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Former Title Challenger John Salter Meets Undefeated Johnny Eblen During Main Card of BELLATOR 276 on March 12

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TOP FEATHERWEIGHT CONTENDERS CAT ZINGANO AND PAM SORENSON WILL BATTLE ON PRELIMINARY CARD, ALONG WITH PIVOTAL WELTERWEIGHT CLASH BETWEEN DEREK ANDERSON VS. GOITI YAMAUCHI

TOP PROSPECTS ROMERO COTTON, CODY LAW, ROMAN FARALDO ALSO SET FOR ACTION

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LOS ANGELES – A plethora of fantastic fighters armed with world-title aspirations have joined the stackedBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellcard on Saturday, March 12. SHOWTIME will televise the mammoth main card live from inside the Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo., at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Former title challenger and No. 2 kaalinta-John Salter (18-5), as well as undefeated BELLATOR MMA No. 3-kaalintaJohnny Eblen(10-0), and women’s No. 2 featherweightCat Zingano(12-4) hope to take the next step toward BELLATOR MMA gold as they join the four co-headline brawlers currently ranked among the upper echelon of their respective divisions.

Featured among the magnificent MMA melees will be three of the top-ten middleweights, five undefeated and one unblemished amateur, four top-two contenders, and ten fighters ranked along with BELLATOR MMA’s elite.

Haddii ay dhacdo weyn ee fiidkii, Adam Borics (17-1) iyoMads Burnell(16-3), two featherweights currently tied at No. 2 in the official BELLATOR MMA rankings, will square off for a future shot at the BELLATOR 145-pound world title. In xumad co-ciyaaray ah, former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight Champion, 13-time BELLATOR veteran, iyo No. 2-kaalintaPhil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) will open his 2022 campaign against No. 4 Julius Anglickas(10-2), who most recently challenged for the 205-pound title. Intaa waxaa dheer, the main card will spotlight an international lightweight extravaganza as undefeated New Alliance Jiu-Jitsu team memberJay-Jay Wilson (8-0) of Auckland, New Zealand, moves up in weight to meet Dagestan, Russia eeEryayeen Rabadanov(16-4-2), who is coming off a first-round knockout in his promotional debut atBELLATOR MMA 263 bishii July 2021.

Prior to the consequential co-featured contests, a pair of top middleweights will round out the main card as Salter and Eblen square off for a shot at the winner of the upcoming world title bout pitting 185-pound Champion Gegard Mousasi against No. 1-kaalinta Austin Vanderford at BELLATOR MMA 275 later this month in Dublin, Ireland.

Armed with an 8-2 BELLATOR record, Salter, a 15-year pro MMA veteran out of Nashville, Tenn., holds the promotional record for most submissions in BELLATOR MMA middleweight history, and has stopped 17 ee uu 23 horjeeda. Nicknamed “Diamond Hands” due to his love for crypto currency and willingness to hold onto his investments, Eblen is coming off a 71-second annihilation of Collin Huckbody atBELLATOR MMA 272ee December 2021. The six-time BELLATOR MMA veteran and American Top-Team product, who recently signed a six-fight BELLATOR contract extension, has secured six opening-round stoppages, including two of his three 2021 horjeeda.

In addition to the magnificent main card, a veritable cornucopia of pulsating preliminary punch ups will commence the preeminent night of action, including a Minnesota midwestern melee pitting former UFC title challenger and Winona, Laga soo bilaabo., native Zingano against No.7-ranked lightweightPam Sorenson(9-4) of Blaine, Laga soo bilaabo.

Set to make her third straight BELLATOR MMA appearance with aspirations of challenging BELLATOR MMA Women’s Welterweight World ChampionCris Cyborg, Zingano has had a decorated fighting career. The former NCAA Division III All-American wrestler became the first mother to compete in the UFC and initial woman to capture the company’s “Fight of the Night” award, counting victories over Miesha Tate, Amanda Nunes, Marion Reneau, and Gabrielle Holloway. Recently, “Alpha” was featured in the series “Double Duty” that chronicled the attempts to maintain a balance between the daily responsibilities of parenthood and earning a living as a pro athlete.

A former Invicta FC women’s featherweight champion, Sorenson started kickboxing after the passing of her best friend. After vacating her crown and requesting a release from Invicta in July 2021, the Minneapolis mauler signed a multi-fight deal with BELLATOR MMA in mid-2021. Soon after joining the pioneering company, the 35-year-old recorded a hard-fought split decision over Roberta Samad atBELLATOR MMA 264 in Uncasville, Conn.

