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Five New Preliminary Matchups Added to BELLATOR MMA 271 ar an Aoine, Samhain. 12, Beo ar Showtime

FIVE FRESH PRELIMINARY MATCHUPS ADDED TOBELLATOR MMA 271: CYBORG VS. KAVANAGHAR Dé hAoine, Samhain. 12, BEO AR SHOWTIME® 

TONS OF SOUTH FLORIDA TALENT SET TO THRILL HOMETOWN CROWD AT HARD ROCK LIVE AT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN HOLLYWOOD, FLA., AS BELLATOR™ RETURNS TO THE SUNSHINE STATE FOR FIRST TIME IN EIGHT YEARS

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LOS ANGELES –In addition to the Featherweight World Title main event pitting current 145-pound championCris “Cyborg” (24-2, 1 NC) against No. 5-rankedSinead Kavanagh(7-4), BELLATOR MMA has added several star-studded matchups to the preliminary portion ofBELLATOR MMA 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanaghar an Aoine, Samhain. 12, at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.

SHOWTIME will televise the fantastic five-fight main card live at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.Ina theannta sin, the must-watch preliminary fights will stream live three hours earlier at7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

Tickets for BELLATOR MMA 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanagh are currently on sale at Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com. Beidh babhtaí breise a fhógairt go luath.

In female flyweight actionMiami’s“Master” Valerie Loureda (3-1) hopes to steal the show yet again, as the 23-year-old star prepares for Knoxville’sTaylor Turner (5-7), while Brazilian sensationBruna Ellen (5-3) challenges the heavy-handedDesiree “Dirty Dez” Yanez (5-3).  

Fighting out of Key West, Fla., the undefeated knockout artistRoman Faraldo (5-0) returns to the BELLATOR cage to face fellow Floridian and Pensacola-nativeRobert Turnquest (11-7) in a 170-pound contest. AdditionallyRoufusport productJordan Newman (3-0) hopes to keep his perfect record intact in a middleweight showdown against Palm Beach, Florida’sShane O’Shea (4-2).  

Ar deireadh, former Penn State wrestler and current American Top Team standoutCody Law (4-0) puts his unblemished professional mark on the line in a featherweight clash with Fort SmithArkansas’Colton Hamm (4-3). 

In the co-main event., top-10 heavyweights will go toe-to-toe as No. 5-rangaitheTyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 NC) squares up with No. 8 Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC).

Rounding out the five-bout SHOWTIME telecast, the always electric and No. 5-rangaitheAaron Pico (8-3) will square off against undefeated No. 8 Justin Gonzales (12-0), while No. 1-rangaitheArlene Blencowe (14-8) attempts to cement her place as the next in line for a shot at the 145-pound crown against No. 7 Pam Sorenson(9-3). Kicking off the main card, undefeated Uimh. 7-ranked Boca Raton, Fla., resident Steve Mowry (9-0) will continue his quest toward the top of the heavyweight ranks as he takes on veteranRakim Cleveland (22-13-1, 1 NC).

NuashonraitheBELLATOR MMA 271: CYBORG VS. KAVANAGH MAIN CARD: 

Dé hAoine, Samhain. 12 – live onShowtime 

10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT 

Featherweight World Title BoutC-Cris “Cyborg” (24-2, 1 NC) vs. #5-Sinead Kavanagh(7-4) 

Imeacht Comh-Phríomhmheáchain Trom: #5-Tyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 NC) vs. #8-Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC) 

Featherweight Bout: #5-Aaron Pico (8-3) vs. Ná Gan. 8-Justin Gonzales (12-0) 

Featherweight Bout: #1-Arlene Blencowe(14-8)vs. #7-Pam Sorenson(9-3) 

Heavyweight Bout: #7-Steve Mowry(9-0)vs. Rakim Cleveland (22-13-1, 1 NC) 

CÁRTA Réamhráiteach: 

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

7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT 

flyweight Bout: Bruna Ellen (5-3) vsDesiree Yanez (5-3) 

Welterweight Bout: Roman Faraldo (5-0) vsRobert Turnquest (11-7) 

Featherweight Bout: Cody Law(4-0) vsColton Hamm (4-3)  

flyweight Bout: Valerie Loureda (3-1) vsTaylor Turner (5-7) 

Middleweight Bout: Jordan Newman (3-0) vsShane O’Shea(4-2) 

For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, please visit BELLATOR.com.

