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Former Title Challenger John Salter Meets Undefeated Johnny Eblen During Main Card of BELLATOR 276 ngoMashi 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 zibalwa-John Salter (18-5), as well as undefeated BELLATOR MMA No. 3-zibalwaJohnny 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.

In the umcimbi main of the kusihlwa, Adam Borics (17-1) futhiMads 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 the iziqubu co-iyavela, former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight Champion, 13-time BELLATOR veteran, futhi No. 2-zibalwaPhil 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. Ukwengeza, the main card will spotlight an international lightweight extravaganza as undefeated New Alliance Jiu-Jitsu team memberJay-Jay Wilson (8-0) of Auckland, E-New Zealand, moves up in weight to meet Dagestan, WaseRussiaGadzhi Rabadanov(16-4-2), who is coming off a first-round knockout in his promotional debut atBELLATOR MMA 263 in 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-zibalwa 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 of yakhe 23 izimbangi. 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 272ngoDisemba 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 izimbangi.

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, From., native Zingano against No.7-ranked lightweightPam Sorenson(9-4) of Blaine, Ibhayisikobho.

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. Muva, “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-zibalwaAlex “Eazy” Polizzi (9-1) of Madison, Wisc., clashes with Team Pitbull’sJose “Guru” Augusto (7-3, 1 NC). Ukwengeza, San Diego, Calif. bomdabu, 11-time BELLATOR MMA veteran, futhi No. 6-zibalwa“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.

Ngaphezu kwalokho, added toBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellis a memorable middleweight match pitting undefeated, Ungenzi. 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). Ngaphezu kwalokho, 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) of Escondido, Calif.

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, niniDiana 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.

Amathikithi forBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellare on sale now at bothTicketmaster.com futhiBellator.com

BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell Main Card:

Saturday, March 12 – live on ISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO

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

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

Light wesibhakela Co-Main Indawo: #2-Phil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) vs. #4-Julius Anglickas (10-2)

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

Bout Esilula: Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) vs.Gadzhi Rabadanov (16-4-2)

IKHADI Preliminary:

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

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

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

Light wesibhakela Bout: #8-Alex Polizzi (9-1) vs.Jose Augusto (7-3, 1 NC)

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

Middleweight Bout: #6-Romero Cotton (5-0) vs.Lance Wright(5-2)

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

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

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

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

Bout Esilula: 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. 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 SHOWTIME. 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 ViacomCBS, ekhaya UNdunankulu ukuzijabulisa brand zezwe ukuxhuma izilaleli kokuqukethwe esicindezelayo yonkana ithelevishini, motion picture, intanethi and mobile.

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

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POST-FIGHT VIDEO INTERVIEWS HERE

c-Gegard Mousasi (48-7-2) wanqoba #1-John Salter (18-5) via TKO (punches) at 2:07 round ezintathu

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) wanqoba #10-Sabah Homasi (15-10) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (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. Ngombono wami, 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) wanqoba #3-Magomed Magomedov (18-2) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (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) wanqoba Everett Cummings (15-1) via KO (punches) at :21 eyodwa round

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) wanqoba Ty Gwerder (5-3) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (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.”

IKhadi Preliminary:
Pam Sorenson (9-3) wanqoba Roberta Samad (5-1) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Jeffrey Glossner (3-2) wanqoba Sebastian Ruiz (2-4) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28, 29-28-29-28)
Jon McNeil (1-0) wanqoba Orlando Mendoza (0-1) via TKO (punches) at 3:57 round ezintathu

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BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters 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 SHOWTIME. 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, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, ekhaya UNdunankulu ukuzijabulisa brand zezwe ukuxhuma izilaleli kokuqukethwe esicindezelayo yonkana ithelevishini, motion picture, intanethi and mobile.
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FULL FIGHT CARD CONFIRMED FOR BELLATOR 264: MOUSASI VS. SALTER THIS FRIDAY

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I-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.

In the umcimbi main of the kusihlwa, 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 zibalwaRaufeon Stots (16-1) in a bout holding major title implications.

Rounding out the main card is a battle between undefeated heavyweights No. 7 zibalwaDavion Franklin(3-0) futhiEverett 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) ukuthatha 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. KANYE / 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 nangale, 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. SalterIKhadi Main:

Friday, August 13 – live onISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO

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

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

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

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

Wesibhakela Bout: #7-Davion Franklin(3-0) vs.Everett Cummings(16-0, 1 NC)

 Middleweight Bout: Ty Gwerder(5-2) vs.Khadzhi Bestaev(10-4)

IKhadi Preliminary: 

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

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

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

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

Bout Esilula: Justin Montalvo(2-0) vs.Kendly St Louis(3-4)

Featherweight Bout: 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 (for DEBUT) vs.Jon McNeil(for DEBUT)

*Card subject to change.