Also featured will be a bruising brawl pitting two hard-hitting heavyweights with seven career stoppages apiece as No. 8-kaalintaAlex “Eazy” Polizzi (9-1) of Madison, Wisc., clashes with Team Pitbull’sJose “Guru” Augusto (7-3, 1 NC). Intaa waxaa dheer, San Diego, Message. hooyo, 11-time BELLATOR MMA veteran, iyo No. 6-kaalinta“Barbaric” Derek Anderson(17-4, 1 NC) will mix it up with submission specialist, BELLATOR Brazilian bruiser, and Japanese-bornGoiti Yamaguchi (26-5), in a worldwide welterweight war.

Intaas waxaa sii dheer, added toBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellis a memorable middleweight match pitting undefeated, Ha. 6-ranked 185-pounder and owner of three consecutive stoppagesRomero Cotton (5-0) of Hutchinson, Kansas, who will bravely battle the horrors of“The Boogeyman” Lance Wright (5-2). Waxaa intaa dheer, former Division II All-American wrestler and fantastic featherweightCody Law(5-0), fresh off his third opening-round finish, strives to avoid being scared off by“Phantom” Johnny Soto (5-2) ee Escondido, Message.

Continuing the unforgettable night of amazing action, undefeated welterweight and American Top-Team memberRoman Faraldo (6-0) will make his fourth consecutive promotional appearance when he challenges BELLATOR MMA rookieKelvin Rayford (5-3), while local combatantJordan Howard (10-5) of Jefferson City hopes to thrill the Missouri faithful against Athens, Illinois’ ownTrevor Ward(5-5). Two flyweights will test their skills as well, markiiDiana Avsaragova(4-0) of Russia welcomesAshley Deen (5-6) to BELLATOR. Lastly, a Show-Me State lightweight showdown between BELLATOR beginnerDan Busch (4-1) makes his sixth straight Missouri appearance by confronting St. Louis’Josh Augustine (5-2).

The thrilling preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.

Qiimaha tikidhadaBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellare on sale now at bothTicketmaster.com iyoBellator.com

BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell Main Card:

Saturday, March 12 – live on SHOWTIME

9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Featherweight Main Event: #2-Adam Borics (17-1) vs. #2-Mads Burnell (16-3)

Light la saadaalinayaa in Co-Main Event: #2-Phil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) vs. #4-Julius Anglickas (10-2)

Dhexe xumad: #2-John Salter (18-5) vs. #3-Johnny Eblen (10-0)

Khafiif xumad: Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) vs.Eryayeen Rabadanov (16-4-2)

KAARKA hordhac ah:

BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV

6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Featherweight xumad: #2-Cat Zingano (12-4) vs. #7-Pam Sorenson (9-4)

Light la saadaalinayaa in xumad: #8-Alex Polizzi (9-1) vs.Jose Augusto (7-3, 1 NC)

Welterweight xumad: #6-Derek Anderson (17-4-1) vs.Goiti Yamaguchi (26-5)

Dhexe xumad: #6-Romero Cotton (5-0) vs.Lance Wright(5-2)

Flyweight Bout: Diana Avsaragova (4-0) vs.Ashley Deen (5-6)

Featherweight xumad: Cody Law (5-0) vs. Johnny Soto (4-2)

Welterweight xumad: Roman Faraldo (6-0) vs.Kelvin Rayford (5-3)

Bantamweight xumad: Jordan Howard (10-5) vs.Trevor Ward (5-5)

Khafiif xumad: Dan Busch (4-1) vs.Josh Augustine (5-2)

*Card subject to change.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Sat., Feb. 19 / / BELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.

Free. Feb. 25 // BELLATOR MMA 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublin, IRE

Sat. March 12 // BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell //The Family Arena // St. Louis

Free. May 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, FRA

Free. May 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // The SSE Arena, Wembley // London

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BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under jihada of halyeeyga dagaalka horumariyaha 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. Maraykanka, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, dhacdo orchestration live, horumarinta dagaalka / xiriirka, iibsiga goobta, abuuridda taageeradu / horumarinta, liisan caalami ah, marketing, advertising, xiriirka sumcad iyo Komishanka. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Message. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, guriga si aad caanka madadaalo ugu horeeyey dunida ee isku xidha leh dhageystayaasha marayo content qasab ah guud ahaan television, sawir soconaya, online iyo mobile.