** Card subject to change **

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events 

Saor in Aisce. Samhain. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Queally vs. Pitbull 2// 3Réimse // Baile Átha Cliath, Éire

Saor in Aisce. Samhain. 12 // BELLATOR 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanagh // Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino // Hollywood, FL

Saor in Aisce. Nollaig. 3 // BELLATOR 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi// MOHEGAN Sun Arena // UNCASVILLE, Conn.

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FULL RESULTS & Grianghraif FOR Bellator 234: KHARITONOV VS. VASSELL

Full Fight Photos Here



Bellator 234: Kharitonov vs. Vassell Príomh Cárta

Heavyweight Bout: Linton Vassell (19-8, 1 NC) defeated Sergei Kharitonov (30-8, 2 NC) via TKO (stailceanna) ag 3:15 de bhabhta 2

Lightweight Bout: Sidney Outlaw (14-3) defeated Roger Huerta (24-12-1, 1 NC) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Lightweight Bout: Aviv Gozali (4-0) defeated Zaka Fatullazade (14-9) aighneacht (anaconda choke) ag 0:56 de bhabhta 1

Welterweight Bout: Haim Gozali (12-6) defeated Artur Pronin (16-4) via aighneacht (Hook sÚil) ag 4:12 de bhabhta 1

Middleweight Bout: Austin Vanderford (9-0) defeated Grachik Bozinyan (10-4) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)



Réamh Cárta

Featherweight Bout: Sinead Kavanagh (6-4) defeated Olga Rubin (6-2) via TKO (stailceanna) ag 4:37 de bhabhta 2

Welterweight Bout: Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0) defeated Ameer Bashir (0-2) via aighneacht (triantán choke) ag 4:39 de bhabhta 1

Heavyweight Bout: Adam Keresh (4-0) defeated Vladimir Fedin (15-6, 1 NC) via TKO (stailceanna) ag 3:29 de bhabhta 1

Welterweight Bout: Shimon Smotritsky (6-0) defeated Illia Hladkii (3-1) via TKO (stailceanna) ag 2:10 de bhabhta 1

Lightweight Bout: Vuqar Keramov (14-3) defeated Gustavo Wurlitzer (22-24, 1 NC) via ko (strike) ag 1:29 de bhabhta 1

157-lb. Contract Weight Bout: Kirill Medvedovsky (12-7) defeated Akhmed Fararzha (6-2) via aighneacht (gilitín) ag 0:46 de bhabhta 2

Bantamweight Bout: Raz Bring (5-2) defeated Naziri Daniliuk (2-2, 1 NC) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-26, 30-27, 29-28)

Lightweight Bout: Mikail Dulgher (4-1) defeated Ofir Leibel (0-1) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Bantamweight Bout: Ron Becker (4-2) defeated Artem Kazartsev (0-2) via TKO (stailceanna) ag 2:57 de bhabhta 1

Bantamweight Bout: Ben Cohen (1-0) defeated Maksym Tkachuk (0-1) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 3:19 de bhabhta 1

Solas Heavyweight Bout: Eli Aronov (4-0) defeated Sari Hleihil (2-4) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-26, 30-26, 28-27)

flyweight Bout: Itay Lipszyc (1-0) defeated Itzik Yakobov (0-1) via aighneacht (straight ankle lock) ag 2:51 de bhabhta 1

220-lb. Contract Weight Bout: Noam Voldman (1-5) defeated Nisim Rozalis (0-2) via cinneadh scoilt (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Featherweight Bout: Itay Tratner (1-0-1) vs. Elias Mamadov (1-1-1, 1 NC) ends in a split draw (28-27, 28-29, 28-28)

Welterweight Bout: Tomer Maslis (1-0) defeated David Malka (0-1) via TKO (stailceanna) ag 1:32 de bhabhta 3



*Please note that a preliminary welterweight bout between Nika Ben Tuashy (2-0) agus Rafael Aronov (1-3) was cancelled due to injury.

