COMPLETE WEIGH-IN PHOTOS UNCASVILLE, Conn. - BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavskywill be broadcast tomorrow, Biyernes, Hunyo 25 on SHOWTIME at 9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT, while preliminary bouts will stream on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel beginning at 6:30 sa gabii. UG / 3:30 sa gabii. PT.
BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. MoldavskyMain Card: Biyernes, Hunyo 25 – Live on Showtime 9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT Interim Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #1-Timoteo Johnson (260) vs. #3-Valentin Moldavsky(234) Flyweight Co-Main Event: #2-Liz Carmouche (125.5) vs. #3-Kana Watanabe(125.25) Featherweight bout: #6-Daniel Weichel (145.5) vs. Keoni Diggs (146) Lightweight Engkuwentro: #4-Myles Jury (156) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (156) Kahayag heavyweight bout:Christian Edwards (206) vs. Simon Biyong (204.5)
Preliminary Card: BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV 6:30 sa gabii. UG / 3:30 sa gabii. PT
Lightweight Engkuwentro:Soren Bak(156) vs. Bobby Lee (155.25) Lightweight Engkuwentro:Isaiah Hokit(155.75) vs. Corey Samuels(156) Bantamweight bout: Jaylon Bates(136) vs. Cody Matthews(135) Middleweight bout:Taylor Johnson(185.25) vs. Lance Wright(184.75) Featherweight bout:John Macapa (144.75) vs. John de Jesus(145.5)
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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. Ubos sa direksyon sa beterano away promoter 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. Sa United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event organisar, fighter nga kalamboan / nga relasyon, venue procurement, sponsorship paglalang / development, internasyonal nga lisensiya nga angayan, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, panimalay ngadto sa mga kalibutan sa una nga kalingawan brands nga Sumpaysumpaya ang uban sa mga tumatan-aw pinaagi sa lig-ong nga sulod sa tibuok telebisyon, motion hulagway, online ug mobile nga mga platform.
About Showtime 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™ ug FLIX®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI merkado ug-apod-apod sports ug kalingawan sa mga panghitabo alang sa exhibition sa mga subscribers sa usa ka pay-per-view nga basehan pinaagi sa Showtime PPV®. Alang sa dugang nga impormasyon, adto sa www.SHO.com.
LOS ANGELES – Buhata Dili. 1 ranked heavyweightTimoteo Johnson ug ang No. 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, Hunyo 25 nagpuyo sa Showtime sa 9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. PT.
Ang BELLATOR 261 main card also features a top-five women’s flyweight bout in the co-main event slot as the No. 2 ika- Liz Carmouchetakes on the undefeated No. 3 ika- Kana Watanabe. Usab, lightweights square off as No. 4 ika- Myles Juryclashes with the No. 6 ika- Sidney Outlaw in a contest holding major title implicationsand former title challenger No. 6 ranked featherweight Daniel Weichel battles the undefeatedKeoni Diggsin a 145-pound bout.Top prospectChristian Edwardsopens the action on SHOWTIME in a light heavyweight banger againstSimon Biyong.
Ania ang giingon sa mga manggugubat sa pag-ingon sa Miyerkules:
Tim Johnson BELLATOR Heavyweight *I-klik HEREto 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 *I-klik HEREto view Moldavsky’s full media session “Yes, there are some similarities between me and Tim. My style is a little different, bisan, 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
*I-klik HEREto 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 *I-klik HEREto 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, bisan, 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. kanako. 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.”
“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.”
"Honestly, 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 *I-klik HEREto 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, bisan, 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 *I-klik HEREto 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. Ubos sa direksyon sa beterano away promoter 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. Sa United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event organisar, fighter nga kalamboan / nga relasyon, venue procurement, sponsorship paglalang / development, internasyonal nga lisensiya nga angayan, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, panimalay ngadto sa mga kalibutan sa una nga kalingawan brands nga Sumpaysumpaya ang uban sa mga tumatan-aw pinaagi sa lig-ong nga sulod sa tibuok telebisyon, motion hulagway, online ug mobile nga mga platform.
