Tag Archives: Lyoto Machida

Bellator, mixed martial arts, MMA, Showtime

FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 256: BADER VS. MACHIDA 2

Cia ib saib
A picture containing text, person Description automatically generated
Complete Fight Night Photos Here
Post-Fight Interviews available on the BELLATOR PR YouTube Channel

UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Bellator 256: Bader vs. Machida 2 is officially in the books.

The BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix rolls on as Bellator MMA returns next Friday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 16 on SHOWTIME, thaum Vadim Nemkov defends his light heavyweight world title against former championPhil Davis thiab Corey Anderson welcomes Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov to the BELLATOR Cage in the event’s co-headliner. The opening round culminates on SHOWTIME on May 7 thaum Anthony “Rumble” Johnson thiab Yoel Romero square off at BELLATOR MMA 258, a massive event headlined by a bantamweight world title fight featuring Juan Archuleta vs. Sergio Pettis.



Diagram Description automatically generated



BELLATOR MMA 256: Bader vs. Machida 2 Main Card:
#1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) yeej #4-Lyoto Machida (26-11) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (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) yeej Vanessa Porto (22-8) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (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) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (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] kev sib tw. 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) yeej Olivia Parker (4-2) ntawm cuav (armbar) ntawm 2:56 ntawm puag ncig ib
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) yeej #3-Yamauchi li (25-5) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Rising welterweight star Jaron “Boots” Ennis was 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, hwj chim, 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) yeej Tony Johnson (9-3) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Talita Nogueira (8-2) yeej Jessica Borga (3-3) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
#10-Jornel Lugo (6-0) yeej #8-Cass Bell (5-2) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Cody Law (3-0) yeej Nathan Ghareeb (2-1) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jaylon Bates (2-0) yeej Jeffrey Glossner (2-2) ntawm cuav (guillotine) ntawm 1:27 ntawm round ob
Nainoa Dung (4-2) yeej Izzy William (4-4) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Diana Avsaragova (3-0) yeej Tara Graff (1-3) ntawm knockout (punches) ntawm :29 ntawm puag ncig ib
John Douma (5-2) yeej Will Smith (3-3) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Thov mus saib Bellator.com rau cov lus qhia ntxiv.
Bellator, CBS kev ua si Network, mixed martial arts, MMA

OFFICIAL FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 250: MOUSASI VS. LIMA

Cia ib saib
COMPLETE EVENT PHOTOS

Bellator 250: Mousasi vs. Txiv qaub Main Card:
Gegard Mousasi (47-7-2) yeej Douglas Lima (32-8) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
Henry Corrales (18-5) yeej Brandon Girtz (16-10) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 27-30, 30-27)
Dalton Rosta (4-0) yeej Ty Gwerder (5-2) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Preliminary Card:
Jake Hager (3-0, 1 NC) yeej Brandon Calton (2-1) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Sabah Homasi (14-8) yeej Bobby Voelker (33-14) ntawm knockout (punches) ntawm :20 ntawm round ob
Johnny Eblen (7-0) yeej Taylor Johnson (6-2) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Adam Borics (15-1) yeej Erick Sanchez (9-6) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Cody Law (1-0) yeej Orlando Ortega (0-1) ntawm cuav (D’Arce Choke) ntawm 2:41 ntawm puag ncig ib

Bellator, DAZN, mixed martial arts, MMA

OFFICIAL BELLATOR 245: DAVIS VS. MACHIDA 2 RESULTS AND PHOTOS

Cia ib saib
Complete Event Photos Here

Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2 Main Card:
Phil Davis (22-5, 1 NC) yeej Lyoto Machida (26-10) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Cat Zingano (11-4) yeej Gabby Holloway (6-6) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (29-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Taylor Johnson (6-1) yeej Thiab Ruth (8-3) ntawm cuav (luj nuv) ntawm :59 ntawm puag ncig ib
Raymond Daniels (2-1, 1 NC) thiab Peter Stanonik (5-4, 1 NC) ended in a no content (accidental low blow)

Preliminary Card:
Alex Polizzi (7-0) yeej Rafael Carvalho (16-5) unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Leslie Smith (12-8-1) yeej Amanda Bell (7-7) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 29-28. 29-28)
Tyrell Fortune (8-1, 1 NC) thiab Jack May (11-6, 1 NC) ended in a no content (accidental low blow)
Keith Lee (7-3) yeej Vinicius Zani (11-7) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Thov mus saib Bellator.com rau cov lus qhia ntxiv.
Bellator, DAZN, mixed martial arts, MMA, paramount Network

