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Former Title Challenger John Salter Meets Undefeated Johnny Eblen During Main Card of BELLATOR 276 Machi 12

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TOP FEATHERWEIGHT CONTENDERS CAT ZINGANO AND PAM SORENSON WILL BATTLE ON PRELIMINARY CARD, ALONG WITH PIVOTAL WELTERWEIGHT CLASH BETWEEN DEREK ANDERSON VS. GOITI YAMAUCHI

TOP PROSPECTS ROMERO COTTON, CODY LAW, ROMAN FARALDO ALSO SET FOR ACTION

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LOS ANGELES – A plethora of fantastic fighters armed with world-title aspirations have joined the stackedBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellcard on Saturday, Machi 12. SHOWTIME will televise the mammoth main card live from inside the Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo., katika9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Former title challenger and No. 2 nafasi-John Salter (18-5), as well as undefeated BELLATOR MMA No. 3-nafasiJohnny Eblen(10-0), and women’s No. 2 featherweightCat Zingano(12-4) hope to take the next step toward BELLATOR MMA gold as they join the four co-headline brawlers currently ranked among the upper echelon of their respective divisions.

Featured among the magnificent MMA melees will be three of the top-ten middleweights, five undefeated and one unblemished amateur, four top-two contenders, and ten fighters ranked along with BELLATOR MMA’s elite.

Katika tukio kuu ya jioni, Adam Borics (17-1) naMads Burnell(16-3), two featherweights currently tied at No. 2 in the official BELLATOR MMA rankings, will square off for a future shot at the BELLATOR 145-pound world title. Katika ushirikiano featured bout, former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight Champion, 13-time BELLATOR veteran, na No. 2-nafasiPhil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) will open his 2022 campaign against No. 4 Julius Anglickas(10-2), who most recently challenged for the 205-pound title. Zaidi ya hayo, the main card will spotlight an international lightweight extravaganza as undefeated New Alliance Jiu-Jitsu team memberJay-Jay Wilson (8-0) of Auckland, New Zealand, moves up in weight to meet Dagestan, RussiaGadzhi Rabadanov(16-4-2), who is coming off a first-round knockout in his promotional debut atBELLATOR MMA 263 mwezi Julai 2021.

Prior to the consequential co-featured contests, a pair of top middleweights will round out the main card as Salter and Eblen square off for a shot at the winner of the upcoming world title bout pitting 185-pound Champion Gegard Mousasi against No. 1-nafasi Austin Vanderford katika BELLATOR MMA 275 later this month in Dublin, Ireland.

Armed with an 8-2 BELLATOR record, Salter, a 15-year pro MMA veteran out of Nashville, Tenn., holds the promotional record for most submissions in BELLATOR MMA middleweight history, and has stopped 17 yake 23 wapinzani. Nicknamed “Diamond Hands” due to his love for crypto currency and willingness to hold onto his investments, Eblen is coming off a 71-second annihilation of Collin Huckbody atBELLATOR MMA 272Desemba 2021. The six-time BELLATOR MMA veteran and American Top-Team product, who recently signed a six-fight BELLATOR contract extension, has secured six opening-round stoppages, including two of his three 2021 wapinzani.

In addition to the magnificent main card, a veritable cornucopia of pulsating preliminary punch ups will commence the preeminent night of action, including a Minnesota midwestern melee pitting former UFC title challenger and Winona, Kutoka., native Zingano against No.7-ranked lightweightPam Sorenson(9-4) of Blaine, Kutoka.

Set to make her third straight BELLATOR MMA appearance with aspirations of challenging BELLATOR MMA Women’s Welterweight World ChampionCris Cyborg, Zingano has had a decorated fighting career. The former NCAA Division III All-American wrestler became the first mother to compete in the UFC and initial woman to capture the company’s “Fight of the Night” award, counting victories over Miesha Tate, Amanda Nunes, Marion Reneau, and Gabrielle Holloway. Hivi karibuni, “Alpha” was featured in the series “Double Duty” that chronicled the attempts to maintain a balance between the daily responsibilities of parenthood and earning a living as a pro athlete.

A former Invicta FC women’s featherweight champion, Sorenson started kickboxing after the passing of her best friend. After vacating her crown and requesting a release from Invicta in July 2021, the Minneapolis mauler signed a multi-fight deal with BELLATOR MMA in mid-2021. Soon after joining the pioneering company, the 35-year-old recorded a hard-fought split decision over Roberta Samad atBELLATOR MMA 264 katika UNCASVILLE, Conn.

