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Bellator MMA Statement on May Events

Due to the ongoing safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as current federal, state and local government mandates, Bellator MMA officials today have announced that three upcoming live events scheduled for May have been postponed.

These events include:

  • Warrior 242 – May 9 San Jose, Kalifornia.
  • Bellator European Series London – May 16 Londresen
  • Warrior 243 – May 29 in Temecula, Kalifornia.

The organization will continue to monitor the situation closely and fully intends to reschedule the events as soon as possible.

Beti bezala, the health and safety of our athletes, Zale, partners and staff remains our top priority. We appreciate the understanding and patience of everyone involved during this incredibly difficult time.

Refunds for ticketholders to these events, as well as Bellator 241 originally scheduled for March 13 Mohegan Sun Arena, will be available at their original point of purchase.

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FULL FIGHT CARD AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR THIS FRIDAY’S BELLATOR 241: PITBULL VS. CARVALHO EVENT AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA – LIVE ON DAZN

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to MOHEGAN eguzkia Arena hau Ostirala, March 13 is official with a stacked six-fight main card, headlined by current two-division champ Patricio Pitbull (30-4) defending his 145-lb. title in the Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinals against upstart SBG-product and tournament dark horse Pedro Carvalho (11-3).



Warrior 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho will stream live exclusively on DAZN at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel, baita DAZN, hassiric 7:30 p.m. ETA / 4:30 p.m. PT.



The exciting main card will also see a Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal take place in the co-main event,denean Daniel Weichel (40-11) rematches Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4) for a future shot at the world title. Horrez gain, former New York Giants lineman Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) will be taking on Ronny Markes (19-7) in a heavyweight main card bout, while England’s Paul Daley (42-17-2) and heavy-handed Sabah Homasi (13-8) go toe-to-toe in a 170-pound matchup that is sure to produce fireworks. Rounding out the main card will see Connecticut’s own Nick Newell (16-3) hartzea Zach Zane (14-9) of Hawaii at lightweight and a must-see middleweight contest showcasing Anatoly Tokov (29-2) vs. Fabio Aguiar (17-1).



Aurretiazko-txartelari Warrior 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho will stream live stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel eta DAZN at 7:30 p.m. ETA / 4:30 p.m. PT. The prelims feature appearances from Bellator prospects and other familiar names in Baby Slice (3-2, 1 NC), Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0), Leslie Smith (11-8-1), Romero Cotton (4-0), Mike Kimbel
(3-2), eta Leandro Higo (19-5) bilera Dominic Mazzotta (15-3) luma at.



Osatua Warrior 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho Txartel nagusia:

DAZN

10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT



Featherweight WGP Quarterfinal World Title Bout: Patricio Pitbull (30-4) vs. Pedro Carvalho (11-3)

Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal Bout: Daniel Weichel (40-11) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4)

Pisu astuneko txartel nagusia: Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)

Pisu oneko txartel nagusia: Paul Daley (42-17-2) vs. Sabah Homasi (13-8)

Karta Nagusien Arina: Nick Newell (16-3) vs. Zach Zane (14-9)

Pisu ertaineko txartel nagusiaren kontra: Anatoly Tokov (29-2) vs. Fabio Aguiar (17-1)



Aurrematrikula Txartela:

Bellator’s YouTube Channel | DAZN

7:30 p.m. ETA / 4:30 p.m. PT



Pisu oneko pisua: Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0) vs. Billy Goff (2-2)

160-lb. Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Baby Slice (3-2, 1 NC) vs. Kaheem Murray (3-3)

Pisu ertaineko aurrez aurrekoa: Jordan Newman (2-0) vs. Pat McCrohan (4-3)

Pisu ertaineko aurrez aurrekoa: Romero Cotton (4-0) vs. Justin Sumter (7-3)

140-lb. Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Mike Kimbel (3-2) vs. Kenny Rivera (2-2)

Aurrez aurreko borroka arina: Killys Mota (12-1) vs. Nate Andrews (16-3)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Leandro Higo (19-5) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (15-3)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Leslie Smith (11-8-1) vs. Jessy Miele (9-3)

Pisu oneko pisua: Ion Pascu (18-10) vs. Mark Lemminger (10-1)

Aurrez aurreko borroka arina: Vladimir Tokov (7-0) vs. Marcus Surin (6-2)



*Txartela aldatu egin daiteke.



