פּ.ם. פּט.

אין די הויפּט געשעעניש פון די אָוונט, current BELLATOR Bantamweight World ChampionSergio Pettis (21-5) puts his belt on the line against former BELLATOR 135-pound titleholder and current RIZIN championKyoji Horiguchi (29-3). The co-main event features former featherweight world title challenger No. 4-ראַנגקטעממאַנועל סאַנטשעז (20-6) versus former UFC standout and No. 9-ראַנגקטJeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 נק).

Also anchoring the main card will be a bantamweight bout between UFC veteranJared Scoggins (10-1) און ניט קיין. 7-ראַנגקטJosh Hill (20-4), as well as undefeated American Top Team-product, און ניט קיין. 5-ranked middleweightJohnny Eblen (9-0), who looks to protect his unblemished record against BELLATOR newcomerCollin Huckbody (10-3).

With seven thrilling fights in total, דיBELLATOR MMA 272 preliminary card is highlighted by a pair of welterweight contests between Swedish submission specialist No. 10-ראַנגקטOliver Enkamp (10-2) and former Oklahoma State University wrestling standoutKyle Crutchmer (7-1) ווי געזונט וויLevan Chokheli (9-1, 1 נק) אוןVinicius de Jesus (9-4).

Hawaii’sKai Kamaka III (8-4-1) returns to the Scott Coker-led promotion, as he prepares for battle withJohn de Jesus (14-9) אין פעאַטהערוועיגהט קאַמף, ווייַלעDan Moret(15-6) אוןSpike Carlyle (12-3) meet in a 160-lb contract weight matchup.

Three additional lightweight matchups have also been announced with Russian sensationAlexander Shabliy (20-3) taking on Utah’sBobby King (10-3), Killys Mota (12-2) באַטלינגMike Hamel (8-5), אוןJustin Montalvo(3-0) squaring up withJacob Bohn (10-7)

טיקקעץ פֿאַרBELLATOR MMA 272 are on sale now and can be purchased atTicketmaster.com אוןBellator.com.

Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 272: PETTIS VS. HORIGUCHIהויפּט קאָרט:

פרייַטיק, דעצעמבער. 3 – live onשאָוטיים

10 פּ.ם. עט / פּט

Bantamweight World Title boutC-Sergio Pettis (21-5) vs.Kyoji Horiguchi (29-3)

פעדערווייט באַוט: #4-עממאַנועל סאַנטשעז (20-6) ווס. #9-Jeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 נק)

Bantamweight boutJosh Hill(20-4) vs.Jared Scoggins(10-1)

מידאַלווייט באַוט: #5-Johnny Eblen (9-0) vs.Collin Huckbody (10-3)

פּרעלימינאַרי קאָרט:

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

7 פּ.ם. עט / 4 פּ.ם. פּט

לייטווייט באַוטAlexander Shabliy (20-3) vs.Bobby King (10-3)

פעדערווייט באַוטJohn de Jesus (14-9) vs.Kai Kamaka III (8-4-1)

וועלטערווייט באַוט: Levan Chokheli (9-1, 1 נק) vs.Vinicius de Jesus (9-4)

לייטווייט באַוט: Justin Montalvo (3-0) vs.Jacob Bohn (10-7)

לייטווייט באַוט: Killys Mota (12-2) vs.Mike Hamel (8-5)

160-Pound Contract Weight boutDan Moret (15-6) vs.Spike Carlyle (12-3)

וועלטערווייט באַוט: #10-Oliver Enkamp (10-2) vs.Kyle Crutchmer (7-1)

*Card subject to change.

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

פּאָטער. דעצעמבער. 3 // בעללאַטאָר 272: פּעטטיס ווס. Horiguchi// מאָהעגאַן Sun אַרענאַ // ונקאַסוויללע, קאָרט

Full Fight Night Results, Quotes & Photos For BELLATOR MMA 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanagh

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BELLATOR MMA 271: CYBORG VS. KAVANAGH הויפּט קאָרט:

C-Cris “Cyborg” (25-2, 1 נק) דיפיטיד #5-Sinead Kavanagh (7-5) דורך קאָ (סטרייקס) בייַ 1:32 פון קייַלעכיק איינער

Cris “Cyborg:"

“I didn’t do anything we planned. You never know. I had a feeling about the fight. איך פילן גרויס. I am happy with the win.”

