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BELLATOR’S TOP FOUR WELTERWEIGHTS CONVERGE ON LONDON’S OVO ARENA WEMBLEY FRIDAY, MAY 13

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LONDON, UK – Today, BELLATOR MMA has added several explosive fights to BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP, taking place at OVO Arena Wembley – formerly known as The SSE Arena, Wembley – in London on Friday, Mulole 13.

With an electric atmosphere expected in London, fans will be treated to a mouthwatering welterweight co-feature as former champion and No. 2-ndipo lili pa nambala Douglas Lima (32-10) takes on No. 3-ndipo lili pa nambala Jason Jackson (15-4). British fan favorite Luke Trainer (5-0) will be looking to make the most of his home crowd advantage when he faces Simon Biyong (7-2) in a light heavyweight match up packed with knockout potential.

The promotion’s exciting return to OVO Arena Wembley for BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP, sees home favorite No. 1-ndipo lili pa nambala Michael "njoka" Page (20-1) look to steal the world welterweight title from the undefeated champion, Yaroslav Amosov. The Ukrainian, amene 26-0, will be aiming to spoil the party in MVP’s own backyard, and deny the Londoner a slice of MMA history in the process.

Also confirmed previously for what is already shaping up to be an incredible card is a women’s flyweight feature fight between No. 3-ndipo lili pa nambala Denise Kielholtz (6-3) ndipo No. 4-ndipo lili pa nambala Kana Watanabe (10-1-1) and a featherweight feature fight between No. 8-ndipo lili pa nambala Daniel Weichel (41-13) ndipo Robert Whiteford (16-4).

BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP will be broadcast live in the UK at 9 p.m. GMT/4 p.m. AND on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, following last week’s announcement of the major UK broadcast deal with the BBC. SHOWTIME will televise the fight live in America.

Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased online from axs.com/uk ndipo Bellator.com.

Douglas Lima is also set for another visit to the English capital, following his headline bout against MVP last year, with a return to winning form on his mind in familiar territory. He takes on Jason Jackson in what is set to be another exhilarating clash. Lima is one of the most experienced fighters on the Bellator roster and will be hoping to add to his 32 ntchito kupambana. Standing in his way is the formidable challenge of “The Ass Kicking Machine” who is performing true to his nickname with five straight victories. Jackson’s most recent win was a convincing unanimous decision triumph over Paul Daley pa Bellator 260 and he’ll be hoping to continue his strong professional record.

After a devastating knockout victory over Yanick Bahati in his biggest test to date at Bellator 267 in London last year, Luke Trainer will be looking to extend his unbeaten professional record to six fights as “The Gent” takes on Simon Biyong. With both fighters possessing genuine knockout power, the Cameroonian will hope to get on top in the striking exchanges and silence a partisan crowd. Trainer returns to home turf looking to continue his journey as one of Bellator’s fastest rising stars after an explosive performance last time out.

In addition to the aforementioned bouts, Londoner Alfie “The Axe Man” Davis (14-4) is also set to make a homecoming when he takes on fellow countryman Tim “The Experiment” Wilde (14-4) in a lightweight preliminary bout. The pair were due to meet in 2020 but will clash in front of their home faithful in a domestic clash that is certain to grab the attention of English fight fans. “The Axe Man” will be searching for the form that saw him go four fights undefeated prior to a unanimous decision loss last time out at Bellator 259. Wilde will not be in accommodating mood however, as he aims to string together three consecutive victories for the first time in his Bellator career.

There is another English talent on show in the women’s flyweight division as former title challenger Kate Jackson (11-5-1) takes on Greek athlete Elina “Gunner” Kallionidou (8-4). Jackson will be backed all the way by the London crowd but faces an opponent who was victorious on her last appearance in Wembley with a first-round stoppage victory at Bellator 267.

