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2022 is the Year of the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix

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HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EIGHT-MAN TOURNAMENT SET TO DETERMINE 135-POUND WORLD CHAMPION AND $1 MILLION DOLLAR GRAND PRIZE WINNER

YEARLONG TOURNAMENT BEGINS IN FIRST QUARTER OF NEXT YEAR, EXCLUSIVELY ON SHOWTIME

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LOS ANGELES -It was officially announced at tonight’sBellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi event that next year’s prestigious BELLATOR World Grand Prix will take place in the promotion’s incredibly stacked bantamweight division. The winner of tonight’s 135-Pound World Championship fight betweenSergio Pettis iKyoji Horiguchi will defend their title next year in the Bantamweight World Grand Prix featuring a gauntlet of the eight best athletes the weight class has to offer.

In addition to both Pettis and Horiguchi, the Bantamweight World Grand Prix is set to feature former divisional championJuan Archuleta, No. 2 classificat-Raufeon Stots, No. 3 classificat-Patchy Mix, No. 4 classificat-Magomed Magomedov, No. 5 classificat-Leandro Figa, i n. 6 classificat-James Gallagher, who will all vie for the right to be named the next BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion and take home a grand prize of one-million-dollars.

First-round matchups and additional details such as dates, locations and tournament alternates will be revealed soon.

All tournament bouts will be five-round contests and will be telecast in the United States exclusively on SHOWTIME.

Former BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion Kyoji Horiguchi enters tonight’s contest unranked due to inactivity within the promotion. Official BELLATOR Rankings will be updated and distributed on Monday, Desembre. 6.

Campió – Sergio Pettis (21-5):

Fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisc.,Sergio Pettis captured the BELLATOR bantamweight crown in May 2021 by outpointing former championJuan Archuleta in a fast-paced contest atBELLATOR 258.During a nearly six-year, 14-fight UFC stint, the Roufusport-product competed in both the flyweight and bantamweight classes, collecting nine victories and a pair of “Fight of the Night” honors against Alex Caceres and Matt Hobar in 2014. Prior to his UFC tenure, Pettis, the younger brother of former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, earned world titles in Resurrection Fighting Alliance’s flyweight division and North American Fighting Championship’s 135-pound class. Following a trio of impressive triumphs over some of the division’s elite, BELLATOR’s bantamweight champion is set to protect his belt and an unblemished 3-0 promotional mark entering the tournament.

Former BELLATOR Bantamweight Champion – Kyoji Horiguchi (29-3):

Hailing from Takasaki, Japó, el jugador de 31 anys d'edat,Kyoji Horiguchi is the reigning RIZIN bantamweight champion who notoriously became a simultaneous, two-promotion champion in 2019 after taking down and upsetting then-BELLATOR champion Darrion Caldwell at Madison Square Garden. Desafortunadament, an injury would force Horiguchi to relinquish his BELLATOR title in 2019, and he now looks to reclaim his belt in a main event clash with current championSergio Pettis aBellator 272. While with RIZIN, the American Top Team-product amassed an impressive 10-1 promotional mark, highlighted by eight finishes and five first-round knockouts. Més, more than half of Horiguchi’s career victories have come via knockout. Ara, after reclaiming his RIZIN bantamweight strap and avenging only his third loss in 32 outings with a highlight-reel, opening-round knockout over Kai Asakura on New Year’s Eve 2020, the Japanese sensation fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla., aims to get his hands back on BELLATOR’s title

No. 1 Ranked Bantamweight – Juan Archuleta (25-3):

With the Bantamweight World Grand Prix set, former BELLATOR World Champion and No. 1-classificatJuan Archuleta sees a clear path toward regaining the 135-pound crown. Armed with 25 professional victories, Incloent 12 by way of K.O. o submissió, the “Spaniard” has no issues stopping opponents inside the BELLATOR cage. The former four-division King of the Cage world champion, who holds victories over Patchy Mix, Henry Corrals, and Ricky Bandejas, strives to keep that trend going throughout the Grand Prix.

No. 2 Ranked Bantamweight – Raufeon Stots (17-1):

Considered one of the world’s best 135-pound fighters, Raufeon “Supa” Stots has been in the title conversation since his 2019 BELLATOR debut. Currently riding a nine-fight winning streak, el No. 2-ranked bantamweight has defeated some of BELLATOR’s finest, including Magomed Magomedov and Josh Hill, by smothering opponents with top-tier grappling ability. Sporting a near-perfect 17-1 registre, the Roufusport product and two-time NCAA Division II Champion now has an opportunity to compete for a long-awaited crown.