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SEVERAL GREAT FIGHTS ADDED TO BELLATOR 275: MOUSASI VS. VANDERFORD IN DUBLIN ON FEB. 25

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NO. 5 RANKED SINEAD KAVANAGH MEETS NO. 4 RANKED LEAH ‘THE CURSE’ MCCOURT IN HUGE FEATHERWEIGHT CONTEST ATBELLATOR 275: MOUSASI VS. VANDERFORD

DUBLIN’S 3ARENA PLAYS HOST TO MASSIVE CARD ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25

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DUBLIN – Leading mixed martial arts promotion BELLATOR MMA has today added a number of explosive fights toBELLATOR 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford, taking place at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, on Friday, February 25.

In what is set to be the biggest Irish female fight ever, a women’s featherweight bout between Northern Ireland’sLeah McCourt (6-1) and Ireland’s most-recent title challengerSinead Kavanagh (7-5) is set to light up the main card. More, a bantamweight main card attraction between home favoriteBrian Moore (14-8), whotakes on No. 9 kaalintaJornel Lugo (7-0).

The promotion’s explosive return to the Irish capital forBELLATOR 275: Mousasi vs Vanderford, sees middleweight world championGegard Mousasidefend his crown against undefeated AmericanAustin Vanderford. The co-main event sees Irish star Peter Queally return to action against Manchester, England ayaaKane Mousah (13-4) in the lightweight division.

Broadcast details and additional fights are set to be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased online fromTicketmaster.ie iyoBellator.com.

Sinead Kavanagh will be hoping to respond to a heartbreaking world title loss against Cyborg in her last outing in November atBELLATOR 271. A winner of her two previous BELLATOR outings before facing the pound-for-pound queen, Kavanagh will be looking to get back to her winning ways and live up to her “KO” moniker in front of the 3Arena crowd.

Currently riding a five-fight win streak, Northern Ireland’s McCourt returns to action following a dominant display in a unanimous decision victory againstJessica Borgaduring her last outing atBELLATOR 267bishii Oktoobar. Now sitting at No. 4 in BELLATOR’s featherweight rankings, a win at the expense of her opponent on Feb. 25 will go a long way towards moving “The Curse” one step closer to a BELLATOR world title shot against incumbent champion, Cris Cyborg.

Brian Moore’s long-awaited Dublin return will see the Wexford fighter go toe-to-toe with No. 9 ranked bantamweight Jornel Lugo. “The Pikeman” will be hoping the home support helps him hand Lugo his first professional defeat and in doing so climb into the official bantamweight rankings for the first time. Lugo has won all four of his bouts under the BELLATOR banner, including an emphatic first round submission win against Keith Lee atBELLATOR 265 horaantii sanadkan.

Several additions have been confirmed for the preliminary card including a bantamweight bout between WelshmanBrett Johns (17-3) iyoKhurshed Kakhorov (8-0). Johns makes his return to European soil looking to make a statement in a must-see match-up against the undefeated Kakhorov. MMA veteran Johns boasts an impressive 17 wins from his 20 dagaal xirfad, while Kakhorov has won each of his first eight bouts, including a dominant unanimous decision win in his BELLATOR debut against Jair Junior atBELLATOR 267 in October.

England’s No. 5 kaalintaFabian Edwards (9-2) is set to make his return to the cage in Dublin when he takes onMarian Dimitrov(10-2). “The Assassin” won his first nine professional fights and established himself as one of the rising stars in BELLATOR’s middleweight division. He will be looking to bounce back from a defeat in his last fight against Dublin title challenger Austin Vanderford atBELLATOR 259 in May.

Ireland eeDanni McCormack (5-0) returns to action fresh from her win at the 3Arena in November against Audrey Kerouche, when she facesStephanie Page(5-3) in a strawweight bout. The preliminary card also features a welterweight bout between ItalianStefano Paterno (13-4-1) and BELLATOR debutantLuca Poclit (6-1) and a featherweight fight between Wales’Scott Pedersen(1-2) and Ireland’sNathan Kelly(3-2).

Rounding out the additions to the preliminary card is a featherweight affair between up-and-coming IrishmanCiaran Clarke (4-0) and BELLATOR debutantAbou Tounkara (7-2).