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UPDATED BELLATOR LONDON: AMOSOV VS. MVP ZIKULUZIKULU KHADI:
NTHAWI YACHIWONETSERO (U.S.) / BBC Three & BBC iPlayer (U.K.) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)
Friday, Mulole 13, 9 p.m. GMT/4 p.m. AND/1 p.m. PT

Welterweight World Title Main Event: #C-Yaroslav Amosov (26-0) vs. #1-Michael Page (20-1)
Welterweight podwala: #2-Douglas Lima (32-10) vs. #3-Jason Jackson (15-4)
Women’s Flyweight Bout: #3-Denise Kielholtz (6-3) vs. #4-Kana Watanabe (10-1-1)
Kuwala katswiri woposa onse podwala: Luke Trainer (5-0)vs. Simon Biyong (7-2)

UPDATED BELLATOR LONDON: AMOSOV VS. MVP Kuyambirira KHADI:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV (US)
BBC iPlayer (UK)
Friday, Mulole 13, 5:30 p.m. GMT/12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT

Featherweight podwala: #8-Daniel Weichel (41-13) vs. Robert Whiteford (16-4)
Opepuka podwala: Alfie Davis (14-4) vs. Tim Wilde (14-4)
Flyweight Bout: Kate Jackson (11-5-1) vs. Elina Kallionidou (8-4)

*Card subject to change.

Chonde kukaona Bellator.com kuti mudziwe zambiri.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events
Sat., Feb. 19 / / BELLATOR 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun m'bwalomo // Uncasville, Conn.
Free. Feb. 25 // BELLATOR 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3M'bwalomo // Dublin, IRE
Free. Mulole 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, FRA
Free. Mulole 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // The OVO Arena Wembley // London
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Complete Weigh-In Results & Photos for Tomorrow’s BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Event – Moyo Showtime

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COMPLETE WEIGH-IN PHOTOS

UNCASVILLE, Conn. - BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky will be broadcast tomorrow, Friday, June 25 on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. Opuma / 6 p.m. PT, while preliminary bouts will stream on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel beginning at 6:30 p.m. NDI / 3:30 p.m. PT.

BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Main Khadi:
Friday, June 25 – Live on NTHAWI YACHIWONETSERO
9 p.m. Opuma / 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)
Featherweight podwala: #6-Daniel Weichel (145.5) vs. Keoni Diggs (146)
Opepuka podwala: #4-Myles Jury (156) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (156)
Kuwala katswiri woposa onse podwala: Christian Edwards (206) vs. Simon Biyong (204.5)

Kuyambirira Khadi:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV
6:30 p.m. NDI / 3:30 p.m. PT

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

Chonde kukaona Bellator.com kuti mudziwe zambiri.

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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. Motsogoleredwa ndi msirikali wakale nkhondo kulimbikitsa 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. Mu United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, moyo chochitika orchestration, womenya chitukuko / anagona, bwaloli zogula, zothandizira chilengedwe / chitukuko, mayiko kupereka malayisensi, malonda, otsatsa, zafalitsidwa ndi ntchito anagona. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, kunyumba kwa dziko la Premier zosangalatsa zopangidwa kuti kugwirizana ndi omvera mwa kuyenera okhutira kudutsa TV, filimu, Intaneti ndi mafoni nsanja.

About NTHAWI YACHIWONETSERO
Showtime Intaneti Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., owns and operates the premium service SHOWTIME®, which features critically acclaimed original series, provocative documentaries, box-office hit films, comedy and music specials and hard-hitting sports. SHOWTIME is available as a stand-alone streaming service across all major streaming devices and Showtime.com, as well as via cable, DBS, telco and streaming video providers. SNI also operates the premium services THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ ndipo FLIX®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI misika ndi kugawira masewera ndi zosangalatsa zimene zikuchitika masiku pachionetsero kwa olembetsa pa malipiro-pa-maganizo maziko kudzera Showtime PPV®. Kuti mudziwe zambiri, kupita www.SHO.com.
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BELLATOR MMA 261 MEDIA DAY VIDEOS AND QUOTES

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Los Angeles – Osa. 1 ranked heavyweight Timothy Johnson ndipo No. 3 ranked heavyweight 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, June 25 moyo Showtime pa 9 p.m. Opuma / 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 ndipo lili pa nambala Liz Carmouche takes on the undefeated No. 3 ndipo lili pa nambala Kana Watanabe. Komanso, lightweights square off as No. 4 ndipo lili pa nambala Myles Juryclashes with the No. 6 ndipo lili pa nambala Sidney Outlaw in a contest holding major title implications and former title challenger No. 6 ndipo lili pa nambala featherweight 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.