Also featured will be a bruising brawl pitting two hard-hitting heavyweights with seven career stoppages apiece as No. 8-nafasiAlex “Eazy” Polizzi (9-1) of Madison, Wisc., clashes with Team Pitbull’sJose “Guru” Augusto (7-3, 1 NC). Zaidi ya hayo, San Diego, Calif. asili, 11-time BELLATOR MMA veteran, na No. 6-nafasi“Barbaric” Derek Anderson(17-4, 1 NC) will mix it up with submission specialist, BELLATOR Brazilian bruiser, and Japanese-bornGoiti Yamaguchi (26-5), in a worldwide welterweight war.

Aidha, added toBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellis a memorable middleweight match pitting undefeated, Je Si. 6-ranked 185-pounder and owner of three consecutive stoppagesRomero Cotton (5-0) of Hutchinson, Kansas, who will bravely battle the horrors of“The Boogeyman” Lance Wright (5-2). Aidha, former Division II All-American wrestler and fantastic featherweightCody Law(5-0), fresh off his third opening-round finish, strives to avoid being scared off by“Phantom” Johnny Soto (5-2) Escondido ya, Calif.

Continuing the unforgettable night of amazing action, undefeated welterweight and American Top-Team memberRoman Faraldo (6-0) will make his fourth consecutive promotional appearance when he challenges BELLATOR MMA rookieKelvin Rayford (5-3), while local combatantJordan Howard (10-5) of Jefferson City hopes to thrill the Missouri faithful against Athens, Illinois’ ownTrevor Ward(5-5). Two flyweights will test their skills as well, wakatiDiana Avsaragova(4-0) of Russia welcomesAshley Deen (5-6) to BELLATOR. Mwisho, a Show-Me State lightweight showdown between BELLATOR beginnerDan Busch (4-1) makes his sixth straight Missouri appearance by confronting St. Louis’Josh Augustine (5-2).

The thrilling preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.

Tiketi kwa ajili yaBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellare on sale now at bothTicketmaster.com naBellator.com

BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell Main Card:

Jumamosi, Machi 12 – live on Showtime

9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Featherweight Main Event: #2-Adam Borics (17-1) vs. #2-Mads Burnell (16-3)

Mwanga Heavyweight Co-Kuu Tukio: #2-Phil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) vs. #4-Julius Anglickas (10-2)

Middleweight Bout: #2-John Salter (18-5) vs. #3-Johnny Eblen (10-0)

Nyepesi Bout: Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) vs.Gadzhi Rabadanov (16-4-2)

AWALI CARD:

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

6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Featherweight Bout: #2-Cat Zingano (12-4) vs. #7-Pam Sorenson (9-4)

Mwanga Heavyweight Bout: #8-Alex Polizzi (9-1) vs.Jose Augusto (7-3, 1 NC)

Welterweight Bout: #6-Derek Anderson (17-4-1) vs.Goiti Yamaguchi (26-5)

Middleweight Bout: #6-Romero Cotton (5-0) vs.Lance Wright(5-2)

Flyweight Bout: Diana Avsaragova (4-0) vs.Ashley Deen (5-6)

Featherweight Bout: Cody Law (5-0) vs. Johnny Soto (4-2)

Welterweight Bout: Roman Faraldo (6-0) vs.Kelvin Rayford (5-3)

Bantamweight Bout: Jordan Howard (10-5) vs.Trevor Ward (5-5)

Nyepesi Bout: Dan Busch (4-1) vs.Josh Augustine (5-2)

*Card subject to change.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Jmo., Februari. 19 / / BELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // UNCASVILLE, Conn.

Free. Februari. 25 // BELLATOR MMA 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublin, IRE

Sat. Machi 12 // BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell //The Family Arena // St. Louis

Free. Mei 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, FRA

Free. Mei 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // The SSE Arena, Wembley // London

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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. Chini ya uongozi wa mkongwe kupambana promoter Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Katika Umoja wa Mataifa, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, kuishi tukio muziki wa, fighter maendeleo / mahusiano, ukumbi manunuzi, kuundwa udhamini / maendeleo, leseni ya kimataifa, masoko, matangazo, utangazaji na tume mahusiano. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, nyumbani kwa duniani bidhaa Waziri burudani kwamba kuungana na watazamaji kupitia maudhui kulazimisha katika televisheni, picha mwendo, majukwaa online na simu.

