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OFFICIAL BELLATOR 246: ARCHULETA VS. MIX RESULTS AND PHOTOS

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Bellator 246: Archuleta vs. Mix Kāri Main:
Juan Archuleta (25-2) patua Patchy Mix (13-1) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
Neiman Gracie (10-1) patua Jon Fitch (32-8-2, 1 NC) mā tāpaetanga (rekereke matau) i 4:47 o te a tawhio noa e rua
Liz Carmouche (14-7) patua DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1) mā tāpaetanga (kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga) i 3:17 o te a tawhio noa e toru
Keoni Diggs (9-0) patua Derek Āpure (20-11) via technical submission (kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga) i 4:59 o te a tawhio noa e toru

Kāri hukihuki:
Daniel Madrid (18-6) patua Pat Casey (6-3) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Ty Gwerder (5-1) patua Tuco Tokkos (4-2) via TKO at 1:05 o te a tawhio noa e toru
Davion Franklin (2-0) patua Ras Hylton (6-5) via technical decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR AND THE USO PRESENT: SALUTE THE TROOPS

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COMPLETE FIGHT PHOTOS



Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops Kāri Main:

Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7) was cancelled by the Hawaii State Boxing Commission deeming Barnett unable to compete tonight due to severe illness

Toby Misech (12-7) patua Erik Perez (19-7) mā KO (nifó) i 0:54 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Alejandra Lara (9-3) patua Veta Artega (5-3) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Tywan Claxton (6-1) patua Braydon Akeo (3-1) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Joey Davis (7-0) patua Chris Cisneros (19-11) mā TKO (nifó) i 3:55 o te tetahi a tawhio noa



Kāri hukihuki:

Hunter Ewald (1-0) patua Brysen Bolohao (0-2)mā tāpaetanga (kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga) i 1:42 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Joseph Creer (7-1-1) patua Ty Gwerder (4-1) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 30-27, 29-26)

Cass Bell (5-0) patua Pierre Daguzan (5-4, 1 NC) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)



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FULL FIGHT CARDS AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR THIS WEEKEND’S BELLATOR DOUBLEHEADER ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN

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JOSH BARNETT AND RONNY MARKES HEADLINE BELLATOR & THE USO PRESENT: SALUTE THE TROOPS ON PARAIRE, Dec. 20



BELLATOR 236 ON SATURDAY, Dec. 21 SEES ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE DEFEND HER WORLD TITLE AGAINST KATE JACKSON



Los Angeles – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii this Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21 is official with a stacked doubleheader featuring something for every mixed martial arts fan.



Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Hakihea 20 i 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com, DAZN and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.



Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson – one of the star-powered, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream Saturday, Hakihea 21 live exclusively on DAZN i 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com, DAZN and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.



The main event of Friday’s card on Paramount Network will see a heavyweight headliner, featuring the Bellator debuts of former world champion Josh Barnett (35-8) a Ronny Markes (19-7). Rounding out the stacked main card will see another Bellator debut, rite Erik Perez (19-6) enters the cage to meet Hawaii’s own Toby Misech (11-7), former flyweight No. 1 contenders Alejandra Lara (8-3) a Veta Arteaga (5-3) return to action and Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix participant Tywan Claxton (5-1) takes on the undefeated prospect out of Maili, Hawaii, Braydon Akeo (3-0). Ano, undefeated teammate of A.J. McKee Joey Davis (6-0) returns to the Bellator cage when he faces the “Big Island’s” 29-fight MMA veteran, Chris Cisneros (19-10).



The prelims for Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops will feature an appearance from undefeated Bay Area-fighter fighter Cass Bell (4-0), as well as undefeated Hawaiian prospect Ty Gwerder (4-0).



A mere 24-hours later, Bellator 236 will take place exclusively on DAZN and will be headlined by a flyweight world title bout between Honolulu’s Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) a Ingarangi o Kate Jackson (11-3-1). The co-main event is a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix with A.J. McKee (15-0) tango i runga i Derek Āpure (20-9.).