About Showtime Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., tag-iya ug naglihok sa premium sa telebisyon network Showtime®, ANG MOVIE CHANNEL™ ug FLIX®, ug usab nagtanyag Showtime sa panginahanglan®, ANG MOVIE CHANNEL™ SA panginahanglan ug FLIX SA panginahanglan®, ug ang network sa panghimatuud nga pag-alagad Showtime bisan kanus-a®. Showtime digital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SNI, naglihok sa stand-alone nga streaming nga pag-alagad 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, Tuig®, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Consumers can also subscribe to SHOWTIME via Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, SA&T TV Now, FuboTV, Hulu, The Roku Channel, Sling TV and YouTube TV. Viewers can also watch on computers atShowtime.com. SNI merkado ug-apod-apod sports ug kalingawan sa mga panghitabo alang sa exhibition sa mga subscribers sa usa ka pay-per-view nga basehan pinaagi sa Showtime PPV®. Alang sa dugang nga impormasyon, adto sa 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. Moldavskysa Biyernes, Hunyo 25.
Ang BELLATOR 261 main card airs live onShowtime sa 9 sa gabii. ET / 6 hapon. 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) batok sa Cody Matthews (1-1) and middleweight matchup betweenTaylor Johnson (6-2) ug Lance Wright (5-1).
The preliminary portion ofBELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky magsugod sa 5:30 sa gabii. ET/2:30 sa gabii. 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 ika- Timoteo Johnson (15-6) ug ang No. 3 ika- Valentin Moldavsky (10-1). A featherweight fight featuring former title challenger No. 5 ika- Daniel Weichel (40-12) against Hawaii’s undefeatedKeoni Diggs (9-0) and a light heavyweight re-booking between No. 10 ika- Christian Edwards (4-0) ug Ben Parrish(4-1) have also been confirmed for the main card.
Additional prelims include a lightweight bout featuring No. 6 ika- Myles Jury (19-5) versus No. 7 ika- Sidney Outlaw (15-4), a women’s strawweight fight pittingLena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) batok sa Kyra Batara (8-4), a light heavyweight contest seeingLee Chadwick (26-15-1) batok Simon Biyong (7-1), and a lightweight affair betweenSøren Bak (14-1) ug 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. Fighting out of 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 propesyonal nga away, Japan’s Watanabe steps into the BELLATOR MMA cage for the third time in as many years. Uban sa frying-pan-bending kalig-on, 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. Uban niana nga nga miingon, 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) Featherweight Main Card Bout: #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)
Preliminary Card: BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV 5:30 sa gabii. ET/2:30 sa gabii. PT
Strawweight bout:Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) vs. Kyra Batara (8-4) Lightweight bout:#6-Myles Jury(19-5)vs. #7-Sidney Outlaw (15-4) Lightweight bout:Søren Bak (14-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-5) Bantamweight bout: Jaylon Bates(2-0) vs. Cody Matthews(1-1) Middleweight bout: Taylor Johnson(6-2) vs. Lance Wright(5-1) Kahayag heavyweight bout: Lee Chadwick (26-15-1) vs. Simon Biyong (7-1)
*Card subject sa kausaban.