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FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 256: BADER VS. MACHIDA 2

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Post-Fight Interviews available on the BELLATOR PR YouTube Channel

UNCASVILLE, Conn. - BELLATOR 256: Bader vs. Machida 2 is officially in the books.

The BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix rolls on as Bellator MMA returns next Friday, Aprili 16 juu ya Showtime, wakati Vadim Nemkov defends his light heavyweight world title against former championPhil Davis na Corey Anderson welcomes Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov to the BELLATOR Cage in the event’s co-headliner. The opening round culminates on SHOWTIME on May 7 wakati Anthony “Rumble” Johnson na Yoel romero square off at BELLATOR MMA 258, a massive event headlined by a bantamweight world title fight featuring Juan Archuleta vs. Sergio Pettis.



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BELLATOR MMA 256: Bader vs. Machida 2 Kuu ya Kadi:
#1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) kushindwa #4-Lyoto Machida (26-11) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (49-46, 49-45, 49-45)
Bader “I don’t know who I’d rather face next. I don’t know much about [Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov] but I know Corey [Anderson] really well. I brought him in for training camps for Phil Davis. He’s a good guy so I’m rooting for him. But if I have to fight him, I know he’s tough. I’m in this tournament and I ran through another tournament before. I had fun so that’s why I came down here. It doesn’t matter who’s in my way. I want that belt back and this was the first step right here.

“There’s redemption this whole tournament. I got one back on Machida but I’ve lost to Nemkov and I’ve lost to Anthony Johnson, so I would like to meet one of them in the finals. But honestly, to make it to the finals and fight for the belt, I’d be happy with whoever it is.”

#2-Liz Carmouche (15-7) kushindwa Vanessa Porto (22-8) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Carmouche: “As soon as they say I’m clear and I’m good, I’m ready to get right back into fighting camp and go for the belt. If I don’t get a title shot, I’d be disappointed of course. I came in here with the hopes that I would work up the ranks to fight for the title. I just need to know what I need to do. You tell me who I need to beat to get that fight and I’ll do it. I certainly hope that taking somebody who has more fights than I do and beating her tonight would put me in contention for that belt.”

#3-Adam Borics (17-1) defeated#8-Jeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Borics: “I don’t care who my next opponent is, but just give me the winner of the [Featherweight World Grand Prix] mashindano. I’m definitely next in line. My goal is to get the winner but let’s see what BELLATOR wants. I am really happy I got this opportunity to fight during these crazy times. I feel that I am ready for a title. I have eight or nine fights with BELLATOR so yes, I would like to fight for the title next.”

#3-Cat Zingano (12-4) kushindwa Olivia Parker (4-2) kupitia utii (armbar) katika 2:56 ya duru moja
Zingano: “I want to go against the best. I know who’s the best. I know these two girls [Cris Cyborg and Leslie Smith] have a fight coming up in a couple months and I’d love to get a shot at the belt over here in BELLATOR. That would mean a lot to me.”

Dan Moret (15-6) kushindwa #3-Yamauchi up (25-5) kupitia uamuzi kupasuliwa (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Rising welterweight star Jaron “Boots” Ennis was interviewed on the telecast ahead of his SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event debut tomorrow night against former 140-pound world champion Sergey Lipinets.

“You’re going to see a lot of speed, nguvu, and me having fun. It’s about making statements and getting knockouts at the end of the night,” said the 23-year-old Ennis, who will be taking on the toughest challenge of his career in Lipinets as he pursues a world title shot. “It’s going to be a great opportunity for me to headline my first SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and it’s the start of me being a pay-per-view star. It’s only up after this. It’s time for me to do my thing tomorrow night.”

