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

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Bellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov IKhadi Main:

Yaroslav Amosov (23-0) wanqoba Futhi Ruth (8-2) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Myles Jury (18-5) wanqoba Brandon Girtz (16-9) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Tim Johnson (13-6) wanqoba Tyrell Fortune (8-1) via KO (punches) at 2:35 eyodwa round

Valentin Moldavsky (9-1) wanqoba Javy Ayala (11-8) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-25, 30-24, 30-24)



IKhadi Preliminary:

Davion Franklin (1-0) wanqoba J.W. Kiser (5-3) via TKO (punches) at 1:30 eyodwa round

Chris Gonzalez (4-0) wanqoba Aaron McKenzie (7-2-1) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Kevin Croom (21-12) wanqoba Adil Benjilany (5-3, 1 NC) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Cris Lencioni (6-2) wanqoba Salim Mukhidinov (7-4) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Kyle Crutchmer (6-0) wanqoba Scott Futrell (11-10) via ukuzithoba (anaconda choke) at 2:58 eyodwa round

Grant Neal (3-0) wanqoba Claude Wilcox (1-2) via TKO (punches) at 3:37 round ezintathu

Josh Hill (19-3)wanqoba Vinicius Zani (11-6) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Solo Hatley Jr. (8-2) wanqoba Gaston Bolanos (5-3) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Denise Kielholtz (5-2) wanqoba Kristina Williams (3-3) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 2:15 eyodwa round

TeeJay Britton (6-2) wanqoba Gabriel Varga (1-1) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Keith Lee (6-3) wanqoba Shawn Bunch (9-5) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-26, 29-28, 29-27)

Christian Edwards (3-0) wanqoba Marco Hutch (3-3) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)



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

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





I-LOS ANGELES – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. lokhu Friday, 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. Ukwengeza, 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.



Lo mcimbi main of Bellator 239 will feature an exciting welterweight clash between two of the division’s best prospects, as three-time NCAA National Wrestling Champion Futhi Ruth (8-1) takes on undefeated Ukrainian striker Yaroslav Amosov (22-0). Futhi ekhadini, 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) futhi Olwa phezulu 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) futhi Shawn Bunch (9-4) are also scheduled to compete on the card.



Ukwengeza, 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 IKhadi Main:

Paramount Network and DAZN

9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT



Welterweight Main Indawo: Futhi Ruth (8-1) vs. Yaroslav Amosov (22-0)

UHlelo Co-Main Indawo: 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)



IKhadi Preliminary:

Bellator MMA’s YouTube Channel and DAZN

6:15 p.m. KANYE / 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 Debut)



*Card subject to change



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

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Complete Bellator 231 Fight Card:

Frank Mir (19-13) wanqoba Roy Nelson (23-18) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Phil Davis (21-5, 1 NC) wanqoba Karl Albrektsson (9-3) via TKO at 3:06 round ezintathu

Futhi Ruth (8-1) wanqoba Jason Jackson (10-4) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Joanne Ilara (9-4) wanqoba Bec Rawlings (7-9) via ukuzithoba (kneebar) at 3:35 round amabili

Jake Hager (2-0) & Anthony Garrett (4-2) ends in a no-contest due to an accidental low blow at 1:56 eyodwa round

IKhadi Preliminary:

Phumi Nkuta (1-0) wanqoba Adrian Haley (1-1) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Connor Dixon (2-0) wanqoba Orkhan Ismatzade (0-2) via ukuzithoba (kimura) at 0:42 eyodwa round

Killys Mota (11-2) wanqoba Mandel Nallo (7-1) via TKO (leg injury) at 1:16 round ezintathu

Jessica Miele (9-3) wanqoba Talita Nogueira (7-2) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Steve Mowry (7-0) wanqoba Gokhan Saricam (4-1) via ukuzithoba (kimura) at 0:56 round amabili

Dalton Rosta (2-0) wanqoba Claude Wilcox (1-1) via TKO (Iziteleka) at 4:23 round amabili

Tim Caron (10-2, 1 NC) wanqoba Lucas Pimenta Borges (8-3) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28 X3)

Jon Manley (13-6) wanqoba Thiago Oliveira (16-5) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Elise Reed (1-0) wanqoba Rebecca Bryggman (0-1) via TKO (punches) at 4:48 eyodwa round

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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. Ngaphansi kokuqondisa esingumakadebona impi umgqugquzeli 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. In the 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, live umcimbi orchestration, ukuthuthukiswa fighter / ubudlelwano, kwempahla kwenkundla yokudlalela, Indalo uxhaso / ukuthuthukiswa, kwamalayisensi international, marketing, ukukhangisa, emphakathini kanye nobudlelwane ikhomishana. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, ekhaya UNdunankulu ukuzijabulisa brand zezwe ukuxhuma izilaleli kokuqukethwe esicindezelayo yonkana ithelevishini, motion picture, intanethi and mobile.



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, Germany, 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, Golden Boy Promotions, Fr Promotions, Bellator MMA, the World Boxing Super Series and Combate Americas, all for one affordable price, on any device – including smart TVs, Smartphones, Izibhebhe, 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, ngoDisemba 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,"Kusho 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) ihlangana Javy Ayala (10-7) in a heavyweight clash.

Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, December 14 at 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. izikhathi zokudakwa engeziwe uzobe umemezele emasontweni ezayo.

 

 

 

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. Manje, 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, okubala Benson

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi up 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 ngomgqibelo, December 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei MacFarlane defending her title against Valkubarie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida making his Bellator debut against former champ Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie ukuthatha on Futhi 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 futhi 15. More details to come soon.

