COMPLETE WEIGH-IN PHOTOS Uncasville, Conn. - Bellator 261: Johnson vs. Moldavskywill be broadcast tomorrow, Divendres, Juny 25 on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT, while preliminary bouts will stream on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel beginning at 6:30 p.m. I / 3:30 p.m. PT.
BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. MoldavskyTargeta principal: Divendres, Juny 25 – Live on TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT Interim Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #1-Timothy Johnson (260) vs. #3-Valentin Moldavsky (234) Flyweight Co-Main Event: #2-Liz Carmouche (125.5) vs. #3-Kana Watanabe(125.25) Pes ploma Bout: #6-Daniel Weichel (145.5) vs. Keoni Diggs (146) Lleugera Bout: #4-Myles Jury (156) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (156) Semipesado Bout:Christian Edwards (206) vs. Simon Biyong(204.5)
Lleugera Bout:Soren Bak(156) vs. Bobby Lee (155.25) Lleugera Bout:Isaiah Hokit(155.75) vs. Corey Samuels(156) Gall de combat: Jaylon Bates(136) vs. Cody Matthews(135) Mitjà Bout:Taylor Johnson(185.25) vs. Lance Wright(184.75) Pes ploma Bout:John Macapa (144.75) vs. John de Jesus(145.5)
Si us plau visita Bellator.com per obtenir informació addicional.
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About BELLATOR BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Sota la direcció del veterà promotor de lluita, Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Als Estats Units, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orquestració d'esdeveniments en viu, desenvolupament lluitador / relacions, obtenció de locaciones, creació / desenvolupament de patrocinis, llicències internacionals, mercadeig, publicitat, publicitat i comissió de relacions. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Califòrnia. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, la llar de marques de primera classe d'entreteniment del món que es connecten amb el públic a través d'un contingut atractiu a través de la televisió, pel·lícula, plataformes en línia i mòbils.
Sobre TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., owns and operates the premium service SHOWTIME®, which features critically acclaimed original series, provocative documentaries, box-office hit films, comedy and music specials and hard-hitting sports. SHOWTIME is available as a stand-alone streaming service across all major streaming devices and Showtime.com, as well as via cable, DBS, telco and streaming video providers. SNI also operates the premium services THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ i FLIX®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI comercialitza i distribueix esdeveniments esportius i d'entreteniment per als subscriptors sobre una base de pagament per visió a través de SHOWTIME PPV®. Per obtenir més informació, anar a www.SHO.com.
LOS ANGELES – No. 1 ranked heavyweightTimothy Johnson i n. 3 ranked heavyweightValentin Moldavskypreviewed their monumental inaugural interim heavyweight title fight atBellator 261 on SHOWTIME during a virtual media day Wednesday. Johnson vs. Moldavsky caps off an amazing main card this Friday, Juny 25 en viu per SHOWTIME a 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT.
La Bellator 261 main card also features a top-five women’s flyweight bout in the co-main event slot as the No. 2 classificat Liz Carmouche takes on the undefeated No. 3 classificat Kana Watanabe. També, lightweights square off as No. 4 classificat Myles Juryclashes with the No. 6 classificat Sidney Outlaw in a contest holding major title implicationsand former title challenger No. 6 ploma classificat Daniel Weichel battles the undefeatedKeoni Diggs in a 145-pound bout.Top prospectChristian Edwardsopens the action on SHOWTIME in a light heavyweight banger againstSimon Biyong.
Això és el que els combatents havien de dir dimecres:
Tim Johnson BELLATOR Heavyweight *Feu clic a AQUÍto view Johnson’s full media session
“I’m counting this as a title, I’ll let everyone else put interim in front of it. Moldavsky is a championship level fighter and so am I, so in my eyes this fight is to become the best heavyweight in the division.”
“It was easy to focus on his gameplan because it is the exact same thing I do. We both are strong wrestlers and have heavy ground and pound. I guess we are going to have see who does it better on Friday.”
“My resurgence in my career comes from me not doubting myself. I lost a few in a row and it was an easy excuse to quit and doubt myself, but I didn’t, and I was able to rip off three in a row and put myself in a position to win a title.”
Valentin Moldavsky BELLATOR Heavyweight *Feu clic a AQUÍto view Moldavsky’s full media session “Yes, there are some similarities between me and Tim. My style is a little different, encara que, I like to take people down and finish them there.”