Fans can see the updated card forBELLATOR 275: Mousasi vs Vanderfordhoos ku:

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BELLATOR 275: MOUSASI VS. VANDERFORDKAARKA MAIN:

Middleweight World Title Main Event: #C-Gegard Mousasi (48-7, 2 NC) vs. #1-Austin Vanderford(11-0)

Khafiif xumad: #5-Peter Queally(13-6, 1 NC) vs.Kane Mousah(13-4)

Women’s Featherweight Bout: #5-Sinead Kavanagh(7-5)vs. #4–Leah McCourt(6-1)

Bantamweight xumad: Brian Moore(14-8) vs. #9-Jornel Lugo(7-0)

BELLATOR 275: MOUSASI VS. VANDERFORDKAARKA hordhac ah:

Bantamweight xumad: Brett Johns(17-3) vs.Khurshed Kakhorov(8-0)

Khafiif xumad: Charlie Leary(17-11-1) vs.Davy Gallon (19-7-2)

Featherweight xumad: Ciaran Clarke(4-0) vs.Abou Tounkara(7-2)

Dhexe xumad: #5-Fabian Edwards(9-2) vs.Marian Dimitrov(10-2)

Welterweight xumad: Stefano Paterno(13-4-1) vs.Luca Poclit(6-1)

Strawweight xumad: Danni McCormack(5-0) vs.Stephanie Page(5-3)

Khafiif xumad: Junior Morgan (3-0) vs.Darragh Kelly(Pro ugu horeeyay)

Featherweight xumad: Scott Pedersen(1-2) vs.Nathan Kelly(3-2)

*Card subject to change.

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Sat. Jan. 29 // BELLATOR 273: Bader vs. Moldavsky// Footprint Center // Phoenix, THE

Free. Feb. 19 // BELLATOR 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT

Free. Feb. 25 // BELLATOR 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublin, IRE

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Official Fight Night Results, Quotes & Photos for BELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs. Salte

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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS HERE - (PLEASE CREDIT: BELLATOR MMA / LUCAS NOONAN)

POST-FIGHT VIDEO INTERVIEWS HERE

c-Gegard Mousasi (48-7-2) adkaaday #1-John Salter (18-5) via TKO (qaad) at 2:07 wareegsan saddex

Gegard Mousasi following retaining his middleweight title:

“He’s a southpaw so everything is more difficult. It was a little bit more difficult to get my punches in, but other than that I felt good. I’m way stronger than people think. Maybe I look skinny but I’m a lot stronger and physically I was the stronger guy in there. On top, I felt like I could just pressure him, put my weight on him and hurt him with my punches. Make him feel the pressure. It was a five-rounder so in my mind, I’m saying ‘Okay, don’t do everything now because we can go five.’”

Andrey Koreshkov (24-4) adkaaday #10-Sabah Homasi (15-10) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Andrey Koreshkov following his return to the BELLATOR MMA Cage:

“I try to show everybody that I’m here, I can compete, and I can beat anyone. I think I’m one of the top fighters in this division. In my opinion, I must fight with somebody for the third, second or first place. I’m open to anybody. It doesn’t matter. Neiman Gracie, Jason Jackson, Paul Daley, Michael “Venom” Page – anybody!"

#4-Raufeon Stots (17-1) adkaaday #3-Magomed Magomedov (18-2) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Raufeon Stots following his impressive victory:

“I’ve never claimed to be the best wrestler in MMA, but y’all better stop sleeping on my wrestling. I’m a two-time national champion for a reason. Ain’t nobody stopping me in the wrestling division. I’m the best wrestler in the division.”

#7-Davion Franklin (4-0) adkaaday Everett Cummings (15-1) via Ko (qaad) at :21 ka mid ah wareega

Davion Franklin has his sights set on fellow BELLATOR heavyweight Cheick Kongo:

“I was just thinking about putting him out. Getting him out in the first round. That was my goal this whole time. I learned just to keep going. By the way, I heard Cheick Kongo commented under Everett Cummings’ Instagram post saying that Everett’s gonna’ tap me out. Hey Cheick Kongo, step up, you’ll get done the same way, if not worse.”

Khadzhi Bestaev (11-4) adkaaday Ty Gwerder (5-3) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Khadzhi Bestaev had this to say following a successful BELLATOR debut:

“He was bigger than me and very tough, but I knew he was going to gas out. He started gassing out in the second or third round, but I’m still surprised by the decision. I thought it was a draw or maybe a split-decision. But I have to see the fight. In my head, he kicked and punched me so many times so hats off to him. He didn’t give up. I just dropped him a couple of times and that was the difference.”

