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COMPLETE BELLATOR 280: Bader vs. KONGO FIGHT CARD CONFIRMED FOR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT

Mei 4, 2022 FNU47 Tinggalkan komen

RYAN BADER DEFENDS HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST NO. 2 RANKED CHEICK KONGO IN MAIN EVENT REMATCH IN PARIS

MELVIN MANHOEF’S FAREWELL BOUT DELAYED AFTER THE DUTCHMAN WITHDRAWS DUE TO INJURY, YOEL ROMERO NOW MEETS NO. 7 RANKED LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT ALEX POLIZZI IN CO-MAIN EVENT

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PARIS –A massive night of championship-level MMA guaranteed to bring fireworks is set for this Friday, Mei 6 from the Accor Arena in Paris and airs live at a special time of4 petang. ET/1 p.m. PT pada Showtime.

Anchoring the card will be a heated rematch between BELLATOR Heavyweight World ChampionRyan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) against French combat sports legend and No. 2-ranked heavyweightCheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC). Both Bader and Kongo will be looking for closure when they run it back inside the BELLATOR cage, following a controversial no-contest stemming from a disputed eye-poke during their first meeting in 2019.

In an equally action-packed co-feature event, Yoel Romero (13-6) who was originally slated to take on Melvin Manhoef at 205-pounds, has agreed to meet No. 7 kedudukan-Alex Polizzi(10-1) on less than a week’s notice. Polizzi has won three consecutive contests en route to his opportunity in Paris against one of the sport’s most popular athletes.

Newly announced, No.6-ranked middleweightLorenz Larkin(23-7, 1 NC) akan kini menghadapiKyle Stewart(15-5) during theBellator 280kad utama. France’sDavy Gallon(20-7-2) will go to battle in front of his fellow countrymen and women when he faces Switzerland’sBenjamin Brander(13-8) at lightweight. Opening theBellator 280televised card, English middleweightMike Shipman(14-3) will clash with proud ParisianGregory Babene(21-11, 1 NC).

Nine titillating preliminary matchups have been announced, including a smash between former featherweight title challengerPedro Carvalho(12-5) dan newly signed Polish standoutPiotr Niedzielski(16-4), plus a 160-pound contract weight clash between “The True Viking”Søren Bak(15-1) dan EnglandCharlie Leary(17-12-1).

The preliminary bouts will stream live three and a half hours earlier at12:30 petang. ET/9:30 WIB. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Saluran Sukan YouTube Sukan dan TV Pluto.

Limited tickets for the fight remain on sale ataccorarena.com danbellator.fr. Follow Bellator France on Instagram @BellatorFrance and on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/

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BELLATOR 280: Bader vs. KONGO 2KAD UTAMA:

Showtime (U.S.) / RMC SPORT (FRANCE) / BBC Three & BBC iPlayer (U.K.) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)

Jumaat, Mei 6, 10 petang. CEST/9 p.m. GMT/4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT

Heavyweight World Title Main Event: C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) vs. #2-Cheick Kongo(31-11-2, 1 NC)

Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Yoel Romero (13-6) vs. #7-Alex Polizzi(10-1)

Ringan Bout: Davy Gallon(20-7-2) Vs.Benjamin Brander(13-8)

Middleweight Bout: #6-Lorenz Larkin(23-7, 1 NC) Vs.Kyle Stewart (15-5)

Middleweight Bout: Mike Shipman(14-3) Vs.Gregory Babene(21-11, 1 NC)

BELLATOR 280: Bader vs. KONGO 2KAD PERMULAAN:

Bellator MMA YouTube Channel | Saluran YouTube Sukan Showtime | Pluto TV

6:30 petang. CEST/12:30 petang. ET/9:30 WIB. PT

Bulu Bout: Pedro Carvalho(12-5) Vs.Piotr Niedzielski(16-4)

Welterweight Bout: Lewis Long(19-6) Vs.Thibault Gouti(14-5)

Bulu Bout: Fabacary Diatta(8-0) Vs.Jordan Barton(6-2-1)

160-lb Contract Weight Bout Søren Bak(15-1) Vs.Charlie Leary(17-12-1)

Ringan Bout: Yves Landu (16-9) Vs.Gavin Hughes (10-2)

Welterweight Bout: Nicolò Solli(3-1, 1 NC) Vs.Levy Carriel(3-0)

Flyweight pertarungan: Lucie Bertaud(3-3) Vs.Katarzyna Sadura(5-4)

Middleweight Bout: Youcef Ouabbas(2-0) Vs.Matthieu Duclos(2-1)

Welterweight Bout: Victor Verchere(5-1) Vs.Bourama Camara(4-1)

*Kad tertakluk kepada perubahan.