I tua atu, recently signed Bellator welterweight Jason Jackson (10-4) o Hollywood, Fla. returns to the Bellator cage on short notice to take on Kiichi Kunimoto of Osaka, Japan. Juliana Velasquez (9-0) looks to remain undefeated with Bellator when she meets Bruna Ellen (10-6) at flyweight, while local Hawaiian standouts Cheyden Leialoha(7-1) a Nainoa Dung (3-0) go to battle against Raufeon Stots (12-1) a Zach Zane (13-9), aua, to complete the main card.



Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops Kāri Main:

Paramount Whatunga & DAZN

10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT/5 p.m. HST



Heavyweight Main Event: Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Toby Misech (11-7) vs. Erik Perez (19-6)

Flyweight Main Card Bout: Alejandra Lara (8-3) vs. Veta Artega (5-3)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Tywan Claxton (5-1) vs. Braydon Akeo (3-0)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Joey Davis (6-0) vs. Chris Cisneros (19-10)



Kāri hukihuki:

DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App

8:45 p.m. AND / 7:45 p.m. CT/3:45 p.m. HST



Tuhinga o mua Bantamweight: Cass Bell (4-0) vs. Pierre Daguzan (5-3, 1 NC)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Ty Gwerder (4-0) vs. Joseph Creer (6-1-1)

180-Pound Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Hunter Ewald (Tuatahi Pro) vs. Brysen Bolohao (0-1)



Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson Kāri Main:

DAZN

10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT/5 p.m. HST



Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) vs. Kate Jackson (11-3-1)

Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal Bout: A.J. McKee (15-0) vs. Derek Āpure (20-9)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Jason Jackson (10-4) vs. Kiichi Kunimoto (20-8-2, 1 NC)

Flyweight Main Card Bout: Julianna Velasquez (9-0) vs. Bruna Ellen (5-2)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Raufeon Stots (12-1) vs. Cheyden Leialoha (7-1)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Nainoa Dung (3-0) vs. Zach Zane (13-9)



Kāri hukihuki:

DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App

8:30 p.m. AND / 7:30 p.m. CT/3:30 p.m. HST



Kōmāmātanga Tuhinga o mua: Keoni Diggs (7-0) vs. Scotty Hao (4-2)

Taumekehiko Whakatekau Mua: Kai Kamaka III (5-2) vs. Spencer Higa (7-10)

Kōmāmātanga Tuhinga o mua: Dustin Barca (3-0) vs. Brandon Pieper (11-13)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ben Wilhelm (3-0) vs. Keali’i Kanekoa (2-2)

Tuhinga o mua Bantamweight: Swayne Makana Lunasco (Tuatahi Pro) vs. Kaylan Gorospe (Tuatahi Pro)

Flyweight Tuhinga o mua: Nate Yoshimura (Tuatahi Pro) vs. Chas Dunhour (0-1)



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FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR, BELLATOR AND THE USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON FRIDAY, HAKIHEA 20

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JOSH BARNETT MAKES HIS BELLATOR DEBUT AGAINST RONNY MARKES IN HEAVYWEIGHT MAIN EVENT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK



Nga anahera - To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has once again partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, i runga i te Paraire, Hakihea 20. Emanating from Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, this unique show will be headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring the Bellator debuts of “The Warmaster” Josh Barnett (35-8) a Ronny Markes (19-7).



For a second year, the USO and Bellator team up to honor the men and women who fight for our freedom and to bring entertainment and a piece of home to service members based in Hawaii during the holiday season. Tenei Salute the Troops event will bring Bellator athletes and personalities to the military community and provide a live free event as a thank you for their sacrifices and dedication to our country, especially for those who are separated from family and home during the holidays. Much like last year, Bellator and the USO will also partner for a week of special events in Hawaii leading up to the big weekend of exciting fights on December 20 a 21.



As the leading military support organization, the USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. This holiday season, hundreds of thousands of service members will remain on duty, away from home. The USO, through its programs, services and entertainment tours, is committed to bringing a piece of home to our nation’s service men and women. MMA fans and military supporters can help keep troops strong and connected to home by visiting www.USO.org/Holidays and by using the hashtag #USOHolidays when sharing how they have helped the USO’s critical mission to make the holidays special for our military heroes.



Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Hakihea 20 i 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Details for exclusive ticket distribution will be announced in the coming days.



This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announced Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson i runga i Rāhoroi, Hakihea 21. This highly-anticipated fight card includes undefeated Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defending her title against Kate Jackson, a A.J. McKee tango i runga i Derek Āpure in a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix.





After signing with Bellator in April, former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett will make his return to MMA competition for the first time since 2016. A second-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Barnett has remained prevalent in the combat sports realm, competing in jiu-jitsu events, promoting and performing at his own professional wrestling shows and working as a color commentator for New Japan Pro Wrestling. Barnett is no stranger to the devoted MMA fanbase in Hawaii, fighting for regional Hawaiian promotion Superbrawl in 1999 a 2000, a stint that included three fights in one night to win the Superbrawl 13 heavyweight tournament. One of the top heavyweights of all-time, the Strikeforce, Whakapehapeha, UFC, K-1, NJPW, Pancrase, and Affliction mainstay owns victories over legendary stars, including Dan Severn (2x), Semmy Schilt (2x), Randy Couture, Mark Hunt, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Pedro Rizzo, Sergei Kharitonov, Frank Mir, Roy Nelson and Andrei Arlovski.



Fighting professionally since 2007, Ronny Markes will join the Bellator ranks following 26-fights all over the globe including three wins in UFC. Competing for a majority of his nearly 13-year career at middleweight, the 31-year-old will now lace up the gloves as a Bellator heavyweight. Hailing from Natal, Brazil, Markes is coming off a TKO victory in June, and will add another big-name fighter to his list of opposition, a list that includes fights against Yoel Romero, Thiago Santos, Aaron Simpson and Paulo Filho.



Whakahōutia Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops Fight Card:

Heavyweight Main Event: Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)



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UNDEFEATED ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE RETURNS HOME TO HAWAII ON DEC. 21 FOR FLYWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST KATE JACKSON EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN

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MORE, BELLATOR’S FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX CONTINUES AS UNDEFEATED A.J. MCKEE MEETS DEREK CAMPOS IN FIRST QUARTERFINAL MATCHUP

Tickets on sale next Friday, Oketopa. 11



Los Angeles – For the second time in as many years, Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii will host the homecoming of Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0), as she puts her undefeated record and Bellator women’s flyweight title on the line against No. 1 nguha Kate Jackson (11-3-1) in the main event on Saturday, Dec. 21, streamed exclusively on the DAZN app.



I tua atu, Bellator Hawaii will feature the first quarterfinal matchup of Bellator’s Featherweight World Grand Prix, when the man with the longest winning streak in promotional history, A.J. McKee (15-0), takes on the always-exciting Derek Āpure (20-9) in the evening’s co-headliner.



Bellator: Macfarlane vs. Jackson – one of the star-powered, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream live exclusively on DAZN i 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com, DAZN and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets go on sale next Friday, Oketopa. 11 and can be purchased through Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com or the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena box office. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.



Born and raised in Honolulu, current Bellator women’s flyweight champ Macfarlane made her pro debut in 2015 with a KO victory that went viral and has not looked back since, remaining undefeated in her career. With impressive victories over Valerie Letourneau a Veta Arteaga, Macfarlane was the focal point of Bellator’s debut in Hawaii last year. A proud graduate of Honolulu’s Punahou High School in 2009, Macfarlane later attended San Diego State University, where she would go on to earn her Master’s degree in liberal arts and science with a focus on indigenous issues – a subject she remains passionate about, launching “The Ilimanator Scholarship” for indigenous girls last year. Now Ilima-Lei turns her focus to Kate Jackson, who will be looking to play the role of spoiler when she enters the Bellator cage on December 21.



A winner of seven of her last eight fights, Kate Jackson has earned her way to a title shot against the division’s inaugural champion. A competitor on the 23rd season of Ko te Ultimate Fighter, Jackson hails from Lostwithiel, Cornwall, Ingarangi, and most recently defeated Lena Ovchynnikova i roto i te London. Jackson made her Bellator debut in 2017 with a first round-victory over of Colleen Schneider and would later go on to dominate Anastasia Yankova at historic Bellator 200 in front of her hometown crowd. Facing the biggest test of her career, Jackson looks to reign atop the flyweight division when she leaves Hawaii.