 

Kubuyekeziwe 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 & IZITHOMBE

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COMPLETE PHOTOS FROM BOTH EVENTS HERE


Complete Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta Ezenye:

Benson Henderson (25-8) wanqoba Roger Huerta (24-10-1, 1 NC) via ukuzithoba (guillotine) at :49 round amabili

Adam Borics (7-0) wanqoba Teodor Nikolov (11-2) via KO at 1:30 round amabili

Denise Kielholtz (2-1) wanqoba Petra Castkova (3-3) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Brian Moore (11-6) wanqoba Giorgio Belsanti (7-7-1) via ukuzithoba (guillotine) at 2:46 eyodwa round

Futhi Ruth (5-0) wanqoba Ion Pascu (17-8) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

 

IKhadi Preliminary:

Norbert Novenyi (2-0) wanqoba Mehmet Yueksel (2-4) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 4:42 eyodwa round

Complete Bellator Kickboxing 9 Ezenye:

Raymond Daniels (34-3) wanqoba Djibril Ehouo (38-10-2) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (50-44, 50-44, 50-43)

Alexey Ignashov (86-21) wanqoba Dzevad Poturak (53-31-3) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Sabriye Sengul (13-1) wanqoba Renata Rakoczi (17-4) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Eder Lopes (12-2) wanqoba John Wayne Parr (99-33) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Jorina Baars (45-0-3) wanqoba Athina Evmorfiadi (10-4) via TKO at 2:28 round amabili

 

IKhadi Preliminary:

Enrico Carrara (38-2-2) wanqoba Csaba Gyorfi (25-7) via TKO at 2:06 eyodwa round

Antoine Habash (31-5) wanqoba Salvatore Cicerone (12-9-1) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27 X3)

Najib Idali (39-30) wanqoba Adam Pokorni (28-7) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27 X3)

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

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BOTH EVENTS TAKE PLACE KUSASA NIGHT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK BEGINNING AT 9 P.M. KANYE/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: Futhi 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)

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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 ULWESIHLANU, APRIL 6 BEGINNING AT 9 P.M. PT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK

I-LOS ANGELES – Bellator has announced completed cards for both Bellator 196 futhi Bellator Kickboxing 9, which take place this Friday, April 6 at BOK Hall in Budapest, Hungary and air on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. KANYE/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 Friday, April 6 free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT. Bellator Kickboxing 9 will air immediately following at 11 p.m. KANYE/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. Manje, 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: Futhi Ruth (4-0) vs. Ion Pascu (17-7)

 

IKhadi Preliminary:

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)

 

IKhadi Preliminary:

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 & Ama ifotho

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Ryan Bader (24-5) wanqoba Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) via TKO (punches) at 3:58 round amabili

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

Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (7-0) wanqoba Emily Ducote (6-3) via verbal submission (arm bar) at 3:42 round amahlanu

 

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

 

Phil Davis (18-4, 1 NC) wanqoba Leo Leite (10-1) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

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

 

Futhi Ruth (4-0) wanqoba Chris Dempsey (11-6) via KO (Punch) at :27 round amabili

 

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

 

You Awad (21-9) wanqoba Zach Freeman (9-3) via TKO (punches) at 1:07 eyodwa round

 

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

 

Preliminary Card Results:

Tywan Claxton (1-0) wanqoba Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-1) via Knockout (flying-knee) at 1:29 eyodwa round

 

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

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

Logan Storley (7-0) wanqoba Matt Secor (9-5) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

 

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

 

Mike Wilkins (8-4) wanqoba Brett Martinez (6-5) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 1:09 round amabili

Frank Buenafuente (8-4) wanqoba Francis Healy (7-5) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Dominic Mazzotta (13-2) wanqoba Matt Lozano (8-6) via TKO (Udokotela stoppage) at 2:37 eyodwa round

Michael Trizano (5-0) wanqoba Mike Otwell (3-2) via ukuzithoba (D’arce Choke) at 2:07 round amabili

Scott Clymer (1-0) wanqoba Mike Putnam (1-2) via TKO (punches) at

Andrew Salas (4-1) wanqoba Ethan Goss (3-4) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Josh Fremd (2-0) wanqoba Ryan Parker (0-1) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 1:25 round amabili

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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

INI: Limited-Edition Randy Couture Bobblehead Giveaway and Meet & Khonzani

 

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

 

Ukwengeza, 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 Friday, Nov. 3, kusukela 6:30-8:30 p.m. KANYE. 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***

LAPHO: Bryce Jordan Center

127 Bryce Jordan Center

University Park, Pa. 16802

 

NINI: Meet & Khonzani

Friday, November 3 kusukela 6:30-8:30 p.m. KANYE

 

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 ngokunqoba, while also competing in 15 ukulwa ngezihloko. 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.

 

IMPI INFO: Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on SPIKE, Friday, Nov. 3 at 9 p.m. KANYE/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: Futhi Ruth (3-0) vs. Chris Dempsey (11-5)

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

 

IKhadi Preliminary:

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

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Tywan Claxton (Pro Debut) 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 Debut) 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)

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PENN STATE UNIVERSITY’S BRYCE JORDAN CENTER TO HOST BELLATOR 186 NGOLWESIHLANU, NOV. 3

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

OKUNINGI, FORMER STANDOUT NITTANY LIONS PHIL DAVIS AND ED RUTH SET TO COMPETE

I-LOS ANGELES – Bellator is set to make its debut at Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University in University Park, Pa. on Friday, November 3 ngoba Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell.

Esimweni main of 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).

Ngaphezu kwalokho, two Bellator competitors who spent their college years as members of the Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team, Phil Davis(17-4, 1 NC) futhi Futhi 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. KANYE/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets start at just $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, September 1 at 10 a.m. KANYE. 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 Mat 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 ngokunqoba, okubala 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,"INkosi 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.

 

Kubuyekeziwe 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: Futhi Ruth (3-0) vs. TBA