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LIZ CARMOUCHE TO MAKE BELLATOR MMA DEBUT AGAINST UNDEFEATED MANDY BÖHM IN MAIN EVEN EVENT OF PROMOTION’S RETURN TO PECHANGA RESORT CASINO

EVENT SET FOR FRIDAY, MAIATZA 29 AT 10 P.m. ET/9 P.M. CT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 13!



LOS ANGELES – Bellator officials today announced that the eagerly anticipated promotional debut of Liz Carmouche (13-7) will take place on Friday, Maiatza 29 at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Kalifornia. against undefeated SBG Ireland’s flyweight prospect Mandy Böhm (6-0, 1 NC).



Sarrerak Warrior 243: Carmouche vs. Böhm go on sale March 13 at 3 p.m. PT and are available at the Pechanga box office, baitaBellator.com, Ticketmaster.com eta Pechanga.com.



The event will be broadcast live Friday, Maiatza 29 on Paramount Network eta DAZN at 10 p.m. ETA / 21:00. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator’s MMA YouTube kanal. bouts osagarria izango da datozen asteetan jakinaraziko da.



A United States Marine Corps veteran and established flyweight competitor, Carmouche joined Bellator’s women’s flyweight division this past December following a six-year run in UFC – a tenure that includes world title bouts in both the bantamweight and flyweight divisions, as well as notable wins over Katlyn Chookagian and Jessica Andrade.



Fighting out of San Diego, the 36-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, notching a pair of victories with the promotion. She also earned a win over Valentina Shevchenko earlier in her career. Prior to “Girl-Rilla’s” days as a professional athlete, the Lafayette, Louisiana-native spent five years serving as an aviation electrician in the United Stated Marine Corps, where she completed three tours of duty in the Middle East.



Fresh off a flyweight title victory on the regional MMA scene last May, Mandy Böhm is ready to bring her undefeated mark as a professional to the highest levels of the sport when she meets former two-division title challenger Liz Carmouche on May 29. Hailing from Germany, but training under the tutelage of John Kavanagh at SBG Ireland in Dublin, “Monster” is a force to be reckoned with on the feet, but showcased her strong submission skills when she handed top Canadian prospect Jade Masson-Wong the first loss of her career in 2019.



Eguneratua Warrior 243: Carmouche vs. Böhm Borroka Txartela:

Flyweight Main Event: Liz Carmouche (13-7) vs. Mandy Böhm (6-0, 1 NC)



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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & BELLATOR ARGAZKIAK 239: RUTH VS. AMOSOV

COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS


Warrior 239: Ruth vs. Amosov
Txartel nagusia:


Yaroslav Amosov (23-0) garaitu Eta Ruth (8-2) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Myles Jury (18-5) garaitu Brandon Girtz (16-9) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Tim Johnson (13-6) garaitu Tyrell Fortune (8-1) KO bidez (punches) at 2:35 Bat txandan

Valentin Moldavsky (9-1) garaitu Javy Ayala (11-8) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-25, 30-24, 30-24)



Aurrematrikula Txartela:

Davion Franklin (1-0) garaitu J.W. Kiser (5-3) TKO bidez (punches) at 1:30 Bat txandan

Chris Gonzalez (4-0) garaitu Aaron McKenzie (7-2-1) split erabaki bidez (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Kevin Croom (21-12) garaitu Adil Benjilany (5-3, 1 NC) split erabaki bidez (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Cris Lencioni (6-2) garaitu Salim Mukhidinov (7-4) split erabaki bidez (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Kyle Crutchmer (6-0) garaitu Scott Futrell (11-10) aurkezteko bidez (anaconda choke) at 2:58 Bat txandan

Grant Neal (3-0) garaitu Claude Wilcox (1-2) TKO bidez (punches) at 3:37 txandan hiru

Josh Hill (19-3)garaitu Vinicius Zani (11-6) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Solo Hatley Jr. (8-2) garaitu Gaston Bolanos (5-3) split erabaki bidez (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Denise Kielholtz (5-2) garaitu Kristina Williams (3-3) aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) at 2:15 Bat txandan

TeeJay Britton (6-2) garaitu Gabriel Varga (1-1) split erabaki bidez (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Keith Lee (6-3) garaitu Shawn Bunch (9-5) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-26, 29-28, 29-27)

Christian Edwards (3-0) garaitu Marco Hutch (3-3) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)



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FULL FIGHT CARD AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR BELLATOR 239: RUTH VS. AMOSOV THIS FRIDAY, FEB. 21

MAIN CARD TO AIR ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN AT 9 P.m. ETA





LOS ANGELES – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. Ostiral honetan, Otsaila 21 has been finalized with a stacked four-fight main card airing at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on Paramount Network and DAZN. Gainera, guztira, 13 preliminary fights will stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel and DAZN beginning at 6:15 p.m. PT/5:15 p.m. CT.



