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Former World Champions Benson Henderson & Brent Primus to Fight During Main Card of BELLATOR 268 on Oct. 16
OFFICIAL BELLATOR 228 FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS
COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 226: BADER vs. KONGO
FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR BELLATOR 214: FEDOR VS. BADER ON SATURDAY, JAN. 26
Los Angeles – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, Ill. on Jan. 26 has been completed with a five-fight main card and 11 preliminary contests.
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. The co-main event will feature the highly touted prospect Aaron Pico (4-1) against the always-tough Henry Corrales (16-3) at featherweight.
In addition, professional wrestling superstarJake Hager begins his MMA career againstJ.W. Kiser (1-1) at heavyweight, Juan Archuleta (21-1) cum quadratisRicky Bandejas (11-1) in a battle of surging bantamweights andAdel Altamimi (7-5), a coach with Jay Glazer’s Merging Vets and Players program, will make his Bellator debut againstBrandon McMahan (5-6) in the main card opener. The prelims forBellator 214: Fedor vs. Baderwill feature the anticipated MMA debut of jiu-jitsu aceA.J. Agazarm (0-0) adversumJesse Roberts(0-0), as well as the Bellator debut of 2016 Greco-Roman Word team memberChris Gonzalez (1-0) susceptisHenry Mendez(0-1) and Lyoto Machida-training partner, Weber Almeida (1-0), versusOdan Chinchilla(1-0) at bantamweight.
Nullam enimBellator 214: Fedor vs. Baderare 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 / VIII p.m. CT and will be simulcast live on DAZN. Preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.
CompleteBellator: Fedor vs. BaderFight Card:
Heavyweight World Grand Prix Finals Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (38-5, 1 NC) vs.Ryan Bader(26-5)
Featherweight Co-Main Event: Aaron Pico (4-1) vs.Henry Corrales (16-3)
Heavyweight Feature Bout: Jake Hager(Pro Debut) vs.J.W. Kiser(1-1)
Bantamweight Feature Bout: Juan Archuleta (21-1) vs.Ricky Bandejas (11-1)
Featherweight Feature Bout: Brandon McMahan (5-6) vs.Adel Altamimi (7-5)
Praevium Card:
160-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: A.J. Agazarm (Pro Debut) vs.Jesse Roberts(Pro Debut)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Chris Gonzalez (1-0) vs.Henry Mendez (0-1)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Weber Almeida (1-0) vs.Odan Chinchilla(1-0)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jay Jay Wilson (1-0) vs.Tyler Beneke(Pro Debut)
Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Sean Johnson (3-1) vs.Art Rivas(5-2)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jorge Juarez (3-0) vs.David Pacheco(Pro Debut)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jesse Merritt (5-4) vs.Thor Skancke(10-8-1)
190-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Osman Diaz(2-1) vs.Christopher Reyes(Pro Debut)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: James Barnes (11-3) vs.Ryan Lilley(9-4)
Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Thomas Butler (4-5, 1 NC) vs.Craig Plaskett(3-3)
Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Ramirez (6-3) vs.Desmond Torres(5-1)
*Card subject to change
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TWO TITLES ON THE LINE AT BELLATOR 214 IN L.A. ON JANUARY 26
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, Ill. 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 Aaron Pico (4-1) against the always-tough Henry Corrales (16-3). Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.
Nullam enim 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 / VIII 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: Aaron 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 Debut)
*Card subject to change
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Bellator 208: FEDOR VS. SONNEN RESULTS & PHOTOS
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Complete Bellator 208 Main Card:
Fedor Emelianenko (38-5, 1 NC) victum Chael Sonnen (30-16-1) via TKO (pugnis) at 4:46 of una circum
Benson Henderson (26-8) victum Tu Awad (23-10) via suasuri (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Cheick Kongo (29-10-2) victum Timothy Johnson (12-5) via KO (pugnis) at 1:08 of una circum
Anatoly Tokov (27-2) victum Alexander Shlemenko (56-12, 1 NC) via suasuri (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Henry Corrales (16-3 victum Andy Main (12-4-1, 1 NC) via KO (pugnis) at 2:08 rotundum trium
Praevium Card:
Jeremy Puglia (1-1) victum Eric Olsen (0-2) via TKO (pugnis) at 3:16 of una circum
Dennis Buzukja (1-0) victum Ryan Castro (0-2) via KO (pugnis) at 2:53 of una circum
Andrews Rodriguez (1-0) victum Mike Diorio (1-3) via suasuri (30-27, 20-27, 30-27)
Zarrukh Adashev (1-1) victum Christian Medina (0-2) via TKO (ferit,) at 1:08 of una circum
Jennifer Chieng (1-0) victum Jessica Ruiz (0-1) via TKO (pugnis) at 1:22 of una circum
David Meshkhoradze (1-0) victum Shaquan Moore (0-1) via split decision (30-27, 30-27, 28-29)
Tommy Espinosa (6-1) victum Sukhrob Aydarbekov (5-4) via deditionem (armbar) at 1:27 of una circum
Nick Fiore (3-3) victum Jerome Mickle (3-7) via suasuri (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
TWO FEATHERWEIGHT THRILLERS ADDED TO ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’ AT HONDA CENTER ON AUG. 26
A.J. MCKEE PUTS UNDEFEATED MARK ON THE LINE AGAINST HENRY CORRALES AND BUBBA JENKINS LOOKS TO EVEN THE SCORE AGAINST GEORGI KARAKHANYAN
SANTA MONICA, CALIF (July 25, 2016) – Two high-profile featherweight attractions have been added to the main card of the recently announced "Bellator 160: Vs. Pitbull” eventus August 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Ill. The first pitting the undefeated A.J. McKee (4-0) adversum Henry Corrales (12-3), and the second newly-announced bout will see Imago Bubba(11-2) attempt to avenge a previous loss against Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1).
