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KOREUTU KAUPONO KI TE KAUPAPA ME TE WHAKAMAHI KAUPAPA MO TE BELLATOR 239: RUTH VS. AMOSOV TENEI MAHIAHI, FEB. 21
FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & WHAKAAHUA PARAU 231: MIR VS. NELSON 2
BELLATOR AND USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON DECEMBER 14
Brent Primus Defends Lightweight Title Against Michael Chandler in Long-Awaited Main Event Rematch to Kick Off Honolulu Doubleheader
Nga anahera - To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, i runga i Hakihea 14.
“Having worked with the Army Combatives Program to evaluate and update their combat readiness, I have long respected the military and their courage,” said Royce Gracie, MMA Legend and Bellator Ambassador. “When I found out we were doing an event in Hawaii, knowing the large military population there, I knew we had to show our support and appreciation through MMA.”
Bellator President Scott Coker is proud of this new relationship with USO and is eager to show his support to the brave service men and women.
“The USO is a historic military support organization – not just in entertainment but in connecting them back to the things they love and fight for,"Ka mea a Coker. “It made perfect sense for Bellator to establish a relationship with the USO and provide a unique opportunity to Hawaii’s military population. We appreciate their service to the nation, and we hope this is just the first of many opportunities for us to work together.”
Emanating from the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, this unique show will be headlined by a title fight featuring current lightweight champ Brett Primus (8-0) against two-time former titlist Michael Chandler (18-4), while heavyweight icon Frank Mir (18-12) tutaki Javy Ayala (10-7) in a heavyweight clash.
Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Hakihea 14 i 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT and will be simulcast on CMT. The event will also stream LIVE on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Ka pāngia atu kia kauwhautia i roto i ngā wiki mai.
Reigning champ Brent Primus puts both his title and undefeated streak on the line in a highly anticipated rematch for the Bellator lightweight title. After upsetting Chandler last year, the Eugene, Ore.-native has since battled injuries that have delayed his return to the cage. Na, he looks to silence the critics and prove that he is the rightful and deserving 155-pound champion. One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler has plans to reclaim the championship and become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, whai wāhi Benson
Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi ake and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler, who now calls Nashville home, has earned his way back to No. 1-contender status with his sights set on leaving Hawaii with the belt.
Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir returns to the Bellator cage following his exciting back-and-forth battle with Fedor Emelianenko last spring. With career wins over Roy Nelson, Antonio “Big Nog” Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar and Mirko Cro Cop, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt looks for another impressive victory to add to his illustrious career. After shocking the world when he KO’d Sergei Kharitonov, Javy Ayala become an overnight sensation to MMA fans. Known to fans as “Eye Candy,” the heavyweight has also impressively defeated Eric Prindle and Raphael Butler. Fighting out of Porterville, Calif., Ayala returns hoping to yet again shock the world and defeat one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history.
This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announced Bellator Hawaii i runga i Rāhoroi, Hakihea 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defending her title against ValKo reirarie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida making his Bellator debut against former champ Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie tango i runga i Na ka Ruth in an opening round matchup in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix and much more.
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 14 a 15. More details to come soon.
Whakahōutia Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops Fight Card:
Lightweight World Title Main Event: Brent primus (8-0) vs. Michael Chandler (18-4)
Taumaha Kāri Matua Patupatu: Frank Mir (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)
*Ka whakarerekehia te kaari
Haere ki Bellator.com a USO.org hoki ētahi atu mōhiohio.