No. 3 Ranked Bantamweight – Patchy Mix (15-1):

Set to make his sixth promotional appearance under the BELLATOR umbrella, the pride of Angola, N.Y., has collected two-first round submission victories while compiling a 4-1 record with the Scott Coker-led promotion. The 28-year-old Buffalo, N.Y. native looks to build off his most recent win atBellator 270 over James Gallagher in his opponent’s hometown of Dublin, Irlanda, mes passat. Prior to his time with BELLATOR, Mix dominated the competition while on the regional scene by collecting nine of his 15 professional victories, including five first-round finishes. Ara, the submission specialist will face the toughest challenge of his career, a shot at the tournament’s $1 million prize and BELLATOR’s 135-pound strap.

No. 4 Ranked Bantamweight – Magomed Magomedov (18-2):

After capturing belts in different organizations, Dagestani phenomMagomed Magomedov hopes to add to his collection by taking home BELLATOR gold. Amassing an impressive 18-2 career record with 12 via finish, “Tiger” has made a swift impact on the BELLATOR 135-pound division since his December 2020 promotional debut by climbing to No. 4 in the rankings. Possessing both a blistering pace and superior grappling, Magomedov has the potential to be a nightmare matchup for anyone in the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix.

No. 5 Ranked Bantamweight – Leandro Figa (21-5):

After dropping in weight to 135-pounds, Leandro Higo has been on a tear by winning three consecutive fights and putting the entire bantamweight division on notice. Under the tutelage of the famed Pitbull Brothers camp, the Brazilian is coming off a hard-fought, split-decision victory over former Bantamweight World Champion Darrion CaldwellatBellator 259 al maig 2021. Com 12 of Higo’s 21 pro victories have come by submission, the entire bracket knows that the No. 5-ranked bantamweight will not be an easy out.

No. 6 Ranked Bantamweight – James Gallagher (11-2):

Hailing from Strabane, Irlanda, one of MMA’s brightest young fighters strives to notch his 12th career victory in a tournament stacked with 135-pound talent. Following a finish over Anthony Taylor atBellator 169 al desembre 2016 and a pair of first-round submissions the following year, “The Strabanimal” has tallied four victories over his past six contests, including three first-round finishes and a highlight reel 35-second win atBellator 227. Poised for the biggest test of his young career, the former SBG Ireland-product aims to shed the shadow of former training partner, Conor McGregor, and add to his own legacy with a shot at BELLATOR bantamweight gold.

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FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS, CITES & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR MMA 259: CYBORG VS. SMITH 2

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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS HERE - (PLEASE CREDIT: BELLATOR MMA / LUCAS NOONAN)

POST-FIGHT VIDEO INTERVIEWS HERE

c-Cris Cyborg (24-2, 1 NC) derrotat #4-Leslie Smith (12-9-1) per TKO (vagues) a 4:51 de la cinquena ronda

Cris Cyborg after retaining the title:

“I knew she was tough and I’ve fought her before. I know her and respect her and she’s a real fighter. I knew with her it would be a great match, because she’s capable and she’s tough."

“I was really working in sparring to keep going and going because I knew it was going to be this way. I noticed I enjoyed it a little more. It’s going to be 16 years as a professional fighter this month so I started to enjoy it in there."



“I’ve been working on grappling my whole life but I just feel like I’m getting better and better every day. I got a black belt, but it’s like a white belt because I’m always learning."

“I’ve been doing this 16 any, I’ve got four titles. But before you can be a G.O.A.T. you have to fight the ‘Cat.’ So, I’d like to fight with Cat Zingano and I will ask Scott Coker. Because before you can be a G.O.A.T. you have to fight the ‘Cat.’”

#6-Leandro Figa (20-5) derrotat Darrion Caldwell (15-5) per decisió dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

“I’ve been waiting for this fight for three years now. It’s exactly how I wanted it to go. I used my wrestling and I used my jiu-jitsu. I’m a complete fighter and I’m ready for any fighter on the planet because I believe I’m the best. I knew I had lost the first round, but in the second when he was throwing all those elbows and cut me open, I’m from a poor family in Brazil and that was nothing I hadn’t seen before. I felt happy being in that cage with blood all over me.

“He ended up taking me down in the second and I went for a kimura, which is something I’m very accustomed to doing, but he reversed it but then he didn’t do anything and I hit him with a lot of strikes on bottom. A lot of elbows and strikes and I stayed very on bottom and he wasn’t doing anything. That’s why I won the second and third round.”