“Now that this is a title fight, I understand that there is more on the line, but this is just another fight for me. I plan to do what I always do and that is fight my fight and come out with a victory.”
“It is an honor to train with Fedor and represent his team.”
“His wrestling is not better than mine, and my sambo is going to be more impactful than his wrestling.’ Liz Carmouche BELLATOR Women’s Flyweight
*Feu clic a AQUÍto view Carmouche’s full media session
“I plan to get a dominant finish and earn a title shot. I don’t think either of us want this to go to a decision. Weather it be me knocking her out, cutting her open or ground and pound, I plan to finish this fight in a dominating fashion.”
“It is really exciting to fight in front of the fans and feel that energy again. Walking in and walking out is where you feel it, but when I step foot in the cage it is just me and my opponent.”
“This has nothing to do with Kana and her record. I have to put on a dominant performance and show why I deserve to be the champion in this division. When I got to Bellator, I wanted to climb all the way up the rankings, and that is what I have done and plan on continuing to do.”
“Without giving too much away I see a lot of possibilities here. I see a lot of disabilities in her game that I can capitalize on that will enhance my game. This will allow me to put on a great performance and finish her.”
Kana Watanabe BELLATOR Women’s Flyweight *Feu clic a AQUÍto view Watanabe’s full media session “I am very flattered by the comparison to Rhonda, but my judo and my ground and pound is very advanced and much different than Rhonda’s.”
“If I have a positive showing Friday, then I believe I deserve a shot at the title.”
“Liz is one of the biggest names I have ever fought, but this does not change my mindset or make me feel pressure. I am honored to fight Liz and can’t wait to step foot in the cage with her.”
“I am honored to be the co-main event on Friday. That all means nothing, encara que, if I don’t put on a show and an impressive performance. I plan to do that.’ Myles Jury BELLATOR Lightweight
“I try to focus on the things I can control, but a win Friday along with how I have been fighting should put me in the conversation for a title shot.”
“I credit my toughness for this two-fight win streak. I continue to show up and work hard. When I was on that three-fight losing streak, I did not allow for myself to get down. After Friday I will be on a three-fight win streak and in a great spot for a shot at the title, and I credit my toughness and resilience for that.”
Sidney Outlaw BELLATOR Lightweight “I have improved in every way possible. Jury is just another guy who breathes air, so I have nothing to worry about.”
“Fighting guys like Michael Chandler have helped me, but at the end of the day it is me vs. em. I am confident, and that has translated to every other aspect of my life. I am prepared for this fight and am going to put on a show.”
Daniel Weichel BELLATOR Featherweight
*Feu clic a AQUÍto view Weichel’s full media session
“I think Keoni is a tough fighter, but I am looking forward to giving him his first loss. I am extremely excited for this fight and giving him his first loss is going to be a challenge for me, and I look forward to It.”
"Honestament, I don’t want to look ahead of this fight. It was easy to do that in the Grand Prix, and I did not like it. Keoni is a tough opponent, and my focus has been on him. I had a great camp and look forward to showing that Friday night.” Keoni Diggs BELLATOR Featherweight
“I’m stoked for the challenge. This is my toughest fight to date, and it’s against the toughest opponent. I am looking forward to making a statement and solidifying myself in this division.”
“My game plan never changes. I am going to take what he gives me and beat him. I believe I am better than him everywhere, I am not really looking forward to wins and losses, but I just want to put on a great performance and show what I am capable of.”
“Just because he has more fights doesn’t mean he has mystical powers. I train with some very tough people, and I am a veteran myself. I have a lot of confidence in myself and don’t see him doing anything that will shock me when we step in the cage.”
Christian Edwards BELLATOR Light Heavyweight *Feu clic a AQUÍto view Edward’s full media session
“Simon is very tough, and it is definitely the toughest opponent of my career. I know my skill set, encara que, and I know what I can do, and I expect to show that Friday.”
“I know Simon is very powerful and athletic. It is his first fight in the United States, so I expect him to come out flying. I plan to weather the storm and then take him into deep waters where I can finish the fight.” Simon Biyong BELLATOR Light Heavyweight *Feu clic a AQUÍto view Biyong full media session
“It is a dream to fight in the United States and making my debut here is a huge opportunity. I was originally on the prelims and now I am on the main card, what more could I ask for?"
