COMPLETE WEIGH-IN PHOTOS 安卡斯維爾, 康涅狄格州. - BELLATOR 261: 約翰遜VS. 摩爾達夫斯基 will be broadcast tomorrow, 星期五, 六月 25 on SHOWTIME at 9 P.M. ET /下午6時. PT, while preliminary bouts will stream on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel beginning at 6:30 P.M. 及/ 3:30 P.M. PT.
BELLATOR MMA 261: 約翰遜VS. 摩爾達夫斯基 主卡: 星期五, 六月 25 – Live on 開演時間 9 P.M. ET /下午6時. PT Interim Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #1-蒂莫西·約翰遜 (260) VS. #3-瓦倫丁·摩爾達夫斯基 (234) 輕量級的合作主要事件: #2-麗茲·卡莫奇（Liz carmouche） (125.5) VS. #3-Kana Watanabe(125.25) 羽量級布特: #6-丹尼爾Weichel (145.5) VS. Keoni迪格斯 (146) 輕量級回合: #4-邁爾斯陪審團 (156) VS. #6-西德尼·奧特洛 (156) 輕重量級回合:克里斯蒂安·愛德華茲 (206) VS. Simon Biyong(204.5)
輕量級回合:Soren Bak(156) VS. Bobby Lee (155.25) 輕量級回合:以賽亞·霍吉特 (155.75) VS. 科里·塞繆爾斯 (156) 輕量級布特: 杰倫·貝茨 (136) VS. Cody Matthews(135) 中量級回合:泰勒·約翰遜 (185.25) VS. Lance Wright(184.75) 羽量級布特:約翰·馬卡帕 (144.75) VS. 約翰·德·耶穌 (145.5)
LOS ANGELES – 別. 1 排名重量級 蒂莫西·約翰遜 和No. 3 排名重量級 瓦倫丁·摩爾達夫斯基previewed their monumental inaugural interim heavyweight title fight atBELLATOR 261 on SHOWTIME during a virtual media day Wednesday. 約翰遜VS. Moldavsky caps off an amazing main card this Friday, 六月 25 住在Showtime在 9 P.M. ET /下午6時. PT.
該 BELLATOR 261 main card also features a top-five women’s flyweight bout in the co-main event slot as the No. 2 排名 麗茲·卡莫奇（Liz carmouche） takes on the undefeated No. 3 排名 Kana Watanabe. 還, lightweights square off as No. 4 排名 邁爾斯陪審團clashes with the No. 6 排名 西德尼·奧特洛 in a contest holding major title implicationsand former title challenger No. 6 羽量級排名 丹尼爾Weichel battles the undefeatedKeoni迪格斯 在145磅的回合中.Top prospect克里斯蒂安·愛德華茲opens the action on SHOWTIME in a light heavyweight banger againstSimon Biyong.
這裡是戰士不得不說週三:
Tim Johnson BELLATOR Heavyweight *點擊 這裡to 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 *點擊 這裡to view Moldavsky’s full media session “Yes, there are some similarities between me and Tim. My style is a little different, 雖然, 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 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 *點擊 這裡to 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, 雖然, 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. 我. 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.”
“說實話, 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 *點擊 這裡to 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, 雖然, 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 *點擊 這裡to 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.”
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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 of BELLATOR MMA 261: 約翰遜VS. 摩爾達夫斯基 在週五, 六月 25.
該 BELLATOR 261 main card airs live on在精彩表演 9 P.M. ET /下午6時. PTand takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, 康涅狄格州. 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 pitting杰倫·貝茨 (2-0) 針對 Cody Matthews (1-1) and middleweight matchup between泰勒·約翰遜 (6-2) 和 Lance Wright (5-1).
初步部分 BELLATOR 261: 約翰遜VS. 摩爾達夫斯基 在開始 5:30 P.M. ET/2:30 P.M. PT and will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube 頻道和 Pluto TV.
BELLATOR 261: 約翰遜VS. 摩爾達夫斯基is anchored by an interim heavyweight title bout between No. 1 排名 蒂莫西·約翰遜 (15-6) 和No. 3 排名 瓦倫丁·摩爾達夫斯基 (10-1). A featherweight fight featuring former title challenger No. 5 排名 丹尼爾Weichel (40-12) against Hawaii’s undefeatedKeoni迪格斯 (9-0) and a light heavyweight re-booking between No. 10 排名 克里斯蒂安·愛德華茲 (4-0) 和 Ben Parrish(4-1) have also been confirmed for the main card.
Additional prelims include a lightweight bout featuring No. 6 排名 邁爾斯陪審團 (19-5) versus No. 7 排名 西德尼·奧特洛 (15-4), a women’s strawweight fight pittingLena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) 針對 凱拉Batara (8-4), a light heavyweight contest seeing李查德威克 (26-15-1) 與 Simon Biyong(7-1), and a lightweight affair between索倫·貝克 (14-1) 和 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. 從聖地亞哥出發, the 37-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, 在促銷中取得雙贏. 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, 拉斐特, 路易斯安那州本地人在美國海軍陸戰隊工作了五年，擔任航空電工, 她在中東完成了三次值班之旅.
