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Complete Weigh-In Results & Photos for Tomorrow’s BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Event – Živi na Showtime

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COMPLETE WEIGH-IN PHOTOS

Uncasville, Conn. - Bellator 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky will be broadcast tomorrow, Petek, Junij 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. IN / 3:30 p.m. PT.

BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Glavni Card:
Petek, Junij 25 – Live on SHOWTIME
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)
Peresno Bout: #6-Daniel Weichel (145.5) vs. Keoni Diggs (146)
Lahka Bout: #4-Myles Jury (156) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (156)
Svetloba Heavyweight Bout: Christian Edwards (206) vs. Simon Biyong (204.5)

Predhodni Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pluton TV
6:30 p.m. IN / 3:30 p.m. PT

Lahka Bout: Soren Bak (156) vs. Bobby Lee (155.25)
Lahka Bout: Isaiah Hokit (155.75) vs. Corey Samuels (156)
Bantamweight Bout: Jaylon Bates (136) vs. Cody Matthews (135)
Srednji Bout: Taylor Johnson (185.25) vs. Lance Wright (184.75)
Peresno Bout: John Macapa (144.75) vs. John de Jesus (145.5)

Prosimo, obiščite Bellator.com za dodatne informacije.

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O BELLATORJU
BELLATOR MMA je vodilna svetovna organizacija mešanih borilnih veščin, ki vključuje veliko najboljših borcev na svetu.. Pod vodstvom veterana boj promotorja Scott Coker, Dogodki BELLATOR se odvijajo v večjih mestih po vsem svetu in jih je mogoče videti na televiziji 160 države na razpoložljivo občinstvo več kot milijarda ljudi. V Združenih državah Amerike, BELLATOR si lahko ogledate na SHOWTIME. BELLATOR je sestavljen iz vodstvene ekipe, ki vključuje vrhunske strokovnjake v televizijski produkciji, dogodek v živo orkestracija, razvoj fighter / odnosi, prizorišče naročila, Oblikovanje sponzorstvo / razvoj, licenciranje, marketing, oglaševanje, javnosti in provizije odnosi. BELLATOR ima sedež v Hollywoodu, Kalifornija. in v lasti zabavo velikan ViacomCBS, dom svetovnih premier zabavne blagovnih znamk, ki se povezujejo z občinstvom skozi privlačne vsebine preko televizije, motion picture, spletne in mobilne platforme.

O SHOWTIME
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., je lastnik in upravlja premium storitev SHOWTIME®, ki vsebuje kritično hvaljene izvirne serije, provokativni dokumentarni filmi, uspešnice na blagajni, komedije in glasbene specialke ter težki športi. SHOWTIME je na voljo kot samostojna storitev pretakanja na vseh večjih pretočnih napravah in Showtime.com, pa tudi preko kabla, DBS, ponudniki telekomunikacijskih storitev in pretočnega videa. SNI upravlja tudi s vrhunskimi storitvami THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ in FLIX®, kot tudi različice vseh treh znamk na zahtevo. SNI trži in prodaja športnih in zabavnih prireditev za razstavo naročnikom na pay-per-view osnovi skozi Showtime PPV®. Za več informacij, pojdi na www.SHO.com.
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BELLATOR MMA 261 MEDIA DAY VIDEOS AND QUOTES

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LOS ANGELES – Ne. 1 uvrščen v težko kategorijo Timothy Johnson in št. 3 uvrščen v težko kategorijo Valentin Moldavsky previewed their monumental inaugural interim heavyweight title fight at Bellator 261 on SHOWTIME during a virtual media day Wednesday. Johnson vs. Moldavsky caps off an amazing main card this Friday, Junij 25 živijo na Showtime na 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

The Bellator 261 main card also features a top-five women’s flyweight bout in the co-main event slot as the No. 2 uvrstila Liz Carmouche takes on the undefeated No. 3 uvrstila Kana Watanabe. Prav tako, lightweights square off as No. 4 uvrstila Myles Juryclashes with the No. 6 uvrstila Sidney Outlaw in a contest holding major title implications and former title challenger No. 6 uvrstila peresno Daniel Weichel battles the undefeated Keoni Diggs in a 145-pound bout. Top prospect Christian Edwards opens the action on SHOWTIME in a light heavyweight banger against Simon Biyong.

