LOS ANGELES – BELLATOR MMA announced this morning that the greatest heavyweight mixed martial artist of all-time, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (39-6, 1 NC) will take on number two ranked heavyweightTim Johnson (15-7) in caso principale BELLATOR Moscow: Fedor vs. Johnson il Sabato, Ottobre. 23 at the VTB Arena.
Tickets for the highly anticipated event are on sale now and can be purchased atKassir.ru. Additional matchups and SHOWTIME telecast details will be revealed soon.
Widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight in mixed martial arts history, Fedor Emelianenkoreturns to the BELLATOR cage for the first time since his dominant first-round TKO victory overQuinton "Rampage" Jackson in 2019. With an illustrious career that has seen him earn 30 interruzioni nella sua 39 victories over legendary opposition, the former PRIDE FC Heavyweight World Champion will be fighting in his home country of Russia for the first time in five years. A four-time combat sambo world champion, “The Last Emperor” put together an insane eight-year unbeaten streak on his way to becoming an international MMA icon. Emelianenko has established Team Fedor, which features several top Russian fighters including BELLATOR’s Light Heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov and BELLATOR’s Interim Heavyweight Champion Valentin Moldavsky. With his last three victories coming by way of first-round finish, Fedor is looking to add another exciting chapter to his storied fighting career on October 23.
2020 was a huge year for Johnson, as the UFC vet notched three wins in as many fights with impressive first-round finishes overMatt Mitrione e Tyrell Fortuneand a decision victory overCheick Kongoduring the historic, first-ever major MMA event in France. The Xtreme Couture-product showed that he’s got the skill and stamina for championship rounds as he went the full five with Team Fedor’sValentin Modlavsky (11-1) lo scorso giugno. Proudly hailing from North Dakota, Johnson is a current member of the United States National Guard who won two national championships while wrestling at Minnesota State University.
Aggiornato BELLATOR Moscow: Fedor vs. Johnson Carta:
Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (39-6, 1 NC) vs. #2-Tim Johnson (15-7)
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Light Heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov Set To Defend Title Against ‘Rumble’ Johnson, While Ryan Bader Goes Toe-To-Toe With Corey Anderson Live on SHOWTIME®a 10 P.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA’s massive second half of 2021 keeps rolling on Saturday, Ottobre 16, when both of the high-profile semifinal matchups for the Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix take place at the Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. Light heavyweight kingpinVadim Nemkov (14-2) defends his world championship against No. 4 classificatoAnthony“Rumble” Johnson (23-6), while current BELLATOR Heavyweight World ChampionRyan Bader (28-6) facesNo. 2-classificato dei pesi massimi leggeriCorey Anderson (15-5) in caso di co-main.
BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight WorldGrand Prix Semifinalswill be televised live on SHOWTIME at10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. I combattimenti preliminari saranno trasmessi in streaming live sul canale YouTube di BELATOR MMA, SHOWTIME Sports canale YouTube e Pluto TV a partire da 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. Additional bouts and ticket information will be announced at a later date.
Team Fedor’s Vadim Nemkov looks to remain BELLATOR 205-pound champion on September 25, further cementing his status as the best light heavyweight fighter on the planet. Nella sua ultima uscita, Nemkov went five hard rounds with former championPhil Davis, earning a unanimous decision victory en route to punching his ticket to the semifinals. Should Nemkov defend his belt again and move on to the grand prix final, between Davis—a wrestler by trade—and the power-punching “Rumble,” Nemkov will have showcased his full repertoire as a mixed martial artist in the tournament. Nemkov has been perfect in BELLATOR to this point, winning all six of his contests including three knockouts and a submission.
“Rumble” Johnsonmade his BELLATOR MMA debut in the opening round of the grand prix, engaging in a back-and-forth affair with Jose Augusto before notching another signature “Rumble” knockout in the second round. Con la vittoria, the 37-year-old made it clear his time away from the sport has not slowed him down, and with wins over the likes of Glover Teixeira, Alexander Gustafsson, Phil Davis and current BELLATOR heavyweight champion Ryan Bader, “Rumble” remains one of the most imposing forces in the entire sport.