“I think that I deserve a title shot. I just beat three of the biggest names in the game and I just beat a former world champion. And nobody has beaten the top three guys of this world-class caliber like I have done in three consecutive wins. I’m going for that world title and that’s what’s next for me. So let’s make it fast.”

#3-Austin Vanderford (11-0) derrotat #4-Fabian Edwards (9-2) per decisió unànime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Austin Vanderford following his unanimous decision win:

“I like my fights bloody, whether it’s me or my opponent. I’ll get a scab. But hats off to Fabian who cut me up a little bit. But happy to get the win.”

“He was a big, strong guy. I started feeling him give me that head and arm choke. Desafortunadament, I didn’t capitalize on it. But I knew what I was going to do. I was going to just grind it out. He’s a good striker so I had to be careful but I felt good. Wrestling … it’s my heart. I’m ready for the next step.”

Jaleel Willis (15-2) derrotat Maycon Mendonca (11-5) per decisió unànime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Hannah Guy (3-1) derrotat #8-Valerie Loureda (3-1) per decisió unànime (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Hannah Guy following her first win inside the BELLATOR cage…

“I felt like I had really good cardio, so that was awesome because I was really worried about that a little bit. I’m so thankful she took the fight and I’m so thankful BELLATOR gave me this opportunity.

“I thought I was going to finish with the triangle (estrangulació), honestament. She just slipped right out of there, so that was awesome of her. Her defense was really good. I was really impressed with that. I didn’t know what her ground game was but it was a lot better than I thought it was going to be.

“Grappling is just where I want to be if you’ve seen any of my other fights. My striking has really improved a lot though so I’m hoping to change that. But grappling has always been my strong suit. I didn’t want to just depend on my grappling, but I thought I landed some shots pretty well a few times. In this fight I thought I could see when the punches were coming. And I was able to defend a little bit better and how I’ve grown. So I’m just really proud of myself right now.”

Targeta preliminar:
Vostè Awad (24-13, 1 NC) derrotat Nate Andrews (16-4) per KO (vagues) a 3:16 de la primera ronda
#7-Grant Neal (6-0) derrotat #8-Tyree Fortune (5-1) a través de la submissió (estrangulament per l'esquena) a 4:20 de la primera ronda
Sumiko Inaba (2-0) derrotat Kristina Katsikis (1-2) per TKO (vagues) a 3:35 de la tercera ronda
Aviv Gozali (6-0) derrotat Sean Felton (5-3-1) a través de la submissió (ganxo de taló) a 1:17 de la primera ronda
#9-Davion Franklin (3-0) derrotat Tyler Rei (12-10) via KO at 2:02 de la primera ronda
#7-Leah McCourt (5-1) derrotat 6-Janay Harding (6-5) a través de la submissió (triangle Choke) a 2:42 de la segona ronda
Danny Sabatello (11-1) derrotat Brett Johns (17-3) per decisió unànime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Alexander Shabliy (20-3) derrotat #9-Alfie Davis (14-4) per decisió unànime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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BELLATOR MMA™ CONFIRMS FULL FIGHT CARD FOR BELLATOR 259 – LIVE ON SHOWTIME® NEXT FRIDAY, MAIG 21 AT 9 P.m. I

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CRIS CYBORG SET TO DEFEND WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST LESLIE SMITH IN A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED REMATCH

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LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card forBELLATOR MMA 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2aquestDivendres, Maig 21 en el Mohegan Sun Arena. The event caps off an exciting month of action for BELLATOR, and airs LIVE on SHOWTIME at9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT.

With plans to continue her dominance over the women’s featherweight division, Cris Cyborg(23-2, 1 NC) will put her world championship on the line against No. 4 ploma classificatLeslie Smith(12-8-1) in a rematch to crown the world’s top 145-pound female athlete.

La BELLATOR MMA 259 main card on SHOWTIME is loaded from top to bottom, including former bantamweight champion Darion Caldwell (15-4) rematching No. 6 ranked bantamweight Leandro Figa (20-5) in a 135-pound contest, a top-five middleweight clash between the undefeated No. 3 classificat Austin Vanderford (10-0) i n. 4 classificat Fabian Edwards (9-1), and a welterweight matchup that will see the streaking Jaleel Willis (14-2) face off against former LFA champion Maycon Mendonca (11-4), who’ll be making his promotional debut. Capping off the main card action will be the undefeated Jackson Wink-product and No. 9 ranked light heavyweight Christian Edwards (4-0) challenging Mississippi’s Ben Parrish (4-1).