Tukaj je tisto, kar so borci imeli za povedati sreda:

Tim Johnson BELLATOR Heavyweight

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“I’m counting this as a title, I’ll let everyone else put interim in front of it. Moldavsky is a championship level fighter and so am I, so in my eyes this fight is to become the best heavyweight in the division.”

“It was easy to focus on his gameplan because it is the exact same thing I do. We both are strong wrestlers and have heavy ground and pound. I guess we are going to have see who does it better on Friday.”

“My resurgence in my career comes from me not doubting myself. I lost a few in a row and it was an easy excuse to quit and doubt myself, but I didn’t, and I was able to rip off three in a row and put myself in a position to win a title.”

Valentin Moldavsky BELLATOR Heavyweight

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“Yes, there are some similarities between me and Tim. My style is a little different, čeprav, I like to take people down and finish them there.”

“Now that this is a title fight, I understand that there is more on the line, but this is just another fight for me. I plan to do what I always do and that is fight my fight and come out with a victory.”

“It is an honor to train with Fedor and represent his team.”

“His wrestling is not better than mine, and my sambo is going to be more impactful than his wrestling.’

Liz Carmouche BELLATOR Women’s Flyweight

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“I plan to get a dominant finish and earn a title shot. I don’t think either of us want this to go to a decision. Weather it be me knocking her out, cutting her open or ground and pound, I plan to finish this fight in a dominating fashion.”

“It is really exciting to fight in front of the fans and feel that energy again. Walking in and walking out is where you feel it, but when I step foot in the cage it is just me and my opponent.”

“This has nothing to do with Kana and her record. I have to put on a dominant performance and show why I deserve to be the champion in this division. When I got to Bellator, I wanted to climb all the way up the rankings, and that is what I have done and plan on continuing to do.”

“Without giving too much away I see a lot of possibilities here. I see a lot of disabilities in her game that I can capitalize on that will enhance my game. This will allow me to put on a great performance and finish her.”

Kana Watanabe BELLATOR Women’s Flyweight

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“I am very flattered by the comparison to Rhonda, but my judo and my ground and pound is very advanced and much different than Rhonda’s.”

“If I have a positive showing Friday, then I believe I deserve a shot at the title.”

“Liz is one of the biggest names I have ever fought, but this does not change my mindset or make me feel pressure. I am honored to fight Liz and can’t wait to step foot in the cage with her.”

“I am honored to be the co-main event on Friday. That all means nothing, čeprav, if I don’t put on a show and an impressive performance. I plan to do that.’

Myles Jury BELLATOR Lightweight

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“I try to focus on the things I can control, but a win Friday along with how I have been fighting should put me in the conversation for a title shot.”

“I credit my toughness for this two-fight win streak. I continue to show up and work hard. When I was on that three-fight losing streak, I did not allow for myself to get down. After Friday I will be on a three-fight win streak and in a great spot for a shot at the title, and I credit my toughness and resilience for that.”

Sidney Outlaw BELLATOR Lightweight

“I have improved in every way possible. Jury is just another guy who breathes air, so I have nothing to worry about.”

“Fighting guys like Michael Chandler have helped me, but at the end of the day it is me vs. me. I am confident, and that has translated to every other aspect of my life. I am prepared for this fight and am going to put on a show.”

Daniel Weichel BELLATOR Featherweight

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“I think Keoni is a tough fighter, but I am looking forward to giving him his first loss. I am extremely excited for this fight and giving him his first loss is going to be a challenge for me, and I look forward to It.”

"Odkrito, I don’t want to look ahead of this fight. It was easy to do that in the Grand Prix, and I did not like it. Keoni is a tough opponent, and my focus has been on him. I had a great camp and look forward to showing that Friday night.”

Keoni Diggs BELLATOR Featherweight

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“I’m stoked for the challenge. This is my toughest fight to date, and it’s against the toughest opponent. I am looking forward to making a statement and solidifying myself in this division.”

“My game plan never changes. I am going to take what he gives me and beat him. I believe I am better than him everywhere, I am not really looking forward to wins and losses, but I just want to put on a great performance and show what I am capable of.”