Sila layariBellator.com untuk maklumat tambahan.

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Jadual acara Bellator yang dikemas kini

Percuma. Mei 6 // BELLATOR 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, Dari

Percuma. Mei 13 // BELLATOR 281: MVP vs. Storley // The OVO Arena Wembley // London

Percuma. Jun 24 // BELLATOR 282: Mousasi vs. Eblen// Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT

Percuma. September. 23 // BELLATOR DUBLIN// 3Arena // Dublin

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Light Heavyweight Bout Featuring Yoel Romero Against Melvin Manhoef Added to BELLATOR’s Return to Paris on May 6

Februari 13, 2022 FNU47 Tinggalkan komen

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Description automatically generated with medium confidence — **PARIS, FRANCE –** Two iconic mixed martial artists with an undeniable track record of thrilling performances will square up as **Yoel Romero** (13-6) mengambil **Melvin Manhoef** (32-15-1, 2 NC) in the co-main event of BELLATOR MMA’s return to Paris’ Accor Arena on Friday, Mei 6. *Bellator Paris: Bader vs. Kongo 2* will be televised live in America on SHOWTIME at 10 petang. CEST/4 p.m. DAN.

With mixed martial arts becoming legalized in France in 2020, BELLATOR became the first promotion to hold a major MMA event with *BELLATOR 248* in October of that year. The success of that historic card propelled BELLATOR to make a return to “The City of Lights” in 2022 in a big way with a main event featuring undisputed BELLATOR MMA Heavyweight Champion, **Ryan Bader** (29-7, 1 NC) defending his crown in enemy territory against hometown favorite and No. 2-ranked heavyweight **Cheick Kongo** (31-11-2, 1 NC).

In addition to the main and co-main event, a lightweight tilt pitting the last man to defeat media darling Paddy Pimblett, **Søren Bak** (15-1) against England’s **Saul Rogers** (15-4) is also official. Bak has only tasted defeat once in his 16 professional fights and held both the featherweight and lightweight titles in Cage Warriors before joining the BELLATOR roster. Fighting out of Denmark, “The True Viking” is riding a seven-fight win streak into battle against the SBG Manchester product, Rogers. Known as “The Hangman,” Rogers also has amassed 15 victories on his resume including wins over Artem Lobov, Ryan Hall and Georgi Karakhanyan.

The preliminary card is guaranteed to feature a showcase of French talent and has begun to take shape with the return of **Yves Landu** (16-9), who takes on Liverpool’s **Gavin Hughes** (10-2) in a lightweight affair. Preliminary card action will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Saluran YouTube Sukan Showtime dan TV Pluto bermula di 6:30 petang. CEST/12:30 petang. DAN.
Tickets for the fight are on sale now at accorarena.com dan bellator.fr. Follow Bellator France on Instagram @BellatorFrance and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/

Pertempuran daripada Miami, Florida, Romero will be making his second BELLATOR appearance on May 6 dalam Paris. Following a seven-year stint under the direction of the UFC, the American Top Team-product became one of the most sought-after free agents prior to signing with the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2020. Dengan 11 dia 13 career victories coming by way of knockout, including four of the first-round variety, “Soldier of God” possesses the type of knockout power that can force any opponent into submission. A three-time World Cup Freestyle Wrestling Champion, five-time Pan-American Freestyle Wrestling Champion, dan 2000 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist, the Cuban-born Romero has continuously showcased his elite talents at the highest level of competition. The only missing trophy to a near-flawless legacy is a BELLATOR world title.

Making his tenth appearance for BELLATOR MMA, Dutch superstar Melvin “No Mercy” Manhoef has put together an impressive resume throughout his illustrious career in multiple combat sports disciplines that has seen him finish 29 dia 32 MMA victims via knockout, Termasuk 26 in the first round and eight in the opening minute of action. A native of Amsterdam, Belanda, the ageless wonder and No. 10-ranked BELLATOR light heavyweight will now look to add to a trio of impressive knockouts that he’s collected since joining the promotion back in 2014.