TORTHAÍ & Grianghraif FOR Bellator 218: SANCHEZ vs. KARAKHANYAN 2


COMPLETE EVENT PHOTOS



Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karkhanyan 2 Príomh Cárta:

Emmanuel Sanchez (17-4) defeated Georgi Karakhanyan (28-8-1) (29-28 x3)

Valentin Moldavsky (8-1) defeated Linton Vassell (18-8) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-27 x3)

Anatoly Tokov (28-2) defeated Gerald Harris (25-7-1) via aighneacht (choke gilitín) ag 0:37 de bhabhta dhá

Nobert Novenyi Jr. (3-0) defeated Will Lavine (1-2) via aighneacht (head and arm choke) ag 4:05 de bhabhta dhá



Réamh Cárta:

Deborah Kouzmin (2-0) defeated Ky Bennett (1-2) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27 x3)

Johnny Eblen (5-0) defeated Chauncey Foxworth (9-8) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27 x3)

John Macapa (22-4-3) defeated Kevin Croom (18-12) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-26, 30-26, 29-27)

Jordan Newman (1-0) defeated Joseph Holmes (0-1) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Vladimir Tokov (4-0) defeated Ryan Walker (8-5) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-28 x3)

Victoria Leonardo (5-1) defeated Malin Hermansson (2-1) via aighneacht (armbar) ag 4:49 de bhabhta amháin

Nation Gibrick (3-0) defeated Nick Page (0-3) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 3:14 de bhabhta amháin

Isaiah Gutierrez (5-1) defeated Aaron Vickers (3-2) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Luis Erives (2-1) defeated Craig Fairley (2-2) trí TKO ag 2:40 an dara babhta




FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR BELLATOR 218: SANCHEZ VS. KARAKHANYAN 2 THIS FRIDAY ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK


LOS ANGELES – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. Dé hAoine, Márta 22 has been completed with a stacked four-fight main card and a total of 10 preliminary contests.



The main event of Friday’s card at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on Paramount Network, and simulcast on DAZN, will feature a 145-pound headliner, when former featherweight title contender Emmanuel Sanchez (17-4) rematches the returning Georgi Karakhanyan (28-8-1, 1 NC). Rounding out the stacked main card will see a heavyweight matchup pitting England’s Linton Vassell (18-7, 1 NC) in his divisional debut against Russia’s Valentin Moldavsky (7-1), the always-game Gerald Harris (25-7-1) returning to action against the surging Anatoly Tokov (27-2) in a middleweight contest and an intriguing middleweight contest between undefeated London Shootfighters-prospect Norbert Novenii (2-0) and Kansas’ Will Lavine (1-1).



The prelims for Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan 2 will be highlighted by multiple bouts featuring recent Bellator signings, including Duke Rufus-trained prospect Jordan Newman, the professional debut of Christian Edwards of Jackson-Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, N.M., Sweden’s Malin Hermansson (2-0) agus Johnny Eblen (4-0), who brings his undefeated record to Bellator. Anatoly Tokov’s younger brother, Vladimir Tokov (3-0), will also enter the Bellator cage for the first time when he competes at lightweight against Ryan Walker (8-4). Ina theannta sin, seven-fight Bellator veteran John “Macapa” (21-4) meets 30-fight veteran Kevin Croom (19-11) ag featherweight.



Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan 2 will be broadcast Friday, Márta 22 on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and will stream LIVE on DAZN. Preliminary action for both events will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.



Comhlánaigh Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan 2 Príomh Cárta:

Featherweight Main Event Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (17-4) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (28-8-1, 1 NC)

Imeacht Comh-Phríomhmheáchain Trom: Valentin Moldavsky (7-1) vs. Linton Vassell (18-7, 1 NC)

Middleweight Príomh Cárta Bout: Anatoly Tokov (27-2) vs. Gerald Harris (25-7-2)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Nobert Novenyi (3-0) vs. Will Lavine (1-1)



Réamh Cárta:

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Johnny Eblen (4-0) vs. Chauncey Foxworth (9-7)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Christian Edwards (Tús Pro) vs. Roman Huerta (1-0)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Vladimir Tokov (3-0) vs. Ryan Walker (8-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: John “Macapa” (21-4-2) vs. Kevin Croom (19-11)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Jordan Newman (Tús Pro) vs. Joseph Holmes (Tús Pro)

Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Malin Hermansson (2-0) vs. Victoria Leonardo (4-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Nick Page (0-2) vs. Nation Gibrick (2-0)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Aaron Vickers (3-1) vs. Isaiah Gutierrez (4-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Craig Fairly (2-1) vs. Luis Erives (1-1)