“Just because he has more fights doesn’t mean he has mystical powers. I train with some very tough people, and I am a veteran myself. I have a lot of confidence in myself and don’t see him doing anything that will shock me when we step in the cage.”

Christian Edwards BELLATOR Light Heavyweight

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“Simon is very tough, and it is definitely the toughest opponent of my career. I know my skill set, čeprav, and I know what I can do, and I expect to show that Friday.”

“I know Simon is very powerful and athletic. It is his first fight in the United States, so I expect him to come out flying. I plan to weather the storm and then take him into deep waters where I can finish the fight.”

Simon Biyong BELLATOR Light Heavyweight

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“It is a dream to fight in the United States and making my debut here is a huge opportunity. I was originally on the prelims and now I am on the main card, what more could I ask for?»

“I didn’t have a lot of time to prepare for Edwards, but it doesn’t matter because at the end of the day it is a fight. It is short notice for me, and it is short notices for him. I will be ready and can’t wait to show my skills.”

“I am here to put myself in a position to get a ranked opponent, and Christian Edwards is in my way. I think he looked good in his last fight, but I am not his last opponent. I hope he is ready because I am.”

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O BELLATORJU
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Pod vodstvom veterana boj promotorja Scott Coker, Dogodki BELLATOR se odvijajo v večjih mestih po vsem svetu in jih je mogoče videti na televiziji 160 države na razpoložljivo občinstvo več kot milijarda ljudi. V Združenih državah Amerike, BELLATOR si lahko ogledate na SHOWTIME. BELLATOR je sestavljen iz vodstvene ekipe, ki vključuje vrhunske strokovnjake v televizijski produkciji, dogodek v živo orkestracija, razvoj fighter / odnosi, prizorišče naročila, Oblikovanje sponzorstvo / razvoj, licenciranje, marketing, oglaševanje, javnosti in provizije odnosi. BELLATOR ima sedež v Hollywoodu, Kalifornija. in v lasti zabavo velikan ViacomCBS, dom svetovnih premier zabavne blagovnih znamk, ki se povezujejo z občinstvom skozi privlačne vsebine preko televizije, motion picture, spletne in mobilne platforme.

O SHOWTIME
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., ima v lasti in upravlja premium televizijske mreže Showtime®, MOVIE KANAL™ in FLIX®, in ponuja tudi Showtime na povpraševanje®, MOVIE KANAL™ Na zahtevo in FLIX na zahtevo®, In mreže za preverjanje pristnosti storitev SHOWTIME KADARKOLI®. Showtime Digital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SNI, upravlja samostojno streaming storitev Showtime®. SHOWTIME je trenutno na voljo naročnikom prek kabla, DBS, and telco providers, and as a stand-alone streaming service through Amazon, Apple®, Google, LG Smart TVs, Oculus Go, Leto®, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Consumers can also subscribe to SHOWTIME via Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, Hulu, The Roku Channel, Sling TV and YouTube TV. Viewers can also watch on computers at Showtime.com. SNI trži in prodaja športnih in zabavnih prireditev za razstavo naročnikom na pay-per-view osnovi skozi Showtime PPV®. Za več informacij, pojdi na www.SHO.com.
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FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS, Citati & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR MMA 259: CYBORG VS. SMITH 2

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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS HERE - (PLEASE CREDIT: BELLATOR MMA / LUCAS NOONAN)

POST-FIGHT VIDEO INTERVIEWS HERE

c-Cris Cyborg (24-2, 1 NC) poraženi #4-Leslie Smith (12-9-1) prek TKO (stavke) pri 4:51 kroga petih

Cris Cyborg after retaining the title:

“I knew she was tough and I’ve fought her before. I know her and respect her and she’s a real fighter. I knew with her it would be a great match, because she’s capable and she’s tough.»

“I was really working in sparring to keep going and going because I knew it was going to be this way. I noticed I enjoyed it a little more. It’s going to be 16 years as a professional fighter this month so I started to enjoy it in there.»



“I’ve been working on grappling my whole life but I just feel like I’m getting better and better every day. I got a black belt, but it’s like a white belt because I’m always learning.»

