Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the TroopsBabban Card:
Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7) was cancelled by the Hawaii State Boxing Commission deeming Barnett unable to compete tonight due to severe illness
Toby Misech(12-7) ci Erik Perez(19-7) via KO (punches) a 0:54 na zagaye daya
Alejandra Lara (9-3) ci Veta Artega(5-3) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Tywan Claxton (6-1) ci Braydon Akeo (3-1) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Joey Davis(7-0) ci Chris Cisneros (19-11) via TKO (punches) a 3:55 na zagaye daya
Na farko Card:
Hunter Ewald (1-0) ci Brysen Bolohao (0-2)via biyayya (raya-tsirara shaƙa) a 1:42 na zagaye daya
Joseph Creer (7-1-1) ci Ty Gwerder (4-1) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (30-27, 30-27, 29-26)
Cass Bell (5-0) ci Pierre Daguzan(5-4, 1 NC) via sunyi baki daya yanke shawara (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
JOSH BARNETT AND RONNY MARKES HEADLINEBELLATOR & THE USO PRESENT: SALUTE THE TROOPSRAN JUMA'A, Dec. 20
BELLATOR 236 ON A ranar, Dec. 21 SEES ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE DEFEND HER WORLD TITLE AGAINST KATE JACKSON
Los Angeles– The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii this Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21 is official with a stacked doubleheader featuring something for every mixed martial arts fan.
Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troopswill air on Paramount Network on Friday, Disamba 20 a 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream onBellator.com, DAZNand globally on theBellator Mobile App.
Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson –one of the star-powered, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream Saturday, Disamba 21 live exclusively onDAZN a 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. Santa, while preliminary action will stream onBellator.com, DAZNand globally on theBellator Mobile App.
The main event of Friday’s card on Paramount Network will see a heavyweight headliner, featuring the Bellator debuts of former world championJosh Barnett (35-8) da kuma Ronny Markes (19-7). Rounding out the stacked main card will see another Bellator debut, kamar yadda Erik Perez(19-6) enters the cage to meet Hawaii’s ownToby Misech (11-7), former flyweight No. 1 contenders Alejandra Lara (8-3) da kuma Veta Arteaga (5-3) return to action and Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix participantTywan Claxton (5-1) takes on the undefeated prospect out of Maili, Hawaii, Braydon Akeo (3-0). Har ila yau,, undefeated teammate of A.J. McKee Joey Davis (6-0) returns to the Bellator cage when he faces the “Big Island’s” 29-fight MMA veteran, Chris Cisneros (19-10).
The prelims forBellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troopswill feature an appearance from undefeated Bay Area-fighter fighterCass Bell (4-0), as well as undefeated Hawaiian prospectTy Gwerder (4-0).
A mere 24-hours later, Bellator 236 will take place exclusively on DAZN and will be headlined by a flyweight world title bout between Honolulu’sIlima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) da kuma Ingila ta Kate Jackson (11-3-1). The co-main event is a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix withA.J. McKee (15-0)shan a kan Derek noman (20-9.).
Bugu da kari, recently signed Bellator welterweightJason Jackson (10-4) na Hollywood, Fla. returns to the Bellator cage on short notice to take onKiichi Kunimotoof Osaka, Japan. Juliana Velasquez (9-0) looks to remain undefeated with Bellator when she meetsBruna Ellen (10-6) at flyweight, while local Hawaiian standoutsCheyden Leialoha(7-1) da kuma Nainoa Dung (3-0) go to battle againstRaufeon Stots (12-1) da kumaZach Zane (13-9), bi da bi, to complete the main card.
Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the TroopsBabban Card:
Paramount hanyar sadarwa & DAZN
10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT/5 p.m. HST
Heavyweight Main Event:Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)
Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Toby Misech(11-7) vs. Erik Perez(19-6)
Flyweight Main Card Bout: Alejandra Lara (8-3) vs. Veta Artega(5-3)
Babban Katin Jirgin Ruwa Na Featherweight: Tywan Claxton (5-1) vs. Braydon Akeo (3-0)
Welterweight Main Card Bout: Joey Davis(6-0) vs. Chris Cisneros (19-10)
Na farko Card:
DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App
8:45 p.m. DA / 7:45 p.m. CT/3:45 p.m. HST
Wasan Farko na Bantamweight: Cass Bell (4-0) vs. Pierre Daguzan(5-3, 1 NC)
Wasan Farko na Tsakiya: Ty Gwerder (4-0) vs.Joseph Creer (6-1-1)
180-Pound Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Hunter Ewald (Pro halarta a karon) vs. Brysen Bolohao (0-1)
Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson Babban Card:
DAZN
10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT/5 p.m. HST
Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) vs. Kate Jackson(11-3-1)
Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal Bout: A.J. McKee (15-0) vs. Derek noman (20-9)
Welterweight Main Card Bout:Jason Jackson(10-4) vs. Kiichi Kunimoto (20-8-2, 1 NC)
Flyweight Main Card Bout: Julianna Velasquez(9-0) vs. Bruna Ellen(5-2)
Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Raufeon Stots (12-1) vs. Cheyden Leialoha (7-1)
Mainaramar Babban Kati: Nainoa Dung (3-0) vs. Zach Zane (13-9)
Na farko Card:
DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App
8:30 p.m. DA / 7:30 p.m. CT/3:30 p.m. HST
Wasan Firamare mai nauyi: Keoni Diggs (7-0) vs. Scotty Hao(4-2)
Wasan Farko na Fim mai nauyi: Kai Kamaka III(5-2) vs. Spencer Higa(7-10)
Wasan Firamare mai nauyi: Dustin Barca(3-0) vs. Brandon Pieper(11-13)
Wasan farko na Welterweight: Ben Wilhelm(3-0) vs. Keali’i Kanekoa(2-2)
Wasan Farko na Bantamweight: Swayne Makana Lunasco(Pro halarta a karon) vs. Kaylan Gorospe (Pro halarta a karon)
Wasan Flyweight Preliminary: Nate Yoshimura(Pro halarta a karon) vs. Chas Dunhour(0-1)
JOSH BARNETT MAKES HIS BELLATOR DEBUT AGAINST RONNY MARKES IN HEAVYWEIGHT MAIN EVENT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK
LOS ANGELES –To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has once again partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, a ranar Jumma'a, Disamba 20. Emanating from Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, this unique show will be headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring the Bellator debuts of “The Warmaster”Josh Barnett (35-8) da kuma Ronny Markes (19-7).
For a second year, the USO and Bellator team up to honor the men and women who fight for our freedom and to bring entertainment and a piece of home to service members based in Hawaii during the holiday season. Wannan Salute the Troopsevent will bring Bellator athletes and personalities to the military community and provide a live free event as a thank you for their sacrifices and dedication to our country, especially for those who are separated from family and home during the holidays. Much like last year, 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 20 da kuma 21.
As the leading military support organization, the USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. This holiday season, hundreds of thousands of service members will remain on duty, away from home. The USO, through its programs, services and entertainment tours, is committed to bringing a piece of home to our nation’s service men and women. MMA fans and military supporters can help keep troops strong and connected to home by visitingwww.USO.org/Holidaysand by using the hashtag#USOHolidayswhen sharing how they have helped the USO’s critical mission to make the holidays special for our military heroes.
Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troopswill air on Paramount Network on Friday, Disamba 20 a 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream onBellator.comand globally on theBellator Mobile App. Details for exclusive ticket distribution will be announced in the coming days.
This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announcedBellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson a ranar Asabar, Disamba 21. This highly-anticipated fight card includes undefeated Bellator women’s flyweight champIlima-Lei Macfarlanedefending her title againstKate Jackson, da kuma A.J. McKee shan a kan Derek nomanin a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix.
After signing with Bellator in April, former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett will make his return to MMA competition for the first time since 2016. A second-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Barnett has remained prevalent in the combat sports realm, competing in jiu-jitsu events, promoting and performing at his own professional wrestling shows and working as a color commentator for New Japan Pro Wrestling. Barnett is no stranger to the devoted MMA fanbase in Hawaii, fighting for regional Hawaiian promotion Superbrawl in 1999 da kuma 2000, a stint that included three fights in one night to win the Superbrawl 13 gasar nauyi mai nauyi. One of the top heavyweights of all-time, the Strikeforce, Girman kai, UFC, K-1, NJPW, Pancrase, and Affliction mainstay owns victories over legendary stars, including Dan Severn (2x), Semmy Schilt (2x), Randy salon masu aji, Mark Hunt, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Pedro Rizzo, Sergei Kharitonov, Frank Mir, Roy Nelsonand Andrei Arlovski.
Fighting professionally since 2007, Ronny Markes will join the Bellator ranks following 26-fights all over the globe including three wins in UFC. Competing for a majority of his nearly 13-year career at middleweight, the 31-year-old will now lace up the gloves as a Bellator heavyweight. Hailing from Natal, Brazil, Markes is coming off a TKO victory in June, and will add another big-name fighter to his list of opposition, a list that includes fights against Yoel Romero, Thiago Santos, Aaron Simpson and Paulo Filho.
Updated Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the TroopsKatin yaƙi:
Heavyweight Main Event:Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)
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