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WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT TITLE WILL BE UP FOR GRABS AT NEF 43 ORONO

OHARRA berehalako: Orono, Maine (Otsaila 26, 2020) - New England Borrokak (NEF) bere hurrengo arte martzial mixtoak aurkeztuko ditu (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, "NEF" izenburua 43: Rampage,”Larunbatean ospatuko da, April 18, 2020, kanpai-denborarekin 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur women’s flyweight title bout to the card.“Charming” Chelsea Tucker(3-3) hartuko onCaree Hill(6-2) for the vacant NEF Amateur Women’s Flyweight Championship. The title was vacated by reigning champion Glory Watson (6-1) after her decision to turn pro on the “NEF 43” fight card was announced.

Chelsea Tucker is on a three-fight win-streak since starting her amateur MMA career with three straight losses. It is a streak that began with her last NEF appearance in November 2018 that saw Tucker defeat BJ Garceau (1-1) via technical knockout in the third round. She has gone on to win fights in New Hampshire and Vermont since that time. Tucker proudly serves in the United States Coast Guard, stationed in Boothbay, Maine. She currently represents First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Maine.

“I really look forward to fighting Caree,” said Tucker.  “This is a very good matchup. She’s a tough girl and so am I. I’m looking forward to putting on my best performance and having that belt around my waist.”

This will be the second time in less than a year that Caree Hill has ventured cross-country from her home in Oregon to challenge for NEF’s 125-pound amateur women’s strap. She took on Glory Watson for the belt at “NEF 39” last June and lost an extremely close split decision. Hill has gone on to win her next two fights, including capturing a regional title in Oregon. She represents Team Quest based in Gresham, Oregon and founded by UFC legends Randy Couture (19-11) and Dan Henderson (32-15).  The gym has produced top names like Chael Sonnen (31-17), Nate Quarry (12-4), and the late Evan Tanner (32-8) just to name a few.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to come back and fight for New England Fights again,” said Hill when reached for comment.  “I have been training hard and am ready for wherever the fight goes. I look forward to putting on an exciting fight for the fight fans in Maine.”

New England Borrokak’ hurrengo arte martzialen arte mistoak, “NEF 43: Rampage,” larunbatean ospatuko da, April 18, 2020, Collins Centre for the Arts UMaine Orono-n. Sarrerak salgai daude orainwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Buruz New England Borrokak

New England Borrokak ("NEF") borroka ekitaldiak promozioak enpresa bat da. NEFren egitekoa da borrokalari eta zaleentzako kalitate goreneko gertaerak sortzea. NEF exekutiboa taldeko borroka kirol kudeaketan esperientzia zabala dauka, ekitaldiak ekoizpen, komunikabideekin harremanak, marketing, lege eta publizitatea.

UP-AND-COMING FEATHERWEIGHTS TO SQUARE OFF AT NEF 43 ORONO

OHARRA berehalako: Orono, Maine (Otsaila 25, 2020) - New England Borrokak (NEF) bere hurrengo arte martzial mixtoak aurkeztuko ditu (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, "NEF" izenburua 43: Rampage,”Larunbatean ospatuko da, April 18, 2020, kanpai-denborarekin 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur featherweight bout to the card.Brandon “BAMF” Maillet-Fevens(3-1) egingo diete aurreNathaniel Grimard(1-0) borrokaren pisuan 145 kilo.

Brandon Maillet-Fevens made his amateur debut at “NEF 36” in November 2018, losing via submission in the first round. Since that time, Maillet-Fevens has not looked back. He went on a three-fight win-streak in 2019, finishing all three of his opponents in the process. Most recently, Maillet-Fevens was successful over Tyler Knights (0-1) with a second-round submission at “NEF 41” last November. He currently represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) based in Lewiston, ME.

“I’m excited and grateful for the opportunity to once again get back in the NEF cage,” said Maillet-Fevens. “I think Nathaniel presents some challenges I haven’t had to deal with yet, but we’ve been hard at work improving every aspect of my game and I’m going to be comfortable wherever the fight goes. I’m looking forward to putting on a good fight for the fans and showcasing what CMBJJ is all about!"