Ekitaldi nagusia Warrior 239 will feature an exciting welterweight clash between two of the division’s best prospects, as three-time NCAA National Wrestling Champion Eta Ruth (8-1) takes on undefeated Ukrainian striker Yaroslav Amosov (22-0). Era txarteleko, a premiere lightweight matchup between Minnesota’s own Brandon Girtz (16-8) and recent Bellator free agent signing Myles Jury (17-5), as well as two pivotal matchups in the heavyweight division as Tyrell Fortune (8-0) is set to meet UFC-veteran Timothy Johnson (12-6) eta goiko contender Javy Ayala (11-7) goes to battle against a member of Fedor Emelianenko’s team in Russia, Valentin Moldavsky (8-1).



Preliminary action for Warrior 239: Ruth vs. Amosov will be highlighted by a number of young undefeated prospects returning to the cage, including Oklahoma’s Kyle Crutchmer (5-0), Christian Edwards (2-0), Chris Gonzalez (3-0), Grant Neal (2-0) and Texas’ Lucas Brennan (2-0), while familiar names in Cris Lencioni (5-2), Gaston Bolanos (5-2) eta Shawn Bunch (9-4) are also scheduled to compete on the card.



Gainera, the prelims will feature appearances by two Bellator Kickboxing champions in flyweight champ Denise Kielholtz (4-2) and featherweight titleholder Gabriel Varga (1-0) as they both return to the Bellator MMA cage.



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Warrior 239: Ruth vs. Amosov Txartel nagusia:

Paramount Network and DAZN

9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT



Welterweight gertaera nagusia: Eta Ruth (8-1) vs. Yaroslav Amosov (22-0)

Arina Co-gertaera nagusia: Brandon Girtz (16-8) vs. Myles Jury (17-5)

Pisu astuneko txartel nagusia: Tyrell Fortune (8-0) vs. Tim Johnson (12-6)

Pisu astuneko txartel nagusia: Javy Ayala (11-7) vs. Valentin Moldavsky (8-1)



Aurrematrikula Txartela:

Bellator MMA’s YouTube Channel and DAZN

6:15 p.m. ETA / 5:15 p.m. CT:



Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Christian Edwards (2-0) vs. Marco Hutch (3-2)

Pisu galantak aurrez aurre: Shawn Bunch (9-4) vs. Keith Lee (5-3)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Gabriel Varga (1-0) vs. TeeJay Britton (5-2)

Euli pisuaren aurrez aurrekoa: Denise Kielholtz (4-2) vs. Kristina Williams (3-2)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Gaston Bolanos (5-2) vs. Solo Hatley Jr. (7-2)

Pisu galantak aurrez aurre: Josh Hill (18-3) vs. Vinicius Zani (11-5)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Grant Neal (2-0) vs. Claude Wilcox (1-1)

175-lb. Contract Weight Bout: Kyle Crutchmer (5-0) vs. Scott Futrell (11-9)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Cris Lencioni (5-2) vs. Salim Mukhidinov (7-3)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Adil Benjilany (5-2, 1 NC) vs. Kevin Croom (20-12)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Lucas Brennan (2-0) vs. Jamese Taylor (0-1)

Aurrez aurreko borroka arina: Chris Gonzalez (3-0) vs. Aaron McKenzie (7-1-1)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: J.W. Kiser (5-2) vs. Davion Franklin (Pro Estreinaldia)



*Txartela aldatu egin daiteke



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DOUGLAS LIMA SEEKS DOUBLE CHAMP STATUS AGAINST GEGARD MOUSASI IN MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERFIGHT ON SATURDAY, MAIATZA 9 INSIDE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE

BATTLE FOR VACANT BELLATOR MMA MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AIRS LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN AT 10 P.m. ET/9 P.M. CT

Tickets go on sale this Friday, Feb. 14



LOS ANGELES – A middleweight superfight for the vacant 185-pound title, pitting former divisional champion Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) against current Bellator welterweight titleholder Douglas Lima (32-7), has been added to Bellator’s exciting return to SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, Maiatza 9 – LIVE on Paramount Network and DAZN at 10 p.m. ETA / 21:00. CT.