A winner in eight of his last ten bouts, Arizona State University’s “Darth” Bader will have a home game as he looks to keep the ball rolling when he steps into the BELLATOR cage for the ninth time, on the road to re-capturing the 205-pound belt he once held. Bader—despite his participation in the Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix—remains the BELLATOR Heavyweight Champion, a title he plans on unifying with the interim-champValentin Moldavksyfollowing the conclusion of the 205-pound tournament. Bader’s storied career has earned him the moniker of a legend slayer, with wins over all-time greats likeFedor Emelianenko, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Rashad Evans, and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
Corey Anderson has made an excellent impression since his arrival in BELLATOR, reeling off two dominant victories over the likes of veteranMelvin Manhoefand former ACA ChampionDovletdzhan Yagshimuradov, both ending via TKO. The Rockton, Malato. product came to the promotion boasting an already impressive resumé, previously triumphing over Johnny Walker, Glover Teixeira and Jan Błachowicz amongst others. Anderson’s fight with Bader, his third under the BELLATOR banner, will be his first with the promotion while fans are in attendance.
BELLATOR MMA fans who are new subscribers to the SHOWTIME streaming service can sign up now for a limited time offer which includes a 30-day free trial, seguito da una quota di abbonamento mensile scontata di $ 4,99 al mese per i prossimi sei mesi. Gli spettatori possono registrarsi suSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Gli abbonati riceveranno due importanti eventi MMA BELLATOR al mese per tutto il mese 2021 e oltre, con tutti gli eventi programmati che andranno in onda in diretta su 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT ovunque sia disponibile il servizio SHOWTIME.
BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix SemifinalsScheda principale:
ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO
10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
Light Heavyweight World Title Main Event: C-Vadim Nemkov (14-2) vs. #4-Anthony “Rumble” Johnson(25-0)
Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Bout: #1-Ryan Bader (28-6) vs. #2-Corey Anderson (15-5)
Carta preliminare:
Canale YouTube di BELLATOR MMA | Canale YouTube sportivo di SHOWTIME | Plutone TV
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
*Carta soggetta a cambiamento.
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About BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Sotto la direzione del veterano promoter lotta Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 paesi ad un pubblico a disposizione di oltre un miliardo di persone. Negli Stati Uniti, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orchestrazione evento dal vivo, sviluppo combattente / Relazioni, procurement locale, creazione di sponsorizzazione / sviluppo, licensing internazionale, marketing, pubblicità, pubblicità e della Commissione relazioni. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, patria di marchi premier di intrattenimento del mondo, che si collegano con il pubblico attraverso contenuti interessanti attraverso la televisione, film, piattaforme online e mobile.
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THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED REMATCH BETWEEN DOUGLAS ‘THE PHENOM’ LIMA AND MICHAEL “VENOM” PAGE TO HEADLINEBELATOR LONDRA: LIMA VS. MVP 2
BIGLIETTI IN VENDITA QUESTO VENERDI
LONDRA, Regno Unito – Oggi, BELLATOR MMA announced it will be returning to The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Friday, Ottobre 1, conBELLATOR London,a card headlined by a must-see rematch between No. 1 classificatoDouglas “The Phenom” Lima (32-9) e No. 2 classificatoMichael "Venom" Pagina (19-1).
Fans in attendance at The SSE Arena, Wembley and those tuning in from around the world can expect an explosive night of elite MMA action in the capital, with two of the world’s best welterweights going toe-to-toe in a high-stakes match-up. Lima and Page will be putting everything on the line in pursuit of a win, with the fighter who emerges victorious booking themselves a fast-track ticket to a title shot against newly crowned welterweight champion, Yaroslav Amosov.