Awali Kadi:
Dalton Rosta (5-0) kushindwa Tony Johnson (9-3) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Talita Nogueira (8-2) kushindwa Jessica Borga (3-3) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
#10-Jornel Lugo (6-0) kushindwa #8-Cass Bell (5-2) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Cody Law (3-0) kushindwa Nathan Ghareeb (2-1) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jaylon Bates (2-0) kushindwa Jeffrey Glossner (2-2) kupitia utii (guillotine) katika 1:27 ya mbili duru
Nainoa Dung (4-2) kushindwa Izzy William (4-4) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Diana Avsaragova (3-0) kushindwa Tara Graff (1-3) kupitia mtoano (kukwepa makonde) katika :29 ya duru moja
John Douma (5-2) kushindwa Will Smith (3-3) kupitia uamuzi kupasuliwa (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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OFFICIAL BELLATOR 245: DAVIS VS. MACHIDA 2 RESULTS AND PHOTOS

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Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2 Kuu ya Kadi:
Phil Davis (22-5, 1 NC) kushindwa Lyoto Machida (26-10) kupitia uamuzi kupasuliwa (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Cat Zingano (11-4) kushindwa Gabby Holloway (6-6) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Taylor Johnson (6-1) kushindwa Na Ruth (8-3) kupitia utii (kisigino ndoano) katika :59 ya duru moja
Raymond Daniels (2-1, 1 NC) na Peter Stanonik (5-4, 1 NC) ended in a no content (accidental low blow)

Awali Kadi:
Alex Polizzi (7-0) kushindwa Rafael Carvalho (16-5) uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Leslie Smith (12-8-1) kushindwa Amanda Bell (7-7) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-28, 29-28. 29-28)
Tyrell Fortune (8-1, 1 NC) na Jack May (11-6, 1 NC) ended in a no content (accidental low blow)
Keith Lee (7-3) kushindwa Vinicius Zani (11-7) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

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BELLATOR MMA ANNOUNCES MASSIVE DOUBLEHEADER LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN FROM MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

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FORMER CHAMPS PHIL DAVIS AND LYOTO MACHIDA COLLIDE IN LONG-AWAITED REMATCH AT BELLATOR 245 Ijumaa, Septemba. 11

JUAN ARCHULETA FACES UNDEFEATED PATCHY MIX FOR THE VACANT BELLATOR BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AT BELLATOR 246 Jumamosi, Septemba. 12

ZAIDI, THE BELLATOR DEBUTS OF FORMER TITLE CHALLENGERS CAT ZINGANO AND LIZ CARMOUCHE

LOS ANGELES— For the first time, Bellator MMA’s “FightSphere” atMohegan Sun Arena katika UNCASVILLE, Conn. will host a stacked doubleheader weekend on Friday, Saba. 11 and Saturday, Saba. 12. On night one, Bellator 245is headlined by former world champsPhil Davis (21-5, 1 NC) naLyoto Machida (26-9) in a light heavyweight rematch, wakatiBellator 246on night two sees a bantamweight world championship fight featuring top contenderJuan Archuleta (24-2) taking on the undefeatedPatchy Mix (13-0) for the vacant title.

Two former world title challengers also make their long-awaited Bellator debuts, kamaCat Zingano (10-4) inachukuaGabby Holloway (6-5) in a featherweight matchup atBellator 245, wakatiLiz Carmouche (13-7) meets the newly signedDeAnna Bennett (10-6-1) at flyweight during the main card ofBellator 246.

Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2Ijumaa, Saba. 11 naBellator 246: Archuleta vs. MixJumamosi, Saba. 12 air live onMtandao Mkubwa naDAZN katika 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. Preliminary action will stream onBellator MMA’s YouTube channel. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming days.

A former Bellator light heavyweight world champion, Phil Davis returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since stoppingKarl Albrektsson katikaBellator 231 in October of last year. A four-time NCAA D-I All-American wrestler at Penn State University, "Mr. Wonderful” has earned professional victories over Brian Stann, Alexander Gustafsson, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, and the man he will face again on Sept. 11, Lyoto Machida. With eight Bellator appearances already, the San Diego-based fighter has his sights set on reclaiming his world title in the sport’s toughest light heavyweight division.

After signing with Bellator in 2018, Lyoto Machida made his highly anticipated promotional debut with a victory over former champRafael CarvalhokatikaBellator 213and would later go on to defeat the now-retiredChael Sonneninside the famed Madison Square Garden atBellator 222. The former UFC light heavyweight champ, known to fans around the globe as “The Dragon,” owns notable career wins over Tito Ortiz, “Shogun” Rua, Dan Henderson |, Rashad Evans and Randy Couture. Having lost to Davis in the first matchup in Brazil, the native ofSalvador, Bahia, Brazil is looking for redemption and a future shot at Bellator gold.