“I didn’t have a lot of time to prepare for Edwards, but it doesn’t matter because at the end of the day it is a fight. It is short notice for me, and it is short notices for him. I will be ready and can’t wait to show my skills.”
“I am here to put myself in a position to get a ranked opponent, and Christian Edwards is in my way. I think he looked good in his last fight, but I am not his last opponent. I hope he is ready because I am.”
**** About BELLATOR BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Sota la direcció del veterà promotor de lluita, Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Als Estats Units, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orquestració d'esdeveniments en viu, desenvolupament lluitador / relacions, obtenció de locaciones, creació / desenvolupament de patrocinis, llicències internacionals, mercadeig, publicitat, publicitat i comissió de relacions. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Califòrnia. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, la llar de marques de primera classe d'entreteniment del món que es connecten amb el públic a través d'un contingut atractiu a través de la televisió, pel·lícula, plataformes en línia i mòbils.
Sobre TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., posseeix i opera les cadenes de televisió premium SHOWTIME®, LA PEL·LÍCULA DE CANAL™ i FLIX®, i també ofereix SHOWTIME ON DEMAND®, LA PEL·LÍCULA DE CANAL™ On Demand i FLIX ON DEMAND®, i l'autenticació del servei SHOWTIME QUALSEVOL MOMENT de la xarxa®. Showtime Digital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SNI, opera el servei de streaming independent SHOWTIME®. SHOWTIME is currently available to subscribers via cable, DBS, and telco providers, and as a stand-alone streaming service through Amazon, Apple®, Google, LG Smart TVs, Oculus Go, Any®, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Consumers can also subscribe to SHOWTIME via Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, Hulu, The Roku Channel, Sling TV and YouTube TV. Viewers can also watch on computers atShowtime.com. SNI comercialitza i distribueix esdeveniments esportius i d'entreteniment per als subscriptors sobre una base de pagament per visió a través de SHOWTIME PPV®. Per obtenir més informació, anar a www.SHO.com.
LOS ANGELES – Liz Carmouche (15-7), who is No. 5 in the BELLATOR women’s pound-for-pound rankings, will face the promotion’s No. 3 ranked flyweightKana Watanabe (10-0-1) during the co-main event ofBELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavskyel divendres, Juny 25.
La Bellator 261 main card airs live onSHOWTIME a les 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PTand takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. A limited number of tickets starting at $60 are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.
Newly announced preliminary matchups feature a bantamweight tilt pittingJaylon Bates (2-0) contra Cody Matthews (1-1) and middleweight matchup betweenTaylor Johnson (6-2) i Lance Wright (5-1).
The preliminary portion ofBellator 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky comença a 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT and will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.
Bellator 261: Johnson vs. Moldavskyis anchored by an interim heavyweight title bout between No. 1 classificat Timothy Johnson (15-6) i n. 3 classificat Valentin Moldavsky (10-1). A featherweight fight featuring former title challenger No. 5 classificat Daniel Weichel (40-12) against Hawaii’s undefeatedKeoni Diggs (9-0) and a light heavyweight re-booking between No. 10 classificat Christian Edwards (4-0) i Ben Parrish(4-1) have also been confirmed for the main card.
Additional prelims include a lightweight bout featuring No. 6 classificat Myles Jury (19-5) versus No. 7 classificat Sidney Outlaw (15-4), a women’s strawweight fight pittingLena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) contra Kyra Batara (8-4), a light heavyweight contest seeingLee Chadwick(26-15-1) versus Simon Biyong(7-1), and a lightweight affair betweenSøren Bak (14-1) i Bobby Lee (12-5).
Carmouche is a highly skilled veteran of the sport who joined BELLATOR’s women’s flyweight division in 2019 following a six-year run in the UFC. Lluitant fora de San Diego, the 37-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, notching a pair of victories with the promotion. Since signing with BELLATOR, “Girl-Rilla” has rallied off two straight wins, defeating Vanessa Porto and DeAnna Bennett. Prior to Carmouche’s days as a professional athlete, the Lafayette, Louisiana-native spent five years serving as an aviation electrician in the United Stated Marine Corps, where she completed three tours of duty in the Middle East.
“I’m looking forward to getting back in the cage. I plan to end this fight with a dominant finish that stamps my name as the top contender for the belt,” Carmouche said.