For the first time since February 2020, BELLATOR MMA fans in Europe will be able to fill the arena for the event that features a showcase of top international and homegrown athletes.
BigliettiBELLATOR London: Lima vs. MVP 2go on sale on Friday, Luglio 30, with a special pre-sale Thursday, Luglio 29 and can be purchased online fromaxs.com/uk eBELLATOR.com.
IlBELLATOR Londonmain card action will kick off at 9 p.m. BST/4 p.m. E, while the preliminary card begins at 5:30 p.m. BST/12:30 p.m. E. BELLATOR fans can watch the event live on SHOWTIME (NOI), BBC iPlayer (Regno Unito), as well as both Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Sport (Irlanda).
Lima and Page first met inside the BELLATOR Cage in May 2019 aBELLATOR 221in the semifinals of BELLATOR’s Welterweight World Grand Prix. After an even first round, Lima sent Page to the canvas with a sweeping leg kick, which he then followed up with a spectacular punch and ground and pound strikes to finish the fight.
Lima will be looking to cause an upset for the hometown faithful and stop Page for a second time, denying the Londoner his chance for gold, and earning himself an immediate shot at recapturing the welterweight title which he lost toYaroslav Amosovvia unanimous decision in June of this year.
“MVP has put together an impressive string of wins together, but when he gets back in the cage with me, the end result is going to be the same as the first time,” said Lima. “Right now, I’m on a mission to put the BELLATOR belt back around my waist. Anyone standing in my way will be dismantled.”
Widely regarded as the poster boy of MMA in the UK, Londoner Michael “Venom” Page, or ‘MVP’ as he is known to his fans, will step into the BELLATOR cage fresh off the back of his spectacular first round TKO victory overDerek "Il barbaro" Andersonlo scorso maggio. Currently riding a five-fight win streak full of highlight real knockouts, the only defeat on Page’s MMA record to date came at the hands of Lima, a loss that he is hungry to avenge.
“The comeback is always bigger than the setback. It was always gonna happen, it’s written in the stars,” said Page. “The one and only MVP is back, and I will have my redemption in front of my hometown the only way I know how – in venomous style.”
The current fight card is available below with additional bouts to be announced in the coming weeks.
BELLATOR London: Lima vs. MVP 2MainCard:
ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO (NOI) / BBC iPlayer (Regno Unito) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRLANDA)
LOS ANGELES - Oggi, I funzionari di BELLATOR hanno confermato un evento principale imperdibile che vede i pesi massimi che colpiscono duramente Cheick Kongo (30-11-2) e Sergei Kharitonov (32-8) l'uno contro l'altro in alto BELLATOR MMA 265 il Venerdì, Agosto 20 dal Pentagono di Sanford a Sioux Falls, S.D. e va in onda in diretta su SHOWTIME a 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
La carta ha anche confermato i migliori pesi piuma No. 3 Adam Borics (17-1) e No. 4 Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) si incontreranno per il diritto di affrontare il vincitore della finale del BELLATOR Featherweight World Grand Prix tra Patricio "Pitbull" (32-4) e AJ McKee (17-0), che si svolge il sabato, Luglio 31.
Tickets for the event go on sale this Thursday at 10 a.m. CT and are available at Sanford Pentagon Box Office & Ticketmaster.
The preliminary portion ofBELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov currentlyfeatures a flyweight bout pitting No.5-rankedAlejandra Lara (9-4) contro DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1) and willbegin at 6:00 p.m. E / 3:00 p.m. PT and stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Canale YouTube di SHOWTIME Sports e Pluto TV. Additional preliminary bouts will be announced in the near future.
In possesso di un impressionante record di MMA di 30-11-2, 1 NC, Non. 3-ranked Cheick Kongo returns to action for the first time since headlining the first-ever major MMA event in his native France last October. The former kickboxer remains a force to be reckoned with and holds records for the most fights (16) e vince (12) in BELLATOR heavyweight history. With high-profile victories overVitaly Minakov, Mirko Cro Cop, Antoni Hardonk, and Matt Mitrione, the Parisian is keen to pad his current promotional records, set new ones, and earn his shot at BELLATOR gold.