*Bellator Paris: Bader vs. KONGO 2* KAD UTAMA:
**Showtime (U.S.) / RMC SPORT (FRANCE) / BBC Three & BBC iPlayer (U.K.) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)**
Jumaat, Mei 6, 10 petang. CEST/9 p.m. GMT/4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT

*Heavyweight World Title Main Event:* #C-**Ryan Bader** (29-7, 1 NC) vs. #2-**Cheick Kongo** (31-11-2, 1 NC)
*Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event:* **Yoel Romero** (13-6) vs. #10-**Melvin Manhoef** (32-15-1, 2 NC)
*Ringan Bout:* **Søren Bak** (15-1) vs. **Saul Rogers** (15-4)
*Ringan Bout:* **Yves Landu** (16-9) vs. **Gavin Hughes** (10-2)

*Kad tertakluk kepada perubahan.

Sila layari www.Bellator.fr dan Bellator.com untuk maklumat tambahan.

**Jadual acara Bellator yang dikemas kini**
Sab, Februari. 19 / / *Bellator MMA 274: Gracie vs.* *Storley* // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.
Percuma. Februari. 25 // *Bellator MMA 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford* // 3Arena // Dublin, IRE
Sat. Mac 12 // *Bellator MMA 276: Borics vs.. Burnell //* Arena keluarga // St. Louis
Percuma. Mei 6 // *Bellator Paris: Bader vs. Kongo 2* // Accor Arena // Paris, Dari
Percuma. Mei 13 // *Bellator London: Amosov vs. MVP* // Arena SSE, Wembley // London

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

Februari 1, 2022 FNU47 Tinggalkan komen

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Description automatically generated with low confidence — **UNDISPUTED CHAMP RYAN BADER WILL DEFEND TITLE IN REMATCH AGAINST FRENCH MMA LEGEND CHEICK KONGO DURING MAIN EVENT AT ACCOR ARENA**

**PARIS, FRANCE –** Fresh off unifying the BELLATOR MMA Heavyweight Championship, **Ryan Bader** (29-7, 1 NC) will defend his crown in enemy territory against hometown favorite and No. 2-ranked heavyweight **Cheick Kongo** (31-11-2, 1 NC) pada hari Jumaat, Mei 6. Paris’ Accor Arena is set to play host to the world title fight, which will headline the *Bellator Paris: Bader vs. Kongo* acara.

Tiket untuk *Bellator Paris: Bader vs. Kongo 2* are on sale now at accorarena.com dan 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 *BELLATOR 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 *BELLATOR 226* dalam 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, **Ryan Bader** (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, Ariz., 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, Raja Mo, Matt Mitrione, Linton Vassell, 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 pusingan pembukaan.

Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat at *Bellator MMA 265*, longtime BELLATOR veteran **Cheick Kongo** (31-11-2, 1 NC) 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) dan menang (12) Dalam sejarah kelas berat Bellator. 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* KAD UTAMA:

*Heavyweight World Title Main Event:* #C-**Ryan Bader** (29-7, 1 NC) vs. #2-**Cheick Kongo** (31-11-2, 1 NC)

*Kad tertakluk kepada perubahan.

Sila layari www.Bellator.fr dan Bellator.com untuk maklumat tambahan.

**Jadual acara Bellator yang dikemas kini**
Sab, Februari. 19 / / *BELLATOR 274: Gracie vs.* *Storley* // Mohegan Sun Area // Uncasville, Conn.
Percuma. Februari. 25 // *BELLATOR 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford* // 3Arena // Dublin, IRE
Percuma. Mei 6 // *Bellator Paris: Bader vs. Kongo 2* // Accor Arena // Paris, Dari
Percuma. Mei 13 // *Bellator London: Amosov vs. MVP* // Arena SSE, Wembley // London

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Complete Fight Night Results & Photos For BELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov

Ogos 22, 2021 FNU47 Tinggalkan komen

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Description automatically generated — **Complete Event Photos Here – Please Credit: Lucas Noonan / Bellator MMA**

#3-**Cheick Kongo** (31-11-2, 1 NC) dikalahkan **Sergei Kharitonov** (32-9, 2 NC) melalui penyerahan (belakang-telanjang pencekik) di 4:59 pusingan dua

#5-**Logan Storley** (12-1) dikalahkan **Dante Schiro** (8-3) melalui keputusan berpecah (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