BELLATOR MMA ANNOUNCES MASSIVE DOUBLEHEADER LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN FROM MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

Cia ib saib
FORMER CHAMPS PHIL DAVIS AND LYOTO MACHIDA COLLIDE IN LONG-AWAITED REMATCH AT Bellator 245 RAU Friday, Cuaj hlis ntuj. 11

JUAN ARCHULETA FACES UNDEFEATED PATCHY MIX FOR THE VACANT BELLATOR BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AT Bellator 246 RAU HNUB SATURDAY, Cuaj hlis ntuj. 12

NTXIV, 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 nyob rau hauv Uncasville, Conn. will host a stacked doubleheader weekend on Friday, Xya. 11 and Saturday, Xya. 12. On night one, Bellator 245is headlined by former world champsPhil Davis (21-5, 1 NC) thiabLyoto Machida (26-9) in a light heavyweight rematch, thaum lub sij hawmBellator 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, raws liCat Zingano (10-4) yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauvGabby Holloway (6-5) in a featherweight matchup atBellator 245, thaum lub sij hawmLiz Carmouche (13-7) meets the newly signedDeAnna Bennett (10-6-1) at flyweight during the main card ofBellator 246.

Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2on Friday, Xya. 11 thiabBellator 246: Archuleta vs. Mixnyob rau hnub Saturday, Xya. 12 air live onparamount Network thiabDAZN ntawm 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. I. 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 ntawmBellator 231 in 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 CarvalhontawmBellator 213and would later go on to defeat the now-retiredChael 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 ntawmBellator 238 nyuam qhuav pib lub xyoo, Juan Archuleta will look to capture the promotion’s vacant bantamweight strap. Fighting out of Hesperia, California., 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 (light welterweight, sib, flyweight and bantamweight). Following a hard-fought featherweight world title bout withPatricio Pitbull last 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.20nyob rau hauv Nyiv. 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. Tam sim no, 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) ntawm lub teeb heavyweight; hard-hitting heavyweightsTyrell Fortune(8-1) thiabJack May(11-6) collide; “Killa” Keith Lee (6-3) ntsej muagDominic “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) thiabNeiman Gracie (9-1) square off in the co-main event; Derek "Lub Stallion" Campos(20-10) thiabRoger “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) yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauvRas “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.

TshiabBellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2Main Card:

Paramount Network and DAZN

Friday, Xya. 11 - 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. I

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Phil Davis(21-5, 1 NC) vs.Lyoto Machida (26-9)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Cat Zingano(10-4) vs.Gabby Holloway(6-5)

Middleweight Feature Bout: Thiab Ruth (8-2) vs.Taylor Johnson(5-1)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Raymond Daniels(2-1) vs.Peter Stanonik(5-4)

Updated Preliminary Card:

Bellator MMA’s YouTube Channel

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Rafael Carvalho(16-4) vs.Alex Polizzi(6-0)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Fortune(8-1) vs.Jack May(11-6)

140-lb. Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Keith Lee(6-3) vs.Dominic Mazzotta(15-3)

——–

TshiabBellator 246: Archuleta vs. Mix Main Card:

Paramount Network and DAZN

Saturday, Xya. 12 - 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. I

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Juan Archuleta(24-2) vs.Patchy Mix(13-0)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Jon Fitch(32-7-2, 1 NC) vs.Neiman Gracie(9-1)

Flyweight Feature Bout: Liz Carmouche (13-7) vs.DeAnna Bennett(10-6-1)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Derek Liaj teb(20-10) vs.Roger Huerta(24-12-1, 1 NC)

Updated Preliminary Card:

Bellator MMA’s YouTube Channel

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Ty Gwerder(4-1) vs.George Tokkos(4-1)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Davion Franklin (1-0) vs.Ras Hylton(6-4)

*Card subject to change.

****

Bellator, DAZN, mixed martial arts, MMA, paramount Network

DOUGLAS LIMA SEEKS DOUBLE CHAMP STATUS AGAINST GEGARD MOUSASI IN MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERFIGHT ON SATURDAY, Tej zaum yuav 9 INSIDE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE

Cia ib saib
BATTLE FOR VACANT BELLATOR MMA MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AIRS LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN AT 10 P.M. ET/9 P.M. I

Tickets go on sale this Friday, Feb. 14



LOS ANGELES – A middleweight superfight for the vacant 185-pound title, pitting former divisional champion Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) against current Bellator welterweight titleholder Douglas Lima (32-7), has been added to Bellator’s exciting return to SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, Tej zaum 9 – LIVE on Paramount Network and DAZN at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. I.