With an undefeated professional record of 15-0, including six knockouts and eight first round finishes, there doesn’t seem to be much more for the talent-oozing 24-year-old to prove to the MMA community before his name is routinely mentioned among the division’s elite. Fighting out of Long Beach, Calif., “Mercenary” is fresh off of a jaw-dropping performance that saw him finish Georgi Karakhanyan in only eight seconds just moments after watching his father, Antonio McKee, collect a knockout victory in what was the first ever father-son duo to compete on the same card in the US. With all 15 of his career wins coming under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, the Team BodyShop product has made it clear that he has his sights on Patricio “Pitbull” and his 145-pound belt, as he continues to build a strong argument as the new face of Bellator. Constantly looking for new records to break, McKee may have found the perfect match in Campos, as the two brawlers have combined for a remarkable 22 finishes over 36 umanga whakaora.



Fighting out of Lubbock, Texas, Campos will be competing in the first of the four quarterfinal matchups in Bellator’s Featherweight World Grand Prix, following a decisive victory over former featherweight world champion Daniel Straus i Bellator 226 this past September. The 31-year-old knockout artist is ready to build on his impressive professional record of 20-9, when he takes on undefeated superstar McKee on December 21. Always ready to trade blows, the heavy-handed veteran has spent much of his time competing in Bellator’s lightweight and welterweight divisions over the past six years of his career. Na, “The Stallion” hopes to continue his impressive surge in the 145-pound class, as he prepares to go toe-to-toe with one of the most dangerous featherweights in the world. With a shot at one million dollars on the line, Campos will rely on his fearless fighting style and sound wrestling background if he wants to advance in what many have pinned as one of the most anticipated matchups in the second round.



Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson Kāri Main:

Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) vs. Kate Jackson (11-3-1)

Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal Bout: A.J. McKee (15-0) vs. Derek Āpure (20-9)



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HEATHER HARDY AND ANA JULATON TO COMPETE IN MMA AND BOXING CONTESTS

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MIXED MARTIAL ARTS BOUT SET FOR BELLATOR 194 ON FEBRUARY 16

 

Los Angeles – A flyweight feature fight pitting renowned boxing champions Heather Hardy (1-1) ki Ana Julaton (2-3) has been added to the main card of Bellator 194: Nelson vs. Mitrione i runga i Rāmere, February 16 i Mohegan Sun Arena i Uncasville, Conn. The event will air live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. AND.

 

 

 

The bout will be the first part of a dual event scenario in which the fighters are also expected to compete in a boxing match at a later date. While the MMA bout will be held under the Bellator banner, DiBella Entertainment and Orion Sports Management will handle promotional duties for the boxing event.

 

 

 

Tikiti hoki Bellator 194: Nelson vs. Mitrione are available now and can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT, ia ka rere mahi tuatahi i runga i Bellator.com me te ao i runga i te Bellator Mobile App. Additional contests will be announced in coming weeks.

 

 

 

Making her third appearance inside the Bellator MMA cage, Hardy hopes to duplicate the game plan that earned her an impressive knockout win over Alice Yauger in her professional debut at Madison Square Garden. Hailing from Brooklyn, N.Y., Hardy built an imposing boxing resume prior to joining forces with Bellator, where she collected a pair of titles in multiple weight classes, including the WBC International Female Super Bantamweight belt and WBC International Female Featherweight belt. “The Heat” protected an unblemished mark of 20-0 through a five-year stint inside the boxing ring.

 

 

 

An accomplished professional boxer herself, Julaton also brings a unique style to the Bellator cage as she prepares for just her sixth career MMA bout. The former WBO and IBA super bantamweight world champion made the transition to mixed martial arts in May of 2014, collecting a convincing knockout over Aya-Saeid Saber. Since making her professional MMA debut, “The Hurricane” has competed for multiple world-renown promotions and trains alongside Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix competitor Frank Mir i roto i te Las Vegas.