Apa pali chimene omenyana anali kunena Lachitatu:

Tim Johnson BELLATOR Heavyweight

*Dinani PANO to view Johnson’s full media session

“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

*Dinani PANO to view Moldavsky’s full media session

“Yes, there are some similarities between me and Tim. My style is a little different, Komabe, 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

*Dinani PANO to view Carmouche’s full media session

“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

*Dinani PANO to view Watanabe’s full media session

“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, Komabe, if I don’t put on a show and an impressive performance. I plan to do that.’

Myles Jury BELLATOR Lightweight

*Dinani PANO to view Jury’s full media session

“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. ine. 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

*Dinani PANO to view Weichel’s full media session

“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.”

"Moona mtima, 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

*Dinani PANO to view Diggs full media session

“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

*Dinani PANO to view Edward’s full media session

“Simon is very tough, and it is definitely the toughest opponent of my career. I know my skill set, Komabe, 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

*Dinani PANO to view Biyong full media session

“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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About BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Motsogoleredwa ndi msirikali wakale nkhondo kulimbikitsa 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. Mu United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, moyo chochitika orchestration, womenya chitukuko / anagona, bwaloli zogula, zothandizira chilengedwe / chitukuko, mayiko kupereka malayisensi, malonda, otsatsa, zafalitsidwa ndi ntchito anagona. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, kunyumba kwa dziko la Premier zosangalatsa zopangidwa kuti kugwirizana ndi omvera mwa kuyenera okhutira kudutsa TV, filimu, Intaneti ndi mafoni nsanja.

About NTHAWI YACHIWONETSERO
Showtime Intaneti Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., mwini ndi ukugwira ntchito pa umafunika TV Intaneti Showtime®, Mafilimu Channel™ ndipo FLIX®, ndipo lilinso Showtime zikufunidwa®, Mafilimu Channel™ ON Funani ndi FLIX ON Kuuza®, ndipo maukonde a kutsimikizika utumiki Showtime iliyonse®. Showtime Intaneti Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SNI, ukugwira maimidwe-yekha kusonkhana utumiki Showtime®. SHOWTIME is currently available to subscribers via cable, DBS, and telco providers, and as a stand-alone streaming service through Amazon, Apple®, Google, LG Smart TVs, Oculus Go, Zaka®, 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 misika ndi kugawira masewera ndi zosangalatsa zimene zikuchitika masiku pachionetsero kwa olembetsa pa malipiro-pa-maganizo maziko kudzera Showtime PPV®. Kuti mudziwe zambiri, kupita www.SHO.com.
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Yovomerezeka zotsatira & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 252: PITBULL VS. CARVALHO

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COMPLETE EVENT PHOTOS HERE

COMPLETE POST-FIGHT VIDEO INTERVIEWS

Bellator 252: Pitbull vs. Carvalho Main Khadi:
Patricio “Pitbull” (31-4) anagonjetsa Pedro Carvalho (11-4) kudzera KO (kukhomerera) pa 2:10 wa kuzungulira limodzi
Yaroslav Amosov (25-0) anagonjetsa Logan Storley (11-1) kudzera kugawanika zochita (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Emmanuel Sánchez (20-4) anagonjetsa Daniel Weichel (40-12) kudzera akamakambirana (48-46, 49-46, 49-45)

Kuyambirira Khadi:
Aaron Pico (7-3) anagonjetsa John de Jesus (13-9) kudzera KO (kukhomerera) pa 4:12 wa kuzungulira awiri
Keri Taylor Melendez (5-0) anagonjetsa Emilee King (4-4) kudzera kugonjera (kumbuyo-maliseche Choke) pa 3:02 wa kuzungulira limodzi
Manny Muro (12-6) anagonjetsa Devin Powell (10-5) kudzera akamakambirana (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Jornel Lugo (5-0) anagonjetsa Schyler Sootho (4-1) kudzera akamakambirana (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Lucas Brennan (4-0) anagonjetsa Andrew Salas (6-5) kudzera akamakambirana (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Roman Faraldo (4-0) anagonjetsa Pat Casey (6-4) kudzera (WHO) punches at 2:30 wa kuzungulira awiri
Trevor Gudde (2-1) anagonjetsa Khonry Gracie (2-2) kudzera TKO (bondo) pa 3:28 wa kuzungulira atatu