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 i més enllà, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

The nine-fight preliminary card has no shortage of action-packed bouts, featuring a top-10 light heavyweight matchup between No. 7 classificatGrant Neal(5-0) i n. 8 classificatTyree Fortune(5-0) and the return of Israeli lightweight superstarAviv Gozali (5-0), as he looks to add to his five first round finishes and record breaking 11-second submission win. Més, the charismatic No. 8 ranked women’s flyweightValerie Loureda (3-0), the always-excitingVostè Awad(23-13, 1 NC), i n. 6 ranked Australian featherweightJanay Harding (6-4), who takes on No. 7 ranked Irish sensationLeah McCourt(4-1). Finalment, No. 9 ranked lightweightAlfie Davis (14-3) makes his sixth promotional appearance against BELLATOR newcomerAlexander Shabliy (19-3).

All prelims will stream live at5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV. Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2Targeta principal:

TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ

9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT

Featherweight World Title Main Event: c-Cris Cyborg(23-2, 1 NC) vs. #4-Leslie Smith(12-8-1)

Bantamweight Co-Main Event: Darrion Caldwell (15-4) vs. #6-Leandro Figa(20-5)

Mitjà Bout: #3-Austin Vanderford (10-0) vs. #4-Fabian Edwards (9-1)

Baralla de pes welter: Jaleel Willis (14-2) vs.Maycon Mendonca (11-4)

Semipesado Bout: #9-Christian Edwards (4-0) vs.Ben Parrish (4-1)

 Targeta preliminar: 

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

5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT

Lleugera Bout: Vostè Awad (23-13, 1 NC) vs.Nate Andrews (16-3)

Semipesado Bout: #7-Grant Neal (5-0) vs. #8-Tyree Fortune (5-0)

Bout pes mosca: Sumiko Inaba (1-0) vs.Kristina Katsikis(1-1)

Lleugera Bout: Aviv Gozali (5-0) vs.Sean Felton (5-2-1)

Bout pes mosca: #8-Valerie Loureda (3-0) vs.Hannah Guy(2-1)

Heavyweight Bout: Davion Franklin (2-0) vs.Tyler Rei (12-9)

Pes ploma Bout: #6-Janay Harding(6-4) vs. #7-Leah McCourt (4-1)

Lleugera Bout: #9-Alfie Davis(14-3) vs.Alexander Shabliy(19-3)

*La targeta està subjecta a canvis.

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FULL FIGHT CARD AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR THIS FRIDAY’S BELLATOR 241: PITBULL VS. CARVALHO EVENT AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA – LIVE ON DAZN

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Uncasville, Conn. – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to Mohegan Sun Arena aquest Divendres, Març 13 is official with a stacked six-fight main card, headlined by current two-division champ Patricio Pitbull (30-4) defending his 145-lb. title in the Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinals against upstart SBG-product and tournament dark horse Pedro Carvalho (11-3).



Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho will stream live exclusively on DAZN a 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT, mentre que l'acció preliminar continuarà Canal de YouTube de Bellator MMA, així com DAZN, a partir de les 7:30 p.m. I / 4:30 p.m. PT.



The exciting main card will also see a Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal take place in the co-main event,quan Daniel Weichel (40-11) rematches Emmanuel Sánchez (19-4) for a future shot at the world title. Addicionalment, former New York Giants lineman Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) will be taking on Ronny Markes (19-7) in a heavyweight main card bout, while England’s Paul Daley (42-17-2) and heavy-handed Sabah Homasi (13-8) go toe-to-toe in a 170-pound matchup that is sure to produce fireworks. Rounding out the main card will see Connecticut’s own Nick Newell (16-3) tenint en Zach Zane (14-9) of Hawaii at lightweight and a must-see middleweight contest showcasing Anatoly Tokov (29-2) vs. Fabio Aguiar (17-1).



La cartellera preliminar de Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho will stream live stream on Canal de YouTube de Bellator MMA i DAZN a 7:30 p.m. I / 4:30 p.m. PT. The prelims feature appearances from Bellator prospects and other familiar names in Baby Slice (3-2, 1 NC), Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0), Leslie Smith (11-8-1), Romero Cotton (4-0), Mike Kimbel
(3-2), i Leandro Figa (19-5) reunió Dominic Mazzotta (15-3) en el pes ploma.



complet Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho Targeta principal:

DAZN

10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT



Featherweight WGP Quarterfinal World Title Bout: Patricio Pitbull (30-4) vs. Pedro Carvalho (11-3)

Batalla de quarts de final del Gran Premi Mundial de pes ploma: Daniel Weichel (40-11) vs. Emmanuel Sánchez (19-4)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)

Combat de la targeta principal del pes pesat: Paul Daley (42-17-2) vs. Sabah Homasi (13-8)