Women’s 130-lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Deborah Kouzmin (1-1) vs. Ky Bennett (1-1)



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MIRKO CRO COP OUT OF BELLATOR 200 DUE TO INJRY

 

RAFAEL CARVALHO DEFENDS MIDDLEWIGHT TITLE AGAINST GEGARD MOUSASI IN NEW HEADLINER, WHILE ‘MVP’ TAKES ON DAVID RICKELS IN CO-MAIN

LOS ANGELES – Due to injury, Mirko Cro Cop can no longer compete in his highly anticipated Bellator debut atBellator 200 aghaidh Roy Nelson. Mar thoradh air sin, an Bellator 200 main event now sees reigning middleweight champRafael Carvalho (15-1) defend his title against top contender Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) in a five-round affair, while the co-main event features undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Page (12-0), better known as “MVP,” againstDavid Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) ag welterweight. Bellator 200 takes place Friday, Bealtaine 25 at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London and will air on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT.

 

 

 

The main card also includes former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) ag cur ar Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and reality star turned MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers (3-0) making his promotional debut against fellow BritAsh Griffiths (4-5). The remainder of the main card will be announced later this week.

 

 

 

Prior to the main card on Paramount Network, Bellator 200 will also feature plenty of exciting preliminary matchups showcasing many of the U.K.’s top young talent. An undefeated Anastasia Yankova (5-0) returns against the always-tough Kate Jackson (9-3-1), while a trio of former BAMMA champions are in action when former middleweight champion Mike Shipman (11-1) troideanna Carl Noon (7-2), former BAMMA featherweight kingpin Daniel Crawford (10-1) dúshláin Pedro Carvalho (6-3) and former BAMMA lightweight titlist Ryan Scope (11-1) aghaidheanna Martyn Harris(4-4). Fans will see Bellator veteran Anatoly Tokov (25-3) clash with Vladimir Filipovic (10-2), SBG Ireland-productCharlie Ward (4-3) in action against Louis King (1-1) and Mousasi-trained prospect Costello van Steenis (9-1) cruinniú Kevin Fryer (6-2).

 

 

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley box office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com,ssearena.co.uk agus axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT.

 

 

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AARON CHALMERS, STAR OF MTV’S ‘GEORDIE SHORE,’ SET TO MAKE PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AT BELLATOR 200 IN LONDON

WILL TAKE ON ASH GRIFFITHS IN MAIN CARD BOUT ON BEALTAINE 25 AT THE SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is proud to announce that reality star turned MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers (3-0) will make his promotional debut on the main card of historic Bellator 200 aghaidh Ash Griffiths (4-5) at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Dé hAoine, Bealtaine 25.

Fighting out of Newcastle, Sasana, Chalmers steps inside the Bellator cage following three first-round stoppage victories under the direction of BAMMA. Chalmers is a well-known cast member of MTV’s British reality television series “Geordie Shore,” having appeared for 10 seasons beginning in 2014, as well as MTV’s “Ex on the Beach.” He would go on to make his MMA debut in 2017, winning his first bout via submission in the first round. “The Joker” has since defeated two other opponents in under a minute and now looks to take the next step in his professional career.

Griffiths turned pro in 2013, fighting regionally in England, prior to making his debut with Bellator last year during the main card of Bellator 191 sa Chaisleán Nua. Hailing from Willington, Sasana, the nine-fight veteran provides a tough test for the newcomer. Fans can expect fireworks, when these two compete for bragging rights in front of their U.K. crowd.

The catchweight contest joins a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ Rafael Carvalho (15-1) aghaidh Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2), a rematch betweenheavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) agus Roy Nelson (23-15), while former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) Bíonn ar Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Page (12-0) Buaileann David "An Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) ag welterweight.

Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk agus axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, cé go mbeidh réamh gníomh sruth ar Bellator.com agus ar fud an domhain ar an Bellator Mobile App. The main card is now complete, additional preliminary contests will be announced in coming weeks.

Comhlánaigh Bellator 200 Príomh Cárta:

Middleweight Domhanda Teideal Bout: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)

Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Michael Leathanach (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)

163-Punt Meáchain Príomh-Bout Cárta: Aaron Chalmers (3-0) vs. Ash Griffiths (4-5)

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HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH FEATURING MIRKO CRO COP AND ROY NELSON SLATED FOR BELLATOR 200 IN LONDON ON MAY 25

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LOS ANGELES – An exciting battle between heavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) agus Roy Nelson (23-15) has been added to historic Bellator 200 at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Dé hAoine, Bealtaine 25.