BELLATOR 196 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9 RESULTS & Whakaahua
COMPLETE PHOTOS FROM BOTH EVENTS HERE
Complete Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta Hua:
Benson Henderson (25-8) patua Roger Huerta (24-10-1, 1 NC) mā tāpaetanga (pororere) i :49 o te a tawhio noa e rua
Adam Borics (7-0) patua Teodor Nikolov (11-2) via KO at 1:30 o te a tawhio noa e rua
Denise Kielholtz (2-1) patua Petra Castkova (3-3) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Brian Moore (11-6) patua Giorgio Belsanti (7-7-1) mā tāpaetanga (pororere) i 2:46 o te tetahi a tawhio noa
Na ka Ruth (5-0) patua Ion Pascu (17-8) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Kāri hukihuki:
Norbert Novenyi (2-0) patua Mehmet Yueksel (2-4) mā tāpaetanga (kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga) i 4:42 o te tetahi a tawhio noa
Complete Bellator Kickboxing 9 Hua:
Raymond Daniels (34-3) patua Djibril Ehouo (38-10-2) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (50-44, 50-44, 50-43)
Alexey Ignashov (86-21) patua Dzevad Poturak (53-31-3) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Sabriye Sengul (13-1) patua Renata Rakoczi (17-4) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Eder Lopes (12-2) patua John Wayne Parr (99-33) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Jorina Baars (45-0-3) patua Athina Evmorfiadi (10-4) via TKO at 2:28 o te a tawhio noa e rua
Kāri hukihuki:
Enrico Carrara (38-2-2) patua Csaba Gyorfi (25-7) via TKO at 2:06 o te tetahi a tawhio noa
Antoine Habash (31-5) patua Salvatore Cicerone (12-9-1) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27 X3)
Najib Idali (39-30) patua Adam Pokorni (28-7) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27 X3)
BELLATOR 196 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9 WEIGH-IN RESULTS & Whakaahua
BOTH EVENTS TAKE PLACE TOMORROW NIGHT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK BEGINNING AT 9 P.M. AND/8 P.M. CT
Complete Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta Weigh-in Results:
Lightweight Main Event: Benson Henderson (153) vs. Roger Huerta (154)
Featherweight Co-Main Event: Adam Borics (146) vs. Teodor Nikolov (146)
Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Denise Kielholtz (125) vs. Petra Castkova (125)
Featherweight Main Card Bout: Brian Moore (145) vs. Giorgio Belsanti (143)
175-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Na ka Ruth (174) vs. Ion Pascu (173)
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Norbert Novenyi (185) vs. Mehmet Yueksel (184)
Complete Bellator Kickboxing 9 Weigh-in Results:
Welterweight World Title Bout: Raymond Daniels (170) vs. Djibril Ehouo (168)
Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alexey Ignashov (252) vs. Dzevad Poturak (236)
Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Sabriye Sengul (127)* vs. Renata Rakoczi (125)
163-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: John Wayne Parr (162) vs. Eder Lopes (162)
Women’s Featherweight Main Card Bout: Jorina Baars (142) vs. Athina Evmorfiadi (144)
165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Csaba Gyorfi (164) vs. Enrico Carrara (165)
144-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Antoine Habash (140) vs. Salvatore Cicerone (144)
187-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Adam Pokorni (184) vs. Najib Idali (186.5)
COMPLETED CARDS FOR BELLATOR 196 AND BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9
BACK-TO-BACK EVENTS SET TO AIR THIS FRIDAY, APERIRA 6 BEGINNING AT 9 P.M. PT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK
Los Angeles – Bellator has announced completed cards for both Bellator 196 a Bellator Kickboxing 9, which take place this Rāmere, April 6 at BOK Hall in Budapest, Hungary and air on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT.
The headliner for Bellator 196 will see former world champion Benson Henderson (24-8) in a lightweight matchup against Roger Huerta (24-9-1, 1 NC), who returns to Bellator for the first time since 2010. On the kickboxing side of things, Raymond Daniels (33-3) defends his welterweight crown against Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2) in the headliner of Bellator Kickboxing 9.
Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta will be broadcast Rāmere, April 6 free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT. Bellator Kickboxing 9 will air immediately following at 11 p.m. AND/10 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available at www.Bellator.hu.