Nathaniel Grimard impressed many with his first-round armbar submission of Justin Kangas (0-3) last September at “NEF 40” in what was Grimard’s cage debut. That fight took place within the 155-pound lightweight division. Grimard feels the ten-pound drop to featherweight will further benefit his comfort level in the cage. He represents Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire where he trains under UFC veteran and former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion Devin Powell (10-4).

“I’m excited for this opportunity NEF has given me to fight a very game opponent in April,” said Grimard.  “I am stepping in the cage more comfortable and prepared this time at a weight class I belong. With both of us having finished our past opponents, I expect Brandon to bring it in April, and I think it’s going to be a great and exciting fight.”

New England Borrokak’ hurrengo arte martzialen arte mistoak, “NEF 43: Rampage,” larunbatean ospatuko da, April 18, 2020, Collins Centre for the Arts UMaine Orono-n. Sarrerak aste honetan bertan egongo dira salgaiwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Buruz New England Borrokak

New England Borrokak ("NEF") borroka ekitaldiak promozioak enpresa bat da. NEFren egitekoa da borrokalari eta zaleentzako kalitate goreneko gertaerak sortzea. NEF exekutiboa taldeko borroka kirol kudeaketan esperientzia zabala dauka, ekitaldiak ekoizpen, komunikabideekin harremanak, marketing, lege eta publizitatea.

COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & BELLATOR ARGAZKIAK 239: RUTH VS. AMOSOV

COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS


Warrior 239: Ruth vs. Amosov
Txartel nagusia:


Yaroslav Amosov (23-0) garaitu Eta Ruth (8-2) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Myles Jury (18-5) garaitu Brandon Girtz (16-9) aho batez erabaki bidez (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Tim Johnson (13-6) garaitu Tyrell Fortune (8-1) KO bidez (punches) at 2:35 Bat txandan

Valentin Moldavsky (9-1) garaitu Javy Ayala (11-8) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-25, 30-24, 30-24)



Aurrematrikula Txartela:

Davion Franklin (1-0) garaitu J.W. Kiser (5-3) TKO bidez (punches) at 1:30 Bat txandan

Chris Gonzalez (4-0) garaitu Aaron McKenzie (7-2-1) split erabaki bidez (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Kevin Croom (21-12) garaitu Adil Benjilany (5-3, 1 NC) split erabaki bidez (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Cris Lencioni (6-2) garaitu Salim Mukhidinov (7-4) split erabaki bidez (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Kyle Crutchmer (6-0) garaitu Scott Futrell (11-10) aurkezteko bidez (anaconda choke) at 2:58 Bat txandan

Grant Neal (3-0) garaitu Claude Wilcox (1-2) TKO bidez (punches) at 3:37 txandan hiru

Josh Hill (19-3)garaitu Vinicius Zani (11-6) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Solo Hatley Jr. (8-2) garaitu Gaston Bolanos (5-3) split erabaki bidez (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Denise Kielholtz (5-2) garaitu Kristina Williams (3-3) aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) at 2:15 Bat txandan

TeeJay Britton (6-2) garaitu Gabriel Varga (1-1) split erabaki bidez (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Keith Lee (6-3) garaitu Shawn Bunch (9-5) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-26, 29-28, 29-27)

Christian Edwards (3-0) garaitu Marco Hutch (3-3) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)



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GLORY WATSON TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL FIGHT DEBUT AT NEF 43 ORONO

Orono, Maine (Otsaila 24, 2020) - New England Borrokak (NEF) bere hurrengo arte martzial mixtoak aurkeztuko ditu (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, "NEF" izenburua 43: Rampage,”Larunbatean ospatuko da, April 18, 2020, kanpai-denborarekin 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional women’s strawweight bout to the card.Glory “The Fury” Watson(0-0) is scheduled to make her professional debut againstGrace Nowak(0-2) borrokaren pisuan 115 kilo.