The man nicknamed “The Paratrooper,”Kharitonov è il proprietario di un curriculum altrettanto notevole MMA, with the Russian scoring vicious wins against some of the sport’s marquee names, such as Fabricio Werdum, Andrei Arlovski, Pedro Rizzo, Murilo “Ninja” Rua, Matt Mitrione, e Alistair Overeem. Ora, fresh off two championship victories on the regional circuit, Kharitonov returns to the BELLATOR cage with the intention of climbing the heavyweight rankings and asserting himself as a BELLATOR title contender.
28-year-old Hungarian Adam “The Kid” Borics has won 17 di 18 fights to begin his professional career, bouncing back from his only loss with three straight victories. Training out of South Florida’s Sanford MMA gym, Borics has firmly established himself as a true threat to anyone in the 145-pound division, where he is currently ranked third.
Undefeated in his first eight fights as a professional, New Zealand’s Wilson has won in style, accumulating six finishes in those eight wins. Following a split decision win against Tywan Claxton, Wilson scored a violent knockout of Sergio DeBari, then followed that victory up with an equally vicious spinning backfist stoppage over SBG’s Pedro Carvalho in April. The Kiwi fighter will be looking to secure a high-stakes victory over Borics with a world title shot awaiting the winner.
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BELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov Scheda principale: ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO Venerdì, Agosto 20 - 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Heavyweight Main Event: #3-Cheick Kongo (30-11-2) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (32-8) Featherweight No. 1 Contender’s Bout: #3-Adam Borics (17-1) vs. #4-Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0)
Carta preliminare: Canale YouTube di BELLATOR MMA | Canale YouTube sportivo di SHOWTIME | Plutone TV 6:00 p.m. E / 3:00 p.m. PT
Peso mosca Bout: #5-Alejandra Lara (9-4) vs. DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1)
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Juliana Velasquez: “I think I would be clinching a bit more, her striking didn’t surprise me, but I felt that I did enough to retain the title.”
“I beat her with my jab, if you look at her face, it’s messed up, if you look at mine, my face is fine. I think people in the audience favor her because she has a kickboxing style and I counter, but I think it was my boxing that was the difference tonight.”
“When I come in here, I don’t think of myself as a champion, I think of myself as someone who needs to earn the belt and tonight I felt that I did that.”
#5–Tyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 NC) sconfitto #7-Matt Mitrione (13-9, 1 NC) via presentazione (scioperi) a 1:45 del primo round Tyrell Fortune: “I feel great coming out of the fight. He stepped forward so I went for the shot instead of throwing the punch and I guess I made contact with my head. Besides that I was running through him for the takedown. As you saw, I finished on top, and the fight went from there.
“I didn’t feel it (the clash of heads), I can only go off of what he was saying at the time. Come ho detto, I was just looking to get on top and continue to fight so I didn’t really know what else to do. I thought if there was a contact that the ref would have saw and we would have stopped that’s why I paused for a second on top of him. I didn’t go right to punching. Once the ref said to continue, I was continuing to fight.
“I want Tim Johnson. Non voglio una title shot. Preferirei prima Tim Johnson. Questa è davvero l'unica battaglia per cui mi sono allenato da quella sconfitta. A me, con lui che si prende quella perdita (contro Valentin Moldavsky) e io ottengo questa vittoria, dovrebbe allinearci bene... non proverò a bussare il suo a– fuori proprio come ha fatto con me".
Matheus Mattos (13-2-1) sconfitto Cee Jay Hamilton (15-9) via TKO (scioperi) a 1:33 del secondo round
Matheus Mattos: "E' un lottatore. Così, avrebbe potuto fare il gioco noioso e buttarmi giù. Ma ha scelto di andare per il sorprendente. Fortunatamente, lo ha fatto perché era un bellissimo knockout. Se Bellator potesse mandarmi più attaccanti, allora sarebbero i benvenuti”.