The event is anchored by a previously announced heavyweight world title bout, featuring two-division Bellator champ Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) defending his 205-pound title against Russia’s Vadim Nemkov (11-2).



Warrior: Bader vs.. Nemkov airs live on Paramount Network and DAZN on Saturday, Maiatza 9 at 10 p.m. ETA / 21:00. CT. Preliminary action will stream on DAZN, Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets can be purchased at the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Ticket Office at SAP Center, through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.



The Bellator middleweight title was recently relinquished by Rafael Lovato Jr.. due to ongoing medical complications.



Fighting out of Leiden, South Holland, Herbehereak, Mousasi has cemented legendary status within the sport, having won titles with multiple promotions across a 55-fight career. Azkenaldian, Mousasi defeated Lyoto Machida split erabaki bidez, clearing his path to a shot at a second Bellator middleweight title run. With victories in his storied career against Machida, Rory MacDonald, Chris Weidman, Rafael Carvalho, Vitor Belfort, Jacare Souza, Dan Henderson and Mark Hunt, a victory over Douglas Lima will add to his already-impressive resume.



Looking to join the ranks of Ryan Bader eta Patricio “Pitbull” as two-division champions, Lima moves up 15-pounds to try his hand against Mousasi. Since making his promotional debut in 2011, “The Phenom” has earned 14 garaipenekin, including a trio of world titles and 10 akabera, making the American Top Team-product one of the most dominant fighters in the 170-pound division. With 26 bere 32 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, including consecutive dominant finishes over Andrey Koreshkov eta Michael “Venom” Page” in the first two rounds of the World Grand Prix tournament, Lima most recently capped of his 2019 with a win over Rory MacDonald to regain the welterweight world title.



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Eguneratua Warrior: Bader vs.. Nemkov Txartel nagusia:

Paramount Network and DAZN

10 p.m. ETA / 21:00. CT



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

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



*Txartela aldatu egin daiteke



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BELLATOR RE-SIGNS CHAMPIONS DOUGLAS LIMA AND ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE TO MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

LOS ANGELES – Bellator is proud to announce that welterweight champion Douglas Lima (32-7) and flyweight champion ILIMA-Lei Macfarlane (11-0) will continue to compete inside the Bellator cage after signing exclusive multi-year, multi-fight extensions to remain with the ViacomCBS-owned promotion.



Both Douglas Lima and Ilima-Lei Macfarlane continue to prove they are two of the most dominant fighters on the Bellator roster,"Esan Bellator presidente Scott Coker. “They made their Bellator debuts very early on in their careers, have climbed to the top of their respective divisions and have come to represent what this promotion is all about. As champions, both have taken on all challenges and have succeeded in every opportunity. I look forward to watching them continue their careers with us.”



Hailing from Goiania, Brazil and now fighting out of Atlanta, Georgia, the 32-year-old Lima most recently handled Rory MacDonald in a rematch – a Welterweight World Grand Prix final matchup that saw Lima leave as a world champion with a one-million-dollar prize. Since making his promotional debut in 2011, “The Phenom” has earned 14 garaipenekin, including a trio of world titles and 10 akabera, making the American Top Team-product one of the most dominant fighters in the 170-pound division. With 26 bere 32 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, including consecutive dominant finishes over Andrey Koreshkov eta Michael “Venom” Page” in the first two rounds of the World Grand Prix tournament, Lima has recently made it clear that he now has title aspirations at middleweight.



Re-live Douglas Lima’s most recent championship victory here



Born and raised in Honolulu, the inaugural Bellator flyweight champ Macfarlane made her pro debut in 2015 with a KO victory that went viral and has not looked back since, while remaining undefeated in her career. With impressive victories over Valerie Letourneau eta Veta Arteaga, Macfarlane was the focal point of Bellator’s debut in Hawaii last year and returned to Hawaii with a submission win over Kate Jackson iragan abenduaren honetan. A proud graduate of Honolulu’s Punahou High School in 2009, Macfarlane later attended San Diego State University, where she would go on to earn her Master’s degree in liberal arts and science with a focus on indigenous issues – a subject she remains passionate about, recently launching “The Ilimanator Scholarship” for indigenous girls.