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BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters 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 SHOWTIME. 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, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, ekhaya UNdunankulu ukuzijabulisa brand zezwe ukuxhuma izilaleli kokuqukethwe esicindezelayo yonkana ithelevishini, motion picture, intanethi and 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-zibalwa 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. Iningi muva, 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 IKhadi Main:
Friday, August 13 – Live on ISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO
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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FULL RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 233: SALTER VS. VAN STEENIS

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Full Fight Night Photos Here



IKhadi Main:

John Salter (17-4) wanqoba Costello van Steenis (12-2) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Andrew Kapel (15-6) wanqoba "INkosi Mo" Lawal (21-10) via KO (Punch) at 1:22 eyodwa round

Arlene Blencowe (13-7) wanqoba Leslie Smith (11-8-1) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Tyrell Fortune (8-0) wanqoba Zu Anyanwu (15-6) via TKO (punches) at 1:56 round amabili



IKhadi Preliminary:

Aaron McKenzie (7-1-1) wanqoba Sean Clements (3-2) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 4:31 eyodwa round

Lucas Brennan (2-0) wanqoba Jacob Landin (0-3) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 3:38 eyodwa round

Tyree Fortune (5-0) wanqoba Chuck Campbell (2-1) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Logan Storley (11-0) wanqoba E.J. Brooks (13-6) via TKO (injury) at 5:00 eyodwa round

Julius Anglickas (8-1) wanqoba Jordan Young (11-1) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Amanda Bell (7-6) wanqoba Janay Harding (5-4) via TKO (punches) at 4:44 round ezintathu

Kyle Crutchmer (5-0) wanqoba Robert Gidron (4-4) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Romero Cotton (4-0) wanqoba Jason Perrotta (3-4) via verbal submission (injury) at 2:16 eyodwa round

Christian Edwards (2-0) wanqoba Cesar Bennett (0-1) via Knockout (head kick) at 0:16 eyodwa round

Grant Neal (2-0) wanqoba Jimmy Lugo (1-1) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-26, 30-26, 29-28)



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FULL FIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 210: NJOKUANI vs. SALTER

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Full Event Photos Here

Bellator 210: Njokuani vs. Salter Main Card Results:

John Salter (16-4) wanqoba Chidi Njokuani (18-6, 1 NC) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 4:32 eyodwa round

David Rickels (20-5) wanqoba Guilherme Bomba (10-5) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Kristina Williams (3-1) wanqoba Bruna Ellen (4-2) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Juan Archuleta (21-1) wanqoba Jeremy Spoon (20-5) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-25, 30-26, 30-26)

 

Preliminary Card Results:

Costello Van Steenis (11-1) wanqoba Chris Honeycutt (11-3, 1 NC) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Jordan Young (10-0) wanqoba Anthony Ruiz (34-23) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 3:48 eyodwa round

Yamauchi up (23-4) wanqoba Daniel Weichel (39-11) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)

Joe Schilling (3-5) wanqoba Will Morris (4-1) via TKO (corner stoppage) at 5:00 eyodwa round

Shawn Bunch (8-3) wanqoba Joe Warren (15-8) via verbal submission (punches) at 1:42 eyodwa round

Mike Shipman (12-1) wanqoba Scott Futrell (8-5) via ukuzithoba (anaconda choke) at 2:58 eyodwa round

Noad Lahat (13-4) wanqoba Brian Moore (11-7) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Rudy Schaffroth (6-0, 1 NC) wanqoba Vernon Lewis (6-4) via KO (Punch) at 2:51 eyodwa round

Adil Benjilany (5-1) wanqoba Daniel Carey (5-3) via TKO (punches) at :43 round amabili

Hracho Darpinyan (17-8-2) futhi Gerald Harris (25-7-1) fight to a majority draw (29-28, 28-28, 28-28)

 

 

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OFFICIAL BELLATOR 205: MCKEE VS. MACAPA RESULTS & IZITHOMBE

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Bellator 205 Main Card Results:

 

A.J. McKee (12-0) def. John Macapa (21-4-2) via KO (Punch) at 1:09 eyodwa round

 

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Rafael Lovato Jr. (9-0) def. John Salter (15-4) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 4:27 round ezintathu

 

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Veta Arteaga (5-2) def. Denise Kielholtz (2-2) via ukuzithoba (binda guillotine) at 4:24 round amabili

 

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Patricky Pitbull (20-8) def. Roger Huerta (24-11-1, 1 NC) via KO (punches) at 0:43 round amabili

 

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Preliminary Card Results:

Adam Borics (8-0) def. Josenaldo Silva (25-7) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 1:46 round ezintathu

Steve Mowry (5-0) def. Ben Moa (4-1) via ukuzithoba (Americana) at 2:40 eyodwa round