The event is anchored by a previously announced heavyweight world title bout, featuring two-division Bellator champ Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) defending his 205-pound title against Russia’s Vadim Nemkov (11-2).



Bellator: Bader vs. Nemkov airs live on Paramount Network and DAZN on Saturday, Tej zaum 9 ntawm 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. I. Preliminary action will stream on DAZN, Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets can be purchased at the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Ticket Office at SAP Center, through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.



The Bellator middleweight title was recently relinquished by Rafael Lovato Jr. due to ongoing medical complications.



Fighting out of Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, Mousasi has cemented legendary status within the sport, having won titles with multiple promotions across a 55-fight career. Uas nyuam qhuav, Mousasi defeated Lyoto Machida ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab, clearing his path to a shot at a second Bellator middleweight title run. With victories in his storied career against Machida, Rory MacDonald, Chris Weidman, Rafael Carvalho, Vitor Belfort, Jacare Souza, Dan Henderson and Mark Hunt, a victory over Douglas Lima will add to his already-impressive resume.



Looking to join the ranks of Ryan Bader thiab Patricio “Pitbull” as two-division champions, Lima moves up 15-pounds to try his hand against Mousasi. Since making his promotional debut in 2011, “The Phenom” has earned 14 victories, including a trio of world titles and 10 finishes, making the American Top Team-product one of the most dominant fighters in the 170-pound division. Nrog 26 ntawm nws 32 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, including consecutive dominant finishes over Andrey Koreshkov thiab Michael “Venom” Page” in the first two rounds of the World Grand Prix tournament, Lima most recently capped of his 2019 with a win over Rory MacDonald to regain the welterweight world title.



Thov mus saib Bellator.com yog xav paub ntxiv.



Tshiab Bellator: Bader vs. Nemkov Main Card:

Paramount Network and DAZN

10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. I



Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) vs. Vadim Nemkov (11-2)

Middleweight World Title Bout: Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) vs. Douglas Lima (32-7)



*Card subject to change



Thov mus saib Bellator.com yog xav paub ntxiv.

Bellator, DAZN, mixed martial arts, MMA

OFFICIAL BELLATOR 228 FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & DUAB

Cia ib saib
Complete Event Photos Here



Bellator 228 Main Card tau:

Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) yeej Lyoto Machida (26-9) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (30-4) yeej Juan Archuleta (23-2) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (49-46, 50-45, 49-46)

A.J. McKee (15-0) yeej Georgi Karakhanyan (28-10-1, 1 NC) ntawm KO (punches) ntawm :08 ntawm puag ncig ib

Darrion Caldwell (14-3) yeej Henry Corrales (17-4) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (29-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Daniel Weichel (40-11) yeej Saul Rogers (13-3) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)



Preliminary Card:

Adrian Najera (2-0) yeej Jason Edwards (2-1) ntawm cuav (rear-liab qab caj pas) ntawm 2:28 ntawm puag ncig peb

Benji Gomez (9-12) yeej Johnny Santa Maria (3-5) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27 x 3)

Ozzy Diaz (4-1) yeej Andre Walker (5-3) ntawm cuav (rear-liab qab caj pas) ntawm 3:05 ntawm puag ncig ib

Ian Butler (7-6) yeej Emilio Williams (4-3) ntawm TKO (punches) ntawm :53 ntawm round ob

AJ Agazarm (2-1) yeej Jonathan Quiroz (3-4) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (29-28 x 3)

Ava Knight (1-0) yeej Shannon Goughary (4-4) ntawm TKO (punch) ntawm 1:46 ntawm puag ncig peb

Antonio McKee (30-6-2) yeej William Sriyapai (14-9) ntawm TKO (punches) ntawm 1:17 ntawm round ob

Johnny Cisneros (13-7) yeej Mike Jasper (13-6) ntawm TKO (leg injury) ntawm 4:28 ntawm round ob

Leandro Higo (19-5) yeej Shawn Rev (9-4) ntawm cuav (guillotine caj pas) ntawm 4:34 ntawm round ob