Re-live Ilima-Lei’s most recent championship victory here



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Bellator mundu osoko borroka arte eta kickboxing mistoen promozio nagusia da, munduko kirolari onenetako asko dituena. Beteranoa borroka sustatzailea Scott Coker zuzendaritzapean, Bellator-eko gertaerak mundu osoko hiri garrantzitsuetan gertatzen dira eta telebistan ikus daitezke 160 herrialdeek mila milioi bat pertsona baino gehiagoko audientzia eskuragarri izateko. Ameriketako Estatu Batuetan, Bellator Paramount Networken eta DAZNn ikus daiteke, munduko lehen zuzeneko kirol zuzeneko zuzeneko zerbitzua. Bellator telebistako produkzioan sektoreko profesional nagusiak biltzen dituen talde exekutibo batez osatuta dago, zuzeneko ekitaldi orkestazio, Borrokalari garapena / harremanak, Euskalduna Jauregian kontratazio, babesari / garapenerako, nazioarteko lizentzien, marketing, publizitatea, publizitatea eta batzorde harremanak. Bellator Hollywooden du egoitza, Kalifornia. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, munduko ataria entertainment marka ikusleak konektatu telebista zehar eduki sinesgarria bidez hasiera, mugimenduaren irudi, plataformen online eta sakelako.

BELLATOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION RAFAEL LOVATO JR. RELINQUISHES TITLE DUE TO ONGOING MEDICAL ISSUES

LOS ANGELES – Following the medical complications that were publicly disclosed by Rafael Lovato Jr.. (10-0) late last month, the Bellator middleweight champion has decided to relinquish his 185-lb world title. The unbeaten Lovato Jr. defeated former champ Gegard Mousasi to win the title at Warrior 223 in London on June 22, 2019.



“My journey with my team and family to become the Bellator middleweight world champion was incredible and something I will cherish forever,” said Lovato Jr. “I dreamed of having a long reign as champion, but sometimes life has another plan. Bellator has been very supportive during this difficult process, a situation that has never really happened before in our sport. I know the division must move on while I am on the sidelines and I wish everyone great fights on their way to that belt. I will be working to come back if it is possible – and if not, life will continue to be amazing for me and I look forward to working with Bellator in another fashion.”



“This has been an incredibly challenging time for Lovato Jr., his team and his family at home,"Esan Bellator presidente Scott Coker. “He is a true warrior of the sport and I cannot say enough about him for making such a difficult decision. His health is the priority for us and we will continue to work with him on addressing the next steps in his career.”



Bellator will announce plans for the vacant middleweight title in the coming days.



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BELLATOR DOUBLE CHAMP RYAN BADER DEFENDS LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST VADIM NEMKOV ON SATURDAY, MAIATZA 9 – LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK

TICKETS ON SALE FEB. 14 FOR CARD SET INSIDE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE

LOS ANGELES – On Saturday, Maiatza 9, SAP Center at San Jose will host Bellator with an event headlined by a light heavyweight world championship bout featuring two-division Bellator champion Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) defending his 205-pound title against Russia’s Vadim Nemkov (11-2).



Bellator San Jose: Bader vs.. Nemkov airs on Paramount Network and DAZN on Saturday, Maiatza 9 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Preliminary action will stream on DAZN, Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. bouts osagarria izango da datozen asteetan jakinaraziko da.



Sarrerak Bellator San Jose: Bader vs.. Nemkov are available early through an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale beginning Wednesday, Feb. 12 through Thursday, Feb. 13. Tickets will go on sale to the general public Friday, Feb. 14. Tickets can be purchased at the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Ticket Office at SAP Center, through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.



A winner of seven out of his last eight fights at both heavyweight and light heavyweight, Bellator’s two-division champion Ryan Bader will make his first light heavyweight title defense since defeating"King Mo" Lawal, Matt Mitrione eta Fedor Emelianenko en route to winning Bellator’s 2018 Heavyweight World Grand Prix and becoming world heavyweight champ. Fighting out of Chandler, Ariz., the former two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler from Arizona State University began his professional career by winning season eight of Ultimate Fighter. “Darth” continued his path of dominance by collecting victories over some of the 205-pound division’s top talent, including wins over former world champions “Rampage” Jackson, Rashad Evans, Phil Davis (x2) and Rafael “Feijão” Cavalcante, as well as Ovince Saint Preux and Vinny Magalhães, before signing with Bellator in 2017.