“I’ve been doing this 16 let, I’ve got four titles. But before you can be a G.O.A.T. you have to fight the ‘Cat.’ So, I’d like to fight with Cat Zingano and I will ask Scott Coker. Because before you can be a G.O.A.T. you have to fight the ‘Cat.’”

#6-Leandro Higo (20-5) poraženi Darrion Caldwell (15-5) preko split odločbe (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

“I’ve been waiting for this fight for three years now. It’s exactly how I wanted it to go. I used my wrestling and I used my jiu-jitsu. I’m a complete fighter and I’m ready for any fighter on the planet because I believe I’m the best. I knew I had lost the first round, but in the second when he was throwing all those elbows and cut me open, I’m from a poor family in Brazil and that was nothing I hadn’t seen before. I felt happy being in that cage with blood all over me.

“He ended up taking me down in the second and I went for a kimura, which is something I’m very accustomed to doing, but he reversed it but then he didn’t do anything and I hit him with a lot of strikes on bottom. A lot of elbows and strikes and I stayed very on bottom and he wasn’t doing anything. That’s why I won the second and third round.”

“I think that I deserve a title shot. I just beat three of the biggest names in the game and I just beat a former world champion. And nobody has beaten the top three guys of this world-class caliber like I have done in three consecutive wins. I’m going for that world title and that’s what’s next for me. So let’s make it fast.”

#3-Austin Vanderford (11-0) poraženi #4-Fabian Edwards (9-2) po soglasnem sklepu (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Austin Vanderford following his unanimous decision win:

“I like my fights bloody, whether it’s me or my opponent. I’ll get a scab. But hats off to Fabian who cut me up a little bit. But happy to get the win.”

“He was a big, strong guy. I started feeling him give me that head and arm choke. Na žalost, I didn’t capitalize on it. But I knew what I was going to do. I was going to just grind it out. He’s a good striker so I had to be careful but I felt good. Wrestling … it’s my heart. I’m ready for the next step.”

Jaleel Willis (15-2) poraženi Maycon Mendonca (11-5) po soglasnem sklepu (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Hannah Guy (3-1) poraženi #8-Valerie Loureda (3-1) po soglasnem sklepu (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Hannah Guy following her first win inside the BELLATOR cage…

“I felt like I had really good cardio, so that was awesome because I was really worried about that a little bit. I’m so thankful she took the fight and I’m so thankful BELLATOR gave me this opportunity.

“I thought I was going to finish with the triangle (čok), pošteno. She just slipped right out of there, so that was awesome of her. Her defense was really good. I was really impressed with that. I didn’t know what her ground game was but it was a lot better than I thought it was going to be.

“Grappling is just where I want to be if you’ve seen any of my other fights. My striking has really improved a lot though so I’m hoping to change that. But grappling has always been my strong suit. I didn’t want to just depend on my grappling, but I thought I landed some shots pretty well a few times. In this fight I thought I could see when the punches were coming. And I was able to defend a little bit better and how I’ve grown. So I’m just really proud of myself right now.”

Predhodni Card:
You Awad (24-13, 1 NC) poraženi Nate Andrews (16-4) preko KO (stavke) pri 3:16 of round one
#7-Grant Neal (6-0) poraženi #8-Tyree Fortune (5-1) po predložitvi (zadnja naked choke) pri 4:20 of round one
Sumiko Inaba (2-0) poraženi Kristina Katsikis (1-2) prek TKO (stavke) pri 3:35 kroga treh
Aviv Gozali (6-0) poraženi Sean Felton (5-3-1) po predložitvi (heel hook) pri 1:17 of round one
#9-Davion Franklin (3-0) poraženi Tyler King (12-10) via KO at 2:02 of round one
#7-Leah McCourt (5-1) poraženi 6-Janay Harding (6-5) po predložitvi (trikotnik čok) pri 2:42 kroga dveh
Danny Sabatello (11-1) poraženi Brett Johns (17-3) po soglasnem sklepu (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Alexander Shabliy (20-3) poraženi #9-Alfie Davis (14-4) po soglasnem sklepu (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Prosimo, obiščite Bellator.com za dodatne informacije.
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BELLATOR MMA™ CONFIRMS FULL FIGHT CARD FOR BELLATOR 259 – LIVE ON SHOWTIME® NEXT FRIDAY, MAJ 21 AT 9 P.m. IN