Weber Almeida (2-0) vs. Castle Williams (4-2) via TKO at 0:20 ntawm round ob

Joshua Jones (9-4) yeej Dominic Clark (14-9) ntawm cuav (guillotine caj pas) ntawm 2:39 ntawm puag ncig ib

James Barnes (12-4) yeej David Duran (8-6) ntawm cuav (rear-liab qab caj pas) ntawm 1:51 ntawm round ob







Thov mus saib Bellator.com yog xav paub ntxiv.
Bellator, DAZN, mixed martial arts, MMA

Bellator 222: MACDONALD VS. GRACIE MAIN CARD SET WITH SIX BOUTS

Cia ib saib
FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NYC THIS FRIDAY – AIRING EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN

NEW YORK – The line-up for the highly anticipated Bellator 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie kev tshwm sim has been completed with two title fights and 18 electric bouts in total filling out Bellator’s return to Madison Square Garden this Friday, Lub rau hli ntuj 14 – only on DAZN. The star-studded card is headlined by a double main event that will see a Welterweight World Grand Prix semi-final matchup between current Bellator welterweight world champion Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) defending his title against the unbeaten Renzo Gracie-trained Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Neiman Gracie (9-0), as well as two of the sport’s biggest names in Lyoto Machida (25-8) thiab Chael Sonnen (31-16-1) finally meeting after years of parallel careers in the MMA world.



The main card of Bellator 222 will stream live exclusively on DAZN ntawm 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, while preliminary action begins at 6:30 p.m. EST/3:30 p.m. PST and will also stream onDAZN or globally on the Bellator Mobile App.



Limited tickets remain available and can be purchased online from Ticketmaster.com, MSG.com thiab Bellator.com.



The DAZN-streamed main card also features Darrion Caldwell (13-2) defending his Bellator bantamweight world title against Rizin Fighting Federation’s bantamweight championKyoji Horiguchi (27-2) in a true “champion vs. champion” matchup, following a Horiguchi submission victory when the two met in Rizin’s ring this past December in Japan, as well as a 175-pound catchweight contest between polarizing grappling ace Dillon Danis (1-0) and Max Humphrey (3-2). Tsis tas li ntawd, fans will see an intriguing featherweight bout featuring former Bellator 135-pound champion Eduardo Dantas (21-6) making the leap to 145-pounds in an attempt to hand Juan Archuleta (21-1) the first loss of his Bellator career, thaum lub sij hawm Ricky Bandejas (11-2) welcomes unbeaten Patrick Mix (10-0) ntawm bantamweight.



Preliminary action for Bellator 222 is also must-see and features many of Bellator’s rising stars. Those who tune in will see bouts highlighted by Aaron Pico (4-2) tiv tiag Adam Borics (12-0) at 145-pounds, as well as a second inter-promotional contest pitting Rena of Rizin (8-2) tiv thaiv Lindsay VanZandt (5-1) in a 112-pound catchweight fight. Bellator 222will also see the return of “The Heat” to MSG, when world champion boxer Heather Hardy (2-1) ntsej muag Taylor Turner (3-5) at flyweight. Familiar faces in Mike Kimbel (2-1), Robson Gracie Jr. (1-0) thiab Haim Gozali (10-6) will all also compete, while former Qhov kawg Fighter muab kev koom tes Phil Hawes (4-2) will make his promotional debut. Lastly, it was recently announced that undefeated Taekwondo Master Valerie Loureda (1-0) will make her sophomore appearance when she welcomes Larkyn Dasch (0-1) to the Bellator cage on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.



Bellator 222 Main Card:

Welterweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Title Bout: Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) vs. Neiman Gracie (9-0)

Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event Bout: Lyoto Machida (25-8) vs. Chael Sonnen (31-16-1)

175-Pound Catchweight Bout: Dillon Danis (1-0) vs. Max Humphrey (3-2)

Bantamweight Bout: Ricky Bandejas (11-2) vs. Patrick Mix (10-0)

Featherweight Bout: Eduardo Dantas (21-6) vs. Juan Archuleta (22-1)

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Darrion Caldwell (13-2) vs. Kyoji Horiguchi (27-2)



Undercard:

Featherweight Bout: Aaron Pico (4-2) vs. Adam Borics (12-0)

Poj niam Flyweight Bout: Heather Hardy (2-1) vs. Taylor Turner (3-5)

Poj niam Flyweight Bout: Valerie Loureda (1-0) vs. Larkyn Dasch (0-1)