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BELLATOR MMA 256: Bader vs. Machida 2 Main Card: #1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) napildi #4-Lyoto Machida(26-11) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (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) napildi Vanessa Porto(22-8) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (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) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (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] tournament. 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) napildi Olivia Parker(4-2) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (armbar) sa 2:56 sa round sa usa ka 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) napildi #3-Yamauchi sa (25-5) pinaagi sa split decision (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, gahum, 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.” Preliminary Card: Dalton Rosta (5-0) napildi Tony Johnson (9-3) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Talita Nogueira (8-2) napildi Jessica Borga (3-3) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27) #10-Jornel Lugo (6-0) napildi #8-Cass Bell (5-2) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) Cody Law (3-0) napildi Nathan Ghareeb (2-1) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Jaylon Bates (2-0) napildi Jeffrey Glossner(2-2) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (gipunggotan ug ulo) sa 1:27 sa round sa duha ka Nainoa Dung (4-2) napildi Izzy William (4-4) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) Diana Avsaragova (3-0) napildi Tara Graff(1-3) pinaagi sa knockout (kinumo) sa :29 sa round sa usa ka John Douma (5-2) napildi Si Smith (3-3) pinaagi sa split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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Bellator 246: Archuleta vs. MixMain Card: Juan Archuleta(25-2) napildi Patchy Mix(13-1) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) Neiman Gracie (10-1) napildi Jon Fitch (32-8-2, 1 NC) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (tikod taga) sa 4:47 sa round sa duha ka Liz Carmouche (14-7) napildi DeAnna Bennett(10-7-1) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (likod-hubo choke) sa 3:17 sa round sa tulo ka Keoni Diggs(9-0) napildi Derek Fields (20-11) via technical submission (likod-hubo choke) sa 4:59 sa round sa tulo ka
Preliminary Card: Daniel Madrid(18-6) napildi Pat Casey(6-3) pinaagi sa split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27) Ty Gwerder(5-1) napildi Tuco Tokkos(4-2) via TKO at 1:05 sa round sa tulo ka Davion Franklin (2-0) napildi Ras Hylton (6-5) via technical decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2 Main Card: Phil Davis (22-5, 1 NC) napildi Lyoto Machida (26-10) pinaagi sa split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Cat Zingano(11-4) napildi Gabby Holloway(6-6) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-27, 30-26, 30-26) Taylor Johnson(6-1) napildi Ug si Ruth (8-3) pinaagi sa pagpasakop (tikod taga) sa :59 sa round sa usa ka Raymond Daniels(2-1, 1 NC) ug Peter Stanonik(5-4, 1 NC)endedin a no content (accidental low blow)
Preliminary Card: Alex Polizzi(7-0) napildi Rafael Carvalho (16-5) unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Leslie Smith (12-8-1) napildi Amanda Bell(7-7) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28. 29-28) Tyrell Fortune (8-1, 1 NC) ug Jack Mayo (11-6, 1 NC) ended in a no content (accidental low blow) Keith Lee(7-3) napildi Vinicius Zani(11-7) pinaagi sa unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
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FORMER CHAMPS PHIL DAVIS AND LYOTO MACHIDA COLLIDE IN LONG-AWAITED REMATCH ATBELLATOR 245 SA BIYERNES, Sept. 11 JUAN ARCHULETA FACES UNDEFEATED PATCHY MIX FOR THE VACANT BELLATOR BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE ATBELLATOR 246 SA SABADO, Sept. 12
DUGANG, THE BELLATOR DEBUTS OF FORMER TITLE CHALLENGERS CAT ZINGANO AND LIZ CARMOUCHE
LOS ANGELES— Sa unang higayon, Bellator MMA’s “FightSphere” atMohegan Sun Arena sa Uncasville, Conn. will host a stacked doubleheader weekend on Friday, Pito ka. 11 ug Sabado, Pito ka. 12. On night one, Bellator 245is headlined by former world champsPhil Davis(21-5, 1 NC) ugLyoto Machida (26-9) in a light heavyweight rematch, samtangBellator 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, ingon ngaCat Zingano(10-4)makakuha saGabby Holloway(6-5)in a featherweight matchup atBellator 245,samtangLiz Carmouche (13-7) meets the newly signedDeAnna Bennett(10-6-1) at flyweight during the main card ofBellator 246.
Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2sa Biyernes, Pito ka. 11 ugBellator 246: Archuleta vs. Mixsa Sabado, Pito ka. 12 air live onsoberano Network ugDAZN sa 10 sa gabii. ET/9 p.m. CT. Preliminary action will stream onBellator MMA’s YouTube channel. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming days.
A former Bellator light heavyweight world champion, Phil Davis returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since stoppingKarl Albrektsson saBellator 231in October of last year.A four-time NCAA D-I All-American wrestler at Penn State University, "Mr. 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 CarvalhosaBellator 213and would later go on to defeat the now-retiredGuel 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 Corrales saBellator 238 sa sayo pa niini nga tuig, Juan Archuleta will look to capture the promotion’s vacant bantamweight strap. Fighting out of Hesperia, Calif., 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 (gaan nga welterweight, lightweight, flyweight and bantamweight). Following a hard-fought featherweight world title bout withPatricio Pitbull kaniadtong Septyembre, “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.20sa Japan. 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. Karon, 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) sa kahayag heavyweight; hard-hitting heavyweightsTyrell Fortune(8-1) ugJack Mayo(11-6) collide; “Killa” Keith Lee (6-3) mga nawongDominic “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) ugNeiman Gracie (9-1) square off in the co-main event; Derek "Ang Stallion" Campos(20-10) ugRoger “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) makakuha saRas “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.