Undefeated through 11 baralles professionals, Japan’s Watanabe steps into the BELLATOR MMA cage for the third time in as many years. Amb frying-pan-bending força, the 32-year-old judoka boasts an impressive 60% finishing rate and has bested fellow BELLATOR flyweights Alejandra Lara and Ilara Joanne since joining the promotion’s ranks. The No. 3 ranked flyweight is looking to make a statement of her own and stake her claim to a shot at BELLATOR’s coveted 125-pound championship.
“I am very grateful to be given another opportunity to fight during these hard times. Liz Carmouche has tons of experience and has constantly been fighting the best which makes her without a doubt one of the best in the world,” Watanabe said. “I fully respect her in every aspect and am truly honored to face such an athlete. Amb això es diu, I am excited to take on this challenge to prove to everybody and myself that I have what it takes to become the best in the world. I want to win this fight in a convincing way, to open up the doors for a title challenge shot.”
Interim Heavyweight Title Main Event: #1-Tim Johnson (15-6) vs. #3-Valentin Moldavsky (10-1) Flyweight Co-Main Event: #2– Liz Carmouche (15-7) vs. #3-Kana Watanabe(10-0-1) Batalla de la targeta principal de pes ploma: #5-Daniel Weichel (40-12) vs. Keoni Diggs (9-0) Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: #10– Christian Edwards (4-0) vs. Ben Parrish (4-1)
Strawweight bout:Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) vs. Kyra Batara (8-4) Baralla de pes lleuger:#6-Myles Jury (19-5)vs. #7-Sidney Outlaw (15-4) Baralla de pes lleuger:Søren Bak (14-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-5) Gall de combat: Jaylon Bates(2-0) vs. Cody Matthews(1-1) Mitjà Bout: Taylor Johnson(6-2) vs. Lance Wright(5-1) Semipesado Bout: Lee Chadwick(26-15-1) vs. Simon Biyong(7-1)
*La targeta està subjecta a canvis.
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BELLATOR MMA 256: Bader vs.. Machida 2 Targeta principal: #1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) derrotat #4-Lyoto Machida (26-11) per decisió unànime (49-46, 49-45, 49-45) Bader “I don’t know who I’d rather face next. I don’t know much about [Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov] but I know Corey [Anderson] really well. I brought him in for training camps for Phil Davis. He’s a good guy so I’m rooting for him. But if I have to fight him, I know he’s tough. I’m in this tournament and I ran through another tournament before. I had fun so that’s why I came down here. It doesn’t matter who’s in my way. I want that belt back and this was the first step right here. “There’s redemption this whole tournament. I got one back on Machida but I’ve lost to Nemkov and I’ve lost to Anthony Johnson, so I would like to meet one of them in the finals. But honestly, to make it to the finals and fight for the belt, I’d be happy with whoever it is.”
#2-Liz Carmouche (15-7) derrotat Vanessa Porto(22-8) per decisió unànime (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Carmouche: “As soon as they say I’m clear and I’m good, I’m ready to get right back into fighting camp and go for the belt. If I don’t get a title shot, I’d be disappointed of course. I came in here with the hopes that I would work up the ranks to fight for the title. I just need to know what I need to do. You tell me who I need to beat to get that fight and I’ll do it. I certainly hope that taking somebody who has more fights than I do and beating her tonight would put me in contention for that belt.” #3-Adam Borics(17-1) defeated#8-Jeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC) per decisió unànime (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) Borics: “I don’t care who my next opponent is, but just give me the winner of the [Featherweight World Grand Prix] torneig. I’m definitely next in line. My goal is to get the winner but let’s see what BELLATOR wants. I am really happy I got this opportunity to fight during these crazy times. I feel that I am ready for a title. I have eight or nine fights with BELLATOR so yes, I would like to fight for the title next.” #3-Cat Zingano(12-4) derrotat Olivia Parker(4-2) a través de la submissió (armbar) a 2:56 de la primera ronda Zingano: “I want to go against the best. I know who’s the best. I know these two girls [Cris Cyborg and Leslie Smith] have a fight coming up in a couple months and I’d love to get a shot at the belt over here in BELLATOR. That would mean a lot to me.” Dan Moret(15-6) derrotat #3-Yamauchi dalt (25-5) per decisió dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Rising welterweight starJaron “Boots” Enniswas interviewed on the telecast ahead of his SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event debut tomorrow night against former 140-pound world champion Sergey Lipinets.