Punt lleuger de la targeta principal: Nick Newell (16-3) vs. Zach Zane (14-9)

Batalla de la targeta principal de pes mitjà: Anatoly Tokov (29-2) vs. Fabio Aguiar (17-1)



Targeta preliminar:

Bellator’s YouTube Channel | DAZN

7:30 p.m. I / 4:30 p.m. PT



Pes preliminar de pes welter: Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0) vs. Billy Goff (2-2)

160-lliures. Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Baby Slice (3-2, 1 NC) vs. Kaheem Murray (3-3)

Batalla preliminar de pes mitjà: Jordan Newman (2-0) vs. Pat McCrohan (4-3)

Batalla preliminar de pes mitjà: Romero Cotton (4-0) vs. Justin Sumter (7-3)

140-lliures. Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Mike Kimbel (3-2) vs. Kenny Rivera (2-2)

Lluita preliminar lleugera: Killys Mota (12-1) vs. Nate Andrews (16-3)

Batalla preliminar de pes ploma: Leandro Figa (19-5) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (15-3)

Batalla preliminar de pes ploma: Leslie Smith (11-8-1) vs. Jessy Miele (9-3)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Ion Pascu (18-10) vs. Mark Lemminger (10-1)

Lluita preliminar lleugera: Vladimir Tokov (7-0) vs. Marcus Surin (6-2)



*La targeta està subjecta a canvis.



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Bellator 195 RESULTATS & FOTOS

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Darrion Caldwell (12-1) derrotat Leandro Figa (18-4) a través de la submissió (guillotina) a 2:36 de la primera ronda

 

Joe Taimanglo (24-8) derrotat Joe Warren (15-7) per decisió dividida (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

 

Kristina Williams (2-0) derrotat Emily Ducote (6-4) per decisió dividida (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Juan Archuleta (19-1) derrotat William Joplin (17-15) per decisió unànime (30-26, 30-24, 30-23)

 

Aaron Webb (2-0) derrotat Thomas Lopez (1-4) per TKO (cops) a 3:11 de la primera ronda

 

Kevin Holland (12-3) derrotat Teagan Dooley (6-3) a través de la submissió (triangle Choke) a 2:59 de la primera ronda

 

Daniel Carey (4-2) derrotat Cris Williams (4-1) per decisió unànime (29-28 x3)

 

Romero Cotton (2-0) derrotat Justin Reeser (1-2) a través de la submissió (estrangulament per l'esquena) 4:35 de la segona ronda

 

Fernando González (3-0) derrotat Armando Servin (4-6) a través de la submissió (arm-bar) a 2:24 de la primera ronda

 

Justin Patterson (10-4) derrotat Brian Grinnell (10-8) per TKO (knee to body) a 4:49 de la primera ronda

 

Ky Bennett (1-1) derrotat Morgan Solis (2-1) a través de la submissió (Americana) a 3:37 de la segona ronda

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FNU Combat Sports Mostra: Boxing Deaths, Jon Jones Gets Fined, Event Previews and Recaps

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This week’s FNU Combat Sports Show features some discussions on the latest deaths in boxing, Jon Jones getting a $205k fine and upcoming and past combat sports events. We preview Bellator and UFC events coming up this weekend while looking back at the UFC Fight Night last week that saw Jeremy Stephens put himself in title contention with a vicious KO of Josh Emmett. For Boxing we have some huge fights with the biggest one featuring Luis Ortiz and Deontay Wilder squaring off with undefeated records and heavyweight titles on the line. Listen to the full broadcast by following the link below:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ji25y58hykqgxwv/March12018show.mp3?dl=0

 

 

 

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DARRION CALDWELL TO DEFEND BELLATOR BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST LEANDRO HIGO ON MARCH 2 AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO AND RESORT

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LOS ANGELES – The Bellator bantamweight championship will be up for grabs Divendres, Març 2 quan Darrion Caldwell (11-1) makes his first title defense against Leandro Figa (18-3) a Bellator 195 inside WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma., the same venue where “The Wolf” captured the belt earlier this year.

 

“Darrion Caldwell is an exciting young fighter that has worked his way to the top of a very competitive bantamweight division to become a world champion,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “I’m excited to see what he can do in his first title defense against Leandro Higo, who is an incredibly tough competitor with the ability to submit his opponent at any time. The fans are in for a great matchup between these two grapplers.”

 

The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut, mentre que l'acció preliminar continuarà Bellator.com i a nivell mundial Aplicació mòbil Bellator. Les entrades per Bellator 195: Caldwell vs. Figa a la venda aquest Divendres, Desembre. 22 a 10 a.m. Connecticut and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, as well as through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Les properes setmanes s’anunciaran combats addicionals.