Nullam enim "Bellator 160: Vs. Pitbull” satus procul $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Pro foribus eventus patescunt 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com atqueBellator est Mobile App — Incipit 5:00 p.m. PT. Additional contests will be announced in the coming weeks.
The main event of the evening features a marquee matchup at 155-pounds, cum Benson Henderson (23-6) returns to the division that he reigned supreme over for the many years to face former featherweight champion Patricio “Pitbull” (25-3), who is moving up in weight for the bout. Both men will be vying for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt when they meet on August 26 in Anaheim.
At 21 annorum, McKee is undoubtedly one of the of mixed martial arts top young prospects. After beginning his career 7-1 quod an amateur, “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, recording a perfect 4-0 mark through his first four bouts. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner since day one of his professional career, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. The Long Beach, Ill. native will bring his flashy skillset just down the 91 Freeway to Honda Center, where he will have the opportunity to put on a show in front of his hometown fans.
After beginning his professional career 12-0, Corrales will enter the cage for the second time this year in search of his first win under the direction of Bellator MMA. Since joining the Scott Coker-led promotion, Corrales has fought nothing short of elite talent, challenging current champion Daniel Straus, Sanchez Emmanuhel, and Patricio “Pitbull” on short notice. Of his 12 career victorias, the 29-year-old featherweight has earned four knockouts and six submissions; including a brutal knockout of Gustavo Limon just 20 seconds into round one. Fighting out of Whittier, Ill., Corrales will share the home floor with his opponent and fellow California native, A.J. McKee, in Anaheim during the main card of "Bellator 160: Vs. Pitbull” on August 26.
A longtime veteran of Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely-contested decision losses against Jenkins, who he handily defeated nearly two years ago via guillotine submission. Known to many mixed martial arts fans and pundits as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 eius 24 conciliat ut professionalis, winning titles in multiple regional promotions along the way. A product of Millenia MMA in Rancho Cucamonga, Ill., where he trains alongside close friend Saad Awad, the Russian fighter is finally healthy following multiple setbacks to his knee. Karakhanyan now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder, in a stacked division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 CONCERTATOR.
Just a few years ago, Bubba Jenkins was widely regarded as the top MMA prospect in all of the sport, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, and is looking for redemption. Heading into his 11th fight under the Bellator MMA banner, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a stand-out performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division.
Updated "Bellator 160: Vs. Pitbull” Main Card:
Bellator MMA Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)
Bellator MMA Featherweight Bout Feature: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)
Bellator MMA Featherweight Bout Feature: Imago Bubba (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)
PATRICKY ‘PITBULL’ FREIRE EARNS SHUTOUT VICTORY IN BELLATOR’S HISTORIC, FIRST-EVER INTERNATIONAL EVENT
ALL OF ITALY GOES WILD FOR THEIR HERO ALESSIO SAKARA AFTER KNOCKOUT VICTORY
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TORINO, ITALIA. (Aprilis 15, 2016) – An electric, packed house was on hand Saturday night to bear witness to Bellator MMA’s inaugural international event, "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza," at Italy’s largest indoor arena, The Pala Alpitour. The venue, which housed several events during the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, provided an incredible atmosphere for the historic card.
In consectetur vesperi, Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (16-7) welcomed Kevin Souza (15-5) to Bellator MMA with a unanimous decision loss (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). The matchup between the two Brazillians was well contested, as Souza took the fight on short notice after replacing Suspendisse Fieldsbecause of injury only a week ago. “Pitbull” spent much of the bout trying to figure out his opponent’s unorthodox style, but in the third and final round, “Pitbull” was able to score a couple solid shots and a takedown to cement his position on the scorecards.