“You’re going to see a lot of speed, energia, and me having fun. It’s about making statements and getting knockouts at the end of the night,” said the 23-year-old Ennis, who will be taking on the toughest challenge of his career in Lipinets as he pursues a world title shot. “It’s going to be a great opportunity for me to headline my first SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and it’s the start of me being a pay-per-view star. It’s only up after this. It’s time for me to do my thing tomorrow night.” Targeta preliminar: Dalton Rosta (5-0) derrotat De Tony Johnson (9-3) per decisió unànime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Talita Nogueira (8-2) derrotat Jessica Borga (3-3) per decisió unànime (29-27, 29-27, 29-27) #10-Jornel Lugo(6-0) derrotat #8-Cass Bell (5-2) per decisió unànime (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) Cody Law (3-0) derrotat Nathan Ghareeb (2-1) per decisió unànime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Jaylon Bates (2-0) derrotat Jeffrey Glossner(2-2) a través de la submissió (guillotina) a 1:27 de la segona ronda Nainoa Dung (4-2) derrotat Izzy William (4-4) per decisió unànime (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) Diana Avsaragova (3-0) derrotat Tara Graff(1-3) per nocaut (cops) a :29 de la primera ronda John Douma (5-2) derrotat Will Smith (3-3) per decisió dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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Bellator 246: Archuleta vs.. Barrejar Targeta principal: Juan Archuleta (25-2) derrotat Patchy Mix (13-1) per decisió unànime (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) Neiman Gracie (10-1) derrotat Jon Fitch (32-8-2, 1 NC) a través de la submissió (ganxo de taló) a 4:47 de la segona ronda Liz Carmouche (14-7) derrotat DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1) a través de la submissió (estrangulament per l'esquena) a 3:17 de la tercera ronda Keoni Diggs (9-0) derrotat Derek Camps (20-11) mitjançant enviament tècnic (estrangulament per l'esquena) a 4:59 de la tercera ronda
Targeta preliminar: Daniel Madrid (18-6) derrotat Pat Casey (6-3) per decisió dividida (29-28, 28-29, 30-27) Vostè Gwerder (5-1) derrotat Tuco Tokkos (4-2) mitjançant TKO a 1:05 de la tercera ronda Davion Franklin (2-0) derrotat Ras Hylton (6-5) mitjançant decisió tècnica (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2 Targeta principal: Phil Davis (22-5, 1 NC) derrotat Lyoto Machida (26-10) per decisió dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Cat Zingano(11-4) derrotat Gabby Holloway(6-6) per decisió unànime (29-27, 30-26, 30-26) Taylor Johnson(6-1) derrotat I Ruth (8-3) a través de la submissió (ganxo de taló) a :59 de la primera ronda Raymond Daniels (2-1, 1 NC) i Peter Stanonik(5-4, 1 NC)endedin a no content (accidental low blow)
Targeta preliminar: Alex Polizzi(7-0) derrotat Rafael Carvalho (16-5) decisió unànime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Leslie Smith (12-8-1) derrotat Amanda Bell(7-7) per decisió unànime (29-28, 29-28. 29-28) Tyrell Fortune(8-1, 1 NC) i Jack May (11-6, 1 NC) ended in a no content (accidental low blow) Keith Lee(7-3) derrotat Vinicius Zani(11-7) per decisió unànime (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
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FORMER CHAMPS PHIL DAVIS AND LYOTO MACHIDA COLLIDE IN LONG-AWAITED REMATCH ATBellator 245 EL DIVENDRES, Setembre. 11 JUAN ARCHULETA FACES UNDEFEATED PATCHY MIX FOR THE VACANT BELLATOR BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE ATBellator 246 EL DISSABTE, Setembre. 12
MÉS, THE BELLATOR DEBUTS OF FORMER TITLE CHALLENGERS CAT ZINGANO AND LIZ CARMOUCHE
LOS ANGELES— For the first time, Bellator MMA’s “FightSphere” atMohegan Sun Arena a Uncasville, Conn. will host a stacked doubleheader weekend on Friday, Set. 11 i dissabte, Set. 12. On night one, Bellator 245is headlined by former world champsPhil Davis(21-5, 1 NC) iLyoto Machida (26-9) in a light heavyweight rematch, mentreBellator 246on night two sees a bantamweight world championship fight featuring top contenderJuan Archuleta(24-2) taking on the undefeatedPatchy Mix (13-0) for the vacant title.