 

Caldwell has been on a steady ascension to championship status since signing with Bellator in 2014. Ahead of his championship victory over Eduardo Dantas a Bellator 184, which brought his Bellator record to 8-1, the 30-year-old collected five wins by way of first-round knockout or submission. The run was highlighted by a remarkable stoppage of former multi-division champion Joe Warren. Hailing from Rahway, N.J. and training alongside Bellator standouts Phil Davis i Justin Lawrence at Alliance MMA in San Diego, Qualif., “The Wolf” also serves as one of the main sparring partners of former UFC bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz.

 

Higo signed with Bellator in February riding an eight-fight win-streak and earned the Legacy Fighting Alliance 135-pound crown in the process. Fresh off animpressive win contra Joe Taimanglo, the 28-year-old Pitbull Brothers product also competed on The Ultimate Fighter: Brasil 4 a 2015. A proud carrier of the Olympic torch ahead of the 2016 Summer Games in Brazil, “Pitbull” will now set his sights on carrying the torch in Bellator’s bantamweight division.

 

Actualitzat Bellator 195: Caldwell vs. Figa Carta de lluita:

Bantamweight World Title Main Event: Darrion Caldwell (11-1) vs. Leandro Figa (18-3)

 

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Bellator 184: DANTAS VS. CALDWELL RESULTS & FOTOS

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Darrion Caldwell (11-1) derrotat Eduardo Dantas (20-4) per decisió unànime (48-47, 48-47, 50-45)

 

Quote from Darrion Caldwell: "I have been waiting for this moment for my whole life. Darrion Caldwell is the Bellator bantamweight champion, that has a nice ring to it doesn’t it? I want to be an active champion, I want to bring some prestige to this belt. You’ll be hearing from me very soon.”

 

Emmanuel Sánchez (16-3) derrotat Daniel Straus (24-8, 1 NC) a través de la submissió (triangle Choke) a 1:56 de la tercera ronda

 

Quote from Emmanuel Sanchez: “Since I signed with Bellator I’ve always taken on everyone Scott Coker has put in front of me. Nothing is changing now, so tell me, who’s next? It doesn’t matter what weight class, or who it is, I’ll fight anyone.”


Pat Curran (23-7) derrotat John “Macapa” (21-3-2) per decisió unànime (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)

 

Quote from Pat Curran: “It felt so great to get back inside the Bellator cage. This was the calmest, most composed I’ve ever felt while competing. Ara, one job is done and I can focus on my other. But let me make one thing clear, I want that belt.”

 

Leandro Figa (18-3) derrotat Joe Taimanglo (23-8) per decisió unànime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Quote from Leandro Higo: "Tonight was my first step towards getting back to where I belong. During my debut, I was filling in on short notice and unfortunately missed weight. Per a aquesta baralla, I made sure to come in at 135-pounds to show my commitment to becoming a world champion. It doesn’t matter who wins tonight’s main event, the bantamweight belt will be mine.”

 

Manny Muro (9-3) derrotat Emmanuel Rivera (6-2) per decisió unànime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Siguin Holden (6-2) derrotat Shakir McKillup (7-6) per TKO (cops) a 4:39 de la segona ronda

Carrington Banks (7-0) derrotat Steve Kozola (8-1) per decisió unànime (30-27, 30-25, 30-25)

Chance Rencountre (11-2) derrotat Justin Patterson (9-4) a través de la submissió (D’Arce choke) a 2:58 de la primera ronda

Teagan Dooley (6-2) derrotat DeMarcus Simmons (1-1) a través de la submissió (Americana) a 2:12 de la segona ronda

Westin Wilson (5-2) derrotat L.J. Hermreck (3-3) a través de la submissió (estrangulament per l'esquena) a :55 de la segona ronda

Kendall Carnahan (6-1) derrotat Daniel Carey (3-2) per decisió unànime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Ernest James (1-0) derrotat Ray Jones (0-1) per TKO (cops) 2:53 de la primera ronda

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BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION EDUARDO DANTAS WINS FOURTH STRAIGHT FIGHT, DEFEATS BELLATOR NEWCOMER LEANDRO HIGO

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY -

Oficial Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Figa Principals resultats Card & Quotes:

Eduardo Dantas (20-4) derrotat Leandro Figa (17-3) per decisió dividida (30-27, 30-27, 28-29)

Eduardo Dantas Quote:

“It was tough to stay motivated for this fight once he missed weight. There was nothing to gain whether I beat him fast or slow. It wasn’t for the belt, it wasn’t going to change my ranking in Bellator,” Dantas said. “Quan [Darrion] Caldwell got injured, I asked Scott Coker to bring in tough bantamweights and they brought in a tough fighter, but you have to make weight. I train hard for several months, I don’t go out, Entrenament. It’s the very minimum you can do. You have to make weight. Be a professional. I don’t think Caldwell is injured. I think he just doesn’t want to fight out of America. I am looking forward to getting my hands on him.”