Glory Watson put together a stellar amateur record of 6-1 over the course of a mere 17 hilabete, thereby becoming one of the hottest prospects in New England MMA. During that run, she captured the NEF Amateur Women’s Flyweight Title with a split decision win over Caree Hill (6-2) last summer at “NEF 39.” Watson’s sole loss came against an extremely tough Cara Greenwell (10-4) this past November. Watson took off NEF’s February event in Portland, Maine in order to prepare for her professional debut this spring. She is a member of Young’s MMA based in Bangor, Maine.

“I am beyond ecstatic to announce my debut into the professional rankings of the WMMA world,” said Glory Watson. “Many thanks to (NEF co-owners) Matt Peterson and Nick DiSalvo with New England Fights for putting on a show that allows me to progress my career with a very game opponent. I look forward to this big step in my journey and stepping into the cage once again!"

Grace Nowak is a longtime veteran of the MMA cage in the northeastern United States, having made her amateur debut back in 2010. Throughout her career, Nowak has fought regularly in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Nowak represents Behring Jiu-Jitsu based in Watertown, New York. The April 18 event will not only be the first time Nowak has fought in Maine, but also the first time she has visited the Pine Tree State.

“I’ve never been to Maine before so what better way to experience a new place,” said Nowak when reached for comment.  “I’m very excited to fight for NEF, and I’m looking forward to April 18.”

New England Borrokak’ hurrengo arte martzialen arte mistoak, “NEF 43: Rampage,” larunbatean ospatuko da, April 18, 2020, Collins Centre for the Arts UMaine Orono-n. Sarrerak aste honetan bertan egongo dira salgaiwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Buruz New England Borrokak

New England Borrokak ("NEF") borroka ekitaldiak promozioak enpresa bat da. NEFren egitekoa da borrokalari eta zaleentzako kalitate goreneko gertaerak sortzea. NEF exekutiboa taldeko borroka kirol kudeaketan esperientzia zabala dauka, ekitaldiak ekoizpen, komunikabideekin harremanak, marketing, lege eta publizitatea.

FRED LEAR RETURNS TO THE MMA CAGE AT NEF 43 ORONO

OHARRA berehalako: Orono, Maine (Otsaila 20, 2020) - New England Borrokak (NEF) bere hurrengo arte martzial mixtoak aurkeztuko ditu (MMA) at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, "NEF" izenburua 43: Rampage,”Larunbatean ospatuko da, April 18, 2020, kanpai-denborarekin 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional bantamweight bout to the card.Fred Lear (0-1) hartuko onJason Rine (1-7) borrokaren pisuan 135 kilo.

Fred Lear, who wrestled and played football for John Bapst Memorial High School in nearby Bangor, Maine, had one of the most successful amateur careers in NEF history. Lear finished his amateur career in 2019 erregistro batekin 6-2-1 and an NEF Amateur Bantamweight Title to his credit. He entered the professional ranks last April in Portland, Maine, losing his debut to Bryant Bullock (2-1) via second-round submission. Lear experienced a disappointing setback when an opponent pulled out on him the night before weigh-ins at “NEF 40” last September. The Young’s MMA product will now look for the first win of his professional career on April 18 against Rine.

“2019 and the September fight card were difficult for me, but I wasn’t going to let it get in the way of supporting my team,” said Lear. “I feel as though people have forgotten who I am and what I’m here to do. Jason Rine is a Bellator vet and a consummate professional. I’m here, Gose naiz, and April 18th I’m making the walk and leaving my mark.”

Jason Rine is indeed a Bellator veteran, having competed on the Bellator 215 card last year. Based out of Fredericktown, Ohio, Rine has become well-known throughout the New England region in recent years, traveling in to fight on many area events. While his record may appear on the surface to be that of a journeyman, Rine has taken nothing but tough bouts throughout his professional career, always showing up to fight. April 18 will see him make his debut with NEF.

“I’m very excited to come to Maine and fight for NEF against a game opponent in Fred Lear,” stated Rine when reached for comment.  “I’m ready to test myself in a new promotion in a new state. Time for a fresh start and a new beginning.”