Chonde kukaona Bellator.com kuti mudziwe zambiri.
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BELLATOR MMA FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX RESUMES LIVE ON CBS SPORTS NETWORK BEGINNING NOV. 12

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CHAMP PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ DEFENDS HIS TITLE IN QUARTERFINAL MATCHUP AGAINST PEDRO CARVALHO, WHILE DANIEL WEICHEL FACES EMMANUEL SANCHEZ

ZAMBIRI, DARRION CALDWELL MEETS UNDEFEATED AJ MCKEE IN SEMIFINALS ON NOV. 19



Los Angeles — The Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix resumes Thursday, Nov. 12 with two quarterfinal matchups set to take place, as champ Patricio “Pitbull” (30-14) defends his title against Pedro Carvalho (11-3), pamene Daniel Weichel (40-11) ndipo Emmanuel Sánchez (19-4) square off in a battle of former title contenders. Kuwonjezera, the first semifinal bout is set for Thursday, Nov. 19, when former titleholder Darrion Caldwell (15-3) squares off with undefeated AJ McKee (16-0) for a spot in the tournament finals. All the action airs LIVE on CBS Sports Network pa 7 p.m. Opuma / 4 p.m. PT from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

Kwenikweni mwambo Bellator 252 pa Nov. 12, fans will see a featherweight world title bout with two-division Bellator champion Patricio “Pitbull” defending his 145-pound crown against SBG Ireland’s Carvalho. In addition to the five-round championship headliner, a second Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix quarterfinal will go down, as two former title challengers in Weichel and Sanchez meet again following a razor-thin split decision-victory for Weichel in 2016. The winners of these two bouts can expect to see each other in the next semifinal matchup.

The Bellator 253 headliner on Nov. 19 sees former bantamweight world champion Caldwell go toe-to-toe with rising prospect McKee on the other side of the bracket in the first semifinal. The winner earns a guaranteed spot in the finals and a shot at the Bellator world title and a chance to take home one million dollars.

All three Featherweight World Grand Prix bouts were initially slated to take place at the postponed Bellator 241 ndipo Bellator 244 events prior to the COVID-19 pandemic effectively putting the yearlong tournament on hiatus.

CBS Sports Network adzakhala ofalitsa Bellator 252: Pitbull vs. Carvalho ndipo Bellator 253: Caldwell vs. McKee LIVE in all U.S. markets at 7 p.m. Opuma / 4 p.m. PT, while preliminary matchups will stream on CBSSports.com and Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel. Additional bouts will be announced at a later date.

Hailing from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 23rd time on Nov. 12. With impressive wins to his credit over Michael Chandler, Daniel Straus (x3), Daniel Weichel (x2) ndipo Pat Curran, the 33-year old continues on in the Featherweight World Grand Prix not far removed from his lightweight championship victory in May of last year. Having earned a finish in 21 wake 30 Umapeza katswiri, the simultaneous two-division champion most recently bested current bantamweight champion Juan Archuleta on the scorecards in an exciting opening round World Grand Prix matchup and fans can certainly expect more fireworks when he finally sets his sights on Carvalho.

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 mipikisano, including against Derek Campos, Daniel Crawfordand a face crank-submission over Sam Sicilia in the opening round, the 25-year-old SBG Ireland-product is on the cusp of greatness – and winning the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix would be the perfect way to solidify it.

Ndi pa 50 professional fights to his name, Germany’s Daniel Weichel is ready to make his 2020 debut in a highly anticipated World Grand Prix quarterfinal bout with Sanchez, a fighter Weichel got the better of four years ago at Bellator 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 ndipo 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 World Grand Prix, “El Matador” is ready for another title run as he prepares for the 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 (2×).