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CRIS CYBORG SET TO DEFEND WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST LESLIE SMITH IN A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED REMATCH

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LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card forBELLATOR MMA 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2toPetek, Maj 21 na Mohegan Sun Arena. The event caps off an exciting month of action for BELLATOR, and airs LIVE on SHOWTIME at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

With plans to continue her dominance over the women’s featherweight division, Cris Cyborg(23-2, 1 NC) will put her world championship on the line against No. 4 uvrstila peresnoLeslie Smith(12-8-1) in a rematch to crown the world’s top 145-pound female athlete.

The BELLATOR MMA 259 main card on SHOWTIME is loaded from top to bottom, including former bantamweight champion Darion Caldwell (15-4) rematching Ne. 6 uvrščen v bantam Leandro Higo (20-5) in a 135-pound contest, a top-five middleweight clash between the undefeated No. 3 uvrstila Austin Vanderford (10-0) in št. 4 uvrstila Fabian Edwards (9-1), and a welterweight matchup that will see the streaking Jaleel Willis (14-2) face off against former LFA champion Maycon Mendonca (11-4), who’ll be making his promotional debut. Capping off the main card action will be the undefeated Jackson Wink-product and No. 9 ranked light heavyweight Christian Edwards (4-0) challenging Mississippi’s Ben Parrish (4-1).

As part of the launch of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME, the network is offering viewers who are new to the SHOWTIME streaming service a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Subscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 in pozneje, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

The nine-fight preliminary card has no shortage of action-packed bouts, featuring a top-10 light heavyweight matchup between No. 7 uvrstilaGrant Neal(5-0) in št. 8 uvrstilaTyree Fortune(5-0) and the return of Israeli lightweight superstarAviv Gozali (5-0), as he looks to add to his five first round finishes and record breaking 11-second submission win. Več, the charismatic No. 8 ranked women’s flyweightValerie Loureda (3-0), the always-excitingYou Awad(23-13, 1 NC), in št. 6 ranked Australian featherweightJanay Harding (6-4), who takes on No. 7 ranked Irish sensationLeah McCourt(4-1). Končno, Ne. 9 uvrščen v lahke kategorijeAlfie Davis (14-3) makes his sixth promotional appearance against BELLATOR newcomerAlexander Shabliy (19-3).

All prelims will stream live at5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT na YouTube kanalu BELLATOR MMA, SHOWTIME Športni YouTube kanal in Pluto TV. Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2Glavni Card:

SHOWTIME

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

Featherweight World Title Main Event: c-Cris Cyborg(23-2, 1 NC) vs. #4-Leslie Smith(12-8-1)

Bantamweight Co-Main Event: Darrion Caldwell (15-4) vs. #6-Leandro Higo(20-5)

Srednji Bout: #3-Austin Vanderford (10-0) vs. #4-Fabian Edwards (9-1)

Welterweight Bout: Jaleel Willis (14-2) vs.Maycon Mendonca (11-4)

Svetloba Heavyweight Bout: #9-Christian Edwards (4-0) vs.Ben Parrish (4-1)

 Predhodni Card: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pluton TV

5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT

Lahka Bout: You Awad (23-13, 1 NC) vs.Nate Andrews (16-3)

Svetloba Heavyweight Bout: #7-Grant Neal (5-0) vs. #8-Tyree Fortune (5-0)

Optimizacija učinkovitosti Bout: Sumiko Inaba (1-0) vs.Kristina Katsikis(1-1)

Lahka Bout: Aviv Gozali (5-0) vs.Sean Felton (5-2-1)

Optimizacija učinkovitosti Bout: #8-Valerie Loureda (3-0) vs.Hannah Guy(2-1)

Težji Bout: Davion Franklin (2-0) vs.Tyler King (12-9)

Peresno Bout: #6-Janay Harding(6-4) vs. #7-Leah McCourt (4-1)

Lahka Bout: #9-Alfie Davis(14-3) vs.Alexander Shabliy(19-3)

*Kartica velja za spremembe.

Prosimo, obiščiteBellator.com za dodatne informacije.