UpdatedBellator 245: Davis vs.Machida 2Main Card:
Paramount Network and DAZN
Biyernes, Pito ka. 11 - 10 sa gabii. ET/9 p.m. CT
Light Heavyweight Main Event: Phil Davis(21-5, 1 NC) vs.Lyoto Machida (26-9)
EVENT SET FOR FRIDAY, MAYO 29 SA 10 Sa gabii. ET/9 P.M. CT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MARSO 13!
LOS ANGELES– Bellator officials today announced that the eagerly anticipated promotional debut ofLizCarmouche(13-7) will take place on Friday, Mayo 29 at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. against undefeated SBG Ireland’s flyweight prospectMandy Böhm (6-0, 1 NC).
Ang mga tiket alang sa Bellator 243: Carmouche vs. Böhmgo on sale March 13 sa 3 sa gabii. PT and are available at the Pechanga box office, ingon man usab saBellator.com, Ticketmaster.com ug Pechanga.com.
The event will be broadcast live Friday, Mayo 29 sa soberano Network ug DAZN sa 10 sa gabii. ET/9 p.m. CT, samtang ang preliminary aksyon magaganayan sa Bellator’s MMA YouTubechannel. Dugang nga mga bouts nga gipahibalo sa pag-anhi semana.
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.
Fighting out of 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.
Updated Bellator 243: Carmouche vs. Böhm Fight Card:
Flyweight Main Event: Liz Carmouche (13-7) vs. Mandy Böhm(6-0, 1 NC)
HONOLULU-On the same night asBellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops, Bellator is proud to announce the signing of United States Marine Corps veteran and established flyweight competitorLiz Carmouche(13-7) ngadto sa usa ka bug-os nga multi-tuig nga, multi-away nga kontrata.
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.
Fighting out of 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, lakip Juliana Velasquez, Veta Arteaga, Bruna Ellen ug Alejandra Lara.
Tungod nga kini tax panahon, kini usa ka maayo nga panahon sa hinumdumi nga anaa sa tulo ka garantiya sa kinabuhi: kamatayon, buhis ug Ronda Rousey sa makausa pag-usab sa pagpakita nga siya mao ang labing maayo nga mga babaye nga fighter sa planeta uban sa usa ka una nga-round demolisyon sa iyang kontra.
Rousey pasundayag sa UFC 184 sa miaging bulan mao ang iyang labing maayo nga sa petsa. Siya gisumiter sa usa ka dagum Cat, kaylap nga giisip nga Rousey sa pinakadako nga hagit, sa 14 seconds. Samtang Rousey si inabagan sa usa ka hingpit nga makalilisang nga estratehiya sa Zingano, iyang virtuoso performance nga gipangulohan sa usa panaghisgutan sa nga adunay kon unsa ang gikinahanglan aron sa pagpapahawa sa trono Rousey. Kini usab ngadto sa usa ka kataw-anan nga panag-istoryahanay sa ba o dili Rousey makigkompetinsya batok ug kapildihan nga lalake manggugubat sa UFC sa bantamweight division. Ang dili kaayo panahon nga gigahin sa nga binuang nga ideya nga makatuman sa bisan unsa kondili sa pagsulay sa pagdaot sa dakong fighter Rousey mao ang, ang mas maayo.
Siyempre, ang unang ngalan nga sa kanunay moabut sa mao Cris "cyborg" Justino, ang II FC featherweight champion. Siya gilauman nga drop sa 135 mobanlas alang sa usa ka away uban sa II niining ting-init sa wala pa mobalhin ngadto sa usa ka away uban sa Rousey. Apan, Cyborg misulay sa usa ka tinulo sa bantamweight sa miaging tuig ug gibiyaan nga mga plano. Busa ako dili pagpugong sa akong gininhawa sa dugay nang gihulat nga kasuko match tali sa Rousey ug cyborg nahitabo bisan kanus-a sa dili madugay.