**Marcelo Golm** (9-3) dikalahkan **Billy Swanson** (4-1) melalui TKO (mogok) di 4:57 satu pusingan

#6-**Jornel Lugo** (7-0) dikalahkan **Keith Lee** (7-4) melalui penyerahan teknikal (belakang-telanjang pencekik) di 5:00 satu pusingan

**Kad Awal:**
**Fabio Aguiar** (18-2) dikalahkan **Taylor Johnson** (7-3) melalui keputusan berpecah (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
**Mike Hamel** (8-5) dikalahkan **Bryce Logan** (12-6) melalui keputusan sebulat suara (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
**Archie Colgan** (3-0) dikalahkan **Ben Simons** (3-3) melalui TKO (tumbukan) di 00:00 satu pusingan
**Duane Johnson** (6-2)dikalahkan **Deven Fisher**(4-9) melalui penyerahan (D’arce Choke) di 1:04 satu pusingan
**Bailey Schoenfelder** (2-0) dikalahkan **Kory Moegenburg** (1-3) melalui TKO (mogok) di 4:11 satu pusingan

Sila layari Bellator.com untuk maklumat tambahan.

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Cheick Kongo menetapkan untuk bergegas dengan Sergei Kharitonov dalam acara utama kelas berat Bellator MMA 265 pada Ogos. 20 di Sanford Pentagon di Sioux Falls, SD

Julai 21, 2021 FNU47 Tinggalkan komen

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Penerangan dihasilkan secara automatik — **Los Angeles -** Hari ini, Pegawai Bellator mengesahkan acara utama yang mesti dilihat dengan berat berat kelas berat **Cheick Kongo** (30-11-2) dan **Sergei Kharitonov** (32-8) menentang satu sama lain *Bellator MMA 265* pada hari Jumaat, Ogos 20 Dari Sanford Pentagon di Sioux Falls, S.D.. dan disiarkan secara langsung di pameran di 9 petang. ET / 6 petang. PT.

Kad itu juga telah mengesahkan Top Featherweights No. 3 **Adam Borics** (17-1) dan Tiada. 4 **Jay-Jay Wilson** (8-0) Akan bertemu dengan hak untuk menghadapi pemenang final Grand Prix Bellator Featherweight World antara antara **Patrick "Pitbull"** (32-4) dan **AJ McKee** (17-0), yang berlaku pada hari Sabtu, Julai 31.

Tiket untuk acara itu dijual pada hari Khamis ini di 10 WIB. CT dan boleh didapati di Sanford Pentagon Box Office & Ticketmaster.

Bahagian awal dari *Bellator MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov* Pada masa ini, pertarungan Flyweight Pitting No.5-ranked **Alejandra Lara** (9-4) terhadap **Deanna Bennett** (10-7-1) dan willbegin di 6:00 petang. DAN / 3:00 petang. PT dan Stream Live di Bellator MMA YouTube Channel, Saluran Sukan YouTube Sukan dan TV Pluto. Pertarungan awal tambahan akan diumumkan dalam masa terdekat.

Memegang rekod MMA yang mengagumkan 30-11-2, 1 NC, Adakah Tidak. 3-Peringkat Cheick Kongo kembali beraksi untuk pertama kalinya sejak mengetuai acara MMA utama yang pertama di Perancis asalnya Oktober lalu. Bekas kickboxer tetap menjadi kekuatan yang harus diperhitungkan dan memegang rekod untuk pertarungan yang paling banyak (16) dan menang (12) Dalam sejarah kelas berat Bellator. Dengan kemenangan berprofil tinggi **Vitaly Minakov**, Mirko Cro Cop, Antoni Hardonk, dan Matt Mitrione, Orang Paris berminat untuk mencatatkan rekod promosi semasa, Tetapkan yang baru, dan dapatkan pukulannya di Bellator Gold.

Lelaki itu dijuluki "The Payung,"Kharitonov adalah pemilik resume MMA yang sama penting, Dengan kemenangan Rusia menjaringkan kemenangan ganas terhadap beberapa nama marquee sukan, seperti Fabricio Werdum, Andrei Arlovski, Pedro Rizzo, Murilo "Ninja" Rua, Matt Mitrione, dan Alistair Overeem. Sekarang, Segar dari dua kemenangan kejohanan di litar serantau, Kharitonov kembali ke sangkar Bellator dengan niat memanjat kedudukan kelas berat dan menegaskan dirinya sebagai pesaing gelaran Bellator.