Jarod Trice (4-0) def. Sean Amandla (9-7) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Emilio Trevino (3-0) def. Sua Tuani (2-1) via TKO (punches) at 1:55 round amabili

Vince Morales (8-2) def. Justin Hugo (3-5) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-25, 30-26, 29-27)

Johnny Nunez (7-1) def. Josh Wick (9-4) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Andrew Cruz (4-3) def. Nathan Stolen (8-4) via ukuzithoba (arm bar) at 3:41 eyodwa round

Kyle Frost (3-0) def. David Rangel (0-2) via technical submission (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 3:29 eyodwa round

Bryce Edminister (2-1) def. Leon Taylor (0-1) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 1:34 round amabili

Stephen Stirewalt (2-0) def. Joe Aguirre (2-1) via submission at 2:13 round one

 

 

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THE LONG-AWAITED MMA DEBUT OF DILLON ‘EL JEFE’ DANIS SET FOR BELLATOR 198 ON APRIL 28

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BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU WORLD CHAMP MEETS KYLE WALKER IN MAIN CARD BOUT AT ALLSTATE ARENA

 

 

I-LOS ANGELES – Renowned Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Dillon Danis (0-0) will make his highly anticipated mixed martial arts debut against Kyle Walker (2-4) at Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. on Saturday, April 28ngoba Bellator 198: Fedor vs. Me.

 

 

 

 

 

Bellator 198, headlined by a first-round Heavyweight World Grand Prix bout between Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) futhi Frank Mir (18-11), will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT, ngenkathi isinyathelo kwangaphambilini ziyogelezela ku Bellator.com nasemazweni omhlaba phezu Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available at the Allstate Arena box office and Ticketmaster.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Under the tutelage of Marcelo Garcia at Alliance in New York, Danis began competing at an elite level on the jiu-jitsu circuit not long after emerging on the scene. Danis would win the IBJJF World Championship in Gi and No-Gi in 2014 as a brown belt, with those victories earning him his black belt in 2015. The very next year, Danis would return to the IBJJF tournament and take home the Pan American No-Gi Championship. Garnering the attention of fans along the way, Conor McGregor also took notice, enlisting the services of the New Jersey native to help him train for his 2016 rematch with Nate Diaz. Always one to challenge himself, Danis signed an exclusive multi-fight contract with Bellator in 2017 and has already settled in for training camp at the famed SBG Ireland.

 

 

 

 

 

Fighting out of Herrin, Ill., Kyle Walker will enter the Bellator cage for the first time at Bellator 198, where he will likely play the role of underdog to the BJJ kingpin. Walker made his pro debut in 2013, racking up wins in two of his first three matchups within the calendar year. After taking some time away from the sport, Walker stepped back inside the cage competing for some of the best regional promotions, including a return to Shamrock FC.

 

 

 

 

 

Complete Bellator 198 IKhadi Main:

Wesibhakela Grand Prix Okokuqala Round: Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) vs. Frank Mir (18-11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Emmanuel Sanchez (16-3) vs. Sam Sicilia (16-8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Middleweight Main Card Bout: John Salter (15-3) vs. Rafael Lovato Jr. (7-0)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Neiman Gracie (7-0) vs. Javier Torres (10-3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

175-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Dillon Danis (Pro Debut) vs. Kyle Walker (2-4)

 

 

 

 

 

IKhadi Preliminary:

 

 

 

 

 

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: R’Mandel Cameron (4-3) vs. P.J. Cajigas (6-6)

 

 

 

 

 

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Dan Stittgen (12-5) vs. Mark Stoddard (15-9)

 

 

 

 

 

150-Pound Catchweight Feature Bout: Eric Wisely (27-9-1) vs. Morgan Sickinger (20-10)

 

 

 

 

 

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Matt Paul (2-2) vs. Brian Booth (4-3)

 

 

 

 

 

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Joey Diehl (11-9) vs. Nate Williams (27-17)

 

 

 

 

 

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Tom Shoaff (8-3) vs. Mike Budnik (13-4)

 

 

 

 

*Card subject to change

 

 

 

 

 

Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.