Two former world title challengers also make their long-awaited Bellator debuts, comCat Zingano(10-4)adquireixGabby Holloway(6-5)in a featherweight matchup atBellator 245,mentreLiz Carmouche (13-7) meets the newly signedDeAnna Bennett(10-6-1) at flyweight during the main card ofBellator 246.
Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2el divendres, Set. 11 iBellator 246: Archuleta vs.. Barrejaren dissabte, Set. 12 air live onParamount Network iDAZN a 10 p.m. I / 21 h. Connecticut. Les accions preliminars continuaranCanal de YouTube de Bellator MMA. Els propers dies s’anunciaran combats addicionals.
A former Bellator light heavyweight world champion, Phil Davis returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since stoppingKarl Albrektsson aBellator 231in October of last year.A four-time NCAA D-I All-American wrestler at Penn State University, "Sr. Wonderful” has earned professional victories over Brian Stann, Alexander Gustafsson, Antônio Rogério Nogueira, and the man he will face again on Sept. 11, Lyoto Machida. With eight Bellator appearances already, the San Diego-based fighter has his sights set on reclaiming his world title in the sport’s toughest light heavyweight division.
After signing with Bellator in 2018, Lyoto Machida made his highly anticipated promotional debut with a victory over former champRafael CarvalhoaBellator 213and would later go on to defeat the now-retiredMichael Sonneninside the famed Madison Square Garden atBellator 222. The former UFC light heavyweight champ, known to fans around the globe as “The Dragon,” owns notable career wins over Tito Ortiz, “Shogun” Rua, Dan Henderson, Rashad Evans and Randy Couture. Having lost to Davis in the first matchup in Brazil, the native ofSalvador, Bahia, Brazil is looking for redemption and a future shot at Bellator gold.
Fresh off of an impressive victory overHenry Corrals aBellator 238 a principis d'aquest any, Juan Archuleta will look to capture the promotion’s vacant bantamweight strap. Fighting out of Hesperia, Qualif., the 32-year-old knockout artist will once again drop down a weight class for a shot at the world title, something he successfully accomplished on four separate occasions while competing for regional promotion King of the Cage (pes welter lleuger, lleuger, flyweight and bantamweight). Following a hard-fought featherweight world title bout withPatricio Pitbulllast September, “The Spaniard” returns to bantamweight, where he has been undefeated for over five years.
Currently fighting out of Jackson Wink MMA in Albuquerque, N.M., Patchy Mix will make his fourth appearance for Bellator, where he has tallied three first-round submission victories. The 26-year-old Buffalo, N.Y.-native hopes to remain undefeated and build off of his most recent win on New Year’s Eve, which saw “No Love” earn a guillotine choke-submission over Yuki Motoya at Bellator’s co-promotional event with Rizin atRizin.20al Japó. Prior to his time with the Scott Coker-led promotion, Mix dominated his competition in all nine of his fights with King of the Cage, collecting five first round finishes. Ara, the submission specialist will face the toughest test of his young career, a matchup with the former Bellator featherweight world title contender and a shot at Bellator’s vacant 135-pound strap.
Also announced forBellator 245…“Easy” Ed Ruth (8-2) returns to middleweight against the debutingTaylor “Tombstone” Johnson (5-1) on the main card; current Bellator Kickboxing welterweight world champRaymond “The Real Deal” Daniels(2-1) returns to MMA againstPeter Stanonik(5-4); former middleweight champRafael Carvalho(16-4) squares off with undefeatedAlex “Easy” Polizzi(6-0) en el pes semipesado; hard-hitting heavyweightsTyrell Fortune(8-1) iJack May(11-6) collide; “Killa” Keith Lee (6-3) caresDominic “The Honey Badger” Mazzotta (15-3) in a 140-lb. contract weight preliminary matchup.
Also announced forBellator 246…top welterweight contendersJon Fitch (32-7-2, 1 NC) iNeiman Gracie (9-1) square off in the co-main event; Derek "El Semental" Camps(20-10) iRoger “El Matador” Huerta(24-12-1, 1 NC) go toe-to-toe in a lightweight battle; Jackson Wink MMA heavyweight prospectDavion “The Don” Franklin (1-0) adquireixRas “The Jamaican Shamrock” Hylton (6-4) on the prelims; Hawaii’sTy “Savage” Gwerder(4-1) meets London’sGeorge “Tuco” Tokkos(4-1) in a middleweight contest.