Card hordhac ah:
Pam Sorenson (9-3) adkaaday Roberta Samad (5-1) via go'aan ku daatay (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Jeffrey Glossner (3-2) adkaaday Sebastian Ruiz (2-4) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (29-28, 29-28-29-28)
Jon McNeil (1-0) adkaaday Orlando Mendoza (0-1) via TKO (qaad) at 3:57 wareegsan saddex

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About BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under jihada of halyeeyga dagaalka horumariyaha 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. Maraykanka, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, dhacdo orchestration live, horumarinta dagaalka / xiriirka, iibsiga goobta, abuuridda taageeradu / horumarinta, liisan caalami ah, marketing, advertising, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Message. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, guriga si aad caanka madadaalo ugu horeeyey dunida ee isku xidha leh dhageystayaasha marayo content qasab ah guud ahaan television, sawir soconaya, online iyo mobile.
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FULL FIGHT CARD CONFIRMED FOR BELLATOR 264: MOUSASI VS. SALTER THIS FRIDAY

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Los Angeles– BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card forBELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs Saltercard at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The event contributes to an action-packed month of fights on SHOWTIME and is set to begin live at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Haddii ay dhacdo weyn ee fiidkii, BELLATOR middleweight kingGegard Mousasi (47-7-2) puts his world title on the line against jiu-jitsu ace No. 1 ranked middleweightJohn Salter (18-4). Complimenting this amazing main event is a clash between two of the hardest hitting welterweights on the planet, as former champion Andrey Koreshkov (23-4) takes on the No. 10 ranked welterweightSabah Homasi(15-9) in the co-main event and No. 3 ranked bantamweightMagomed Magomedov(18-1) squares off with No. 4 kaalintaRaufeon Stots (16-1) in a bout holding major title implications.

Rounding out the main card is a battle between undefeated heavyweights No. 7 kaalintaDavion Franklin(3-0) iyoEverett Cummings(16-0), along with a middleweight bout between KO-machineTy Gwerder (5-2) and the BELLATOR-debuting AKA-productKhadzhi Bestaev(10-4).

The preliminary card consists of seven fights and is stacked throughout, featuring the highly anticipated debut of former Invicta Featherweight ChampionPam Sorenson(8-3) qaadashada onRoberta Samad(5-1) and a bantamweight battle between the brash American Top Team-fighterDanny Sabatello(11-1) taking on the Boston-born veteranJohnny Campbell(21-13, 1 NC).

AllBELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs. Salterprelims will stream live at6:00 p.m. IYO / 3:00 p.m. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

As part of the launch of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME, the network is offering viewers who are new to the SHOWTIME streaming service a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Subscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 iyo meelo ka baxsan, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs. SalterCard Main:

Friday, August 13 – live onSHOWTIME

9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Middleweight Title Bout: c-Gegard Mousasi (47-7-2) vs. #1-John Salter(18-4)

Welterweight xumad: Andrey Koreshkov(23-4) vs. #10-Sabah Homasi(15-9)

Bantamweight xumad: #3-Magomed Magomedov (18-1) vs.#4-Raufeon Stots (16-1)

Saadaalinayaa in xumad: #7-Davion Franklin(3-0) vs.Everett Cummings(16-0, 1 NC)

 Dhexe xumad: Ty Gwerder(5-2) vs.Khadzhi Bestaev(10-4)

Card hordhac ah: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV

6:00 p.m. IYO / 3:00 p.m. PT

Women’s Featherweight Bout: Pam Sorenson (8-3) vs.Roberta Samad(5-1)

Bantamweight xumad: Danny Sabatello(11-1) vs.Johnny Campbell(21-13, 1 NC)

Khafiif xumad: Justin Montalvo(2-0) vs.Kendly St Louis(3-4)

Featherweight xumad: Nekruz Mirkhojaev (5-3) vs.James Adcock(7-4)

142-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Jeffrey Glossner (2-2) vs.Sebastian Ruiz (2-3)

195-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Orlando Mendoza (ee ugu horeeyay) vs.Jon McNeil(ee ugu horeeyay)

*Card subject to change.