Having needed just one round to put away his last opponent via submission in the quarterfinals of the World Grand Prix, Darrion Caldwell is on a mission to regain Bellator gold. “The Wolf,” a former North Carolina State University NCAA National Champion wrestler, has looked unstoppable since moving up to the featherweight division, having defeated Adam Borics, komanso Henry Corrales in the opening round of the tournament. Tsopano, the former bantamweight champ sits only two victories away from holding a title in his second division – a feat very few athletes can claim.

Touted by ESPN as the best fighter in MMA under the age of 25, AJ McKee looks to back up the lofty expectations often held by the public for second generations-athletes. Undefeated in his career, “The Mercenary” has made himself known to the world through his flashy persona and trash talk, koma ambiri Chachikulu, his work inside the Bellator cage. With every one of his pro bouts taking place with Bellator, the Long Beach-native can achieve what he set out to do beginning at Bellator 146 mu 2015 and become world champion with just two more wins.

Also announced for Bellator 252…is a third main card bout featuring the always-exciting Aaron Pico (6-3) of Jackson-Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, N.M., who returns for his second appearance inside Bellator’s “FightSphere, having previously defeated Solo Hatley Jr. in impressive fashion at Bellator 242. He will take on Pittsburgh’s John de Jesus (13-8), who was most recently victorious at Bellator 244 against Vladyslav Parubchenko, in what promises to an explosive featherweight contest.

For further information, mufuna, pitani Bellator.com.

Kusinthidwa Bellator 252: Pitbull vs. Carvalho Fight Card:
CBS Sports Network | DAZN
7 p.m. AND

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 Sánchez (19-4)
Featherweight Main Card Bout: Aaron Pico (6-3) vs. John de Jesus (13-8)


Kusinthidwa Bellator 253: Caldwell vs. McKee Fight Card:
CBS Sports Network | DAZN
7 p.m. AND

Featherweight World Grand Prix Semifinal: Darrion Caldwell (15-3) vs. AJ McKee (16-0)


*Card subject to change.

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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

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to Mohegan Sun m'bwalomo izi Friday, 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).



Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho will stream live exclusively on DAZN pa 10 p.m. Opuma / 7 p.m. PT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel, komanso DAZN, kuyambira 7:30 p.m. NDI / 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,liti Daniel Weichel (40-11) rematches Emmanuel Sánchez (19-4) for a future shot at the world title. Kuphatikiza apo, former New York Giants lineman Mat 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) kutenga Zach Zane (14-9) of Hawaii at lightweight and a must-see middleweight contest showcasing Anatoly Tokov (29-2) vs. Fabio Aguiar (17-1).



The kuyambirira khadi Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho will stream live stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel ndipo DAZN pa 7:30 p.m. NDI / 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), ndipo Leandro Higo (19-5) chokumanako Dominic Mazzotta (15-3) pa featherweight.



Complete Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho Main Khadi:

DAZN

10 p.m. Opuma / 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 Sánchez (19-4)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Mat Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Paul Daley (42-17-2) vs. Sabah Homasi (13-8)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Nick Newell (16-3) vs. Zach Zane (14-9)

Middleweight Main Card Bout: Anatoly Tokov (29-2) vs. Fabio Aguiar (17-1)



Kuyambirira Khadi:

Bellator’s YouTube Channel | DAZN

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



Welterweight Preliminary Bout: 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)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Jordan Newman (2-0) vs. Pat McCrohan (4-3)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Romero Cotton (4-0) vs. Justin Sumter (7-3)

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

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Killys Mota (12-1) vs. Nate Andrews (16-3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Leandro Higo (19-5) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (15-3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Leslie Smith (11-8-1) vs. Jessy Miele (9-3)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ion Pascu (18-10) vs. Mark Lemminger (10-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Vladimir Tokov (7-0) vs. Marcus Surin (6-2)



*Card subject to change.