ActualitzatBellator 245: Davis vs.Machida 2Targeta principal:
Paramount Network i DAZN
Divendres, Set. 11 - 10 p.m. I / 21 h. Connecticut
Esdeveniment principal de pes pesat: Phil Davis(21-5, 1 NC) vs.Lyoto Machida (26-9)
Co-esdeveniment principal de pes ploma: Cat Zingano(10-4) vs.Gabby Holloway(6-5)
Middleweight Feature Bout: I Ruth (8-2) vs.Taylor Johnson(5-1)
Welterweight Feature Bout: Raymond Daniels(2-1) vs.Peter Stanonik(5-4)
EVENT SET FOR FRIDAY, MAIG 29 AT 10 P.m. I / 21 h. CT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MARÇ 13!
LOS ANGELES– Bellator officials today announced that the eagerly anticipated promotional debut ofLizCarmouche(13-7) will take place on Friday, Maig 29 at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Califòrnia. against undefeated SBG Ireland’s flyweight prospectMandy Böhm (6-0, 1 NC).
Les entrades per al Bellator 243: Carmouche vs. Böhmgo on sale March 13 a 3 p.m. PT and are available at the Pechanga box office, així comBellator.com, Ticketmaster.com i Pechanga.com.
The event will be broadcast live Friday, Maig 29 a Paramount Network i DAZN a 10 p.m. I / 21 h. Connecticut, mentre que l'acció preliminar continuarà Bellator’s MMA YouTubechannel. baralles addicionals seran anunciats en les pròximes setmanes.
A United States Marine Corps veteran and established flyweight competitor, Carmouche joined Bellator’s women’s flyweight division this past December following a six-year run in UFC – a tenure that includes world title bouts in both the bantamweight and flyweight divisions, as well as notable wins over Katlyn Chookagian and Jessica Andrade.
Lluitant fora de San Diego, the 36-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, notching a pair of victories with the promotion. She also earned a win over Valentina Shevchenko earlier in her career. Prior to “Girl-Rilla’s” days as a professional athlete, the Lafayette, Louisiana-native spent five years serving as an aviation electrician in the United Stated Marine Corps, where she completed three tours of duty in the Middle East.
Fresh off a flyweight title victory on the regional MMA scene last May, Mandy Böhm is ready to bring her undefeated mark as a professional to the highest levels of the sport when she meets former two-division title challenger Liz Carmouche on May 29. Hailing from Germany, but training under the tutelage of John Kavanagh at SBG Ireland in Dublin, “Monster” is a force to be reckoned with on the feet, but showcased her strong submission skills when she handed top Canadian prospect Jade Masson-Wong the first loss of her career in 2019.
Actualitzat Bellator 243: Carmouche vs. Böhm Carta de lluita:
Flyweight Main Event: Liz Carmouche (13-7) vs. Mandy Böhm(6-0, 1 NC)
HONOLULU-On the same night asBellator i l'USO Present: Saluda les tropes, Bellator is proud to announce the signing of United States Marine Corps veteran and established flyweight competitorLiz Carmouche (13-7) a un exclusiu multianual, contracte de múltiples baralles.
Carmouche joins Bellator’s women’s flyweight division following a six-year run in UFC – a tenure that includes world title bouts in both the bantamweight and flyweight divisions, as well as notable wins over Katlyn Chookagian and Jessica Andrade.
Lluitant fora de San Diego, the 35-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, notching a pair of victories with the promotion. She earned an additional win over Valentina Shevchenko earlier in her career.
Prior to her days as a professional athlete, the Lafayette, Louisiana-native spent five years serving as an aviation electrician in the United Stated Marine Corps, where she completed three tours of duty in the Middle East. A longtime friend and teammate of Hawaii’s ownIlima-Lei Macfarlane, “Girl-Rilla” finally has the opportunity to compete alongside Bellator women’s flyweight world champion in an already-stacked 125-pound division.
Carmouche’s promotional debut will take place early 2020 in the flyweight division, which is championed by her training partner, Ilima-lei Macfarlane,who headlinesBellator 236on DAZN tomorrow night in Honolulu, Hawaii. The division also features Macfarlane’s opponentKate Jackson, as well as other top athletes competing this weekend in Hawaii, Incloent Juliana Velasquez, Costura Arteaga, Ellen marró i Alejandra Lara.