"Mi sento benissimo, perfettamente forte. Ma ho sentito il mio ginocchio "colpire". E ho smesso di muovermi molto. Non ho fatto molto footwork. Sapevo che sarebbe stato nelle mie mani, because my leg was painful. Fiduciosamente, everything went well.
“My two losses were to two of the best in the world. Così, I’ve been fighting at a high level a long time and I’m prepared for everyone. They can see that this fight welcomed me to Bellator, and now they know me. They know Matheus Mattos is a striker and he’s coming for us.
“I’m in my prime now so I’m prepared for everyone.”
#2–Arlene Blencowe (14-8) sconfitto Dayana Silva (9-6) via TKO (punzoni) a 1:00 di tre tondo
Arlene Blencowe: "Mi sento benissimo. I want to give a shout out to my kids at home. I’ve been away from home for nine weeks and it’s the longest I’ve ever been without my kids. Così, this win is for you.”
“I was just trying to gauge my distance. It was starting to be a little bit of a slow fight, so sorry about that fans. I could hear you yelling. Ma ero determinato a mantenere il mio ritmo e a non precipitarmi in nulla. Sapevamo che oscillava con potenza e che il gancio destro e sinistro arrivavano abbastanza velocemente. Abbiamo lavorato molto sui calci, e domani avrò molti lividi. E si spera che anche i suoi polpacci saranno doloranti".
#5-Johnny Eblen (9-0) sconfitto Travis Davis (10-5) tramite decisione unanime (30-27, 30-26, 30-26) Johnny Eblen: "I miei allenatori quando sono tornato all'angolo mi hanno detto di non litigare. Così, Ho seguito il loro consiglio e ho pensato di aver lottato in modo intelligente".
“Stava parlando s— detto, 'Hey, facciamo una rissa nell'angolo.' Sono come, 'Fra, è stupido.' Ecco perché non sei dove sono io. Perché non combatti in modo intelligente. Stai cercando di venire qui e litigare. Puoi farlo quanto vuoi, but you’re not going to be a world champion like me.”
Carta preliminare: Said Sowma(7-2) sconfitto Ronny Markes (19-9) via KO (punzoni) a 1:09 del primo round Cody Law (4-0) sconfitto Theodore Macuka(1-1) via TKO (punzoni) a 1:54 del primo round Diana Avsaragova (4-0) sconfitto Gabriella Gulfin (2-3) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Adil Benjilany (6-3, 1 NC) sconfitto Johnny Soto (4-2) tramite decisione unanime (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Charlie Campbell (4-1) sconfitto Nicholas Giulietti(2-2) via TKO (punzoni) a 1:30 del secondo round
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About BELLATOR BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Sotto la direzione del veterano promoter lotta Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 paesi ad un pubblico a disposizione di oltre un miliardo di persone. Negli Stati Uniti, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orchestrazione evento dal vivo, sviluppo combattente / Relazioni, procurement locale, creazione di sponsorizzazione / sviluppo, licensing internazionale, marketing, pubblicità, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, patria di marchi premier di intrattenimento del mondo, che si collegano con il pubblico attraverso contenuti interessanti attraverso la televisione, film, piattaforme online e mobile.
LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR President Scott Coker announced today that Danny Brener has been named Vice President of Communications and Public Relations. Brener, who has been a member of the promotion’s PR team since 2014, will oversee all communications and media relations for BELLATOR effective immediately.
“I first worked with Danny [Brener] in 2008 when he was a young and hungry publicist at BZA working as an account representative for the STRIKEFORCE brand,” BELLATOR President Scott Coker said. “Danny has consistently delivered results for us through the years with his hard work and dedication. This promotion is a testament to both of those things and makes sense as BELLATOR continues to grow and expand.”