Fresh off of an impressive victory overHenry Corrales katikaBellator 238 mapema mwaka huu, Juan Archuleta will look to capture the promotion’s vacant bantamweight strap. Fighting out of Hesperia, Calif., the 32-year-old knockout artist will once again drop down a weight class for a shot at the world title, something he successfully accomplished on four separate occasions while competing for regional promotion King of the Cage (light welterweight, lightweight, flyweight and bantamweight). Following a hard-fought featherweight world title bout withPatricio Pitbull last September, “The Spaniard” returns to bantamweight, where he has been undefeated for over five years.

Currently fighting out of Jackson Wink MMA in Albuquerque, N.M., Patchy Mix will make his fourth appearance for Bellator, where he has tallied three first-round submission victories. The 26-year-old Buffalo, N.Y.-native hopes to remain undefeated and build off of his most recent win on New Year’s Eve, which saw “No Love” earn a guillotine choke-submission over Yuki Motoya at Bellator’s co-promotional event with Rizin atRizin.20nchini Japan. Prior to his time with the Scott Coker-led promotion, Mix dominated his competition in all nine of his fights with King of the Cage, collecting five first round finishes. Sasa, the submission specialist will face the toughest test of his young career, a matchup with the former Bellator featherweight world title contender and a shot at Bellator’s vacant 135-pound strap.

Also announced forBellator 245…“Easy” Ed Ruth (8-2) returns to middleweight against the debutingTaylor “Tombstone” Johnson (5-1) on the main card; current Bellator Kickboxing welterweight world champRaymond “The Real Deal” Daniels(2-1) returns to MMA againstPeter Stanonik(5-4); former middleweight champRafael Carvalho(16-4) squares off with undefeatedAlex “Easy” Polizzi(6-0) katika mwanga Heavyweight; hard-hitting heavyweightsTyrell Fortune(8-1) naJack May(11-6) collide; “Killa” Keith Lee (6-3) nyusoDominic “The Honey Badger” Mazzotta (15-3) in a 140-lb. contract weight preliminary matchup.

Also announced forBellator 246…top welterweight contendersJon Fitch (32-7-2, 1 NC) naNeiman Gracie (9-1) square off in the co-main event; Derek "Stallion" Campos(20-10) naRoger “El Matador” Huerta(24-12-1, 1 NC) go toe-to-toe in a lightweight battle; Jackson Wink MMA heavyweight prospectDavion “The Don” Franklin (1-0) inachukuaRas “The Jamaican Shamrock” Hylton (6-4) on the prelims; Hawaii’sTy “Savage” Gwerder(4-1) meets London’sGeorge “Tuco” Tokkos(4-1) in a middleweight contest.

UpdatedBellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2Kuu ya Kadi:

Paramount Network and DAZN

Ijumaa, Saba. 11 - 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Phil Davis(21-5, 1 NC) vs.Lyoto Machida (26-9)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Cat Zingano(10-4) vs.Gabby Holloway(6-5)

Middleweight Feature Bout: Na Ruth (8-2) vs.Taylor Johnson(5-1)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Raymond Daniels(2-1) vs.Peter Stanonik(5-4)

Updated Preliminary Card:

Bellator MMA’s YouTube Channel

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Rafael Carvalho(16-4) vs.Alex Polizzi(6-0)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Fortune(8-1) vs.Jack May(11-6)

140-lb. Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Keith Lee(6-3) vs.Dominic Mazzotta(15-3)

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UpdatedBellator 246: Archuleta vs. Mix Kuu ya Kadi:

Paramount Network and DAZN

Jumamosi, Saba. 12 - 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Juan Archuleta(24-2) vs.Patchy Mix(13-0)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Jon Fitch(32-7-2, 1 NC) vs.Neiman Gracie(9-1)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Liz Carmouche (13-7) vs.DeAnna Bennett(10-6-1)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Derek Fields(20-10) vs.Roger Huerta(24-12-1, 1 NC)

Updated Preliminary Card:

Bellator MMA’s YouTube Channel

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Ty Gwerder(4-1) vs.George Tokkos(4-1)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Davion Franklin (1-0) vs.Ras Hylton(6-4)

*Card subject to change.

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Ronda Rousey- The Cleaner

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Given that it’s tax season, it’s a good time to remember that are there three guarantees in life: death, taxes and Ronda Rousey once again showing why she is the best female fighter on the planet with a first-round demolition of her opponent.