Rousey bag-o lang mipadayag sa usa ka tinguha sa pagpakig-away Bethe Correia, nga dinagmalan duha sa Rousey sa "Upat ka Horsewomen" mga kauban sa team ug nga sa pagtawag sa Rousey sa walay katapusan sukad sa. Jessica Eye usab gibutang sa iyang pangangkon sa usa ka titulo shot, apan wala bisan sa niini nga mga babaye pose sa usa ka tinuod nga hulga sa Rousey. Atol sa UFC 184 sa postfight coverage, Daniel Cormier milutaw sa ideya sa iyang kauban sa trabaho Miesha Tate pagkuha sa usa ka ikatulo nga liki sa Rousey.
Gawas pa sa kamatuoran sa akong hunahuna trilogies kinahanglan nga itagana lamang sa diha nga ang matag fighter nga adunay usa ka kadaugan ibabaw sa uban nga mga, Nakita ko nga dili rason ngano nga ikatulo nga higayon mahimo nga usa ka anting-anting alang sa Tate. Samtang siya mao lamang ang babaye sa pag-adto sa dugang pa kay sa unang round sa Rousey, Tate nga plateaued ingon sa usa ka fighter samtang Rousey nga nakuha sa mas maayo. Kon ang duha ka mga sa pagpakig-away sa usa ka ikatulo nga panahon, Nakita ko nga dili rason sa pagtuo ang resulta nga sa bisan unsa nga lain-laing mga.
Busa diin nga paagi kini mobiya sa Rousey? Sa akong opinyon, siya gilimpyohan ang UFC mga babaye sa bantamweight division. Walay usa nga naghatag og usa ka katuohan nga hulga sa iyang mga. Kon Zingano adjust sa iyang pamaagi ug nakadawat og laing shot sa Rousey, siya unta makaangkon og usa ka higayon sa pagkab-ot. Gawas niana, kon Rousey nakahukom sa pag-adto sa ibabaw ug sa pagtukod sa iyang nagkadako nga film career, Sa akong hunahuna wala bisan kinsa nga kini batok sa iyang.
Rousey karon sa usa ka run susama sa Anderson Silva ni run ibabaw sa UFC sa middleweight division. Siya nagmando sa tanan nga diha sa iyang dalan ug gawas alang sa iyang unang away sa Chael Sonnen, nakapahimo niini nga tan-awon sayon. Rousey ni pinakalisud away sa petsa batok Liz Carmouche, sa diha nga siya may Rousey sa usa ka likod nga hubo choke sa unang round sa ilang away sa 2013 sa atubangan sa Rousey nakahimo sa pag-ikyas ug pagsiguro sa usa armbar kadaugan.
Silva sa paghari ni ibabaw sa middleweight division nga miabut sa usa ka katapusan sa diha nga ang kaniadto wala mailhi Chris Weidman miabut ug nagpakita nga walay kahadlok ug gikuha niya ang away ngadto sa Silva. Tingali nga ang kinahanglan nga mahitabo uban sa Rousey. Siya kinahanglan sa pagpangita sa usa ka kontra nga pagkuha sa matarung diha sa iyang nawong, sa paghatag sa iyang walay dapit ug sa pagkuha sa away sa iyang. Dagum nga misulay sa UFC 184, apan ang iyang overzealousness natapos sa nagkantidad sa iyang minahal.
Hangtud Rousey makakaplag sa iyang kaugalingon nga Chris Weidman, kita makadugang sa usa kinalabwang sa daghan nga na gilakip sa mga babaye sa bantamweight champion: maglilinis. Labing bag-o si Rousey sa mga takus nga naghagit sa iyang korona, usa ka tahas nga iyang natuman pinaagi sa paglimpyo sa sa iyang division.
Chris Huntemann misulat mahitungod sa nga sinaktan martial arts sa estado sa Maryland. Siya usab nakig-ambit sa iyang mga hunahuna sa UFC, Bellator, ug World Series sa Fighting. Check sa iyang blog, o sa pagsunod kaniya sa Twitter: mmamaryland.