During his time as Director of Communications for BELLATOR, Brener has helped promote some of the biggest spectacles in the sport of MMA, with massive events garnering press around the globe. In addition to his work on BELLATOR, Brener also maintained a leading role at BZA PR, where he worked on other key accounts including the NHL, NFL, and The Famous Group.
“I’ve been extremely fortunate to work in the combat sports industry for nearly 17 anni, and I’m grateful to Scott Coker for entrusting me with the opportunity to continue my journey in this field,” said Brener. “BELLATOR is home to many of the world’s very best athletes and I’m honored to be able to help share their incredible stories around the world.”
Beginning his MMA PR career printing credentials for UFC in 2004, Brener would go on to work with additional boxing and MMA companies including Goossen Tutor Promotions, Elite XC, and ultimately alongside Coker at STRIKEFORCE.
A second-generation publicist, Brener learned the craft of communications from his father Steve, the longtime PR executive for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He resides in the suburbs of Los Angeles with his wife Lauren and their two dogs, Gronk and Jules.
Brener will work with Senior Public Relations Manager C.J. Tuttle, as well as BZA PR, as they continue in their roles with BELLATOR. Brener can be reached at his new email: Danny.Brener@bellator.com.
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UNDEFEATED FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION JULIANA VELASQUEZ AND NO. 3 RANKED DENISE KIELHOLTZ SQUARE OFF FOR 125-POUND STRAP WHILE TOP-10 HEAVYWEIGHTS TYRELL FORTUNE AND MATT MITRIONE MEET IN THE CO-MAIN EVENT.
LOS ANGELES – BELLATOR MMA ha confermato la carta di combattimento completa per BELLATOR MMA 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtzsu Venerdì, Luglio 16at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The event airs LIVE on SHOWTIME at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PTand is headlined by undefeated flyweight world championJuliana Velasquez (11-0) versus BELLATOR Kickboxing’s Flyweight World Champion and No. 3 classificato Denise Kielholtz (6-2) for the promotion’s 125-pound belt.
In addition to the must-see main event, four other exciting main card bouts are confirmed forBellator 262 su Showtime, including No. 5 classificato Tyrell Fortune (10-1, 1 NC) taking on former New York Giants football star and No. 7 classificato Matt Mitrione (13-8, 1 NC) a dei pesi massimi, a women’s featherweight matchup between No. 2 ranked former title challengerArlene Blencowe (13-8) e il Brasile di Dayana Silva(9-6), a men’s heavyweight contest pitting No. 4 classificato Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC)versus BELLATOR newcomerMarcelo Golm (8-3), and undefeated No. 5 classificato Johnny Eblen (8-0) di fronte al largo contro Travis Davis (10-4) in an explosive middleweight bout to open the main card.
The preliminary card is confirmed for six bouts and features a heavyweight slugfest between knockout artistRonny Markes (19-8) e Said Sowma (6-2), as well as a featherweight contest pitting undefeated top prospectCody Law (3-0) contro Theodore Macuka (1-0). In aggiunta, South Florida’sRoman Faraldo (5-0) welcomesJohn Ramirez (5-5) to the fray in a welterweight clash, while Team Pitbull Brothers-productMatheus Mattos (12-2-1) faces off againstCee Jay Hamilton (15-8) in a bantamweight battle. da ultimo, Johnny Soto (4-1) e Adil Benjilany (5-3, 1 NC) square off in a 145-pound matchup and the undefeatedDiana Avsaragova (3-0) assume Gabriella Gulfin (2-2) in a flyweight showdown.
Tutti i preliminari saranno trasmessi in diretta su 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT sul canale YouTube di BELLATOR MMA, Canale YouTube di SHOWTIME Sports e Pluto TV. Gli elenchi completi degli incontri sono di seguito:
SHOWTIME streaming service is offering a 30-day free trial, seguito da una quota di abbonamento mensile scontata di $ 4,99 al mese per i prossimi sei mesi. Gli spettatori possono registrarsi su SHO.com/BellatorMMA. Subscribers will be delivered two live premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 e oltre, anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.