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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

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



Tickets on sale next Friday, January 17



Los Angeles – On Friday, March 13, Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. adzakhala mwamantha Bellator 241, an event featuring TWO quarterfinal matchups of the Featherweight World Grand Prix. Kwenikweni chochitika, 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) ndipo Emmanuel Sánchez (19-4), meet for the first time since their 2016 razor-thin split decision.



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



Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho will stream exclusively on DAZN pa Lachisanu, March 13 pa 10 p.m. Opuma / 7 p.m. PT. Preliminary action will stream on DAZN, Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. mwauchidakwa zina adzakhala analengeza mu masabata kubwera.



Hailing from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, 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) ndipo 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 wake 30 Umapeza katswiri, 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 mipikisano, including against Derek M'minda, Daniel Crawford and a face crank submission over Sam Sicilia mu kutsegula kuzungulira, 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.



Ndi pa 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 Bellator 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 ndipo 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 (2×).



Kusinthidwa Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho Main Khadi:

DAZN

10 p.m. Opuma / 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 Sánchez (19-4)





*Card subject to change



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OFFICIAL BELLATOR 228 FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & Photos

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Complete Event Photos Here



Bellator 228 Main Khadi Results:

Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) anagonjetsa Lyoto Machida (26-9) kudzera kugawanika zochita (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (30-4) anagonjetsa Juan Archuleta (23-2) kudzera akamakambirana (49-46, 50-45, 49-46)

A.J. McKee (15-0) anagonjetsa Georgi Karakhanyan (28-10-1, 1 NC) kudzera KO (nkhonya) pa :08 wa kuzungulira limodzi

Darrion Caldwell (14-3) anagonjetsa Henry Corrales (17-4) kudzera akamakambirana (29-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Daniel Weichel (40-11) anagonjetsa Saul Rogers (13-3) kudzera akamakambirana (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)



Kuyambirira Khadi:

Adrian Najera (2-0) anagonjetsa Jason Edwards (2-1) kudzera kugonjera (kumbuyo-maliseche Choke) pa 2:28 wa kuzungulira atatu

Benji Gomez (9-12) anagonjetsa Johnny Santa Maria (3-5) kudzera akamakambirana (30-27 x3)

Ozzy Diaz (4-1) anagonjetsa Andre Walker (5-3) kudzera kugonjera (kumbuyo-maliseche Choke) pa 3:05 wa kuzungulira limodzi

Ian Butler (7-6) anagonjetsa Emilio Williams (4-3) kudzera TKO (nkhonya) pa :53 wa kuzungulira awiri

AJ Agazarm (2-1) anagonjetsa Jonathan Quiroz (3-4) kudzera akamakambirana (29-28 x3)

Ava Knight (1-0) anagonjetsa Shannon Goughary (4-4) kudzera TKO (kukhomerera) pa 1:46 wa kuzungulira atatu

Antonio McKee (30-6-2) anagonjetsa William Sriyapai (14-9) kudzera TKO (nkhonya) pa 1:17 wa kuzungulira awiri

Johnny Cisneros (13-7) anagonjetsa Mike Jasper (13-6) kudzera TKO (leg injury) pa 4:28 wa kuzungulira awiri

Leandro Higo (19-5) anagonjetsa Shawn Gulu (9-4) kudzera kugonjera (guillotine Choke) pa 4:34 wa kuzungulira awiri

Weber Almeida (2-0) vs. Castle Williams (4-2) via TKO at 0:20 wa kuzungulira awiri

Joshua Jones (9-4) anagonjetsa Dominic Clark (14-9) kudzera kugonjera (guillotine Choke) pa 2:39 wa kuzungulira limodzi

James Barnes (12-4) anagonjetsa David Duran (8-6) kudzera kugonjera (kumbuyo-maliseche Choke) pa 1:51 wa kuzungulira awiri







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OFFICIAL BELLATOR 203: PITBULL VS. WEICHEL 2 RESULTS & Photos

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Full Bellator 203 Photos // Mawu a: Bellator / Lucas Noonan

 

Bellator 203 Scorecards

 

Bellator 203 Official Results:

Patricio “Pitbull” (27-4) def. Daniel Weichel (39-10) kudzera kugawanika zochita (49-46, 48-47, 47-48)

