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

BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9 MAIN EVENT REVEALED

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

Natijada, the new headliner for Bellator’s third event in Budapest, Vengriya Juma, Aprel 6, will feature former world champion Benson Merilend (24-8) in a lightweight matchup against Rojer Xerta (24-9-1, 1 Shimoliy Karolina), 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. Bunga qo'chimcha, Bellator 196 will also feature a flyweight contest pitting Bellator women’s 125-pound kickboxing champion Denise Kielholtz (1-1) ga qarshi Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 Shimoliy Karolina) and a featherweight battle between SBG Ireland’s Brian Moore (10-6) va Giorgio Belsanti (7-6-1).

With marquee victories over Nate Diaz, Donald Cerrone (x2), Frankie Edgar (x2), Gilbert Melendez and Jorge Masvidal, Glendale, 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, Vengriya. Fighting out of Austin, Texas, 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 Sport Illustrated, Huerta’s entertaining fight style saw him memorably defeat Clay Guida and Leonard Garcia. Hozir, fresh off of two consecutive victories, “El Matador” is not shying away from elite competition for his first fight of 2018.

The Aprel 6 card at BOK Hall will also feature world-class kickboxing action, as Bellator Kickboxing returns for another great night of fights. Asosiy tadbirda, Raymond Daniels (33-3) defends his welterweight crown against Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2) Fransiya, paytda Mag'lubiyatsiz Jorina Baars (44-0-3) duch qaytadi Julie Burton (7-1) at 145-pounds. Bundan tashqari, fan-favorite Alexy Ignashov (85-21) will compete in a heavyweight matchup.

Bellator 196: Merilend va boshqalar. Huerta will be broadcast Juma, Aprel 6 free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. VA/8 p.m. CT. Bellator Kickboxing 9 will air immediately following at 11 p.m. VA/10 p.m. CT.Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available at www.Bellator.hu.

Yangilangan Bellator 196: Merilend va boshqalar. Huerta Jang kartasi:

Lightweight Main Event: Benson Merilend (24-8) va boshqalar. Rojer Xerta (24-9-1, 1 Shimoliy Karolina)

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

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Denise Kielholtz (1-1) va boshqalar. Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 Shimoliy Karolina)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Brian Moore (10-6) va boshqalar. Giorgio Belsanti (7-6-1)

Yangilangan Bellator Kickboxing 9 Jang kartasi:

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

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

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

*Karta o'zgarishi mumkin.

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