Welterweight Bout: Robson Gracie Jr. (1-0) vs. Oscar Vera (Pro Debut)

Bantamweight Bout: Mike Kimbel (2-1) vs. Sebastian Ruiz (2-2)

175-Pound Catchweight Bout: Haim Gozali (10-6) vs. Gustavo Wurlitzer (22-22, 1 NC)

Women’s 112-Pound Catchweight Bout: Rena Kubota (8-2) vs. Lindsay VanZandt (5-1)

Middleweight Bout: Phil Hawes (4-2) vs. Michael Wilcox (6-3)

Hnav Bout: Marcus Surin (5-1) vs. Nekruz Mirkhojaev (4-2)

Flyweight Bout: Brandon Medina (Pro Debut) vs. Brandon Polcare (1-2)

165-Pound Catchweight Bout: Kastriot Xhema (2-3) vs. Whitney Jean Francois (2-6-1)

Featherweight Bout: John Beneduce (2-2) vs. Kenny Rivera (2-1)



*Card subject to change



Thov mus saib Bellator.com yog xav paub ntxiv.
Bellator, mixed martial arts, MMA, paramount Network

BELLATOR AND USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON DECEMBER 14

Cia ib saib

 

cid:image002.png@01D4615B.6E820540

Brent Primus Defends Lightweight Title Against Michael Chandler in Long-Awaited Main Event Rematch to Kick Off Honolulu Doubleheader

 

LOS ANGELES – To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, rau hlis ntuj nqeg 14.

 

 

“Having worked with the Army Combatives Program to evaluate and update their combat readiness, I have long respected the military and their courage,” said Royce Gracie, MMA Legend and Bellator Ambassador. “When I found out we were doing an event in Hawaii, knowing the large military population there, I knew we had to show our support and appreciation through MMA.”

 

 

 

Bellator President Scott Coker is proud of this new relationship with USO and is eager to show his support to the brave service men and women.

 

 

 

“The USO is a historic military support organization – not just in entertainment but in connecting them back to the things they love and fight for,"Hais tias Coker. “It made perfect sense for Bellator to establish a relationship with the USO and provide a unique opportunity to Hawaii’s military population. We appreciate their service to the nation, and we hope this is just the first of many opportunities for us to work together.”

 

 

 

Emanating from the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, this unique show will be headlined by a title fight featuring current lightweight champ Brett Primus (8-0) against two-time former titlist Michael Chandler (18-4), while heavyweight icon Frank Mir (18-12) raws li Javy Ayala (10-7) in a heavyweight clash.

Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 14 ntawm 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT and will be simulcast on CMT. The event will also stream LIVE on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Ntxiv bouts yuav muab tshaj tawm nyob rau hauv yuav los tom ntej lub lis piam.

 

 

 

Reigning champ Brent Primus puts both his title and undefeated streak on the line in a highly anticipated rematch for the Bellator lightweight title. After upsetting Chandler last year, the Eugene, Ore.-native has since battled injuries that have delayed his return to the cage. Tam sim no, he looks to silence the critics and prove that he is the rightful and deserving 155-pound champion. One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler has plans to reclaim the championship and become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, kuj muaj Benson

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi li and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler, who now calls Nashville home, has earned his way back to No. 1-contender status with his sights set on leaving Hawaii with the belt.

 

 

 

Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir returns to the Bellator cage following his exciting back-and-forth battle with Fedor Emelianenko last spring. With career wins over Roy Nelson, Antonio “Big Nog” Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar and Mirko Cro Cop, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt looks for another impressive victory to add to his illustrious career. After shocking the world when he KO’d Sergei Kharitonov, Javy Ayala become an overnight sensation to MMA fans. Known to fans as “Eye Candy,” the heavyweight has also impressively defeated Eric Prindle and Raphael Butler. Fighting out of Porterville, California., Ayala returns hoping to yet again shock the world and defeat one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history.

 

 

 

This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announced Bellator Hawaii nyob rau hnub Saturday, Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei MacFarlane defending her title against Valnws yogrie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida making his Bellator debut against former champ Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie kev noj nyob Thiab Ruth in an opening round matchup in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix and much more.

 

 

Bellator and the USO will also partner for a week of special events in Hawaii leading up to the big weekend of exciting fights on December 14 thiab 15. More details to come soon.

