‘SMOOTH’ BENSON HENDERSON TAKES ON THE RETURNING ROGER ‘EL MATADOR’ HUERTA IN NEW MAIN EVENT

BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9 MAIN EVENT REVEALED

लॉस आंजल्स – Due to an undisclosed injury, James Gallagher’s highly anticipated return to the Bellator cage will be delayed.

परिणामी, the new headliner for Bellator’s third event in Budapest, वर हंगेरी शुक्रवारी, एप्रिल 6, will feature former world champion बेन्सन हेंडरसन (24-8) in a lightweight matchup against Roger Huerta (24-9-1, 1 नॅशनल कॉन्फरन्स), who returns to Bellator for the first time since 2010. Gallagher’s opponent, Hungary’s Adam Borics (6-0), will remain on the card and take on the undefeated Manuel Gaxhja (6-0) in the featherweight co-main event. याव्यतिरिक्त, Bellator 196 will also feature a flyweight contest pitting Bellator women’s 125-pound kickboxing champion Denise Kielholtz (1-1) विरूद्ध Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 नॅशनल कॉन्फरन्स) and a featherweight battle between SBG Ireland’s Brian Moore (10-6) आणि ज्योर्जिओ Belsanti (7-6-1).

With marquee victories over Nate Diaz, Donald Cerrone (x2), Frankie एडगर (x2), Gilbert Melendez and Jorge Masvidal, ग्लेंडेल, Ariz.’s “Smooth” Benson Henderson looks to add another name to his already-impressive resume. The former UFC and WEC champ owns a win over a Patricio “Pitbull” inside the Bellator cage and is looking to make a statement on his way back to title contention when he meets Roger Huerta on April 6 in Budapest, हंगेरी. Fighting out of Austin, टेक्सास, the 34-year-old Los Angeles native returns to Bellator for the first time since facing Eddie Alvarez at Bellator 33. The first MMA fighter to ever appear on the cover of क्रीडा इलस्ट्रेटेड, Huerta’s entertaining fight style saw him memorably defeat Clay Guida and Leonard Garcia. आता, fresh off of two consecutive victories, “El Matador” is not shying away from elite competition for his first fight of 2018.

द एप्रिल 6 card at BOK Hall will also feature world-class kickboxing action, as Bellator Kickboxing returns for another great night of fights. मुख्य झाल्यास, Raymond Daniels (33-3) defends his welterweight crown against Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2) फ्रान्स, तर undefeated Jorina Baars (44-0-3) तोंड परत Julie Burton (7-1) at 145-pounds. याव्यतिरिक्त, fan-favorite Alexy Ignashov (85-21) will compete in a heavyweight matchup.

Bellator 196: हेंडरसन वि. Huerta will be broadcast शुक्रवारी, एप्रिल 6 free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. आणि/8 p.m. सीटी. Bellator Kickboxing 9 will air immediately following at 11 p.m. आणि/10 p.m. CT.Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available at www.Bellator.hu.

अद्यतनित Bellator 196: हेंडरसन वि. Huerta Fight Card:

Lightweight Main Event: बेन्सन हेंडरसन (24-8) वि. Roger Huerta (24-9-1, 1 नॅशनल कॉन्फरन्स)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Adam Borics (6-0) वि. Manuel Gaxhja (6-0)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Denise Kielholtz (1-1) वि. Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 नॅशनल कॉन्फरन्स)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Brian Moore (10-6) वि. ज्योर्जिओ Belsanti (7-6-1)

अद्यतनित Bellator Kickboxing 9 Fight Card:

Welterweight World Title Bout: Raymond Daniels (33-3) वि. Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alexy Ignashov (85-21) वि. TBD

Women’s Featherweight Main Card Bout: Jorina Baars (44-0-3) वि. Julie Burton (7-1)

*Card subject to change.

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