Daniel Weichel (39-9) derrotat John Macapa (21-2) per decisió dividida (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Daniel Weichel Quote:

“Macapa is definitely a tough opponent. He was almost undefeated coming into this with only one loss and I took him as seriously as I can take an opponent. At this time I treat everyone I fight as if it’s a championship fight. I think he is one of the top featherweight opponents that I could face so I’m pretty happy that I was able to beat him,” Weichel said. “I have to give a big shout out to all of my friends and family that drove 17-18 hours from Frankfurt and Cologne to be here and support me. They’ve been there for me and believed in me since day one and it’s difficult for me to even put into words how much it means to have them in my corner. I have to thank Bellator for putting me on this card and giving them the opportunity to come and watch me fight. I’m hoping that Bellator brings me to Mohegan Sun next week and puts me cage side so I can see who I will get to beat up next when (Daniel) Straus and (Patricio) ‘Pitbull’ lluita.

Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4) derrotat Helen Harper (4-2) via doctor stoppage at 5:00 de la segona ronda

Lena Ovchynnikova Quote:

“Before the fight I was a little bit nervous, and I felt that my first round wasn’t quite as good as I would of liked. But when the second round started she was going to feel my power and I knew that I would win,” Ovchynnikova said. “When the judges stopped the fight I couldn’t believe it. I was ready for a third round and I wanted to win with a knockout but we have what we have.”

Adam Borics (6-0) derrotat Anthony Taylor (1-3) a través de la submissió (estrangulament per l'esquena) a 4:12 de la primera ronda

Adam Borics Quote:

“When the fight started, I felt a great deal of pressure from the crowd and I was in a bit of a rush. It took me a while to settle down and regain my composure, but once I did that I was able to see the fight much better. I’ve been working on my striking with Henri Hooft and I really was hoping to win with a knockout, but I saw my opening for a submission and I was able to end the fight with the choke,” Borics said. “I’m very happy that I was given this great opportunity to represent Hungary in MMA. This is very important for me to support the development of this sport in Hungary. It is my plan to continue to be an ambassador for the sport here and to continue to bring victories like this in the future.”

Brian Moore (10-5) derrotat Michal Horejsi (5-3) mitjançant TKO a 3:57 de la segona ronda

Brian Moore Quote:

 

“Estic molt, really happy that I got the call back from Bellator. To be honest I begged for the call back because Bellator is where I want to be. I want to be signed with Bellator, I want to be a household name. I really believe I’m one of the better featherweights in this division. I was given a guy who is very unpredictable. I was patient in my approach but I cut him down and was able to finish him. Aquesta nit I wanted to make a statement with a knockout because my dream is to fight at Madison Square Garden. I want to open up the show. My teammate James (Gallagher) is already on the card and we’d put on a super camp together and we’d tear that place apart,” Moore said. “My hero, Sugar Ray Robinson used to own the Garden. I’ve watched every bit of footage I can get my hands on of Sugar Ray, he’s my idol. So to fight in the same arena as he has – and obviously my teammate Conor (McGregor) has fought there too – it would be a dream come true. But I want to open up the card and set the tone for the night because when you see a fighter that is as exciting as I am that’ll set the tone. Give me anyone, I don’t give a f-ck.”

Mate Kertesz (3-0) derrotat Patrick Szombat (1-3) mitjançant TKO a 4:37 de la segona ronda

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FOTOS & QUOTES FROM TODAY’S BELLATOR 177 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 6 CONFERÈNCIA DE PREMSA

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EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE Divendres, Abril 14 IN BUDAPEST

ADDITIONAL FIGHTER PHOTOS – CREDIT BELLATOR/LUCAS NOONAN

 

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Several fighters from both Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Figa i Bellator Kickboxing 6 gathered in Budapest this morning to speak with the media about their upcoming fights aquest divendres night inside the Budapest Sports Arena.

Two titles will be on the line, as Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas defends his Bellator bantamweight belt against former LFA champ Leandro Higo, while Bellator kickboxing welterweight titleholder Zoltan Laszak takes on Karim Ghajji in a championship rematch.