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BELLATOR MMA 262: Velasquez vs. KielholtzScheda principale: Venerdì, Luglio 16 – Live on ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Flyweight World Title Main Event: C-Juliana Velasquez (11-0) vs. #3-Denise Kielholtz (6-2) Dei pesi massimi Bout: #5–Tyrell Fortune (10-1, 1 NC) vs. #7-Matt Mitrione (13-8, 1 NC) Dei pesi massimi Bout: #4-Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC) vs. Marcelo Golm (8-3) Piuma Bout: #2–Arlene Blencowe (13-8) vs. Dayana Silva (9-6) Medi Bout: #5-Johnny Eblen (8-0) vs. Travis Davis (10-4)
Carta preliminare: Canale YouTube di BELLATOR MMA | Canale YouTube sportivo di SHOWTIME | Plutone TV 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT Pesi Gallo Bout: Matheus Mattos (12-2-1) vs. Cee Jay Hamilton (15-8) Dei pesi massimi Bout: Ronny Markes (19-8) vs. Said Sowma(6-2) Piuma Bout: Cody Law (3-0) vs. Theodore Macuka(1-0) Welter: Roman Faraldo (5-0) vs. John Ramirez(5-5) Peso mosca Bout: Diana Avsaragova (3-0) vs. Gabriella Gulfin (2-2) Piuma Bout:Johnny Soto (4-1) vs. Adil Benjilany (5-3, 1 NC) *Carta soggetta a cambiamento.
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LOS ANGELES - The BELLATOR MMA Middleweight World Championship will be up for grabs on Friday, Agosto 13 at Mohegan Sun Arena when current 185-pound titlistGegard Mousasi (47-7-2) difende la sua cintura contro No. 1-classificato John Salter (18-4).
The main card of BELLATOR 263: Mousasi vs. Salterairs live on SHOWTIME at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, while the preliminary portion of the event will stream live at6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT sul canale YouTube di BELLATOR MMA, Canale YouTube di SHOWTIME Sports e Pluto TV. Additional contests for the event will be announced shortly.
Tickets for the event go on sale next Thursday, Luglio 1 at BELLATOR.com and Ticketmaster.com with a pre-sale taking place on Wednesday, Giugno 30.
Combattere fuori Leida, Olanda meridionale, Paesi Bassi, Mousasi ha consolidato lo status leggendario nello sport, having won titles with multiple promotions across a 56-fight career. Più di recente, Mousasi defeated former BELLATOR Welterweight Champion Douglas Lima, clearing his path to a shot at a second middleweight title run. With victories in his storied career against Lyoto Machida, Rory MacDonald, Chris Weidman, Vitor Belfort, Jacare Souza, Dan Henderson e Mark Hunt, the Dutch MMA legend now faces a stiff challenge from John Salter.
North Carolina’s Salter enters his title shot on August 13 riding a three-fight winning streak with victories over Chidi Njokuani, Andrew Kapel and Mousasi’s teammate Costello van Steenis. The 36-year-old boasts a suffocating grappling and wrestling repertoire, ending six of his eight BELLATOR victories via submission. The bout will be Salter’s tenth with the promotion and his first opportunity to capture BELLATOR gold.
BELLATOR MMA 263: Mousasi vs. SalterScheda principale: Venerdì, Agosto 13 – Live on ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT Mainweight World Title Main Event: C-Gegard Mousasi (47-7-2) vs. #1-John Salter (18-4)
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WATCH TODAY’S BELLATOR: MOSCOW ANNOUNCEMENT HERE PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S ANNOUNCEMENT HERE – PHOTO CREDIT: WILL FOX LOS ANGELES – It is with great pride that BELLATOR MMA announces that on Saturday, Ottobre. 23, the promotion will hold its first-ever event in Moscow, Russia, at the VTB Arena and that the historic card will be headlined by the greatest heavyweight mixed martial artist of all-time, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (39-6, 1 NC).