With marquee victories over Nate Diaz, Donald Cerrone (x2), Frankie Edgar (x2), Gilbert Melendez and Jorge Masvidal, Glendale, Ariz.’s “Smooth” Benson Henderson looks to add another name to his already-impressive resume. The former UFC and WEC champ owns a win over a Patricio “Pitbull” inside the Bellator cage and is looking to make a statement on his way back to title contention when he meets Roger Huerta on April 6 in Budapest, Hungary. Fighting out of Austin, Texas, the 34-year-old Los Angeles native returns to Bellator for the first time since facing Eddie Alvarez at Bellator 33. The first MMA fighter to ever appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Huerta’s entertaining fight style saw him memorably defeat Clay Guida and Leonard Garcia. Na, fresh off of two consecutive victories, “El Matador” is not shying away from elite competition for his first fight of 2018.
Complete Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta Fight Card:
Lightweight Main Event: Benson Henderson (24-8) vs. Roger Huerta (24-9-1, 1 NC)
Featherweight Co-Main Event: Adam Borics (6-0) vs. Teodor Nikolov (11-1)
Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Denise Kielholtz (1-1) vs. Petra Castkova (3-2)
Featherweight Main Card Bout: Brian Moore (10-6) vs. Giorgio Belsanti (7-6-1)
175-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Na ka Ruth (4-0) vs. Ion Pascu (17-7)
Kāri hukihuki:
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Norbert Novenyi (1-0) vs. Mehmet Yueksel (2-3)
Complete Bellator Kickboxing 9 Fight Card:
Welterweight World Title Bout: Raymond Daniels (33-3) vs. Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2)
Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alexey Ignashov (85-21) vs. Dzevad Poturak (53-30-3)
Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Sabriye Sengul (12-1) vs. Renata Rakoczi (17-4)
163-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: John Wayne Parr (99-32) vs. Eder Lopes (10-2)
Women’s Featherweight Main Card Bout: Jorina Baars (44-0-3) vs. Athina Evmorfiadi (10-3)
Kāri hukihuki:
165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Csaba Gyorfi (25-6) vs. Enrico Carrara (37-2-2)
141-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Antoine Habash (30-5) vs. Salvatore Cicerone (12-8-1)
187-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Adam Pokorni (28-6) vs. Najib Idali (38-30)
*Ka whakarerekehia te kaari.
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Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell Results & Photos
Ryan Bader (24-5) patua Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) mā TKO (nifó) i 3:58 o te a tawhio noa e rua
Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hx0r62nfbc8y2ql/AABxoV96f8xO-PA6cKykGLCxa?dl=0
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0) patua Emily Ducote (6-3) via verbal submission (arm bar) i 3:42 o te a tawhio rima
Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s7b7l5wfa27nvi8/AAA4YdcUjaoAJcMGyzNCb8jba?dl=0
Phil Davis (18-4, 1 NC) patua Leo Leite (10-1) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/76ipvbxw3r1v660/AABQ-Tg_EQpxsW0F7FiGsoT1a?dl=0
Na ka Ruth (4-0) patua Chris Dempsey (11-6) mā KO (meke) i :27 o te a tawhio noa e rua
Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/185k0c5hl9wh7m2/AACIEShWpmwRdgFOW8jAWqmOa?dl=0
Koe Awad (21-9) patua Zach Freeman (9-3) mā TKO (nifó) i 1:07 o te tetahi a tawhio noa
Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h8r8f5gixl91luv/AACa8tdrvMVwwUHt2EFYd-8ra?dl=0
Hua Kāri hukihuki:
Tywan Claxton (1-0) patua Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-1) mā knockout (flying-knee) i 1:29 o te tetahi a tawhio noa
Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wbn0zv5dxry7n8q/AACBqdJ3F7GdInsklCwGrFLta?dl=0
Ataata: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VirSoFoCUYE
Logan Storley (7-0) patua Matt Secor (9-5) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6y7cftw9kn32g1v/AAD1sI8H4qzSkzGGwFr9DbYsa?dl=0
Mike Wilkins (8-4) patua Brett Martinez (6-5) mā tāpaetanga (kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga) i 1:09 o te a tawhio noa e rua
Frank Buenafuente (8-4) patua Francis Healy (7-5) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Dominic Mazzotta (13-2) patua Matt Lozano (8-6) mā TKO (tākuta Tuhinga) i 2:37 o te tetahi a tawhio noa
Michael Trizano (5-0) patua Mike Otwell (3-2) mā tāpaetanga (D’arce Choke) i 2:07 o te a tawhio noa e rua
Scott Clymer (1-0) patua Mike Putnam (1-2) mā TKO (nifó) i