 

The two renowned fighters join a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ Rafael Carvalho (15-1) aghaidh Gegard Mousasi(43-6-2), while former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) Bíonn ar Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Page (12-0) Buaileann David "An Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) ag welterweight.

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk agus axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, cé go mbeidh réamh gníomh sruth ar Bellator.com agus ar fud an domhain ar an Bellator Mobile App. Additional contests will be announced in coming weeks.

 

The man synonymous with head kick knockouts, Mirko Cro Cop makes his way to Bellator in the midst of an eight-fight win streak that includes TKO victories over "Rí Mo" Lawal, Gabriel Gonzaga and Satoshi Ishii. The proud Croatian famously won the PRIDE 2006 Openweight Grand Prix championship, as well as the RIZIN World Grand Prix 2016 title and K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 Final in kickboxing. One of the most feared strikers in MMA history, Cro Cop owns additional career wins over Wanderlei Silva, Josh Barnett (x3), Pat Barry, Mark Coleman and Kevin Randleman.

 

Troid as Las Vegas, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut at Bellator 183 in September with a hard-fought victory over Javy Ayala following an eight-year, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, "Bigfoot" Silva, Cheick Kongo and Mirko Cro Cop. “Big Country” also memorably defeated the late Kimbo Sliceand later went on to win season 10 de An Comhraiceoir deiridh. Having recently fought Matt Mitrione in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix, Nelson is looking for a big win over one of the sport’s true legends.

 

Nuashonraithe Bellator 200 Cárta comhrac:

Middleweight Domhanda Teideal Bout: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)

Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Michael Leathanach (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)

 

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FNU Chomhrac Spóirt Taispeáin: The MMA Report

“Psychic” Tom Padgett and “Rabble Rousin '” Rich Bergeron catch up after a three-week hiatus. Tony “An Tornado” Penecale will join us again next week for the broadcast. This week we cover as much as we can jam into the show to make up for lost time. From GSP’s triumphant return to McGregor’s conditions to come back to the cage, we cover it all. Ar deireadh, Tom asks a very important question: Where are the legends of MMA?

 

Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell Results & Grianghraif

 

Ryan Bader (24-5) defeated Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) via TKO (punches) ag 3:58 de bhabhta dhá

Grianghraif: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hx0r62nfbc8y2ql/AABxoV96f8xO-PA6cKykGLCxa?dl=0

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0) defeated Emily Ducote (6-3) via verbal submission (arm bar) ag 3:42 de bhabhta cúig

 

Grianghraif: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s7b7l5wfa27nvi8/AAA4YdcUjaoAJcMGyzNCb8jba?dl=0

 

Phil Davis (18-4, 1 NC) defeated Leo Leite (10-1) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Grianghraif: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/76ipvbxw3r1v660/AABQ-Tg_EQpxsW0F7FiGsoT1a?dl=0

 

Agus Ruth (4-0) defeated Chris Dempsey (11-6) via ko (Punch) ag :27 de bhabhta dhá

 

Grianghraif: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/185k0c5hl9wh7m2/AACIEShWpmwRdgFOW8jAWqmOa?dl=0

 

Tá tú Awad (21-9) defeated Zach Freeman (9-3) via TKO (punches) ag 1:07 de bhabhta amháin

 

Grianghraif: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h8r8f5gixl91luv/AACa8tdrvMVwwUHt2EFYd-8ra?dl=0

 

Réamh Torthaí Cárta:

Tywan Claxton (1-0) defeated Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-1) via knockout (flying-knee) ag 1:29 de bhabhta amháin

 

Grianghraif: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wbn0zv5dxry7n8q/AACBqdJ3F7GdInsklCwGrFLta?dl=0

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VirSoFoCUYE

Logan Storley (7-0) defeated Matt Secor (9-5) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Grianghraif: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6y7cftw9kn32g1v/AAD1sI8H4qzSkzGGwFr9DbYsa?dl=0

 

Mike Wilkins (8-4) defeated Brett Martinez (6-5) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 1:09 de bhabhta dhá

