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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 239: RUTH VS. AMOSOV

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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS


Bellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov Main Card:

Yaroslav Amosov (23-0) hlōla Le Ruthe (8-2) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Myles Jury (18-5) hlōla Brandon Girtz (16-9) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Tim Johnson (13-6) hlōla Tyrell Fortune (8-1) ka KO (punches) ka 2:35 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Valentin Moldavsky (9-1) hlōla Javy Ayala (11-8) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-25, 30-24, 30-24)



Selelekela Card:

Davion Franklin (1-0) hlōla J.W. Kiser (5-3) ka TKO (punches) ka 1:30 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Chris Gonzalez (4-0) hlōla Aaron McKenzie (7-2-1) ka e petsoha ka qeto ea (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Kevin Croom (21-12) hlōla Adil Benjilany (5-3, 1 NC) ka e petsoha ka qeto ea (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Cris Lencioni (6-2) hlōla Salim Mukhidinov (7-4) ka e petsoha ka qeto ea (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Kyle Crutchmer (6-0) hlōla Scott Futrell (11-10) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (anaconda choke) ka 2:58 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Grant Neal (3-0) hlōla Claude Wilcox (1-2) ka TKO (punches) ka 3:37 ea ho pota-pota tse tharo

Josh Hill (19-3)hlōla Vinicius Zani (11-6) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Solo Hatley Jr. (8-2) hlōla Gaston Bolanos (5-3) ka e petsoha ka qeto ea (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Denise Kielholtz (5-2) hlōla Kristina Williams (3-3) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (ka morao-hlobotse a bipetsa) ka 2:15 ea ho pota-pota e mong

TeeJay Britton (6-2) hlōla Gabriel Varga (1-1) ka e petsoha ka qeto ea (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Keith Lee (6-3) hlōla Shawn Bunch (9-5) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-26, 29-28, 29-27)

Christian Edwards (3-0) hlōla Marco Hutch (3-3) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)



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FULL FIGHT CARD AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR BELLATOR 239: RUTH VS. AMOSOV THIS FRIDAY, Mar. 21

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MAIN CARD TO AIR ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN AT 9 P.M. LE





Los Angeles – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. ena Labohlano, February 21 has been finalized with a stacked four-fight main card airing at 9 p.m. Et / 8 p.m. CT on Paramount Network and DAZN. Ekelletsa moo, a total of 13 preliminary fights will stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel and DAZN beginning at 6:15 p.m. PT/5:15 p.m. CT.



Ka sehloohong ketsahalo e Bellator 239 will feature an exciting welterweight clash between two of the division’s best prospects, as three-time NCAA National Wrestling Champion Le Ruthe (8-1) takes on undefeated Ukrainian striker Yaroslav Amosov (22-0). E boetse e e kareteng e, a premiere lightweight matchup between Minnesota’s own Brandon Girtz (16-8) and recent Bellator free agent signing Myles Jury (17-5), as well as two pivotal matchups in the heavyweight division as Tyrell Fortune (8-0) is set to meet UFC-veteran Timothy Johnson (12-6) le contender holimo Javy Ayala (11-7) goes to battle against a member of Fedor Emelianenko’s team in Russia, Valentin Moldavsky (8-1).



Preliminary action for Bellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov will be highlighted by a number of young undefeated prospects returning to the cage, including Oklahoma’s Kyle Crutchmer (5-0), Christian Edwards (2-0), Chris Gonzalez (3-0), Grant Neal (2-0) and Texas’ Lucas Brennan (2-0), while familiar names in Cris Lencioni (5-2), Gaston Bolanos (5-2) le Shawn Bunch (9-4) are also scheduled to compete on the card.



Ekelletsa moo, the prelims will feature appearances by two Bellator Kickboxing champions in flyweight champ Denise Kielholtz (4-2) and featherweight titleholder Gabriel Varga (1-0) as they both return to the Bellator MMA cage.



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Bellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov Main Card:

Paramount Network and DAZN

9 p.m. Et / 8 p.m. CT



Welterweight Main Event: Le Ruthe (8-1) vs.. Yaroslav Amosov (22-0)

Bobebe Co-Main Event: Brandon Girtz (16-8) vs.. Myles Jury (17-5)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Tyrell Fortune (8-0) vs.. Tim Johnson (12-6)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Javy Ayala (11-7) vs.. Valentin Moldavsky (8-1)



Selelekela Card:

Bellator MMA’s YouTube Channel and DAZN

6:15 p.m. LE / 5:15 p.m. CT:



Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Christian Edwards (2-0) vs.. Marco Hutch (3-2)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Shawn Bunch (9-4) vs.. Keith Lee (5-3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Gabriel Varga (1-0) vs.. TeeJay Britton (5-2)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Denise Kielholtz (4-2) vs.. Kristina Williams (3-2)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Gaston Bolanos (5-2) vs.. Solo Hatley Jr. (7-2)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Hill (18-3) vs.. Vinicius Zani (11-5)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Grant Neal (2-0) vs.. Claude Wilcox (1-1)

175-lb. Contract Weight Bout: Kyle Crutchmer (5-0) vs.. Scott Futrell (11-9)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Cris Lencioni (5-2) vs.. Salim Mukhidinov (7-3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Adil Benjilany (5-2, 1 NC) vs.. Kevin Croom (20-12)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Lucas Brennan (2-0) vs.. Jamese Taylor (0-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Chris Gonzalez (3-0) vs.. Aaron McKenzie (7-1-1)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: J.W. Kiser (5-2) vs.. Davion Franklin (Pro qalo)



*Card subject to change



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FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 231: MIR VS. NELSON 2

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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS HERE



Complete Bellator 231 Fight Card:

Frank Mir (19-13) hlōla Roy Nelson (23-18) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Phil Davis (21-5, 1 NC) hlōla Karl Albrektsson (9-3) via TKO at 3:06 ea ho pota-pota tse tharo

Le Ruthe (8-1) hlōla Jason Jackson (10-4) ka e petsoha ka qeto ea (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Joanne Ilara (9-4) hlōla Bec Rawlings (7-9) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (kneebar) ka 3:35 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Jake Hager (2-0) & Anthony Garrett (4-2) ends in a no-contest due to an accidental low blow at 1:56 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Selelekela Card:

Phumi Nkuta (1-0) hlōla Adrian Haley (1-1) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Connor Dixon (2-0) hlōla Orkhan Ismatzade (0-2) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (Kimura) ka 0:42 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Killys Mota (11-2) hlōla Mandel Nallo (7-1) ka TKO (leg injury) ka 1:16 ea ho pota-pota tse tharo

Jessica Miele (9-3) hlōla Talita Nogueira (7-2) ka e petsoha ka qeto ea (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Steve Mowry (7-0) hlōla Gokhan Saricam (4-1) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (Kimura) ka 0:56 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Dalton Rosta (2-0) hlōla Claude Wilcox (1-1) ka TKO (literaeke) ka 4:23 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Tim Caron (10-2, 1 NC) hlōla Lucas Pimenta Borges (8-3) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-28 x3)

Jon Manley (13-6) hlōla Thiago Oliveira (16-5) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Elise Reed (1-0) hlōla Rebecca Bryggman (0-1) ka TKO (punches) ka 4:48 ea ho pota-pota e mong

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About Bellator:

Bellator is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing promotion featuring many of the best athletes in the world. Tlas'a tataiso ea veteran ntoa a ntsetsa pele 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. United States, Bellator can be seen on both Paramount Network and DAZN, the world’s first truly dedicated LIVE sports streaming service. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, phela ketsahalo mogokaganyi, ntoa se ntshetsopele / dikamano, lefelo la phumantsho ya thepa ka, lihlapiso tlholego ya ditiro / ntshetsopele, machaba dilaesense, tsa mebaraka, papatso, phatlalatsoa le taelo e e kopanela liphate. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Dorella. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, ba lula ho lefatse Tonakgolo boithabiso Brands hore amahanya le bamameli ba ka ho le qobellang dikahare ka mose thelevishene, tshisinyo setšoantšo, Inthaneteng 'me Mobile platforms.



About Paramount Network:

Paramount Network is a premium entertainment destination that pushes the limits of story-telling with bold original scripted and non-scripted series. Inspired by over a century of cinema, Paramount Network is where today’s brightest stars bring the experience of the big screen to every screen with stories that are immersive, inclusive, and deeply personal.



About DAZN:

DAZN is the largest global sports streaming platform in the world. Since launching in 2016, DAZN has expanded across four continents with the app currently available for download in the United States, Canada, Duitsland, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Japan and Brazil. In the U.S., DAZN has made its mark as an attractive alternative to pay-per-view within the combat sports industry. The platform features big fights from Matchroom Boxing, Khauta Boy ho phahamiswa, GGG ho phahamiswa, Bellator MMA, the World Boxing Super Series and Combate Americas, all for one affordable price, on any device – including smart TVs, li-smartphone, matlapa a, games consoles and PCs. DAZN also features live MLB action each day of the season with its new daily show, ChangeUp. The much-anticipated daily program The Pat McAfee Show launched in September.
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BELLATOR AND USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON DECEMBER 14

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Brent Primus Defends Lightweight Title Against Michael Chandler in Long-Awaited Main Event Rematch to Kick Off Honolulu Doubleheader

 

LOS ANGELES – 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, ka December 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,"O ile a re 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) kopana le Javy Ayala (10-7) in a heavyweight clash.

Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, December 14 ka 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. linako tse eketsehileng li tla phatlalatsoa ka libeke tse latela'ng.

 

 

 

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. Hona joale, 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, ho akarelletsa le Benson

Henderson, Patricky Hrithik (x2), Yamauchi fihlela 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, Dorella., 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 ka moqebelo, December 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei MacFarlane defending her title against Valho ke kerie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida making his Bellator debut against former champ E rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie ho jara Le Ruthe 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 le 15. More details to come soon.

 

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

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Brent Primus (8-0) vs.. Michael Chandler (18-4)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Frank Mir (18-12) vs.. Javy Ayala (10-7)

 

*Card subject to change

 

 

 

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BELLATOR 196 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9 RESULTS & PHOTOS

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COMPLETE PHOTOS FROM BOTH EVENTS HERE


Complete Bellator 196: Henderson vs.. Huerta Results:

Benson Henderson (25-8) hlōla Roger Huerta (24-10-1, 1 NC) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (guillotine) ka :49 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Adam Borics (7-0) hlōla Teodor Nikolov (11-2) via KO at 1:30 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Denise Kielholtz (2-1) hlōla Petra Castkova (3-3) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Brian Moore (11-6) hlōla Giorgio Belsanti (7-7-1) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (guillotine) ka 2:46 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Le Ruthe (5-0) hlōla Ion Pascu (17-8) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

 

Selelekela Card:

Norbert Novenyi (2-0) hlōla Mehmet Yueksel (2-4) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (ka morao-hlobotse a bipetsa) ka 4:42 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Complete Bellator Kickboxing 9 Results:

Raymond Daniels (34-3) hlōla Djibril Ehouo (38-10-2) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (50-44, 50-44, 50-43)

Alexey Ignashov (86-21) hlōla Dzevad Poturak (53-31-3) ka e petsoha ka qeto ea (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Sabriye Sengul (13-1) hlōla Renata Rakoczi (17-4) ka e petsoha ka qeto ea (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Eder Lopes (12-2) hlōla John Wayne Parr (99-33) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Jorina Baars (45-0-3) hlōla Athina Evmorfiadi (10-4) via TKO at 2:28 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

 

Selelekela Card:

Enrico Carrara (38-2-2) hlōla Csaba Gyorfi (25-7) via TKO at 2:06 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Antoine Habash (31-5) hlōla Salvatore Cicerone (12-9-1) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27 x3)

Najib Idali (39-30) hlōla Adam Pokorni (28-7) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27 x3)

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BELLATOR 196 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9 WEIGH-IN RESULTS & PHOTOS

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BOTH EVENTS TAKE PLACE Hosasane NIGHT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK BEGINNING AT 9 P.M. LE/8 P.M. CT

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COMPLETE WEIGH-IN PHOTOS HERE

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: Le Ruthe (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)

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COMPLETED CARDS FOR BELLATOR 196 AND BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9

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BACK-TO-BACK EVENTS SET TO AIR THIS Labohlano, APRIL 6 BEGINNING AT 9 P.M. PT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK

Los Angeles – Bellator has announced completed cards for both Bellator 196 le Bellator Kickboxing 9, which take place this Labohlano, April 6 at BOK Hall in Budapest, Hungary and air on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. LE/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 Labohlano, April 6 free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. LE/8 p.m. CT. Bellator Kickboxing 9 will air immediately following at 11 p.m. LE/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 ho bontšitsoe, Huerta’s entertaining fight style saw him memorably defeat Clay Guida and Leonard Garcia. Hona joale, 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: Le Ruthe (4-0) vs.. Ion Pascu (17-7)

 

Selelekela Card:

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)

 

Selelekela Card:

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)

*Card subject to change.

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Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell Results & Photos

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Ryan Bader (24-5) hlōla Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) ka TKO (punches) ka 3:58 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hx0r62nfbc8y2ql/AABxoV96f8xO-PA6cKykGLCxa?dl=0

Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (7-0) hlōla Emily Ducote (6-3) via verbal submission (arm bar) ka 3:42 ea pota tse hlano

 

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s7b7l5wfa27nvi8/AAA4YdcUjaoAJcMGyzNCb8jba?dl=0

 

Phil Davis (18-4, 1 NC) hlōla Leo Leite (10-1) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/76ipvbxw3r1v660/AABQ-Tg_EQpxsW0F7FiGsoT1a?dl=0

 

Le Ruthe (4-0) hlōla Chris Dempsey (11-6) ka KO (ka litebele) ka :27 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

 

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/185k0c5hl9wh7m2/AACIEShWpmwRdgFOW8jAWqmOa?dl=0

 

U Awad (21-9) hlōla Zach Freeman (9-3) ka TKO (punches) ka 1:07 ea ho pota-pota e mong