 

Tshiab Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops Fight Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Brent Primus (8-0) vs. Michael Chandler (18-4)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Frank Mir (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)

 

*Card subject to change

 

 

 

Thov mus saib Bellator.com thiab USO.org yog xav paub ntxiv.

Bellator, boxing, DAZN, mixed martial arts, MMA, Nplua nuj Bergeron, Tom Padgett, Tony Penecale, UFC

FNU Combat kev ua si Qhia: UFC Sib Ntaus Hmo Rov Qab, Pacquiao vs. Matthysse still on, “Big Rig” Retires

Cia ib saib

This week on the FNU Combat Sports Show, we discuss the latest news in MMA and boxing, recap the past week’s events and preview the upcoming events this week. We also discuss Walter “2 Guns” Wright winning his main event fight against Mark DeLuca a couple days after we interviewed him last week. Wright’s split decision win came in part due to a persistent jab that frustrated DeLuca and left him bloodied, bruised and exhausted by the final bell. Of course bringing up this fact gets us all going on the absolute necessity of the jab in any combat sports fighter’s toolbox.

Among the news we touch on:

The rumors about Manny Pacquiao’s next fight with Lucas Matthysse being in jeopardy, Manny and his team say everything is on track.

Johny “Big Rig” Hendricks retires (also forgot to mention Rashad Evans retired as well).

 

The latest cast for The Contender Series, set to return this August featuring 16 up and coming young boxers in the 160-pound division.

 

Lyoto Machida’s defection from the UFC to Bellator and Bellator’s blockbuster deal with DAZN, a streaming service working to take over new markets this year, including the US and Italy.

 

Here is the link to our full broadcast:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fhh628mp15en9md/tomtonyrichjune282018.mp3?dl = 0

mixed martial arts, RFA

RFA 29 – TEB CHAWS USA vs. BRAZIL

Cia ib saib

 

MAIN kev tshwm sim:

Ricky MUSGRAVE vs. Raoni BARCELOS
FEATHERWEIGHT NTIAJ TEB TITLE

CO-MAIN kev tshwm sim:
JORDON Larson vs. ACKSON Junior
ALSO FEATURING:
JOCELYN Jones-LYBARGER vs. KINBERLY NOVAES

Mus saib xyuas cov coaches:
ROBBIE LAWLER vs. LYOTO MACHIDA
Friday, OCTOBER 21 NYOB RAU AXSTV
NYOB nyob rau hauv Lub Sanford Pentagon nyob rau hauv Sioux Falls, SD
Daim pib rau muag khoom los ntawm Ticketmaster.com
Las Vegas, Nevada – Sawv rov qab los Sib ntaus Alliance (RFA) tus thawj tswj hwm Ed Soares tshaj tawm hnub no tias RFA 29 yuav feature ib pab neeg sib ntaus sib tua pitting sab saum toj American zeem muag tiv thaiv sab saum toj Brazilian zeem muag, thaum lub MMA qib rov qab mus rau South Dakota lub hlis tom ntej. Cov mus saib xyuas coaches yuav tam sim no UFC welterweight yeej Robbie Lawler (Team USA) thiab yav tas los UFC teeb-heavyweight yeej Lyoto Machida (Team Brazil). RFA 29 will be headlined with an RFA featherweight title fight between top-contenders Ricky Musgrave and Raoni Barcelos. Qhov kev tshwm sim yuav siv sij hawm qhov chaw Friday, Lub yim hli ntuj 21 nyob rau ntawm lub Sanford Pentagon nyob rau hauv Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tag nrho lub ntsiab card yuav tawm hauv TV nyob thiab thoob tebchaws rau AXS TV ntawm 10 p.m. THIAB / 7 p.m. PT.