New England Borrokak’ hurrengo arte martzialen arte mistoak, “NEF 43: Rampage,” larunbatean ospatuko da, April 18, 2020, Collins Centre for the Arts UMaine Orono-n. Sarrerak aste honetan bertan egongo dira salgaiwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Buruz New England Borrokak

New England Borrokak ("NEF") borroka ekitaldiak promozioak enpresa bat da. NEFren egitekoa da borrokalari eta zaleentzako kalitate goreneko gertaerak sortzea. NEF exekutiboa taldeko borroka kirol kudeaketan esperientzia zabala dauka, ekitaldiak ekoizpen, komunikabideekin harremanak, marketing, lege eta publizitatea.

RICHARD TO PUT LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE ON THE LINE AGAINST CORSON AT NEF 43

OHARRA berehalako: Orono, Maine (Otsaila 19, 2020) - New England Borrokak (NEF) bere hurrengo arte martzial mixtoak aurkeztuko ditu (MMA) at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, "NEF" izenburua 43: Rampage,”Larunbatean ospatuko da, April 18, 2020, kanpai-denborarekin 7 pm EDT.Zac "Rocky" Richard(6-2-1) is scheduled to defend the NEF Amateur Lightweight Title that evening against the challenge ofDevin Corson(3-1).  They will meet at the lightweight championship limit of 155 pounds in a bout scheduled for five three-minute rounds.

Richard won the then-vacant championship last November in Portland, Maine with a unanimous decision victory over “Magic” Mike Murray (3-2).  He is no stranger to titles, having won a Maine State Championship wrestling for Massabesic High School in Waterboro in 2015. The win capped a tremendous sophomore year in the cage for Richard as the follow-up to his 2018 “Rookie of the Year” season. The last time Richard fought on the stage of the Collins Center, irailean 2019, he scored a vicious slam knockout of Erik Tainter (0-2).  The slam has become a signature move for Richard over the course of his young career. He is a product of Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire where he trains under UFC veteran and former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion Devin Powell (10-4).

“Devin can say whatever he wants about me winning my title ‘at the right time,’” said Richard. “He’s had his offers. He’s got it. Unluckily for him, he’s got the most motivated Zac there has ever been. I do predict this fight, arren, to be a great one.”

Speaking of slams, there may be no athlete who has ever delivered more highlight-reel slams in the NEF cage than the challenger Devin Corson. Like Richard, Corson brings a strong wrestling base with him to the MMA game, having been a standout competitor on the mats for Foxcroft Academy in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Corson is currently riding a two-fight win-streak with unanimous decision wins over both Jacob Deppmeyer (orain 1-0 pro bat bezala) and Taylor Bartlett (2-3-1) in 2019. He represents the Outlet based in Dexter, Maine.

“I don’t think much about Zac besides he is in my way,” stated Corson. “He’s the man I have to defeat to get the 155 belt. After all is said and done, I will be the one with my hand raised.”

New England Borrokak’ hurrengo arte martzialen arte mistoak, “NEF 43: Rampage,” larunbatean ospatuko da, April 18, 2020, Collins Centre for the Arts UMaine Orono-n. Sarrerak aste honetan bertan egongo dira salgaiwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Buruz New England Borrokak

New England Borrokak ("NEF") borroka ekitaldiak promozioak enpresa bat da. NEFren egitekoa da borrokalari eta zaleentzako kalitate goreneko gertaerak sortzea. NEF exekutiboa taldeko borroka kirol kudeaketan esperientzia zabala dauka, ekitaldiak ekoizpen, komunikabideekin harremanak, marketing, lege eta publizitatea.

FULL FIGHT CARD AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR BELLATOR 239: RUTH VS. AMOSOV THIS FRIDAY, FEB. 21

MAIN CARD TO AIR ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN AT 9 P.m. ETA





LOS ANGELES – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. Ostiral honetan, Otsaila 21 has been finalized with a stacked four-fight main card airing at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on Paramount Network and DAZN. Gainera, guztira, 13 preliminary fights will stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel and DAZN beginning at 6:15 p.m. PT/5:15 p.m. CT.