“I knew she was more of a striker, so I went to the ground game. The right hand did it fast and was the key. I was very excited for the count.”

“I really appreciate Kayla Harrison coming to the fight. If she wants to fight me one day, that would be great.”

#6-לינטאָן וואַססעלל (22-8, 1 נק) דיפיטיד #5-Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 נק) דורך שפּאַלטן באַשלוס (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

לינטאָן וואַססעלל:

“I am happy that I was able to out grapple a wrestler considering I’m from the U.K. and I have no wrestling background”

“I give myself a good 7. I am not 100 percent happy with my performance, but I am super happy with the outcome.”

“I was able to reverse him (Tyrell Fortune), get on top of him, and add some damage.”

“I used to watch WWE. When I first started to train, I did wrestling moves like that.”

“I always feel like we’re our own worst enemies. I wanted a knockout.”

“Tyrell was so strong and powerful. There were a few times where he just stood up and shook me off.”

“I went for the submission. I just carried on and tried to wear him down but couldn’t do it.”

#6-אהרן פּיקאָ (9-3) דיפיטיד #8-Justin Gonzales (12-1) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

אהרן פּיקאָ:
“I knew going into the fight that he (Justin Gonzales) was going to be a tough fighter. He is a former wrestler. One thing about us wrestlers is we don’t quit. All my coaches knew he was going to be tough.”

“He was just holding on to me and is really strong. When people hold on to you, it’s kind of hard to get strikes.”

“Thank God I walked out of here relatively healthy. I’m just happy I got my full paycheck.”

“It is the first time I’ve gone three rounds. It’s my first decision. I need the experience. I’m happy I got the win.”

“I knew I was the dominant performer, but I have to get better. I am just so hard on myself. I want to finish guys.”

“Let’s go back to the drawing board. Once I step out of this cage, it’s going to be a whole different ballgame. I have to get prepared for the next opponent, so let’s get to work.”

#1-אַרלין בלענקאָווע (15-8)דיפיטיד #7-Pam Sorenson (9-4) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
אַרלין בלענקאָווע:

“I am my own worst critic. It wasn’t the performance that we trained for, or that I was hoping for.”

“I felt my first right hand land and then just went head hunting with my hands. I was respecting her take downs.”

“I feel like I’m such a well-rounded fighter now. I didn’t showcase any of that. I didn’t hit the ground though.”

“You know what is not next? Retirement. איך בין 38. Old girls rule. Retirement is nowhere near on the horizon. I’m No. 1 in the division. It is only up from here.”

“I’m heading home to Australia. I haven’t been home in six months. I haven’t seen my kids, my partner, מיין משפּחה, מייַן friends. I’m just going to go home and enjoy the rest of the year. I’ll just enjoy some family time.”

“Pam Sorenson is a tough girl. She tried to take me down. I went head hunting and really wanted the knockout. I am convinced that I did enough to win the fight.”

פּרעלימינאַרי קאָרט:
#7-Steve Mowry (10-0)דיפיטיד Rakim Cleveland (22-14-1, 1 נק) דורך סאַבמישאַן (קימוראַ) בייַ 3:28 פון קייַלעכיק איינער
Bruna Ellen (6-3) דיפיטיד Desiree Yanez (5-4) דורך שפּאַלטן באַשלוס (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Roman Faraldo (6-0) דיפיטיד Robert Turnquest (11-8) דורך קאָ (flying knee) בייַ 1:17 פון קייַלעכיק איינער
Cody Law (6-0) דיפיטיד Colton Hamm (4-4) דורך נאַקאַוט (עלבאָוז) בייַ 4:21 פון קייַלעכיק איינער
Valerie Loureda (4-1) דיפיטיד Taylor Turner (5-7) דורך שפּאַלטן באַשלוס (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Waldo Cortes-Acosta (4-0) דיפיטיד Muhammed DeReese (9-5) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ethan Hughes (3-0) דיפיטיד Mahmoud Sebie (3-1) דורך טקאָ (פּאַנטשיז) בייַ 4:05 פון קייַלעכיק דרייַ