Tenint en compte que és la temporada d'impostos, que és un bon moment per recordar que hi són tres garanties en la vida: mort, impostos i Ronda Rousey demostrant una vegada més per què és el millor boxejador de sexe femení al planeta amb una demolició de primera ronda del seu oponent.
Rendiment de Rousey en UFC 184 el mes passat era el seu més fi fins a la data. Ella va presentar un gat agulla, àmpliament considerat com el major repte de Rousey, a 14 segon. Mentre Rousey va ser ajudat per una estratègia absolutament horrible per Zingano, la seva actuació virtuosa portar a una altra discussió de qui té el que es necessita per destronar Rousey. També va donar lloc a una conversa ridícula de si és o no Rousey podria competir contra i derrotar als combatents masculins en la divisió de pes gall de la UFC. Com menys temps dedicat a aquesta idea absurda que no aconsegueix res, però tractant de desacreditar la gran lluitador Rousey és, la millor.
Per descomptat, el primer nom que sempre sorgeix és Cris "Cyborg" Justino, el campió de pes ploma de Invicta FC. Ella s'espera que caigui a 135 lliures per a una baralla amb Invicta aquest estiu abans de passar a una baralla amb Rousey. No obstant això, Cyborg va intentar una caiguda al pes gall de l'any passat i va abandonar els plans. Així que jo no aguantar la respiració en l'ajust de comptes tan esperat entre Rousey i Cyborg succeeixi aviat.
Rousey expressar recentment el seu desig de lluitar Bethe Correia, que va assotar a dos dels seus companys d'equip "Quatre Genets" de Rousey i ha estat trucant Rousey a terme des de llavors. Jessica Ull també ha apostat el seu reclam a una oportunitat pel títol, però cap d'aquestes dones suposen una amenaça real per Rousey. Durant la cobertura posterior a la baralla de UFC 184, Daniel Cormier va llançar la idea de la seva col·lega Miesha Tate aconseguir una tercera esquerda en Rousey.
A més del fet crec trilogies han de ser reservat només quan cada lluitador té una victòria sobre l'altre, No veig cap raó per la tercera vegada seria un encant per Tate. Mentre que ella és l'única dona a anar més enllà de la primera ronda amb Rousey, Tate s'ha estancat com un lluitador mentre Rousey ha millorat. Si els dos van anar a lluitar per tercera vegada, No veig cap raó per creure que el resultat seria diferent.
Llavors, on deixa això a Rousey? En la meva opinió, ella ha netejat la divisió de pes gall de la dona de UFC. No hi ha ningú que representi una amenaça creïble per a la seva. Si Zingano va ajustar la seva estratègia i va rebre una altra oportunitat de Rousey, ella podria tenir una oportunitat de guanyar. Més enllà d'això, si Rousey decidir sortir a la part superior i es basarà en la seva florent carrera al cinema, Jo no crec que ningú ho sostindria en contra.
Rousey es troba actualment en una cursa afí a la carrera d'Anderson Silva sobre de la divisió de pes mitjà de UFC. Dominava tots en el seu camí i amb excepció de la seva primera baralla amb Chael Sonnen, va fer que semblés fàcil. Lluita més dura de Rousey fins a la data va ser contra Liz Carmouche, quan va tenir Rousey en un rear naked choke en el primer assalt de la seva baralla en 2013 abans Rousey va poder escapar i assegurar altra victòria armbar.
El regnat de la Silva cim de la divisió de pes mitjà va arribar a la seva fi quan el fins llavors desconegut Chris Weidman va arribar i no va mostrar por i va prendre la baralla amb Silva. Potser això és el que ha de succeir amb Rousey. Ella ha de trobar un rival que rebrà just en la seva cara, ella no donar quarter i portar la lluita al seu. Agulla que va intentar en UFC 184, però el seu excés de zel va acabar costant el seu alt preu.
Fins Rousey troba el seu propi Chris Weidman, podem afegir un altre superlatiu als molts que ja estan units a campió de pes gall de la dona: netejador. Rousey està acabada d’haver-hi desafiats dignes de la seva corona, una tasca que porta a terme la neteja de la seva divisió.
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