 

Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Figa will be broadcast Divendres, Abril 14 on SPIKE at 9 p.m. I/8 p.m. Connecticut, mentre Bellator Kickboxing 6 will air immediately following the MMA portion of the event, a partir de les 11pm ET/10pm CT.

Per sota de, you can find quotes from today’s press conference.

Bellator Bantamweight World Champion Eduardo Dantas:

“Thank you to Bellator for supporting me and thank you Budapest for the opportunity.”

“I’m very happy to be here. I want to say thank you to my opponent for accepting this fight. And I’m ready to show you what I do best, which is to punch his face.”

Leandro Figa:

“Thank you to Bellator for the opportunity. Gràcies, Budapest, for the reception. I’m very happy to be here and I’m looking forward to putting on a good show aquest divendres!"

“I feel no extra pressure because I’m here to do what I love, which is fighting. I’m looking forward to winning another championship belt.”

Adam Borics:

“I’d like to welcome all of you. This is one of the biggest opportunities of my life. I’m very much looking forward to the fight and I’m well prepared, so I can’t wait. I was fortunate enough to prepare for this fight in America with great professional coaches like Henri Hooft.”

“I’m ready. I can hardly wait for my arm to be lifted at the end.”

Anthony Taylor

“Welcome! Welcome! How’s it going? I am the “Pretty Boy”, the prettiest of them all. I definitely want to thank Budapest and Bellator for bringing me in. Per descomptat, I bring numbers, ja saps, so I’m expecting this should bring over a million viewers, hands down.”

“I want to thank you all for coming here and showing the support. We’re going to put on a show – one hell of a show. We’re going to get these ratings up and have so much fun. Definitely.”

“Hands down, pound for pound, everyone knows I am the strongest 145-er in the division and if anybody stands in my way or stands in the middle of the cage and wants to bang with me, they’re gonna get knocked out. I kid you not! Anybody in the featherweight division stands toe to toe with me is going to get knocked out.”

“I’m not going to take nothing from this man. He has a 9-0 record so he’s definitely put in work. He beat up nine people, but it doesn’t mean he’s going to beat up me. I tell you that! But I give him credit because he’s coming out here and sacrificing his time and being away from his family to put in his work just as I am. We’re going to put on a show for all you fans out there and all you media out there.”

“You know in my eyes, this is the main event: The Hungarian versus the American. Everyone wants to see this fight. They want to see what is this man can do with a record of 9-0. He earned his wins and I respect him as a fighter. But after Divendres he will be 9-1.”

Bellator Kickboxing Welterweight World Champion Zoltan Laszak

“I’d like to thank Bellator very much for this opportunity and I’m looking forward to this this rematch with Ghajji. This is a great chance to really entertain and I appreciate the support from all of the Hungarian fans. I feel their cheers and support every day.”

“This is the most important fight of my life because there has been much more promotion here in Budapest leading up to the event. I realize that most people in the arena will be cheering for me, and for Hungary. I’ve done my preparation and my homework. I’m excellently prepared and I’m looking forward to this challenge.”

Karim Ghajji

“Thank you for the rematch. It was a big mistake in the first fight. Now I’m going to make it right and bring the belt back home to France.”

“Two days before the first fight I was sick and I had dealt with injuries during that camp, but this time I had a great camp, I’ve prepared myself very well, and this will be an explosive fight el divendres."

complet Bellator 177: Dantas vs. Figa Targeta principal:

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Eduardo Dantas (19-4) vs. Leandro Figa (17-2)

Funcionalitat de pes ploma: Daniel Weichel (38-9) vs. John “Macapa” (21-1-2)

Batalla de funció de pes mosca: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Helen Harper (4-1)

Funcionalitat de pes ploma: Adam Borics (5-0) vs. Anthony Taylor (1-2)

 

Targeta preliminar:

Batalla preliminar de pes ploma: Brian Moore (9-5) vs. Michal Horejsi (5-2)

Lluita preliminar lleugera: Patrick Szombat (1-2) vs. Mate Kertesz (3-0)

complet Bellator Kickboxing 6 Targeta principal:

Welterweight World Title Bout: Zoltan Laszak (83-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Karim Ghajji (23-5-1)

Middleweight Feature Bout: Joe Schilling (20-9) vs. Alexandru Negrea (9-2)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Raymond Daniels (10-3) vs. Gyorfi Csaba (20-5)

Women’s Featherweight Feature Bout: Jorina Baars (40-0-3) vs. Irene Martens (20-9-2)

Funcionalitat de pes ploma: Gabriel Varga (13-4) vs. Gabor Gorbics (30-10)