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About BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. אונטער דער ריכטונג פון וועטעראַן קעמפן פאַרשפּרייטער סקאַט קאָקער, 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. אין די פאַרייניקטע שטאַטן, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, לעבן געשעעניש אָרקאַסטריישאַן, פייטער אַנטוויקלונג / באַציונגען, וועניו ייַנשאַפונג, שותפות שאַפונג / אַנטוויקלונג, אינטערנאַציאָנאַלער ליסענסינג, אָפּזעצערייַ, גאַנצע, פּירסעם און קאָמיסיע באַציונגען. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, קאַליף. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, היים צו די וועלט 'ס פּרעמיער פאַרווייַלונג בראַנדז אַז פאַרבינדן מיט אַדיאַנסאַז דורך קאַמפּעלינג צופרידן אַריבער טעלעוויזיע, באַוועגונג בילד, אָנליין און רירעוודיק פּלאַטפאָרמס.

וועגן שאָוטיים
שאָוטיים נעטוואָרקס ינק. (סני), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., owns and operates the premium service SHOWTIME®, which features critically acclaimed original series, provocative documentaries, box-office hit films, comedy and music specials and hard-hitting sports. SHOWTIME is available as a stand-alone streaming service across all major streaming devices and Showtime.com, as well as via cable, DBS, telco and streaming video providers. SNI also operates the premium services THE MOVIE CHANNEL און פליקס®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. סני מארקפלעצער און דיסטריביוץ ספּאָרט און פֿאַרווייַלונג געשעענישן פֿאַר ויסשטעלונג צו אבאנענטן אויף אַ באַצאָלן-פּער-מיינונג יקער דורך שאָוטיים פּפּוו®. פֿאַר מער אינפֿאָרמאַציע, גיין צו www.SHO.com.

Five New Preliminary Matchups Added to BELLATOR MMA 271 אויף פרייטאג, נאוועמבער. 12, לעבן אויף שאָוטיים

FIVE FRESH PRELIMINARY MATCHUPS ADDED TOBELLATOR MMA 271: CYBORG VS. KAVANAGHאויף פרייטאג, נאוועמבער. 12, לעבן אויף שאָווטימע® 

TONS OF SOUTH FLORIDA TALENT SET TO THRILL HOMETOWN CROWD AT HARD ROCK LIVE AT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN HOLLYWOOD, FLA., AS BELLATOR™ RETURNS TO THE SUNSHINE STATE FOR FIRST TIME IN EIGHT YEARS

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LOS ANGELES –In addition to the Featherweight World Title main event pitting current 145-pound championCris “Cyborg” (24-2, 1 נק) against No. 5-rankedSinead Kavanagh(7-4), BELLATOR MMA has added several star-studded matchups to the preliminary portion ofBELLATOR MMA 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanaghאויף פרייטאג, נאוועמבער. 12, at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, פלאַ.

SHOWTIME will televise the fantastic five-fight main card live at 10 פּ.ם. עט / 7 פּ.ם. PT.אַדדיטיאָנאַללי, the must-watch preliminary fights will stream live three hours earlier at7 פּ.ם. עט / 4 פּ.ם. פּט on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

Tickets for BELLATOR MMA 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanagh are currently on sale at Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com. נאָך באָוץ וועט זיין מודיע באַלד.

In female flyweight actionMiami’s“Master” Valerie Loureda (3-1) hopes to steal the show yet again, as the 23-year-old star prepares for Knoxville’sTaylor Turner (5-7), while Brazilian sensationBruna Ellen (5-3) challenges the heavy-handedDesiree “Dirty Dez” Yanez (5-3).  

Fighting out of Key West, פלאַ., the undefeated knockout artistRoman Faraldo (5-0) returns to the BELLATOR cage to face fellow Floridian and Pensacola-nativeRobert Turnquest (11-7) in a 170-pound contest. AdditionallyRoufusport productJordan Newman (3-0) hopes to keep his perfect record intact in a middleweight showdown against Palm Beach, Florida’sShane O’Shea (4-2).  