28-Hungary tahun Adam "The Kid" Borics telah menang 17 daripada 18 Berjuang untuk memulakan kerjaya profesionalnya, melantun dari satu -satunya kehilangannya dengan tiga kemenangan lurus. Latihan keluar dari Sanford MMA Gym Selatan Florida, Borics telah menegaskan dirinya sebagai ancaman yang benar kepada sesiapa sahaja di bahagian 145 paun, di mana dia kini berada di kedudukan ketiga.

Tidak terkalahkan dalam lapan pertarungan pertamanya sebagai seorang profesional, Wilson New Zealand telah menang dalam gaya, mengumpulkan enam kemasan dalam lapan kemenangan itu. Berikutan kemenangan keputusan berpecah menentang Tywan Claxton, Wilson menjaringkan kalah mati Sergio Debari, Kemudian diikuti bahawa kemenangan dengan penyingkiran backfist berputar yang sama ganas ke atas Pedro Carvalho SBG pada bulan April. Pejuang Kiwi akan mencari untuk menjamin kemenangan tinggi ke atas Borics dengan gelaran dunia yang menanti pemenang.

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*Bellator MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov* Kad Utama:
**Showtime**
Jumaat, Ogos 20 - 9 petang. ET / 6 petang. PT

*Acara utama kelas berat: #3-***Cheick Kongo** (30-11-2) vs. **Sergei Kharitonov** (32-8)
*Featherweight no. 1 Pertarungan pesaing: #3-***Adam Borics** (17-1) vs. #4-**Jay-Jay Wilson** (8-0)

**Kad Awal:**
**Bellator MMA YouTube Channel | Saluran YouTube Sukan Showtime | Pluto TV**
6:00 petang. DAN / 3:00 petang. PT

*Flyweight pertarungan: #5-***Alejandra Lara** (9-4) vs. **Deanna Bennett** (10-7-1)

Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai acara Bellator MMA yang akan datang, lawatan Bellator.com.

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BELLATOR MMA AND CBS SPORTS NETWORK TEAM UP ON NEW TELEVISION PARTNERSHIP

September 15, 2020 FNU47 Tinggalkan komen

**COVERAGE KICKS OFF THURSDAY, Oktober. 1 WITH *BELLATOR 247* LIVE FROM MILAN, ITALY**

**MORE, CHAMPION CRIS ‘CYBORG’ AND ARLENE BLENCOWE MEET IN EPIC WORLD TITLE BOUT IN PRIMETIME ON OCT. 15**

LOS ANGELES-Bellator MMA, a leading mixed martial arts promotion owned by ViacomCBS, danCBS Sports Networkhave announced an exciting new partnership that will see the organization’s live events featured on the 24-hour home of CBS Sports beginning this fall.

CBS Sports Network will televise Bellator events, both domestic and international, LIVE in all U.S. pasaran, while preliminary matchups will stream on CBSSports.com and Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel. Additional details will be announced at a later date.

To kick off the new partnership, CBS Sports Network will air Bellator events live from Europe, TermasukBellator 247pada hari Khamis, Oktober. 1 (4 petang. DAN) di Milan, Itali, as well as the monumentalBellator Parisacara pada hari Sabtu, Oktober. 10 (11:30 WIB. DAN) in France.Bellator 247is headlined by a welterweight battle between veteranPaul Daley (42-17-2) danDerek Anderson (16-3, 1 NC), manakalaBellator Parissees“MVP” Michael Page (17-1) mengambilRoss Houston (8-0, 1 NC) at welterweight andCheick Kongo (30-10-2, 1 NC) mukaTim Johnson (14-6) dalam pertarungan heavyweight.

The first primetime event live from the U.S. takes place Thursday, Oktober. 15 (9 petang. DAN) with a massive card anchored by the first world title defense of current championCris “Cyborg” (22-2, 1 NC), who takes on Australia’sArlene Blencowe (13-7), diBellator 249from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

“We’re excited to have CBS Sports Network serve as the new home of live Bellator MMA events. It’s a great opportunity to showcase some of the best events and biggest names in the sport,” said CBS Sports Executive Vice President of Programming Dan Weinberg. “Adding Bellator MMA to the CBS Sports portfolio will allow for greater promotion, engagement and exposure across all our platforms and assets including CBS Sports Network, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports HQ as well as our various social accounts.”