Andrew Salas (4-1) patua Ethan Goss (3-4) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Josh Fremd (2-0) patua Ryan Parker (0-1) mā tāpaetanga (kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga) i 1:25 o te a tawhio noa e rua
FIRST 5,000 FANS TO RECEIVE FREE LIMITED-EDITIONRANDY COUTURE BOBBLEHEAD AT BELLATOR 186 ONFRIDAY, NOV. 3 AT BRYCE JORDAN CENTER
EXCLUSIVE RANDY COUTURE MEET AND GREET TO BE HELD FOR BELLATOR 186 TICKETHOLDERS ON FIGHT NIGHT
TA: Limited-Edition Randy Couture Bobblehead Giveaway and Meet & Oha atu
Bellator MMA will be giving away a free limited-edition Randy Couture bobblehead on Rāmere, Nov. 3 to the first 5,000 fans in attendance at Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University for Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell. The bobblehead giveaway is limited to one per person and will only be available to ticketholders upon entry into the arena.
I tua atu, Bellator MMA fans are invited to attend a unique opportunity to meet the MMA and wrestling great prior to Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell. The meet and greet will take place on the concourse of Bryce Jordan Center on Rāmere, Nov. 3, i 6:30-8:30 p.m. AND. Space is limited and fans are encouraged to arrive early to reserve their place in line.
***Bobblehead giveaway and meet and greet are exclusively for Bellator 186 ticketholders***
***Bobbleheads distributed at venue points of entry, only while supplies last at each entry***
HEA: Bryce Jordan Center
127 Bryce Jordan Center
University Park, Pa. 16802
No: Meet & Oha atu
Rāmere, Whiringa 3 i 6:30-8:30 p.m. AND
WHO: Randy Couture
Randy Couture (19-11)
Randy “The Natural” Couture made his mark in the sport of wrestling and later MMA, where he was a multiple-time world champion at both heavyweight and light heavyweight. Over his 14-year career, Couture compiled 19 whakaora, while also competing in 15 whawhai taitara. Prior to his professional career in mixed martial arts, the retired United States Army Sergeant made an impact on the high school and collegiate wrestling community by earning a state championship while attending Lynnwood High School in Washington state and a historic collegiate career that saw him become a three-time NCAA DI All-American at Oklahoma State University. Couture also serves as a coach for his son, Ryan Couture, who currently competes in Bellator MMA’s welterweight division.
FIGHT INFO: Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on SPIKE, Rāmere, Nov. 3 i 9 p.m. AND/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as the Bryce Jordan Center box office and Ticketmaster.
Complete Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell Fight Card:
Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Ryan Bader (23-5) vs. Linton Vassell (18-5, 1 NC)
Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0) vs. Emily Ducote (6-2)
Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Phil Davis (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Leo Leite (10-0)
Middleweight Feature Bout: Na ka Ruth (3-0) vs. Chris Dempsey (11-5)
Lightweight Feature Bout: Koe Awad (20-9) vs. Zach Freeman (9-2)
Kāri hukihuki:
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Logan Storley (6-0) vs. Matt Secor (9-4)
Taumekehiko Whakatekau Mua: Tywan Claxton (Tuatahi Pro) vs. Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-0)
Tuhinga o mua Bantamweight: Dominic Mazzotta (12-2) vs. Matt Lozano (8-5)
160 LB. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Brett Martinez (6-4) vs. Mike Wilkins (7-4)
Taumekehiko Whakatekau Mua: Frank Buenafuente (7-4) vs. Francis Healy (7-4)
Taumekehiko Whakatekau Mua: Michael Trizano (4-0) vs. Mike Otwell (3-1)
150 LB. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Scott Clymer (Tuatahi Pro) vs. Mike Putnam (1-1)
Taumekehiko Whakatekau Mua: Andrew Salas (3-1) vs. Ethan Goss (3-3)
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Fremd (1-0) vs. Mike Diorio (1-0)
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY’S BRYCE JORDAN CENTER TO HOST BELLATOR 186 ON PARAIRE, NOV. 3
RYAN BADER MAKES FIRST LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST LINTON VASSELL IN MAIN EVENT
MORE, FORMER STANDOUT NITTANY LIONS PHIL DAVIS AND ED RUTH SET TO COMPETE
Los Angeles – Bellator is set to make its debut at Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University in University Park, Pa. i runga i Rāmere, Whiringa 3 hoki Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell.