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Few fighters can inspire a nation the way that Rome’s Alessio Sakara (18-11) had his Italian countrymen rooting for him tonight. The support paid off, as “Legionarius” got the better of Brian Rogers (12-9) in a slugfest for the ages. Crisp, precise, power-punches connected with Rogers putting him on the canvas, forcing the TKO stoppage at 2:29 of round two and making Sakai’s Bellator debut one to remember.
DIVISION ON LOCK? MCKEE’S GOT THE KEY
One of MMA’s hottest prospects, A.J. McKee (4-0) defeated Milan’s Danilo Belluardo (5-2) in front of his home crowd on Friday. Although the audience was raucous in support for Belluardo, they cheered with great appreciation for McKee’s performance and sportsmanship following his victory. During his fight against J.T. Donaldson at "Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca," McKee was cut above the eye, the sight of his own blood seemed to cause the 20-year-old to hit the turbo button. Similarly tonight, McKee was on the wrong side of an accidental low blow and after a short resting period, “Mercenary” came out swinging with a torrid pace, ultimately connecting with a left kick to the ribs of Belluardo that sent him falling to the mat. The referee gave him a moment to defend himself but McKee rained down an efficient flurry of ground and pound, earning the TKO at 2:44 of the very first frame. Sending a message to Scott Coker and the admodum deep Bellator featherweight division that he means business, McKee said in his post-fight interview: “If you ain’t got the belt, I ain’t got my eye on you.”
A STAR IS BORN IN ANASTASIA YANKOVA
Anastasia Yankova (3-0) quickly fought her way into a full mount against Anjela Pink (0-1) and applied a slick armbar submission to hand Pink a loss in her professional debut at 1:35 foramen rotundum. The young Russian striker has had the Italian fans clamoring to see her in action all week long, and had them on their feet celebrating her first-round victory. Yankova has now finished all of her professional MMA fights via submission and after the bout made it clear that she will be in action sooner, potius quam later, “I promise to come back soon and have my second fight in Bellator, Yankova said. “It is really great to be a part of Bellator, I feel really happy.”
HOMETOWN HEROES IMPRESS IN BELLATOR DEBUT
Two Italian competitors who regularly compete with Oktagon, Daniele Scatizzi (7-2) atque Daniele Miceli (2-1) kicked things off at "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” with a fast paced featherweight scrap. Scatizzi was able to secure a dominant position on Miceli’s back, sinking his hooks in and raining down unanswered strikes, forcing referee “Big John” McCarthy to call a stop to the action at 3:20 of round one and declaring Rome’s Scatizzi victorious by TKO.
THE WAIT IS OVER – ‘PITBULL’ & SOUZA ARE READY FOR ACTION AT ‘BELLATOR 152’ TOMORROW
TORINO, ITALIA. (Aprilis 15, 2016) – After Friday’s weigh-ins at the Turin Palace Hotel, all of the "Bellator 152: Pitbull vs. Souza” competitors are set to enter the cage inside of Italy’s largest indoor arena, The Pala Alpitour. The event airs on SPIKE cras, Saturday, Aprilis 16 at 10 p.m. ATQUE/PT.
The mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first event overseas will also include the promotional debut of Italian fan-favorite Alessio Sakara (17-11), who faces Brian Rogers (12-8) in a light heavyweight matchup and one of MMA’s most promising young prospects, A.J. McKee (3-0), pugnat: Danilo Belluardo (5-1) at 145-pounds.
Also, Anastasia Yankova (2-0) will make her promotional debut against Anjela Pink in MMA flyweight action and Oktagon competitorsDaniele Miceli (2-0) atque Daniele Scatizzi (6-2) will round out the MMA card with a featherweight showdown.
Main Card: (Live on SPIKE – 10 p.m. ATQUE/PT)
Kevin Souza (70.3 kg / 155.2 pondo.) vs. Patricky Freire (70.5 kg / 155.2 pondo.)
Alessio Sakara (92.25 kg / 203.9 pondo.) vs. Brian Rogers (93.05 kg / 205.3 pondo.)
Danilo Belluardo (66.05 kg / 145.4 pondo.) vs. A.J. McKee (65.95 kg / 145.5 pondo.)
Anjela Pink (58.65 kg / 129.3 pondo.) vs. Anastasia Yankova (59.35 kg / 130 pondo.)
Daniele Miceli (76.10 kg / 167.5 pondo.) vs. Daniele Scatizzi (76.2 kg / 168.2 pondo.)