“RFA 29 yuav muaj ib tug teb chaws USA vs. Brazil pab tswvyim uas yuav feature ib co ntawm cov saum toj kawg nkaus MMA zeem muag los ntawm txhua lub teb chaws,” Hais Soares. “Robbie Lawler thiab Lyoto Machida yuav tsum yog tus saib xyuas coaches rau txhua pab neeg. Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim, Ricky Musgrave thiab Raoni Barcelos yuav kuj yuav sib tw rau lub tsis muaj RFA featherweight title. Qhov no tag nrho card yog stacked thiab kuv yuav tsis tos mus saib ua li cas ntawm RFA 29 rau Friday, Lub yim hli ntuj 21.”
Daim pib rau RFA 29 – TEB CHAWS USA vs. Brazil are available for purchase NOW through Ticketmaster.com. You can also support your favorite fighter buy purchasing your tickets through CageTix.com.
Musgrave (14-4) yog caij ib tug txiav txim yoj ntawm momentum tuaj rau hauv no title sib ntaus. Nyob rau hauv nws feem ntau tsis ntev los no kev mus ua si, “Lub Spazmanian dab ntxwg nyoog” tau qhab nia ib tug tseem ceeb ua ntej puag ncig TKO yeej muaj plaub-lub sij hawm UFC vet thiab jiu-jitsu dub siv Alvin Robinson ntawm RFA 22 nyob rau hauv Lub ib hlis ntuj. Lub yeej coj qhov chaw nyob rau hauv Musgrave lub hometown ntawm Colorado Springs, Colorado thiab ncua nws winning streak mus rau plaub sib ntaus nyob rau hauv ib tug kab. Cov yav tas los U.S. Cov tub rog Ranger tau yeej rau xya fights dhau ob thiab ib tug ib nrab xyoo thiab nws yog xav ua kom coj lub tsev ib lub npe uas nws tau muaj nws ob lub qhov muag nyob rau hauv rau ib chim.
“Kuv twb nug rau nws, Kuv twb tos rau nws, thiab tam sim no nws yog thaum kawg no,” Musgrave hais txog nws RFA title txhaj tshuaj. “Txhua leej txhua tus ntawm Pariah MMA nyob rau hauv Colorado Springs yog tus pog txog qhov no thiab peb gym yog hais txog yuav tsum tau muab tso rau hauv daim ntawv qhia. Barcelos yog ib tug tawv kas, heev txhoj puab heev, thiab ib tug tsim nyog tus nrog sib ntaus. Kuv pog mus tau nyob rau hauv muaj thiab sib ntaus.”
Barcelos (8-1) kuj rov los rau lub RFA octagon tshiab tawm ib tug scintillating thawj round finish. Lub yeej tuaj ntawm KO tshaj lub yav tas los undefeated NCAA Division I Tag nrho-American wrestler Jamal Chaw ua si ntawm RFA 23 nyob rau hauv Lub ob hlis ntuj. Lub bout yog lub Brazilian dynamo peb rau cov qib thiab nws muaj peev xwm mus showcase nws zoo-npawv kev txawj teev nyob rau hauv ntsoog loj heev zam. Nyob rau sab saum toj ntawm nws zoo kawg li KO hwj chim, Barcelos yog lub ntiaj teb kawm jiu-jitsu dub siv uas pib kev kawm “lub siab dawb siab kos duab” nrog nws txiv, dub-thiab-liab siv Laerte Barcelos, thaum nws yog ib ob-xyoo. The Nova União standout now looks to add the RFA featherweight title to his lengthy list of athletic accomplishments.
“Kuv zoo siab heev rau sib ntaus rau lub ntiaj teb no RFA title,” hais Barcelos. “RFA yog ib qho kev tshwm sim uas tau raug qhia ib tug ntau ntawm cov txuj ci rau lub ntiaj teb no mus saib. Kuv paub nrog no sib ntaus kuv yuav muaj lub cib fim tau pom tau hais tias kuv ua hauj lwm. Nws yog ib tug npau suav los muaj tseeb thiab ib yawm yog ib tug tau zus ib ntawm ib tug zoo tshwm sim zoo li tus RFA.”
Lub co-ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm RFA 29 yuav feature ob welterweight MMA zeem muag, uas yog sai sai nce rau ibyam ntawm ib tug sib sib zog nqus dabneeg division. Tus thawj yog ib qho ntawm feem nkawv tua hluav taws nyob rau hauv lub xeev ntawm South Dakota. Uas yuav tsum tsis muaj lwm yam tshaj li Jordon Larson (6-1), uas yug thiab tsa nyob rau hauv Sioux Falls, tab sis tam sim no u tawm ntawm fais fab MMA nyob rau hauv Gilbert, Arizona. Larson tau tus neeg ntawm ob tug ntawm cov loudest ovations nyob rau hauv RFA keeb kwm thiab yuav tsum tau nrhiav nws thib peb nyob rau hauvLub yim hli ntuj 21. He will be tasked with facing Brazilian juggernaut Ackson Junior (5-0), uas u tawm ntawm lub famed X-Gym nyob rau hauv Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “Tank Russo” tau sensational sib ntaus sib tua hauv nws lub tsev teb chaws ntawm South America. Nws tau nres tag nrho tsib cov txiv neej nws tau ntsib uas tsuas muaj ib cov ntawm cov bouts ntev ntau tshaj ib puag ncig.