I roto i te hui matua o Bellator 186, newly crowned light heavyweight champion Ryan “Darth” Bader (23-5) will make his first title defense against British sensation Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (18-5, 1 NC).
I tua atu, two Bellator competitors who spent their college years as members of the Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team, Phil Davis(17-4, 1 NC) a Na ka Ruth (3-0), will return to their alma mater to compete in MMA for the first time in their careers. Their opponents are yet to be determined.
Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell 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. Ka tiimata nga tiikiti i te wa tika $25 and will be available at the Bryce Jordan Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. A Bellator Nation presale takes place Wednesday, August 30 – Thursday, August 31, while public on-sale begins Friday, Mahuru 1 i 10 a.m. AND. Additional bouts will be announcing in the coming weeks.
Bader returns to the cage for the first time since dethroning former Penn State wrestling standout Phil Davis as light heavyweight champion in June at Bellator 180. Fighting out of Tempe, Ariz., Bader began his professional career on an impressive run, steamrolling the competition en route to a 12-fight winning streak and winning one of the most competitive seasons of The Ultimate Fighter in franchise history on Spike in 2008. “Darth” continued his path of dominance by collecting wins over some of the 205-pound division’s top talent, including victories over former world champions Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, “Rampage” Jackson, Rashad Evans, as well as a previous win over Phil Davis. Currently riding a three-fight winning streak with victories in eight of his past nine bouts, the former two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler from Arizona State University will look to protect his belt on Whiringa 3.
Currently training at Combat Club in South Florida alongside Matt Mitrione, Michael Chandler and Robbie Lawler, Vassell has once again put himself in position to fight for Bellator’s 205-pound title. After making his professional debut in 2008, the Milton Keynes, England native has tallied 18 whakaora, whai wāhi 14 finishes and 10 coming inside the first round, as well as seven wins over nine bouts in just four years with Bellator. Following three consecutive victories over two former champs in Liam McGeary and Emanuel Newton, as well as Francis Carmont, the 34-year-old Vassell will attempt to become the second-ever Bellator light heavyweight champion who hails from the United Kingdom.
A native of Harrisburg, Pa., Phil “Mr. Wonderful” attended Harrisburg High School and would go on to an extremely successful wrestling career at Penn State University. After transitioning to the sport MMA, Davis made his pro debut in 2008 and went on to win his first nine bouts. He’s established himself as one of the best light heavyweights in all of MMA, winning the Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix and Bellator 205-pound title. The San Diego-based fighter now boasts career wins over Liam McGeary,Alexander Gustafsson, Lyoto Machida,"King Mo" Lawal, Glover Teixeira, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Francis Carmont.
One of the most celebrated wrestlers in Penn State University history, Ed Ruth has followed in the footsteps of Phil Davis by pursuing a career in MMA. The 3x NCAA D1 champion, who now trains out of Fresno, Calif., makes his fourth appearance inside the Bellator cage looking to keep his undefeated streak intact. With three consecutive KO finishes, Ruth has established himself as a new threat in the middleweight division. Born in Harrisburg, Pa., Ruth returns to familiar territory for this upcoming bout with plans to put on another exciting bout for his hometown fans.
Whakahōutia Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell Fight Card:
Light Heavyweight Championship Main Event: Ryan Bader (23-5) vs. Linton Vassell (18-5, 1 NC)
Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Phil Davis (17-4, 1 NC) vs. TBA
Middleweight Feature Bout: Na ka Ruth (3-0) vs. TBA