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 About BELLATOR

BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Under jihada of halyeeyga dagaalka horumariyaha 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. Maraykanka, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, dhacdo orchestration live, horumarinta dagaalka / xiriirka, iibsiga goobta, abuuridda taageeradu / horumarinta, liisan caalami ah, marketing, advertising, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Message. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, guriga si aad caanka madadaalo ugu horeeyey dunida ee isku xidha leh dhageystayaasha marayo content qasab ah guud ahaan television, sawir soconaya, online iyo mobile.

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Gegard Mousasi Set to Defend BELLATOR MMA Middleweight World Championship Against John Salter on Friday, August 13

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LOS ANGELES – The BELLATOR MMA Middleweight World Championship will be up for grabs on Friday, August 13 at Mohegan Sun Arena when current 185-pound titlist Gegard Mousasi (47-7-2) defends his belt against No. 1-kaalinta John Salter (18-4).

The main card of BELLATOR 263: Mousasi vs. Salter airs live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, while the preliminary portion of the event will stream live at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV. Additional contests for the event will be announced shortly.

Tickets for the event go on sale next Thursday, July 1 at BELLATOR.com and Ticketmaster.com with a pre-sale taking place on Wednesday, June 30.

Fighting out of Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, Mousasi has cemented legendary status within the sport, having won titles with multiple promotions across a 56-fight career. Dhowaan, Mousasi defeated former BELLATOR Welterweight Champion Douglas Lima, clearing his path to a shot at a second middleweight title run. With victories in his storied career against Lyoto Machida, Rory MacDonald, Chris Weidman, Vitor Belfort, Jacare Souza, Dan Henderson and Mark Hunt, the Dutch MMA legend now faces a stiff challenge from John Salter.

North Carolina’s Salter enters his title shot on August 13 riding a three-fight winning streak with victories over Chidi Njokuani, Andrew Kapel and Mousasi’s teammate Costello van Steenis. The 36-year-old boasts a suffocating grappling and wrestling repertoire, ending six of his eight BELLATOR victories via submission. The bout will be Salter’s tenth with the promotion and his first opportunity to capture BELLATOR gold.

BELLATOR MMA 263: Mousasi vs. Salter Card Main:
Friday, August 13 – Live on SHOWTIME
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Middleweight World Title Main Event: C-Gegard Mousasi (47-7-2) vs. #1-John Salter (18-4)

*Card subject to change.

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OFFICIAL FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 250: MOUSASI VS. LIMA

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Bellator 250: Mousasi vs. Lime Card Main:
Gegard Mousasi (47-7-2) adkaaday Douglas Lima (32-8) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
Henry Corrales (18-5) adkaaday Brandon Girtz (16-10) via go'aan ku daatay (30-27, 27-30, 30-27)
Dalton Rosta (4-0) adkaaday Ty Gwerder (5-2) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Card hordhac ah:
Jake Hager (3-0, 1 NC) adkaaday Brandon Calton (2-1) via go'aan ku daatay (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Sabah Homasi (14-8) adkaaday Bobby Voelker (33-14) via knockout (qaad) at :20 wareegsanaa laba
Johnny Eblen (7-0) adkaaday Taylor Johnson (6-2) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Adam Borics (15-1) adkaaday Erick Sanchez (9-6) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Cody Law (1-0) adkaaday Orlando Ortega (0-1) via soo gudbinta (D’Arce Choke) at 2:41 ka mid ah wareega

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DOUGLAS LIMA SEEKS DOUBLE CHAMP STATUS AGAINST GEGARD MOUSASI IN MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERFIGHT ON SATURDAY, May 9 INSIDE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE

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BATTLE FOR VACANT BELLATOR MMA MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AIRS LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN AT 10 P.M. ET/9 P.M. CT

Tickets go on sale this Friday, Feb. 14



Los Angeles – A middleweight superfight for the vacant 185-pound title, pitting former divisional champion Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) against current Bellator welterweight titleholder Douglas Lima (32-7), has been added to Bellator’s exciting return to SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, May 9 – LIVE on Paramount Network and DAZN at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT.



The event is anchored by a previously announced heavyweight world title bout, featuring two-division Bellator champ Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) defending his 205-pound title against Russia’s Vadim Nemkov (11-2).



Bellator: Bader vs. Nemkov airs live on Paramount Network and DAZN on Saturday, May 9 at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. Preliminary action will stream on DAZN, Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets can be purchased at the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Ticket Office at SAP Center, through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.



The Bellator middleweight title was recently relinquished by Rafael Lovato Jr. due to ongoing medical complications.