“I am thrilled that Bellator live events will be coming to CBS Sports Network beginning on Oct. 1, as well as the unique opportunities the partnership creates across all CBS Sports platforms,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “CBS Sports is synonymous with iconic sports broadcasting and it is incredible to now have Bellator MMA included in that family. I would like to thank Paramount Network, formerly Spike TV, for the years of support that helped build Bellator into the organization that it is today, and this news marks yet another exciting relationship between two ViacomCBS properties. I look forward to bringing the biggest fights, featuring the top athletes in the world, live to CBS Sports Network and introducing Bellator to an entirely new audience this fall.”

CBS Sports Network, the 24-hour home of CBS Sports, is available through all major cable, satellite and telco distributors as well as via OTT streaming service providers YouTube TV, fuboTV, DirecTV and Hulu.

Bellator will continue to produce all of its own live events, led by Executive Producer Scott Fishman.

The second Bellator woman’s featherweight champion in the company’s history, Cris “Cyborg” is coming off of a dominant performance over Julia Budd in January to win the 145-pound world title. Already an MMA legend at 35-years-old, “Cyborg” will be looking to further her legacy as the greatest woman’s mixed martial artist of all-time when she meets Arlene Blencowe on Oct. 15. After winning the Bellator belt in her 12th career title fight, “Cyborg” made history by becoming a world champion in her fourth major promotion, previously holding belts in both the UFC and Strikeforce. Dengan rekod profesional sebanyak 22-2, 1 NC, Termasuk 18 wins by way of finish, the Brazilian-born fighter holds victories over tough competition such as Budd, Holly Holm, Felicia Spencer and Gina Carano.

With wins in six of her last seven fights, including five knockouts, “Angerfist” has put herself in position to challenge for the women’s featherweight title. Coming off a unanimous decision victory over Leslie Smith, the former two-time boxing world champion will look to keep her momentum rolling and claim her first MMA title. Tied for the most knockouts in Bellator woman’s featherweight history, the fighter out of New South Wales, Australia aims to claim sole possession of that record, as she takes on her toughest challenge to date in Cris “Cyborg.”

A longtime MMA veteran, Paul Daley has competed professionally since 2003, amassing over 60 career fights. Throughout his tenure, “Semtex” has been one half of some of the most memorable bouts in MMA history, termasukknockout of the year over Brennan Ward in 2017. Baru-baru ini, the Nottingham, England native notched consecutive wins over Erick Silva and Saad Awad, running his record in Bellator MMA to 8-4. Fighting out of San Diego, Calif., the 30-year-old Derek Anderson will be making his 11th appearance for Bellator MMA in search of his third consecutive victory. Dengan 11 dia 16 career wins coming by way of finish, “The Barbaric” hopes to earn his eighth promotional victory and first of his 2020 kempen.

Currently riding a three-fight win streak, Michael "racun" Page, better known to fans as “MVP,” returns with the intention of spoiling the debut of European welterweight prospect, Ross Houston. Holding a career record of 17-1, dengan 14 wins coming by way of stoppage, the pride of London Shootfighters looks to remind people why he is one of the most exciting strikers in all of MMA. After signing with Bellator in February, Scotland’s Houston will make his promotional debut against one of Bellator’s biggest stars in Page. “The Hitman” plans on keeping his 8-0, 1 NC undefeated record intact and improve on the three submission victories already to his name by using his known Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills.

Memegang rekod MMA yang mengagumkan 30-10-2, 1 NC, France’s Cheick Kongo returns to action following a title fight against heavyweight champion Ryan Bader last September. The former kickboxer remains unbeaten since 2015 and will enter the Bellator cage on home soil for a rematch against a familiar opponent in heavyweight contender in Tim Johnson. Coming off a dominant TKO victory over veteran Matt Mitrione atBellator 243 pada bulan Ogos, Johnson is set to compete for the third time in 2020 seeking revenge in a rematch from 2018 against Kongo. Now training out of Las Vegas, Johnson has quickly earned his place near the top of the Bellator heavyweight division with his recent wins, including a viral knockout over top prospect Tyrell Fortune in February.

*Fight cards subject to change.