*“Pitbull” retains Bellator featherweight world championship

Alessio Sakara (20-12, 2 NC) def. Jamie Sloane (8-5, 1 NC) kudzera TKO (inawomba) pa 1:19 wa kuzungulira limodzi

Andrey Koreshkov (21-2) def. Vaso Bakocevic (33-18-1) via KO at 1:06 wa kuzungulira limodzi

Alen Amedovski (6-0) def. Will Fleury (4-1) via KO at 1:39 wa kuzungulira limodzi

Maxim Radu (9-1) def. Simone La Preziosa (3-5) kudzera TKO (inawomba) pa 4:50 wa kuzungulira limodzi

Michele Martignoni (4-0) def. Simone D’Anna (4-2) kudzera KO (head kick) pa :06 seconds of round one

*Martignoni ties record for fastest KO in Bellator history

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PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S MONUMENTAL BELLATOR 203 AND BELLATOR KICKBOXING 10 PRESS CONFERENCE FROM ROME’S CAPITOL HILL

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CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS // Mawu a: BELLATOR/LUCAS NOONAN

 

BELLATOR’S FIRST EVENT IN THE ETERNAL CITY TAKES PLACE THIS SATURDAY, JULY 14 KUCHOKERA IL CENTRALE LIVE ROMA – FORO ITALICO

ROME – Bellator fighters and officials gathered today at Piazza del Campidoglio (Rome’s Capitol Hill) in advance of the company’s first event in The Eternal City, which takes place at il Centrale Live Roma – Foro Italico this Saturday, July 14.

 

 

 

Fans tuning in Saturday evening are in store for a double main event featuring a rematch between Patricio “Pitbull” (26-4) ndipo Daniel Weichel (39-9) for the featherweight title, as well as Italy’s most famous mixed martial artist, Alessio Sakara(19-12), kutenga Jamie Sloane (8-3) pa kuwala heavyweight.

 

 

 

Bellator Kickboxing will also be on display, as featherweight champion Kevin Ross (45-13) defends his crown against Gabriel Varga (21-6) and international sensation Giorgio Petrosyan (85-2-2) zimanyezimira Chingiz Allazov (53-2).

 

Bellator 203 will be broadcast Saturday, July 14 free on Paramount Network at 8 p.m. Opuma / 7 p.m. CT and will be immediately followed by Bellator Kickboxing 10. Limited tickets remain and are on sale now at Bellator.com.

 

Kusinthidwa Bellator 203 Fight Card:

Featherweight World Title Bout: Patricio “Pitbull” (26-4) vs. Daniel Weichel (39-9)

Light Heavyweight Feature Event: Alessio Sakara (19-12, 2 NC) vs. Jamie Sloane (8-4, 1 NC)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (20-2) vs. Vaso Bakocevic (33-17-1)

Middleweight Main Card Bout: Alen Amedovski (5-0) vs. Will Fleury (4-0)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Simone La Preziosa (3-4) vs. Maxim Radu (8-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Simone D’Anna (4-1) vs. Michele Martignoni (3-0)

 

 

 

Kusinthidwa Bellator Kickboxing 10 Main Khadi:

Featherweight World Title Bout: Kevin Ross (45-13) vs. Gabriel Varga (15-6)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Chingiz Allazov (56-2)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Gaston Bolanos (11-1) vs. Domenico Lomurno (31-8)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Martine Michieletto (21-11-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (13-2-1)

200-LB. Catchweight Main Card Bout: Mattia Faraoni (27-4) vs. Raffaele Vitale (57-9)

 

 

 

Kusinthidwa Bellator Kickboxing 10 Kuyambirira Khadi:

183-LB. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Gabriele Casella (18-2-1) vs. Alex Negrea (11-5)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Davide Armanini (29-1) vs. Fatmir Gordi (23-3)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Antonio Campagna (26-15-3) vs. Florenzo Pesare (31-9)

Flyweight Savate Bout: Leonardo Caputi (13-8-4) vs. Tarik Totss (3-10-2)

 

*Card subject to change

 

 

 

Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.