RFA 29 will also feature the biggest and most important women’s MMA bout to ever take place in the state of South Dakota. RFA fan favorite Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger (5-1) will be the female representative for Team USA. Jones-Lybarger has won all three of her fights in the RFA since making her debut for the promotion in 2014. Lub MMA NTSHAV standout yuav tau nrhiav plaub yeej nyob rau hauv lub plaub txawv lub xeev nws tau tiv thaiv nyob rau hauv rau cov qib. Nws twb tau muab ib tug tawv hauj lwm, which will see her clash with the highly-regarded Brazilian strawweight Kinberly Novaes (8-2). Novaes yog ib tug dynamic Striker uas u nyob rau hauv UFC thiab txaus siab rau vet Cristiano Marcello ntawm CM System nyob rau hauv Curitiba, Brazil. Noaves yog tej zaum qhov zoo tshaj plaws lub npe hu rau xeem ib tug thib ob round TKO kov yeej sab saum toj-kab sab UFC bantamweight Jessica Andrade nyob rau hauv cia li nws thib peb kev sib ntaus.

Ntxiv bouts ntawm RFA 29 – TEB CHAWS USA vs. Brazil yuav muab tshaj tawm sai. RFA 29 yuav tsum nce qib peb kev tshwm sim yuav coj qhov chaw nyob rau hauv “Lub Mount Rushmore lub xeev” ntawm South Dakota txij li thaum lub xeev raug txiav MMA kawg lub caij ntuj sov. Tag nrho lub ntsiab card ntawm RFA 29 – TEB CHAWS USA vs. Brazil yuav televised nyob thiab teb chaws no rau AXS TV ntawm 10 p.m. THIAB / 7 p.m. PT rau hnub Friday, Lub yim hli ntuj 21.

Thov mus saib RFAfighting.com rau sib ntau sib tw tshiab thiab cov lus qhia. RFA yog tseem nyob rau Facebook tom Facebook.com/RFAfighting, Instagram ntawm RFAfighting, thiab Twitter ntawm RFAfighting.
Hais txog RFA: RFA yog ib tug kws mixed martial arts qib uas muab nce hnub qub thiab sab saum toj contenders lub sij hawm los ua pov thawj rau lawv tej txuj ci rau cov kiv cua thiab cov thawj coj nyob rau hauv lub lag luam. Lub RFA pib nyob txheej xwm nyob rau hauv txhua lub hlis nyob ib ncig ntawm lub tebchaws United States nrog Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver thiab Milwaukee. RFA yuav pom nyob rau hauv dhau 43 lab tsev hauv teb chaws los ntawm nws cov TV deal nrog AXS TV. Raws li nyob rau hauv Las Vegas, Nevada, RFA yog ib qho ntawm feem active thiab hwm MMA cov koom haum nyob rau hauv lub ceev tshaj loj hlob kev ua si nawv nyob rau hauv lub ntiaj teb no. (Lub Octagon, Kawg sib ntaus Championship®, UFC®, thiab lub yim mog sib txeeb lev thiab tawb tsim sau npe trademarks uas heev dua lwm yam los ntawm Zuffa, LLC. Tag nrho cov cai qhaib).

Hais txog AXS TV Fights: AXS TV Fights yog renowned rau nws universally paub tias Friday Night Mixed Martial Arts thiab Kickboxing cov txheej xwm. Raws li Koj Lub Tsev Rau MMA, AXS TV siv ib tug expansive network ntawm promotions los ntawm lub tebchaws United States, Canada, thiab cov teb chaws Europe. Thiab Asia mus tshaj tawm hauv xov ntau LIVE fights tshaj lwm yam TV network. “Lub Suab” Michael Schiavello thiab tsib-lub sij hawm MMA ntiaj teb no-yeej Pat Miletich muab viewers kws ua si-by-ua si, nyob rau hauv-tob fighter kev pab them nqi, thiab nws kim heev tsom xam rau txhua sib ntaus card. AXS TV broadcasts world-class LIVE sib ntaus cov txheej xwm los ntawm RFA, Tsov ntxhuav sib ntaus, Legacy FC, thiab MFC txhua txhua hnub Friday yav hmo ntuj ntawm 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. THIAB.