Fighting out of Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, Mousasi has cemented legendary status within the sport, having won titles with multiple promotions across a 55-fight career. Dhowaan, Mousasi defeated Lyoto Machida via go'aan ku daatay, clearing his path to a shot at a second Bellator middleweight title run. With victories in his storied career against Machida, Rory MacDonald, Chris Weidman, Rafael Carvalho, Vitor Belfort, Jacare Souza, Dan Henderson and Mark Hunt, a victory over Douglas Lima will add to his already-impressive resume.



Looking to join the ranks of Ryan Bader iyo Patricio “Pitbull” as two-division champions, Lima moves up 15-pounds to try his hand against Mousasi. Since making his promotional debut in 2011, “The Phenom” has earned 14 guul, including a trio of world titles and 10 finishes, making the American Top Team-product one of the most dominant fighters in the 170-pound division. Iyadoo 26 ee uu 32 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, including consecutive dominant finishes over Andrey Koreshkov iyo Michael “Venom” Page” in the first two rounds of the World Grand Prix tournament, Lima most recently capped of his 2019 with a win over Rory MacDonald to regain the welterweight world title.



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Updated Bellator: Bader vs. Nemkov Card Main:

Paramount Network and DAZN

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



Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) vs. Vadim Nemkov (11-2)

Middleweight World Title Bout: Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) vs. Douglas Lima (32-7)



*Card subject to change



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OFFICIAL BELLATOR 228 FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS

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Bellator 228 Results Card Main:

Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) adkaaday Lyoto Machida (26-9) via go'aan ku daatay (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (30-4) adkaaday Juan Archuleta (23-2) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (49-46, 50-45, 49-46)

A.J. McKee (15-0) adkaaday Georgi Karakhanyan (28-10-1, 1 NC) via Ko (qaad) at :08 ka mid ah wareega

Darrion Caldwell (14-3) adkaaday Henry Corrales (17-4) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (29-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Daniel Weichel (40-11) adkaaday Saul Rogers (13-3) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)



Card hordhac ah:

Adrian Najera (2-0) adkaaday Jason Edwards (2-1) via soo gudbinta (gadaal qaawan ceejiya) at 2:28 wareegsan saddex

Benji Gomez (9-12) adkaaday Johnny Santa Maria (3-5) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (30-27 x3)

Ozzy Diaz (4-1) adkaaday Andre Walker (5-3) via soo gudbinta (gadaal qaawan ceejiya) at 3:05 ka mid ah wareega

Ian Butler (7-6) adkaaday Emilio Williams (4-3) via TKO (qaad) at :53 wareegsanaa laba

AJ Agazarm (2-1) adkaaday Jonathan Quiroz (3-4) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (29-28 x3)

Ava Knight (1-0) adkaaday Shannon Goughary (4-4) via TKO (feer) at 1:46 wareegsan saddex

Antonio McKee (30-6-2) adkaaday William Sriyapai (14-9) via TKO (qaad) at 1:17 wareegsanaa laba

Johnny Cisneros (13-7) adkaaday Mike Jasper (13-6) via TKO (leg injury) at 4:28 wareegsanaa laba

Leandro Higo (19-5) adkaaday Shawn Farabadan (9-4) via soo gudbinta (ceejiya guillotine) at 4:34 wareegsanaa laba

Weber Almeida (2-0) vs. Castle Williams (4-2) via TKO at 0:20 wareegsanaa laba

Joshua Jones (9-4) adkaaday Dominic Clark (14-9) via soo gudbinta (ceejiya guillotine) at 2:39 ka mid ah wareega

James Barnes (12-4) adkaaday David Duran (8-6) via soo gudbinta (gadaal qaawan ceejiya) at 1:51 wareegsanaa laba







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TWO TITLES ON THE LINE AT BELLATOR 214 IN L.A. ON JANUARY 26

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GEGARD MOUSASI DEFENDS BELLATOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST UNBEATEN RAFAEL LOVATO JR.

Los Angeles – The co-main event of Bellator’s return to the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, Message. on Jan. 26 will see reigning middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi (45-6-2) defend his title against undefeated Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Rafael Lovato Jr. (9-0).