Ekitaldi nagusia Warrior 239 will feature an exciting welterweight clash between two of the division’s best prospects, as three-time NCAA National Wrestling Champion Eta Ruth (8-1) takes on undefeated Ukrainian striker Yaroslav Amosov (22-0). Era txarteleko, a premiere lightweight matchup between Minnesota’s own Brandon Girtz (16-8) and recent Bellator free agent signing Myles Jury (17-5), as well as two pivotal matchups in the heavyweight division as Tyrell Fortune (8-0) is set to meet UFC-veteran Timothy Johnson (12-6) eta goiko contender Javy Ayala (11-7) goes to battle against a member of Fedor Emelianenko’s team in Russia, Valentin Moldavsky (8-1).



Preliminary action for Warrior 239: Ruth vs. Amosov will be highlighted by a number of young undefeated prospects returning to the cage, including Oklahoma’s Kyle Crutchmer (5-0), Christian Edwards (2-0), Chris Gonzalez (3-0), Grant Neal (2-0) and Texas’ Lucas Brennan (2-0), while familiar names in Cris Lencioni (5-2), Gaston Bolanos (5-2) eta Shawn Bunch (9-4) are also scheduled to compete on the card.



Gainera, the prelims will feature appearances by two Bellator Kickboxing champions in flyweight champ Denise Kielholtz (4-2) and featherweight titleholder Gabriel Varga (1-0) as they both return to the Bellator MMA cage.



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Warrior 239: Ruth vs. Amosov Txartel nagusia:

Paramount Network and DAZN

9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT



Welterweight gertaera nagusia: Eta Ruth (8-1) vs. Yaroslav Amosov (22-0)

Arina Co-gertaera nagusia: Brandon Girtz (16-8) vs. Myles Jury (17-5)

Pisu astuneko txartel nagusia: Tyrell Fortune (8-0) vs. Tim Johnson (12-6)

Pisu astuneko txartel nagusia: Javy Ayala (11-7) vs. Valentin Moldavsky (8-1)



Aurrematrikula Txartela:

Bellator MMA’s YouTube Channel and DAZN

6:15 p.m. ETA / 5:15 p.m. CT:



Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Christian Edwards (2-0) vs. Marco Hutch (3-2)

Pisu galantak aurrez aurre: Shawn Bunch (9-4) vs. Keith Lee (5-3)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Gabriel Varga (1-0) vs. TeeJay Britton (5-2)

Euli pisuaren aurrez aurrekoa: Denise Kielholtz (4-2) vs. Kristina Williams (3-2)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Gaston Bolanos (5-2) vs. Solo Hatley Jr. (7-2)

Pisu galantak aurrez aurre: Josh Hill (18-3) vs. Vinicius Zani (11-5)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Grant Neal (2-0) vs. Claude Wilcox (1-1)

175-lb. Contract Weight Bout: Kyle Crutchmer (5-0) vs. Scott Futrell (11-9)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Cris Lencioni (5-2) vs. Salim Mukhidinov (7-3)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Adil Benjilany (5-2, 1 NC) vs. Kevin Croom (20-12)

Luma Pisuko Aurretiazko Borroka: Lucas Brennan (2-0) vs. Jamese Taylor (0-1)

Aurrez aurreko borroka arina: Chris Gonzalez (3-0) vs. Aaron McKenzie (7-1-1)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: J.W. Kiser (5-2) vs. Davion Franklin (Pro Estreinaldia)



*Txartela aldatu egin daiteke



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

BATTLE FOR VACANT BELLATOR MMA MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AIRS LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN AT 10 P.m. ET/9 P.M. CT

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, Maiatza 9 – LIVE on Paramount Network and DAZN at 10 p.m. ETA / 21:00. CT.



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).



Warrior: Bader vs.. Nemkov airs live on Paramount Network and DAZN on Saturday, Maiatza 9 at 10 p.m. ETA / 21:00. CT. 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, Herbehereak, Mousasi has cemented legendary status within the sport, having won titles with multiple promotions across a 55-fight career. Azkenaldian, Mousasi defeated Lyoto Machida split erabaki bidez, 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 eta 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 garaipenekin, including a trio of world titles and 10 akabera, making the American Top Team-product one of the most dominant fighters in the 170-pound division. With 26 bere 32 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, including consecutive dominant finishes over Andrey Koreshkov eta 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.