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ISRAELI FIGHTERS NOAD LAHAT AND HAIM GOZALI WALK AWAY VICTORIOUS IN FRONT OF SOLD OUT BELLATOR 188 CROWD IN TEL AVIV

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Noad Lahat (12-3) wanqoba UJeremiya Monaghan (11-6) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-27 X3)

 

Ama ifotho: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lqlr8xxw8peeomk/AAAKwiHgTm33fMz6nJjFBDbga?dl=0

 

Haim Gozali (8-4) wanqoba Arsen Faitovich (4-2) via ukuzithoba (triangle binda) at :45 eyodwa round

 

Ama ifotho: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ee0vjzs70r57iaw/AAB-nPS5o_IWkiN2zzcGpkQ5a?dl=0

 

John Salter (15-3) wanqoba Jason Radcliffe (12-5) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 1:55 eyodwa round

 

Ama ifotho: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zeo87htbnc43m3h/AACnythlTH09nBjv1br0AlYIa?dl=0

 

Denise Kielholtz (1-1) wanqoba Jessica Middleton (2-3) via ukuzithoba (armbar) at 1:16 eyodwa round

 

Ama ifotho: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7smow9ic1rokft0/AADpDDq3mRQt3Pj2CTpjcdFxa?dl=0

 

IKhadi Preliminary:

Luiz Rocha (4-1) wanqoba Almog Shay (2-2) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Assaf Batan (1-0) wanqoba Mor Attias (0-1) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 4:08 round ezintathu

Matan Levi (3-0) wanqoba Erik Sianov (0-1) via iningi isinqumo (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Raz Bring (3-0) wanqoba Nadim Kablan (1-1) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Moshe Ben Chimol (2-0) wanqoba Ivan Solomatov (0-1) via ukuzithoba (armbar) at 4:00 eyodwa round

Adam Keresh (1-0) wanqoba Roman Kushnir (0-1) via TKO (punches ) at 3:00 round amabili

Natanial Parisi (1-0) wanqoba Or Eliov (0-1) via ukuzithoba (anaconda choke) at 3:45 eyodwa round

Gad David Abisror (DEBUT) vs. Alexander Trofimov (1-0) – No Contest (accidental foul)

Alexander Nikulin (3-0) wanqoba Rami Abuhav (0-1) via KO at 1:57 eyodwa round

Oron Kahlon (3-0) wanqoba Julian Maloku (0-1) via ukuzithoba (triangle) at 2:08 eyodwa round

Olga Rubin (4-0) wanqoba Joana Filipa (0-1) via TKO (Iziteleka) at 3:46 round amabili

Shimon Gosh (6-2) wanqoba Francisco Silva (1-1) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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AHEAD OF BELLATOR 188 KULELI VIKI, BELLATOR FIGHTERS MEET WITH ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU IN JERUSALEM

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Complete Photos Here — (c/o Office of Israel Prime Minister)

 

JERUSALEM – Earlier today, Bellator 188 competitors Noad Lahat (11-3) futhi Haim Gozali (7-4), along with Bellator heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) and Bellator brand ambassador Royce Gracie, met with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu at the nation’s Parliament in Jerusalem.

 

During the visit, Netanyahu expressed his support for the upcoming Bellator event in Tel Aviv later this week. This event marks Bellator’s second show in Israel and features two prominent Israeli fighters at the top of the card, as Lahat headlines and Gozali competes in the co-main event. Ukwengeza, the preliminary bouts feature many of Israel’s best up-and-coming regional talent.

 

Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano ithatha indawo Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv and airs free on Spike this Friday, Nov. 17 at 9 p.m. EST/8 p.m. EST. Full card details can be found below.

 

Watch video of the meeting here, via The Prime Minister of Israel’s Official YouTube akhawunti:

Direct Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfFWS8cAbmQ

 

 

Complete Bellator 188: Lahat vs. Labiano Fight Card:

Featherweight Main Event: Noad Lahat (11-3) vs. UJeremiya Monaghan (11-5)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Haim Gozali (7-4) vs. Arsen Faitovich (4-1)

Middleweight Feature Bout: John Salter (14-3) vs. Jason Radcliffe (12-4)

Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Denise Kielholtz (0-1) vs. Jessica Middleton (2-2)

 

IKhadi Preliminary:

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kiril Medvedovsky (11-5) vs. Luiz Rocha (3-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mor Attias (DEBUT) vs. Assaf Batan (DEBUT)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Erik Sianov (0-1) vs. Matan Levi (2-0)

Catchweight (128 lbs.) Preliminary Bout: Nadim Kablan (DEBUT) vs. Raz Bring (2-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Moshe Ben Chimol (1-0) vs. Ivan Solomatov (DEBUT)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Adam Keresh (DEBUT) vs. Roman Kushnir (DEBUT)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Or Eliov (DEBUT) vs. Natanial Parisi (DEBUT)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Gad David Abisror (DEBUT) vs. Alexander Trofimov (1-0)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Anthony Nisim Mor (DEBUT) vs. Shay Almog (2-1)

Catchweight (187 lbs.) Preliminary Bout: Rami Abuhav (DEBUT) vs. Alexander Nikulin (2-0)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Julian Maloku (DEBUT) vs. Oron Kahlon (2-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Joana Filipa (DEBUT) vs. Olga Rubin (3-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Francisco Silva (1-0) vs. Shimon Gosh (5-2)