 

 

 

The main event of the card will feature the Finals of the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix, where the greatest heavyweight of all-time Fedor Emelianenko (38-5, 1 NC) faces current light heavyweight champ Ryan Bader (26-5) for the Bellator world heavyweight title. A recently added featherweight bout will pit super-prospect Haaruun Pico (4-1) against the always-tough Henry Corrales (16-3). Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

 

 

Qiimaha tikidhada Bellator 214: Fedor vs. Bader are on sale now and can be purchased at the Forum box office, as well as Bellator.com and Ticketmaster.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and will be simulcast live on DAZN. Preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.

 

 

 

Fighting out of Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, Gegard Mousasi will be looking to follow-up his decisive TKO victory over Rory MacDonald at Bellator 206 in what will be his second title defense since becoming champion earlier this year. “The Dreamcatcher” is currently in the midst of an impressive eight-fight win streak that dates back to 2016. The 33-year-old judo black belt has dominated the stacked middleweight class since signing with Bellator in 2017, collecting three victories in as many bouts, including a pair of knockouts against Rafael Carvalho and MacDonald in both of his world title fights. The former Strikeforce champion, who debuted in impressive fashion against Alexander Shlemenko, now looks to extend his current win streak and defend the middleweight belt for the second time in just five months.

 

 

 

Rafael Lovato Jr. will be making his sixth appearance for Bellator, a bout where not only will the 35-year-old’s unblemished mark of 9-0 be on the line, but also a world championship belt. Since signing with the Viacom-owned promotion in 2017, the Oklahoma City-based fighter has tallied five wins and four finishes, three of which came in the opening round, including his most recent submission win over top middleweight contender John Salter at Bellator 205. A fourth-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the former Legacy FC middleweight champ will finally have his shot at Bellator gold when he takes on current 185-pound champion Mousasi in the co-main event of Bellator’s return to Los Angeles on Jan. 26.

 

Updated Bellator: Fedor vs. Bader Fight Card:

Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (38-5, 1NC) vs. Ryan Bader (26-5)

Middleweight World Title Bout: Gegard Mousasi (45-6-2) vs. Rafael Lovato Jr. (9-0)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Haaruun Pico (4-1) vs. Henry Corrales (16-3)

 

 

 

Updated Preliminary Card:

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mike Segura (9-6) vs. Richard Leroy (7-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jorge Juarez (3-0) vs. David Pacheco (Pro ugu horeeyay)

 

 

*Card subject to change

 

 

 

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BELLATOR 206: MOUSASI vs. MACDONALD RESULTS & PHOTOS

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Bellator 206: Mousasi vs. MacDonald Card Main Results:

Gegard Mousasi (44-6-2) adkaaday Rory MacDonald (20-5) via TKO (qaad) at 3:23 wareegsanaa laba

Quinton "duullaankii" Jackson (38-13) adkaaday Wanderlei Silva (35-14) via TKO (qaad) at 4:32 wareegsanaa laba

Douglas Lima (30-7) adkaaday Andrey Koreshkov (21-3) via technical submission (gadaal qaawan ceejiya) at 3:04 ee wareega shan

Haaruun Pico (4-1) adkaaday Leandro Higo (18-5) via Ko (qaad) at 3:19 ka mid ah wareega

Keri Taylor-Melendez (3-0) adkaaday Dakota Zimmerman (0-1) via go'aan ku daatay (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Gaston Bolanos (4-1) adkaaday Ysidro Gutierrez (4-3) via knockout (qaad) at 1:37 wareegsanaa laba

 

Card hordhac ah Results:

Adam Piccolot (11-2) adkaaday James Terry (20-10) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Jeremiah Monaghan (12-6) adkaaday Justin Smitley (10-8-1) via TKO (qaad) at 3:28 ka mid ah wareega

Arlene Blencowe (11-7) adkaaday Amber Leibrock (3-2) via TKO (slam, qaad) at 1:23 wareegsan saddex

Josh San Diego (8-4) adkaaday Joe Neal (6-4) via go'aan ku daatay (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Chuck Campbell (1-0) adkaaday Joseph Ramirez (1-2) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (30-27 x3)

Anthony Figueroa Jr. (1-0) adkaaday Samuel Romero (0-2) via go'aan loo dhan yahay (29-27, 28-26, 29-26)

Cass Bell (2-0) adkaaday Ty Costa (3-4) via verbal submission (armbar) 3:06 wareegsanaa laba

Isaiah Gonzalez (2-0) vs. Khai Wu (2-1)

Jacob Ycaro (1-0) vs. Ignacio Ortiz (1-0)

Laird Anderson (0-0) vs. Ahmed Abdelaziz (0-0)