Rousey’s performance at UFC 184 last month was her finest to date. She submitted Cat Zingano, widely regarded as Rousey’s biggest challenge, katika 14 sekunde. While Rousey was aided by an absolutely horrible strategy by Zingano, her virtuoso performance led to another discussion of who has what it takes to dethrone Rousey. It also led to a ridiculous conversation of whether or not Rousey could compete against and defeat male fighters in the UFC’s bantamweight division. The less time spent on that absurd notion that accomplishes nothing but trying to discredit the great fighter Rousey is, the better.

Bila shaka, the first name that always comes up is Cris “Cyborg” Justino, the Invicta FC featherweight champion. She is expected to drop to 135 pounds for a fight with Invicta this summer before moving on to a fight with Rousey. Hata hivyo, Cyborg attempted a drop to bantamweight last year and abandoned those plans. So I wouldn’t hold my breath on the long-awaited grudge match between Rousey and Cyborg happening anytime soon.

Rousey recently expressed a desire to fight Bethe Correia, ambaye alipiga wachezaji wenzake wawili wa Rousey "Wanne wa farasi" na amekuwa kumwita Rousey tangu wakati huo. Jessica Eye pia amedai madai yake ya kupigwa risasi, lakini hakuna hata mmoja wa wanawake hawa anayeleta tishio kwa Rousey. Wakati wa chanjo ya baada ya vita ya UFC 184, Daniel Cormier aliandika wazo la mwenzake Miesha Tate kupata ufa wa tatu huko Rousey.

Licha ya ukweli nadhani trilogies inapaswa kuhifadhiwa tu wakati kila mpiganaji ana ushindi juu ya mwingine, Sioni sababu kwa nini mara ya tatu itakuwa haiba kwa Tate. Wakati yeye ndiye mwanamke pekee anayepita zaidi ya raundi ya kwanza na Rousey, Tate ametamba kama mpiganaji wakati Rousey amepata nafuu. Ikiwa wawili hao wangepigana mara ya tatu, Sioni sababu ya kuamini matokeo yatakuwa tofauti.

Kwa hivyo hii inaondoka wapi? Kwa maoni yangu, amesafisha mgawanyiko wa watoto wa kike wa UFC. Hakuna mtu ambaye analeta tishio la kuaminika kwake. Ikiwa Zingano alirekebisha mkakati wake na akapokea risasi nyingine huko Rousey, anaweza kuwa na nafasi ya kushinda. Zaidi ya hapo, ikiwa Rousey aliamua kwenda juu na kujenga juu ya kazi yake ya filamu inayoendelea, Sidhani kama mtu yeyote angeshikilia dhidi yake.

Rousey kwa sasa yuko mbio sawa na mbio ya Anderson Silva juu ya mgawanyiko wa uzani wa kati wa UFC. Alitawala kila mtu katika njia yake na isipokuwa pambano lake la kwanza na Chael Sonnen, ilifanya ionekane rahisi. Mapigano magumu zaidi ya Rousey hadi leo yalikuwa dhidi ya Liz Carmouche, wakati alikuwa na Rousey nyuma ya choke ya uchi uchi katika raundi ya kwanza ya pambano lao 2013 before Rousey was able to escape and secure another armbar victory.

Silva’s reign atop the middleweight division came to an end when the previously unknown Chris Weidman came along and showed no fear and took the fight to Silva. Maybe that’s what needs to happen with Rousey. She needs to find an opponent who will get right in her face, give her no quarter and take the fight to her. Zingano attempted that at UFC 184, but her overzealousness ended up costing her dearly.

Until Rousey finds her own Chris Weidman, we can add another superlative to the many that are already attached to the women’s bantamweight champion: cleaner. Rousey is fresh out of worthy challengers to her crown, a task she accomplished by cleaning out her division.

Chris Huntemann anaandika kuhusu mchanganyiko karate katika hali ya Maryland. He also shares his thoughts on the UFC, Bellator, na World Series ya Kupambana. Angalia yake blog, au kumfuata katika Twitter: mmamaryland.

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Jumamosi, Februari. 28, ni kwenda kuwa kihistoria siku kwa Kupambana michuano Ultimate. Wapiganaji wote juu ya kulipa-per-mtazamo kadi kwamba siku itapita kabla ya mapambano yao ya madawa ya kulevya ...... akili .never. Hiyo ni rahisi sana.