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Eguneratua Warrior: Bader vs.. Nemkov Txartel nagusia:

Paramount Network and DAZN

10 p.m. ETA / 21:00. CT



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)



*Txartela aldatu egin daiteke



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BELLATOR RE-SIGNS CHAMPIONS DOUGLAS LIMA AND ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE TO MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

LOS ANGELES – Bellator is proud to announce that welterweight champion Douglas Lima (32-7) and flyweight champion ILIMA-Lei Macfarlane (11-0) will continue to compete inside the Bellator cage after signing exclusive multi-year, multi-fight extensions to remain with the ViacomCBS-owned promotion.



Both Douglas Lima and Ilima-Lei Macfarlane continue to prove they are two of the most dominant fighters on the Bellator roster,"Esan Bellator presidente Scott Coker. “They made their Bellator debuts very early on in their careers, have climbed to the top of their respective divisions and have come to represent what this promotion is all about. As champions, both have taken on all challenges and have succeeded in every opportunity. I look forward to watching them continue their careers with us.”



Hailing from Goiania, Brazil and now fighting out of Atlanta, Georgia, the 32-year-old Lima most recently handled Rory MacDonald in a rematch – a Welterweight World Grand Prix final matchup that saw Lima leave as a world champion with a one-million-dollar prize. Since making his promotional debut in 2011, “The Phenom” has earned 14 garaipenekin, including a trio of world titles and 10 akabera, making the American Top Team-product one of the most dominant fighters in the 170-pound division. With 26 bere 32 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, including consecutive dominant finishes over Andrey Koreshkov eta Michael “Venom” Page” in the first two rounds of the World Grand Prix tournament, Lima has recently made it clear that he now has title aspirations at middleweight.



Re-live Douglas Lima’s most recent championship victory here



Born and raised in Honolulu, the inaugural Bellator flyweight champ Macfarlane made her pro debut in 2015 with a KO victory that went viral and has not looked back since, while remaining undefeated in her career. With impressive victories over Valerie Letourneau eta Veta Arteaga, Macfarlane was the focal point of Bellator’s debut in Hawaii last year and returned to Hawaii with a submission win over Kate Jackson iragan abenduaren honetan. A proud graduate of Honolulu’s Punahou High School in 2009, Macfarlane later attended San Diego State University, where she would go on to earn her Master’s degree in liberal arts and science with a focus on indigenous issues – a subject she remains passionate about, recently launching “The Ilimanator Scholarship” for indigenous girls.



Re-live Ilima-Lei’s most recent championship victory here



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BELLATOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION RAFAEL LOVATO JR. RELINQUISHES TITLE DUE TO ONGOING MEDICAL ISSUES

LOS ANGELES – Following the medical complications that were publicly disclosed by Rafael Lovato Jr.. (10-0) late last month, the Bellator middleweight champion has decided to relinquish his 185-lb world title. The unbeaten Lovato Jr. defeated former champ Gegard Mousasi to win the title at Warrior 223 in London on June 22, 2019.



“My journey with my team and family to become the Bellator middleweight world champion was incredible and something I will cherish forever,” said Lovato Jr. “I dreamed of having a long reign as champion, but sometimes life has another plan. Bellator has been very supportive during this difficult process, a situation that has never really happened before in our sport. I know the division must move on while I am on the sidelines and I wish everyone great fights on their way to that belt. I will be working to come back if it is possible – and if not, life will continue to be amazing for me and I look forward to working with Bellator in another fashion.”



“This has been an incredibly challenging time for Lovato Jr., his team and his family at home,"Esan Bellator presidente Scott Coker. “He is a true warrior of the sport and I cannot say enough about him for making such a difficult decision. His health is the priority for us and we will continue to work with him on addressing the next steps in his career.”



Bellator will announce plans for the vacant middleweight title in the coming days.



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