Vadim Nemkov, who is undefeated over his last six fights and a perfect 4-0 in Bellator since signing in 2017, will come into his first-ever title shot in MMA fresh off a submission win against former middleweight champion Rafael Carvalho. Garaipena With, Nemkov has unequivocally defeated some of the best athletes Bellator has to offer, including three former champions in Carvalho, Phil Davis eta Liam McGeary. A three-time Russian national sambo champion, Nemkov trains alongside Fedor Emelianenko in Stary Oskol, Errusiak.



Eguneratua Bellator San Jose: Bader vs.. Nemkov Txartel nagusia:

DAZN/Paramount Network

10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT



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



*Txartela aldatu egin daiteke



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BELLATOR BRINGS FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX TO MOHEGAN SUN ARENA ON MARCH 13 WHEN CHAMP PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ DEFENDS HIS TITLE AGAINST PEDRO CARVALHO

FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX QUARTERFINALS CONTINUE AS DANIEL WEICHEL MEETS EMMANUEL SANCHEZ IN THE CO-MAIN EVENT



Tickets on sale next Friday, Urtarrilaren 17



LOS ANGELES – On Friday, March 13, Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. will host Warrior 241, an event featuring TWO quarterfinal matchups of the Featherweight World Grand Prix. Ekitaldi nagusian, fans will see a featherweight world title bout with two-division Bellator champion Patricio “Pitbull” (30-4) defending his 145-pound crown against SBG Ireland-product Pedro Carvalho (11-3).



In addition to the five-round championship main event, a second Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal will also take place, as two former title challengers, Daniel Weichel (40-11) eta Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4), meet for the first time since their 2016 razor-thin split decision.



Sarrerak Warrior 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho are available early through an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale beginning Thursday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. ETA. Tickets will go on sale to the general public Friday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. ETA. Tickets can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Arena box office, as well Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.



Warrior 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho will stream exclusively on DAZN ostiralean, March 13 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Preliminary action will stream on DAZN, Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. bouts osagarria izango da datozen asteetan jakinaraziko da.



Hailing from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasilen, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 23rd time on March 13. With impressive wins to his name over Daniel Straus (x3), Daniel Weichel (x2) eta Pat Curran, the 32-year old continues in the Featherweight World Grand Prix not far removed from his lightweight championship win over Michael Chandler in May of last year. Having earned a finish in 21 bere 30 profesional gisa irabazi du, the simultaneous two-division champion most recently bested Juan Archuleta on the scorecards in an exciting opening round grand prix matchup and fans can certainly expect more fireworks when he meets Carvalho on March 13.



Portuguese submission specialist Pedro Carvalho will be entering the Bellator cage for just the fifth time in his eight-year professional career, looking for his seventh consecutive victory and his first world title victory. With victories in nine of his last 11 lehiaketak, including against Derek eremuak, Daniel Crawford and a face crank submission over Sam Sicilia inaugurazio txandan, the 23-year-old SBG Ireland-product is on the cusp of becoming an elite force in the 145-pound division – winning the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix would be the perfect way to solidify it.



Baino gehiago 50 professional fights to his name, Germany’s Daniel Weichel is ready to make his 2020 debut in a highly anticipated grand prix quarterfinal bout with Sanchez, a fighter Weichel got the better of nearly four years ago at Warrior 159. Following his Bellator debut in 2014, “Drake” has enjoyed an impressive promotional mark of 9-3, including pivotal victories over Sanchez, Pat Curran,Georgi Karakhanyan eta Saul Rogers.



On the heels of yet another masterful performance that ended in a submission victory over Tywan Claxton in the opening round of the grand prix, “El Matador” is ready for another title run as he prepares for the undefeated 50-fight veteran and the man who beat him once before, Daniel Weichel. Since joining forces with Bellator in 2014, the Milwaukee, Wisc. resident has collected 11 victories over a 14-fight stint, including key wins over the likes of Claxton, Daniel Straus, Marcos Galvao and Georgi Karakhanyan (2x).



Eguneratua Warrior 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho Txartel nagusia:

DAZN

10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT



Featherweight World Title Bout/FWGP Quarterfinal: Patricio “Pitbull” Freire (30-4) vs. Pedro Carvalho (11-3)

Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal: Daniel Weichel (40-11) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4)





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