Siku hiyo itakuwa mara ya kwanza kadi UFC makala mno wanawake katika wawili yake tukio ushirikiano kuu na tukio kuu. Baada ya middleweight bingwa Chris WEIDMAN alilazimishwa kuondoka kutoka mapambano yake dhidi ya Vitor Belfort kutokana na kuumia, mpya tukio kuu katika UFC 184 ni Ronda Rousey kutetea yake wanawake bantamweight ukanda dhidi ya Cat Zingano. Katika tukio ushirikiano kuu, inayoheshimiwa sana matarajio Holly Holm kumfanya UFC kwanza dhidi Raquel Pennington katika mwingine wanawake bantamweight kupambana.

Kama nimepata zilizotajwa kabla, UFC imefika njia ya muda mrefu kutoka wakati Dana White aliiambia TMZ kuwa wanawake "kamwe" kupambana katika shirika lake. Rousey itakuwa tukio kuu yake ya tatu mfululizo Februari PPV na Holm yanaaminika kuwa ya pili katika line kwa risasi katika cheo, lazima yeye kushindwa Pennington. Holm bado ni mbichi sana katika mchanganyiko karate, lakini treni na dunia makocha mashuhuri Greg Jackson na Mike Winkeljohn.

Rousey amebeba bendera kwa ajili ya wanawake MMA na kwa wanawake katika UFC. Wapiganaji wengine kike wamefuata yake katika Octagon, ikiwa ni pamoja na Miesha Tate, Liz Carmouche na Alexis Davis. Je, wale wanafanana? Wote pia akaanguka Rousey - Tate mara mbili katika Strikeforce na UFC, na Carmouche na Davis wote katika raundi ya kwanza katika UFC PPVs katika 2013 na 2014, mtiririko.

Rousey na Tate ya feud ni vizuri chronicled. Ni kuongozwa na wawili kuwa makocha juu ya Ultimate Fighter, ambayo ni pamoja na wapiganaji kike kwa mara ya kwanza ambao outshined sana wenzao wa kiume juu ya show msimu.

Kutokana na mafanikio ambayo msimu, msimu wa hivi karibuni wa Ultimate Fighter featured wapiganaji ALL kike na ya kwanza ya UFC ya newest mgawanyiko, strawweight wanawake. Carla Esparza, zamani Invicta FC strawweight bingwa, alishinda uzinduzi UFC toleo la kwamba ukanda baada ya kuwashinda Rose Namajunas.

Hivyo katika muda wa miaka minne, UFC inakwenda kutoka kutokuwa na wapiganaji wa kike na White msisitizo na kusema kuwa ni kamwe, kwa kuwa nyumbani kwa TWO uzito madarasa kike na bila shaka kukuza kubwa nyota hivi sasa katika Rousey. Hamniamini? Je, unaweza kuona tatu Expendables movie? Au kufanya mpango juu ya kuona filamu toleo la Entourage huu majira ya joto? Unaweza taarifa uso familiar.

Hivyo ambapo gani wanawake MMA kwenda kutoka hapa? Mimi binafsi shabiki mkubwa wa mapambano kike, kama wao huwa na kuwa miongoni mwa mapambano zaidi burudani na action-packed kwenye kadi UFC. Kama mimi awali alisema, wapiganaji wa kike ni zaidi kuliko uwezo wa Nuru rika zao kiume. Kwa nini ni kwamba? Labda wapiganaji kike wanahisi kuwa zaidi ili kuthibitisha ndani ya Octagon na daima kwenda kwa kuvunja. Labda wao kwenda katika Octagon na zaidi ya "kwenda kwa kuvunja" mawazo na kikamilifu kutafuta kumaliza kinyume na "kucheza, ni salama."

mapambano kati ya Rousey na Zingano juu ya Februari. 28 pia kwenda njia ndefu kuelekea kuamua hatma ya wanawake MMA. Je Rousey kushindwa Zingano - zinaonyesha ambayo dalili zote yeye mapenzi - yeye kuwa kimsingi kusafishwa nje mgawanyiko wake, na wapinzani haijulikani tu kama Holm na Bethe Correia kushoto. Kama sindano pulls upset, basi mgawanyiko ina kundi safi ya matchups kusisimua kusubiri.

Lakini ambaye anajua nini kingetokea kama Dana White alitimiza ahadi yake kwa TMZ?

Chris Huntemann anaandika kuhusu mchanganyiko karate katika hali ya Maryland. Yeye pia huchangia mawazo yake kwenye tovuti yetu juu ya UFC, Bellator, na World Series ya Kupambana. Angalia yake blog, au kumfuata katika Twitter: mmamaryland.