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

BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9 MAIN EVENT REVEALED

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

ווי אַ רעזולטאַט, the new headliner for Bellator’s third event in Budapest, אונגארן אויף פרייַטיק, אַפּריל 6, will feature former world champion בענסאָן הענדערסאָן (24-8) in a lightweight matchup against Roger Huerta (24-9-1, 1 נק), 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. דערצו, בעללאַטאָר 196 will also feature a flyweight contest pitting Bellator women’s 125-pound kickboxing champion Denise Kielholtz (1-1) קעגן Lena Ovchynnikova (12-5, 1 נק) and a featherweight battle between SBG Ireland’s Brian Moore (10-6) און גיאָרגיאָ בעלסאַנטי (7-6-1).

With marquee victories over Nate Diaz, Donald Cerrone (x2), Frankie עדגאַר (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, אונגארן. Fighting out of Austin, טעקסאַס, the 34-year-old Los Angeles native returns to Bellator for the first time since facing Eddie Alvarez at בעללאַטאָר 33. The first MMA fighter to ever appear on the cover of ספּאָרט יללוסטראַטעד, Huerta’s entertaining fight style saw him memorably defeat Clay Guida and Leonard Garcia. איצט, fresh off of two consecutive victories, “El Matador” is not shying away from elite competition for his first fight of 2018.

די אַפּריל 6 card at BOK Hall will also feature world-class kickboxing action, as Bellator Kickboxing returns for another great night of fights. אין די הויפּט געשעעניש, Raymond Daniels (33-3) defends his welterweight crown against Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2) פון France, בשעת די ונדעפעאַטעד Jorina Baars (44-0-3) קערט צו פּנים Julie Burton (7-1) at 145-pounds. אַדדיטיאָנאַללי, fan-favorite Alexy Ignashov (85-21) will compete in a heavyweight matchup.

בעללאַטאָר 196: הענדערסאָן ווס. Huerta will be broadcast פרייַטיק, אַפּריל 6 free on Paramount Network at 9 פּ.ם. און/8 פּ.ם. קאָרט. Bellator Kickboxing 9 will air immediately following at 11 פּ.ם. און/10 פּ.ם. CT.Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available at www.Bellator.hu.

דערהייַנטיקט בעללאַטאָר 196: הענדערסאָן ווס. Huerta Fight Card:

Lightweight Main Event: בענסאָן הענדערסאָן (24-8) ווס. Roger Huerta (24-9-1, 1 נק)

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

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

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Brian Moore (10-6) ווס. גיאָרגיאָ בעלסאַנטי (7-6-1)

דערהייַנטיקט Bellator Kickboxing 9 Fight Card:

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

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alexy Ignashov (85-21) ווס. טבד

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

*Card subject to change.

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