 

 

 

Whakahōutia Bellator 194: Nelson vs. Mitrione Fight Card:

 

 

Heavyweight World Grand Prix First Round Bout: Roy Nelson (23-14) vs. Matt Mitrione (12-5)

 

 

-Main Co Takahanga Kōmāmā: Patricky “Pitbull” (18-8) vs. Derek Āpure (19-6)

 

 

Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Heather Hardy (1-1) vs. Ana Julaton (2-3)

 

 

 

Bellator.com and Bellator Mobile App Preliminary Card:

 

 

Kōmāmātanga Tuhinga o mua: Marcus Surin (4-1) vs. Dean Hancock (3-1)

 

 

Kōmāmātanga Tuhinga o mua: Ross Richardson (Tuatahi Pro) vs. Nick Giulietti (Tuatahi Pro)

 

 

165-LB. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Peter Nascimento (Tuatahi Pro) vs. Kastriot Xhema (1-1)

 

 

Taumekehiko Whakatekau Mua: Regivaldo Carvalho (4-2) vs. Tom English (6-8)

 

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OFFICIAL BELLATOR 181: CAMPOS VS. GIRTZ 3 RESULTS & Whakaahua

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Derek Āpure (18-6) patua Brandon Girtz (14-6) mā TKO (tākuta Tuhinga) i 5:00 o te a tawhio noa e rua

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John Salter (14-3) patua Kendall Grove (23-17) via technical submission (kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga) i 4:37 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

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Emily Ducote (6-2) patua Jessica Middleton (2-2) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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Joe Warren (15-6) patua Steve Garcia (7-2) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27 X3)

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Hua Kāri hukihuki:

Jonathan Gary (13-8-2) patua Will Florentino (5-5)mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-27 X3)

Romero Cotton (1-0) patua Aaron Rodriguez (0-1) mā te whakatau ritua (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)

Logan Storley (6-0) patua Kemmyelle Haley (7-5) mā TKO (tuke) i 1:44 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Andre Fialho (19-1) patua A.J. Matthews (8-7) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Amanda Bell (5-4) patua Brittney Elkin (3-4) mā TKO (nifó) 4:56 o te a tawhio noa e rua

E.J. Brooks (11-5) patua Guilherme Bomba (9-4) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Rafael Lovato Jr. (6-0) patua Mike Rhodes (10-5) mā tāpaetanga (kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga) i 1:59 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Justin Lawrence (10-4) patua Treston Thomison (10-6) mā TKO (tākuta Tuhinga) 3:34 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Valentin Mouldavsky (6-1) patua Carl Seumanutafa (10-8) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

Katy Collins (7-2) patua Bruna Vargas (2-2) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27 X3)

Jordan Howard (10-3) patua Johnny Marigo (4-1) mā KO (nifó) 1:26 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Guillermo Gomez (0-0) vs. Fernando Trevino (1-0) – Scratched

Preliminary Card Photos Here

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DEREK CAMPOS-BRANDON GIRTZ MEET FOR TRILOGY REMATCH DURING MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 181TOMORROW NIGHT

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Complete Weigh-In Photos Here

THACKERVILLE, OKLA. — The official weigh-ins for Bellator 181: Campos vs. Whitiki 3 took place this evening at the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, OKLA. The competitors are now ready for action apopo, with the event airing LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT.

Kāri Main: (Live on SPIKE – 9 p.m. AND/8:00 p.m. CT)

Catchweight Main Event: Derek Āpure (155.4) vs. Brandon Girtz (157.7)

 

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Kendall Grove (185.7) vs. John Salter (185)

 

Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Emily Ducote (124.4) vs. Jessica Middleton (125.9)

 

Bantamweight Feature Bout: Joe Warren (135.9) vs. Steve Garcia (134.5)

Kāri hukihuki: (Bellator.com – 7:00 p.m. AND/6:00 p.m. CT)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Will Florentino (170.9) vs. Jonathan Gary (169.1)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Aaron Rodriguez (184.8) vs. Romero Cotton (185.1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kemmyelle Haley (170.1) vs. Logan Storley (170.3)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Andre Fialho (169.9) vs. A.J. Matthews (169.9)