Lastly, former Penn State wrestler and current American Top Team standoutCody Law (4-0) puts his unblemished professional mark on the line in a featherweight clash with Fort SmithArkansas’Colton Hamm (4-3). 

In the co-main event., top-10 heavyweights will go toe-to-toe as No. 5-ראַנגקטTyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 נק) squares up with No. 8 לינטאָן וואַססעלל (20-8, 1 נק).

Rounding out the five-bout SHOWTIME telecast, the always electric and No. 5-ראַנגקטאהרן פּיקאָ (8-3) will square off against undefeated No. 8 Justin Gonzales (12-0), while No. 1-ראַנגקטאַרלין בלענקאָווע (14-8) attempts to cement her place as the next in line for a shot at the 145-pound crown against No. 7 Pam Sorenson(9-3). Kicking off the main card, ונדעפעאַטעד ניין. 7-ranked Boca Raton, פלאַ., resident Steve Mowry (9-0) will continue his quest toward the top of the heavyweight ranks as he takes on veteranRakim Cleveland (22-13-1, 1 נק).

דערהייַנטיקטBELLATOR MMA 271: CYBORG VS. KAVANAGH MAIN CARD: 

פרייַטיק, נאוועמבער. 12 – live onשאָוטיים 

10 פּ.ם. עט / 7 פּ.ם. PT 

Featherweight World Title BoutC-Cris “Cyborg” (24-2, 1 נק) ווס. #5-Sinead Kavanagh(7-4) 

Heavyweight Co-Main Event#5-Tyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 נק) ווס. #8-לינטאָן וואַססעלל (20-8, 1 נק) 

פעאַטהערוועיגהט באָוט: #5-אהרן פּיקאָ (8-3) ווס. צי ניט. 8-Justin Gonzales (12-0) 

פעאַטהערוועיגהט באָוט: #1-אַרלין בלענקאָווע(14-8)ווס. #7-Pam Sorenson(9-3) 

כעוויווייט באָוט: #7-Steve Mowry(9-0)ווס. Rakim Cleveland (22-13-1, 1 נק) 

פּרעלימינאַרי קאָרט: 

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

7 פּ.ם. עט / 4 פּ.ם. PT 

Flyweight BoutBruna Ellen (5-3) vs.Desiree Yanez (5-3) 

וועלטערווייט באָוט: Roman Faraldo (5-0) vs.Robert Turnquest (11-7) 

פעאַטהערוועיגהט באָוט: Cody Law(4-0) vs.Colton Hamm (4-3)  

Flyweight BoutValerie Loureda (3-1) vs.Taylor Turner (5-7) 

מידדלעוועיגהט באָוט: Jordan Newman (3-0) vs.Shane O’Shea(4-2) 

For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, please visit BELLATOR.com.

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events 

פּאָטער. נאוועמבער. 5 // בעללאַטאָר 270: Queally vs. Pitbull 2// 3אַרענאַ // דובלין, ירעלאַנד

פּאָטער. נאוועמבער. 12 // בעללאַטאָר 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanagh // Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & קאַסינאָ // האָליוואוד, פל

פּאָטער. דעצעמבער. 3 // בעללאַטאָר 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi// מאָהעגאַן Sun אַרענאַ // ונקאַסוויללע, קאַן.

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Complete Fight Night Results, Quotes & Photos For BELLATOR MMA 269: פעדער ווס. זשאנסאן

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Complete Event Photos Here – Please Credit: לוקאַס נאָאָנאַן / BELLATOR MMA

בעללאַטאָר 269 Post-Fight Interviews

BELLATOR MMA 269: FEDOR VS. JOHNSON MAIN CARD RESULTS AND QUOTES:

פעדער עמעליאַנענקאָ (40-6, 1 נק) דעף. צי ניט. 2 Tim Johnson (15-8) via KO at 1:46 פון קייַלעכיק איינער

פעדער עמעליאַנענקאָ:
“I feel very great. איך פילן גוט. Two years passed. I’m happy that everything worked out the way we were thinking.