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Bellator, seni mempertahankan diri campuran

BELLATOR TO HOLD FIRST MAJOR MMA EVENT IN FRANCE ON SATURDAY, Oktober 10 AT ACCOR ARENA IN PARIS

September 15, 2020 FNU47 Tinggalkan komen

**WITH FANS IN ATTENDANCE, FRANCE’S CHEICK KONGO FACES TIM JOHNSON AT HEAVYWEIGHT, WHILE MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE TAKES ON THE DEBUTING ROSS HOUSTON**

***Tickets on sale Tuesday, Tujuh. 15!***

Los Angeles - France has approved the practice of mixed martial arts and has placed the sport under the supervision of the French Boxing Federation (FFB). With these recent government approvals, Bellator is pleased to announce that it will become the first promotion to hold a major MMA event in France with a monumental show on Saturday, Oktober 10, 2020 at Accor Arena in Paris. Bellator Paris akan menampilkan 13 MMA bouts and three boxing matchups.

Among the athletes competing atBellator Paris, 10 French fighters will appear on the card, including the renownedCheick Kongo (30-10-2, 1 NC), who will face off againstTim Johnson (14-6) in a heavyweight clash. Selain itu, an exciting welterweight bout betweenMichael “Venom” Page (17-1), better known to fans as “MVP,” and the debuting undefeatedRoss Houston (8-0,1 NC) is also booked for the event.

A limited number of fans will be allowed in attendance for this historic event. Tickets will be available beginning at 10 WIB. CEST on Tuesday, September 15 diaccorarena.com danbellator.fr.

Following the governmental decree, the French Boxing Federation is responsible for the implementation of MMA in France. “If I made the choice to initiate a delegation procedure for MMA, it was for its recognition; it is to liberate, supervise and develop its practice,” indicates the Minister of Sports, Roxana Maracineanu. This is a turning point in the history of French sport, as MMA is a discipline that is enjoying growing success, proven by these events capable of bringing together thousands of people and attracting millions of spectators.

“This is a monumental moment in the history of the sport, as well as our organization, and I am honored that Bellator will promote the very first MMA event in France by a major promotion,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “Many people have worked tirelessly to bring this to fruition, and it would not have been possible without the support of the Minister of Sports, Roxana Maracineanu, as well as the French Kickboxing Federation sanctioning body. I would also like to thank Accor Arena, who have been an incredible venue partner, and I cannot wait for the French fans to be in attendance and join us live for what will be an unforgettable night of action in Paris on Oct 10.”

Memegang rekod MMA yang mengagumkan 30-10-2, 1 NC, France’s Cheick Kongo returns to action following a title fight against heavyweight champion Ryan Bader last September. The former kickboxer remains unbeaten since 2015 and will enter the Bellator cage on home soil for a rematch against a familiar opponent in heavyweight contender, Tim Johnson. With the most fights (15) dan menang (12) in Bellator heavyweight history, as well as victories over Vitaly Minakov, Mirko Cro Cop, Antoni Hardonk and Matt Mitrione, the Parisian is planning for a successful homecoming on Oct. 10.

On the heels of a dominant TKO victory over veteran Matt Mitrione atBellator 243 pada bulan Ogos, Tim Johnson is set to compete for the third time in 2020 seeking revenge in a rematch from 2018 against Cheick Kongo. Now training out of Las Vegas, Johnson has quickly earned his place near the top of the Bellator heavyweight division with his recent wins, including a viral knockout over top prospect Tyrell Fortune in February. Boasting a career record of 14-6, dengan 11 coming by way of finish, the Minnesota-born military veteran looks to carry his momentum into a fight that has future world title implications.

Currently riding a three-fight win streak, Michael "racun" Page, better known to fans as “MVP,” returns with the intention of spoiling the debut of European welterweight prospect, Ross Houston. Holding a career record of 17-1, dengan 14 wins coming by way of stoppage, the pride of London Shootfighters looks to remind people why he is one of the most exciting strikers in all of MMA. In addition to his MMA accolades, Page is a 10-time kickboxing world champion and also undefeated as a professional boxer.

After signing with Bellator in February, Scotland’s Ross Houston will make his promotional debut against one of Bellator’s biggest stars in Michael Page. “The Hitman” plans on keeping his 8-0, 1 NC undefeated record intact and moving one step closer to Bellator gold in the toughest test of his career to date. With three submission victories to his name, Houston’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills make him a viable threat if the fight goes to the ground against one of Bellator’s most feared strikers.

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DikemaskiniBellator ParisCard:

Heavyweight Feature Fight: Cheick Kongo(30-10-2, 1 NC) Vs.Tim Johnson(14-6)

Welterweight Ciri Fight: Michael Page(17-1) Vs.Ross Houston(8-0, 1 NC)

*Kad tertakluk kepada perubahan.

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