“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 專業的戰鬥, Japan’s Watanabe steps into the BELLATOR MMA cage for the third time in as many years. 同 frying-pan-bending 實力, 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. 有了這樣說, 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-蒂姆·約翰遜 (15-6) VS. #3-瓦倫丁·摩爾達夫斯基 (10-1) 輕量級的合作主要事件: #2– 麗茲·卡莫奇（Liz carmouche） (15-7) VS. #3-Kana Watanabe(10-0-1) 羽主卡布特: #5-丹尼爾Weichel (40-12) VS. Keoni迪格斯 (9-0) 輕重量級主卡布特: #10– 克里斯蒂安·愛德華茲 (4-0) VS. Ben Parrish (4-1)
Strawweight bout:Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) VS. 凱拉Batara (8-4) 輕量級回合:#6-邁爾斯陪審團 (19-5)VS. #7-西德尼·奧特洛 (15-4) 輕量級回合: 索倫·貝克 (14-1) VS. Bobby Lee (12-5) 輕量級布特: 杰倫·貝茨 (2-0) VS. Cody Matthews(1-1) 中量級回合: 泰勒·約翰遜 (6-2) VS. Lance Wright(5-1) 輕重量級回合: 李查德威克 (26-15-1) VS. Simon Biyong(7-1)
HONOLULU - On the same night asBellator和USO現: 致敬部隊, Bellator is proud to announce the signing of United States Marine Corps veteran and established flyweight competitor麗茲·卡莫奇（Liz carmouche） (13-7) 以獨家多年, 多打合同.
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, 以及凱特琳·丘卡吉安（Kalyn Chookagian）和傑西卡·安德拉德（Jessica Andrade）的顯著勝利.
從聖地亞哥出發, the 35-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, 在促銷中取得雙贏. She earned an additional win over Valentina Shevchenko earlier in her career.
Prior to her days as a professional athlete, 拉斐特, 路易斯安那州本地人在美國海軍陸戰隊工作了五年，擔任航空電工, 她在中東完成了三次值班之旅. A longtime friend and teammate of Hawaii’s ownIlima雷·麥克法蘭, “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, 誰頭條 Bellator 236on DAZN tomorrow night in Honolulu, 夏威夷. The division also features Macfarlane’s opponent凱特·傑克遜, as well as other top athletes competing this weekend in Hawaii, 含 朱莉安娜·貝拉斯克斯（Juliana Velasquez）, 女傑阿特亞加, 艾倫·布朗 和 亞歷杭德拉拉拉.
Given that it’s tax season, it’s a good time to remember that are there three guarantees in life: death, taxes and Ronda Rousey once again showing why she is the best female fighter on the planet with a first-round demolition of her opponent.
Rousey’s performance at UFC 184 last month was her finest to date. She submitted Cat Zingano, widely regarded as Rousey’s biggest challenge, 在 14 秒. While Rousey was aided by an absolutely horrible strategy by Zingano, her virtuoso performance led to another discussion of who has what it takes to dethrone Rousey. It also led to a ridiculous conversation of whether or not Rousey could compete against and defeat male fighters in the UFC’s bantamweight division. The less time spent on that absurd notion that accomplishes nothing but trying to discredit the great fighter Rousey is, the better.
當然, the first name that always comes up is Cris “Cyborg” Justino, the Invicta FC featherweight champion. She is expected to drop to 135 pounds for a fight with Invicta this summer before moving on to a fight with Rousey. 然而, Cyborg attempted a drop to bantamweight last year and abandoned those plans. So I wouldn’t hold my breath on the long-awaited grudge match between Rousey and Cyborg happening anytime soon.
Rousey recently expressed a desire to fight Bethe Correia, who battered two of Rousey’s “Four Horsewomen” teammates and has beencalling Rousey out ever since. Jessica Eye has also staked her claim to a title shot, but neither of these women pose a real threat to Rousey. During UFC 184’s postfight coverage, Daniel Cormier floated the idea of his colleague Miesha Tate getting a third crack at Rousey.
Besides the fact I think trilogies should be reserved only when each fighter has a victory over the other, I see no reason why third time would be a charm for Tate. While she is the only woman to go further than the first round with Rousey, Tate has plateaued as a fighter while Rousey has gotten better. If the two were to fight a third time, I see no reason to believe the result would be any different.
So where does this leave Rousey? 在我看來, she has cleaned out the UFC women’s bantamweight division. There is no one who poses a credible threat to her. If Zingano adjusted her strategy and received another shot at Rousey, she might have a chance of winning. Beyond that, if Rousey decided to go out on top and build on her burgeoning film career, I don’t think anyone would hold it against her.
Rousey is currently on a run akin to Anderson Silva’s run atop the UFC’s middleweight division. He dominated everyone in his path and except for his first fight with Chael Sonnen, made it look easy. Rousey’s hardest fight to date was against Liz Carmouche, when she had Rousey in a rear naked choke in the first round of their fight in 2013 before Rousey was able to escape and secure another armbar victory.
Silva’s reign atop the middleweight division came to an end when the previously unknown Chris Weidman came along and showed no fear and took the fight to Silva. Maybe that’s what needs to happen with Rousey. She needs to find an opponent who will get right in her face, give her no quarter and take the fight to her. Zingano attempted that at UFC 184, but her overzealousness ended up costing her dearly.
Until Rousey finds her own Chris Weidman, we can add another superlative to the many that are already attached to the women’s bantamweight champion: cleaner. Rousey is fresh out of worthy challengers to her crown, a task she accomplished by cleaning out her division.