“I’m very happy for the fact that we made the audience happy and we delivered such great joy to our fans. To those who follow our career and Bellator events.

“Its much easier for me to perform in America. I don’t have such huge attention, or maybe I do get the attention, but all the events are strictly planned. Here at home all our camp and our preparation for the fight took place under the supervision of media, journalists and so forth and so on.

“Its difficult to say, I think this is one of the most important wins of my career taking into consideration the location, the country (רוסלאַנד), the age. Taking into consideration the force of Tim Johnson, who is a strong opponent.

“Thank god I’m still in sports and I’m not losing my speed.

“Its difficult to answer the ‘what if’ questions. I would like to say that at this moment I’m not planning on finishing my career. I will talk to Scott Coker and my family.”

צי ניט. 8 Said Sowma (8-2) דעף. וויטאַלי מינאַקאָוו (22-2) via TKO at 3:08 פון קייַלעכיק דרייַ

Said Sowma:
“I couldn’t hit the guy while he was fixing his finger when it was broken. I told the ref that his finger was messed up when he was telling us to keep fighting. I want to fighting him like a true martial artist, not like that.

“I haven’t thought about who’s next, I’m just excited about this one right now. He was a lot heavier than I was, but it wasn’t a fight that I took on short notice. I just wanted a step up in opponents. I believe that if you fight bums your whole life, then you will be a bum. I hope I laid a path for everyone at home that you can achieve anything you set your mind to no matter where you’re from.

“Minakov didn’t finish me in one minute like he usually does with his opponents so I’m pretty happy, but it was definitely a bit of a bittersweet win for me.”

צי ניט. 6 Usman Nurmagomedov (14-0) דעף. Patrik Pietila (11-9) דורך סאַבמישאַן (RNC) בייַ 4:06 פון קייַלעכיק איינער

Usman Nurmagomedov:
“I’m feeling good. I want to thank God for this victory. It was amazing fighting here in Russia. I am so happy right now.

“I certainly planned on taking this fight to the ground. I was trying to catch him so that I could take it to the ground, where I knew I had an advantage.

“I want to take on a top fighter next. A Top-10 or Top-15 fighter, it doesn’t really matter to me, but I want a top fighter. I will need about a week of rest and then I will be back and ready to go.

“I have not yet talked to Scott Coker about anything in relation to title shots. I don’t know who will win the world title fight between Patricky Pitbull and Peter Queally, but I’m going to take that belt and bring it back home with me.”

Anatoly Tokov (30-2) דעף. Sharaf Davlatmurodov (18-4-1) דורך שפּאַלטן באַשלוס (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Anatoly Tokov:

“I felt a little bit rusty in this fight because of the two-year absence. It felt like my reach was a bit off. It was not an easy fight. I was glad that it went three rounds because it allowed me to breath and it allowed me to take control of the situation.”
“Nothing was surprising about this fight because we used to train together and I know his strengths and I know that he’s a really serious fighter. It was a true challenge for me, but nothing was surprising about this one. I also wasn’t nervous at all and in fact I knew that I took care of him in each round.”

BELLATOR MMA 269: FEDOR VS. JOHNSON PRELIMINARY CARD RESULTS:

קירילל סידעלניקאָוו (13-6) דעף. Rab Truesdale (10-8-1) via TKO at 2:01 פון קייַלעכיק איינער
Katarzyna Sadura (5-4) דעף. Darina Mazdyuk (4-2) via TKO at 3:17 פון קייַלעכיק צוויי
Irina Alekseeva (4-1) דעף. Stephanie Page (5-3) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Nikita Mikhailov (8-1) דעף. Brian Moore (14-8) דורך יונאַנאַמאַס באַשלוס (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Alexey Shurkevich (13-4) דעף. Grachik Bozinyan (11-5) via KO at 2:25 פון קייַלעכיק איינער
Aiden Lee (10-5) דעף. Alexander Osetrov (8-3-1) דורך סאַבמישאַן (RNC) בייַ 3:41 פון קייַלעכיק איינער

For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, באַזוכן BELLATOR.com.

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