Emelianenko’s opponent, along with additional matchups, and SHOWTIME telecast details will be announced in the coming weeks.
“I have had the pleasure of working alongside Fedor for 12 years and nine of his fights during his time with BELLATOR and STRIKEFORCE,” said BELLATOR President Scott Coker. “It’s an honor to bring him home to compete in front of his fans who have followed his entire career. In addition to Fedor, we will showcase BELLATOR’s deep roster of Russian talent and put together a historic card for our first trip to Russia on Oct. 23."
Tickets for Fedor’s highly anticipated return home are on sale now and can be purchased atKassir.ru.
Widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight in mixed martial arts history, Fedor Emelianenkoreturns to the BELLATOR cage for the first time since his dominant first-round TKO victory overQuinton "Rampage" Jackson in 2019. With an illustrious career that has seen him earn 30 interruzioni nella sua 39 victories over legendary opposition, the former PRIDE FC Heavyweight World Champion will be fighting in his home country of Russia for the first time in five years. A four-time combat sambo world champion, “The Last Emperor” put together an insane eight-year unbeaten streak on his way to becoming an international MMA icon. Emelianenko has established Team Fedor, which features several top Russian fighters including BELLATOR’s Light Heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov and Valentin Moldavsky, who is fighting for the interim heavyweight title tonight. Already proving to be a formidable head coach, with his last three victories coming by way of first-round finish, Fedor is looking to add another exciting chapter to his storied fighting career on October 23.
BELLATOR returns to action later this evening as Team Fedor’sValentin Moldavsky (10-1) vies for the Interim Heavyweight Championship against No. 1 classificato Tim Johnson (15-6) a Bellator 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky. Tonight’s event will air live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT in America and live on OKKO Sport in Russia.
Aggiornato Bellator: Mosca Carta:
Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (39-6, 1 NC) vs. TBA
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COMPLETE WEIGH-IN PHOTOS UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Bellator 261: Johnson vs. Moldavskywill be broadcast tomorrow, Venerdì, Giugno 25 on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, while preliminary bouts will stream on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel beginning at 6:30 p.m. E / 3:30 p.m. PT.
BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. MoldavskyScheda principale: Venerdì, Giugno 25 – Live on ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT Interim Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #1-Timothy Johnson (260) vs. #3-Valentin Moldavsky (234) Flyweight Co-Main Event: #2-Liz Carmouche (125.5) vs. #3-Kana Watanabe(125.25) Piuma Bout: #6-Daniel Weichel (145.5) vs. Keoni Diggs (146) Leggero Bout: #4-Myles Jury (156) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (156) Light Heavyweight Bout:Christian Edwards (206) vs. Simon Biyong (204.5)
Carta preliminare: Canale YouTube di BELLATOR MMA | Canale YouTube sportivo di SHOWTIME | Plutone TV 6:30 p.m. E / 3:30 p.m. PT
Leggero Bout:Soren Bak(156) vs. Bobby Lee (155.25) Leggero Bout:Isaiah Hokit(155.75) vs. Corey Samuels(156) Pesi Gallo Bout: Jaylon Bates(136) vs. Cody Matthews(135) Medi Bout:Taylor Johnson (185.25) vs. Lance Wright(184.75) Piuma Bout:John Macapa (144.75) vs. Giovanni de Jesus (145.5)
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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. Sotto la direzione del veterano promoter lotta Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 paesi ad un pubblico a disposizione di oltre un miliardo di persone. Negli Stati Uniti, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orchestrazione evento dal vivo, sviluppo combattente / Relazioni, procurement locale, creazione di sponsorizzazione / sviluppo, licensing internazionale, marketing, pubblicità, pubblicità e della Commissione relazioni. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, patria di marchi premier di intrattenimento del mondo, che si collegano con il pubblico attraverso contenuti interessanti attraverso la televisione, film, piattaforme online e mobile.
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