Frank Buenafuente (8-4) defeated Francis Healy (7-5) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Dominic Mazzotta (13-2) defeated Matt Lozano (8-6) via TKO (stad dochtúir) ag 2:37 de bhabhta amháin

Michael Trizano (5-0) defeated Mike Otwell (3-2) via aighneacht (D’arce Choke) ag 2:07 de bhabhta dhá

Scott Clymer (1-0) defeated Mike Putnam (1-2) via TKO (punches) ag

Andrew Salas (4-1) defeated Ethan Goss (3-4) via cinneadh scoilt (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Josh Fremd (2-0) defeated Ryan Parker (0-1) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 1:25 de bhabhta dhá

FIRST 5,000 FANS TO RECEIVE FREE LIMITED-EDITIONRANDY COUTURE BOBBLEHEAD AT BELLATOR 186 ONFRIDAY, Samhain. 3 AT BRYCE JORDAN CENTER

EXCLUSIVE RANDY COUTURE MEET AND GREET TO BE HELD FOR BELLATOR 186 TICKETHOLDERS ON FIGHT NIGHT

CAD: Limited-Edition Randy Couture Bobblehead Giveaway and Meet & Beannaigh

 

Bellator MMA will be giving away a free limited-edition Randy Couture bobblehead on Dé hAoine, Samhain. 3 to the first 5,000 fans in attendance at Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University for Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell. The bobblehead giveaway is limited to one per person and will only be available to ticketholders upon entry into the arena.

 

Ina theannta sin, Bellator MMA fans are invited to attend a unique opportunity to meet the MMA and wrestling great prior to Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell. The meet and greet will take place on the concourse of Bryce Jordan Center on Dé hAoine, Samhain. 3, ó 6:30-8:30 p.m. AGUS. Space is limited and fans are encouraged to arrive early to reserve their place in line.

 

***Bobblehead giveaway and meet and greet are exclusively for Bellator 186 ticketholders***

***Bobbleheads distributed at venue points of entry, only while supplies last at each entry***

NUAIR: Bryce Jordan Center

127 Bryce Jordan Center

University Park, Pa. 16802

 

CATHAIN: Meet & Beannaigh

Dé hAoine, Samhain 3 ó 6:30-8:30 p.m. AGUS

 

WHO: Randy Couture

 

Randy Couture (19-11)

Randy “The Natural” Couture made his mark in the sport of wrestling and later MMA, where he was a multiple-time world champion at both heavyweight and light heavyweight. Over his 14-year career, Couture compiled 19 victories, while also competing in 15 title fights. Prior to his professional career in mixed martial arts, the retired United States Army Sergeant made an impact on the high school and collegiate wrestling community by earning a state championship while attending Lynnwood High School in Washington state and a historic collegiate career that saw him become a three-time NCAA DI All-American at Oklahoma State University. Couture also serves as a coach for his son, Ryan Couture, who currently competes in Bellator MMA’s welterweight division.

 

INFO FIGHT: Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on SPIKE, Dé hAoine, Samhain. 3 ag 9 p.m. AGUS/8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as the Bryce Jordan Center box office and Ticketmaster.

 

Comhlánaigh Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell Cárta comhrac:

Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Ryan Bader (23-5) vs. Linton Vassell (18-5, 1 NC)

MBan flyweight World Teideal Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0) vs. Emily Ducote (6-2)

Solas Gné trom Bout: Phil Davis (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Leo Leite (10-0)

Middleweight Feature Bout: Agus Ruth (3-0) vs. Chris Dempsey (11-5)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Tá tú Awad (20-9) vs. Zach Freeman (9-2)

 

Réamh Cárta:

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Logan Storley (6-0) vs. Matt Secor (9-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Tywan Claxton (Tús Pro) vs. Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-0)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Dominic Mazzotta (12-2) vs. Matt Lozano (8-5)

160 lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Brett Martinez (6-4) vs. Mike Wilkins (7-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Frank Buenafuente (7-4) vs. Francis Healy (7-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Michael Trizano (4-0) vs. Mike Otwell (3-1)

150 lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Scott Clymer (Tús Pro) vs. Mike Putnam (1-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Andrew Salas (3-1) vs. Ethan Goss (3-3)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Josh Fremd (1-0) vs. Mike Diorio (1-0)