 

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h8r8f5gixl91luv/AACa8tdrvMVwwUHt2EFYd-8ra?dl=0

 

Selelekela Card Results:

Tywan Claxton (1-0) hlōla Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-1) ka knockout (flying-knee) ka 1:29 ea ho pota-pota e mong

 

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wbn0zv5dxry7n8q/AACBqdJ3F7GdInsklCwGrFLta?dl=0

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VirSoFoCUYE

Logan Storley (7-0) hlōla Matt Secor (9-5) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6y7cftw9kn32g1v/AAD1sI8H4qzSkzGGwFr9DbYsa?dl=0

 

Mike Wilkins (8-4) hlōla Brett Martinez (6-5) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (ka morao-hlobotse a bipetsa) ka 1:09 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Frank Buenafuente (8-4) hlōla Francis Healy (7-5) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Dominic Mazzotta (13-2) hlōla Matt Lozano (8-6) ka TKO (ngaka stoppage) ka 2:37 ea ho pota-pota e mong

Michael Trizano (5-0) hlōla Mike Otwell (3-2) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (D’arce Choke) ka 2:07 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Scott Clymer (1-0) hlōla Mike Putnam (1-2) ka TKO (punches) ka

Andrew Salas (4-1) hlōla Ethan Goss (3-4) ka e petsoha ka qeto ea (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Josh Fremd (2-0) hlōla Ryan Parker (0-1) ka tsela ho ikokobelletsa (ka morao-hlobotse a bipetsa) ka 1:25 ea ho pota-pota tse peli

Bellator, e tsoakiloeng libetsa, MMA, UFC

FIRST 5,000 FANS TO RECEIVE FREE LIMITED-EDITIONRANDY COUTURE BOBBLEHEAD AT BELLATOR 186 ONFRIDAY, Nov. 3 AT BRYCE JORDAN CENTER

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EXCLUSIVE RANDY COUTURE MEET AND GREET TO BE HELD FOR BELLATOR 186 TICKETHOLDERS ON FIGHT NIGHT

ENG: Limited-Edition Randy Couture Bobblehead Giveaway and Meet & Lumelisa

 

Bellator MMA will be giving away a free limited-edition Randy Couture bobblehead on Labohlano, 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.

 

Ekelletsa moo, 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 Labohlano, Nov. 3, ho tloha 6:30-8:30 p.m. LE. 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***

HOKAE: Bryce Jordan Center

127 Bryce Jordan Center

University Park, Pa. 16802

 

NENG: Meet & Lumelisa

Labohlano, November 3 ho tloha 6:30-8:30 p.m. LE

 

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 tlhōlo, while also competing in 15 title fights. 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 ella elle la Couture, who currently competes in Bellator MMA’s welterweight division.

 

Loantša INFO: Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on SPIKE, Labohlano, Nov. 3 ka 9 p.m. LE/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: Le Ruthe (3-0) vs.. Chris Dempsey (11-5)

Lightweight Feature Bout: U Awad (20-9) vs.. Zach Freeman (9-2)

 

Selelekela Card:

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Logan Storley (6-0) vs.. Matt Secor (9-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Tywan Claxton (Pro qalo) vs.. Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-0)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Dominic Mazzotta (12-2) vs.. Matt Lozano (8-5)

160 lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Brett Martinez (6-4) vs.. Mike Wilkins (7-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Frank Buenafuente (7-4) vs.. Francis Healy (7-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Michael Trizano (4-0) vs.. Mike Otwell (3-1)

150 lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Scott Clymer (Pro qalo) vs.. Mike Putnam (1-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Andrew Salas (3-1) vs.. Ethan Goss (3-3)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Fremd (1-0) vs.. Mike Diorio (1-0)

Bellator, e tsoakiloeng libetsa, MMA, Spike TV

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY’S BRYCE JORDAN CENTER TO HOST BELLATOR 186 KA LABOHLANO, Nov. 3

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RYAN BADER MAKES FIRST LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST LINTON VASSELL IN MAIN EVENT

HAPE, 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. ka Labohlano, November 3 bakeng sa Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell.

E kholo ea ho ketsahalo e 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).

Holim'a moo, two Bellator competitors who spent their college years as members of the Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team, Phil Davis(17-4, 1 NC) le Le Ruthe (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. LE/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Litekete li qala ka feela $25 and will be available at the Bryce Jordan Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. A Bellator Nation presale takes place Laboraro, August 30 – Thursday, August 31, while public on-sale begins Friday, September 1 ka 10 a.m. LE. 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 November 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 tlhōlo, ho akarelletsa le 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,"Morena 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, Dorella., 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.

 

Ntjhafatswa 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: Le Ruthe (3-0) vs.. TBA