Women’s Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Brittney Elkin (146) vs. Amanda Bell (144.2)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: E.J. Brooks (170.9) vs. Guilherme Bomba (169.2)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Mike Rhodes (185.2) vs. Rafael Lovato Jr. (185.6)

Taumekehiko Whakatekau Mua: Treston Thomison (145.9) vs. Justin Lawrence (145.6)

Taumaha Whakatupuranga Tuatahi: Valentin Mouldavsky (234.8) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (263.6)

Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Katy Collins (124.2) vs. Bruna Vargas (125)

Tuhinga o mua Bantamweight: Jordan Howard (135) vs. Johnny Marigo (135.1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Guillermo Gomez (169.4) vs. Fernando Trevino (170.5)

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PATRICKY ‘PITBULL’ VS. DEREK CAMPOS 2 SET TO HEADLINE BELLATOR 181 AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO AND RESORT ON JULY 14

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Los Angeles — Bellator MMA is returning to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. with a lightweight main event pitting Patricky "Pitbull" Freire(17-8) ki Derek Āpure (18-6) i runga i Rāmere, Hōngongoi 14.

The event will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tikiti hoki Bellator 181: Pitbull vs. Campos 2 haere i runga i te hoko i tenei Rāmere, April 28, 2017 i 10 a.m. CT and can be purchased at WinStar’s Global Event Center Box Office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

Additional main and preliminary card bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

Hailing from Rio Grande Do Norte, Brazil, the eldest of the “Pitbull” brothers steps inside the Bellator cage for the18th time in his professional career. Patricky Freire will be looking to build on an impressive start to his 2017 pakanga, following a second-round finish of Josh Thomson i Bellator 172. Having won seven of his last 10 pito, “Pitbull” is on a fierce path that has firmly established himself as a contender for the 155-pound belt. Ki te 11 o tona 12 career finishes coming by way of knockout, including each of his seven in Bellator, the 31-year-old Brazilian phenom hopes to add to that total and once again defeat Campos in the evening’s main event.

Similar to “Pitbull,” Campos has started off his 2017 season on the right foot, earning a pivotal win over Derek Anderson i Bellator 170 mua i tenei tau. Fighting out of Lubbock, Texas, “The Stallion” will enter the Bellator cage for the 12th time. Having won nine of his last 12 whakataetae, Campos hopes to continue his recent success and avenge his earlier loss to “Pitbull” over three years ago at Bellator 117. Campos will also enter the bout riding a three-fight winning streak, which includes impressive victories over Melvin Guillard and Anderson.

Whakahōutia Bellator 181: Pitbull vs. Campos 2 Kāri Main:

Lightweight Main Event: Patricky “Pitbull” (17-8) vs. Derek Āpure (18-6)

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1.85 MILLION VIEWERS TUNE IN FOR TITO ORTIZ – CHAEL SONNEN MAIN EVENT ON SPIKE TV

Waiho he tākupu

New York, NY, January 24, 2017 - 1.85 million viewers tuned in for the final fight in Tito Ortiz’s storied career, a first round submission victory over Chael Sonnen. This marks the most watched Bellator fight on Spike since last February and the most watched MMA fight on television in 2017.
*these are preliminary numbers as the more accurate viewership total factoring in DVR +3 will be released Rāpare.
I roto i te tahi-āhuatanga, 1.7 million viewers witnessed Paul Daley’s devastating flying knee KO over Brennan Ward.
Tairanga, Bellator 170 delivered 1.4 miriona ngä kaimätakitaki – making it the 3rd most watched card in the franchise’s history. The 3-hour Spike telecast was also ranked #1 in cable with Men 18-49 in the timeslot.

 

Bellator 170 was also a digital and social success as well.

 

  • The Bellator 170 prelims drew the second most viewers on Bellator.com and Bellator mobile app in franchise history (only behind Bellator 149).
  • The post-fight press conference streamed exclusively on YouTube saw the most concurrent viewers in Bellator history.
  • #Bellator170 was the #1 trending topic on Twitter during the event and Tito Ortiz, Chael Sonnen and Bellator MMA trended #1 on Google Trends.