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SURGING WELTERWEIGHTS WILL MEET AT NEF 42 IN PORTLAND

Ozugbo tọhapụ: Portland, Maine (December 16, 2019) - New England alụkarị ọgụ (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (Emmanuel) omume, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” na satọde, February 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur welterweight fight to the card.Mike “Boogaloo” Bezanson(4-0) a na ndokwa ihuGreg Ishihara(2-1) at a fight weight of 170 pound.

Undefeated Mike Bezanson returned to NEF this past September after more than a three-year absence from cage competition. Bezanson, known for his flashy striking style and showmanship during fights, handed Jason Landry (2-1) his first loss at “NEF 40” in Orono, Maine. It took Bezanson only 41-seconds to pick up the technical knockout victory. He went on to capture a title in New Hampshire with a fourth-round knockout just weeks later. Bezanson has finished all four of his previous opponents with his striking prowess. He represents Team Kaze based in Lancaster, New Hampshire.

“In 2020, I have to do some belt shopping—the one I currently hold is getting lonely and needs some friends,” said Bezanson.  “I’ll make sure the tickets are worth buying!”

Since losing his debut to Jordan Norman (2-1) Eprel ikpeazụ, Greg Ishihara has been on a roll, winning his last two MMA bouts in the NEF cage and a Muay Thai Kickboxing fight in Vermont. Last month, Ishihara picked up his most recent win against Dylan Williams (0-3) with a knee to the body just over a minute into the first round at “NEF 41” in Portland. Ishihara represents Recon Fitness based in Westbrook, Maine.

NEF has always treated me well,” noted Ishihara. “It means a lot to meto be able to compete here in Maine. The NEF staff is always professional making for a great experience. I look forward to competing inside the NEF cage in 2020. I’m excited for this upcoming fight with Mike. He’s flashy and his movement is impressive. This fight will give me the opportunity to display the full range of my skill set. I’m diligent in my preparation and I take pride in my work and performance. My goal is to hold the NEF title at 170-pounds and defend it.

New England alụkarị ọgụ’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Tiketi ndị na ere ugbu a, nawww.PortTix.com.

Banyere New England alụkarị ọgụ

New England alụkarị ọgụ ("NEF") bụ a ọgụ ihe n'ọkwá ụlọ ọrụ. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. NEF Executive otu nwere ọtụtụ ahụmahụ na ọgụ egwuregwu management, ihe mmepụta, media mmekọahụ, ahịa, na iwu na mgbasa ozi.

CALEB AUSTIN AND DILLON HENRY TO MEET IN FLYWEIGHT MATCHUP AT NEF 42

Ozugbo tọhapụ: Portland, Maine (December 13, 2019) - New England alụkarị ọgụ (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (Emmanuel) omume, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” na satọde, February 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur flyweight fight to the card.Caleb “Dr. Feelgood” Austin(3-0) ga-Dillon Henry(0-3) at a fight weight of 125 pound.

Undefeated Caleb Austin returned to NEF this past fall after more than two years. It took Austin just over a minute to pound out a victory over Cory Richards (0-1) at “NEF 40” in September. In November, Austin went into the second round with Ryan Fogg (0-1) before picking up another technical knockout win. With current amateur flyweight champion Nate Boucher (6-3) turning pro at “NEF 42,” Austin will be considered one of the top contenders to the vacant strap should he get past Henry.

Success in athletics is nothing new to Caleb Austin. He put together an impressive record of 208-11 wrestling for Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine and won state titles at 126 pounds his junior and senior years. The Lewiston Sun Journal named Austin the “Wrestler of the Year” in 2017. After graduation, Austin continued wrestling while attending the University of Southern Maine. He currently represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) of Lewiston, Maine.

“The amount of support that I’ve received since September when I made my return to the MMA cage has been humbling,” said Austin. “I’m in the gym and running every single day with February on my mind. Going 2-0 this fall season was great, but I’ve got bigger things in front of me for 2020. I will win the NEF Flyweight Championship next year and Dillon Henry is just the next obstacle in front of me on my way toward that goal. I want to win more quickly and more cleanly every time I get in the cage. It’s an honor every time I get to fight in front of the NEF fans—and I can’t wait to do it again at the Merrill Auditorium on February 8th.”

Dillon Henry comes to the cage on February 8 looking for the first win of his amateur career. Henry debuted last February against the aforementioned Nate Boucher who already had six fights under his belt at the time. This past September Henry competed against Stephen Desjardins who came into that bout as a seven-fight veteran. Henry was getting the upper hand against Desjardins until he dislocated his own shoulder throwing a punch in the first round. He currently represents First Class MMA of Brunswick, Maine.

I was going say a lot, but life can take unexpected turns and you start fighting for new reasons,” said Henry.  “I look forward to February 8th, enough said.”

“A fighter is more than his record and Dillon Henry is a great example of that,” noted NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson.  “Dillon is always taking tough fights with the goal of getting better as an amateur so that he can eventually make his mark as a pro. Caleb is his next challenge and I’m certain that Dillon will bring the fight and make this a fun one for us as fans. Caleb came in quickly made an impact over the fall season. Can he continue his undefeated streak to start off a new year and a new decade? We’ll find out February 8th.”

New England alụkarị ọgụ’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Tiketi ndị na ere ugbu a, nawww.PortTix.com.

Banyere New England alụkarị ọgụ

New England alụkarị ọgụ ("NEF") bụ a ọgụ ihe n'ọkwá ụlọ ọrụ. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. NEF Executive otu nwere ọtụtụ ahụmahụ na ọgụ egwuregwu management, ihe mmepụta, media mmekọahụ, ahịa, na iwu na mgbasa ozi.

TOP RANKED LIGHTWEIGHT RETURNS TO NEF CAGE AGAINST DECORATED ARMY RANGER

Ozugbo tọhapụ: Portland, Maine (December 12, 2019) - New England alụkarị ọgụ (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (Emmanuel) omume, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” na satọde, February 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur lightweight fight to the card.Mohammad Al Kinani(7-1) ga-onJustin Middleton (1-0) at a fight weight of 155 pound.

Mohammad Al Kinani is currently the number-one-ranked lightweight amateur in all of New England MMA. He last appeared in the NEF cage in November 2018. Al Kinani holds a perfect record of 3-0 with the promotion and has finished all three opponents in the first round via technical knockout. One of the top prospects in the region, Al Kinani represents Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.

“I’m excited as always to fight in Portland,” noted Al Kinani.  “It’s different fighting in Portland. I have a lot to prove against Justin Middleton February 8th at Merrill Auditorium. Be ready to see a different animal to start up the New Year. Portland is my townmy territory.”

Justin Middleton burst onto the NEF fight scene with an upset victory over Jon Assam (1-2) last month at “NEF 41” in Portland. Middleton came into the bout as the underdog as it was both his debut against the more experienced Assam and Assam represented an established fight team while Middleton was an independent competitor. He submitted Assam via rear-naked choke in the first round. Middleton is a longtime, distinguished, and heavily-decorated Army Ranger that served the United States proudly in Iraq.

“I’m honored to have such a seasoned and accomplished opponent so early in my career,” said Middleton.  “I know that it’s going to be a challenge, and I will be training accordingly. 155 is the optimum performance weight for me, and I will be coming with everything I’ve got. I’m sure Mo and I will give the fans a war.

New England alụkarị ọgụ’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Tiketi ndị na ere ugbu a, nawww.PortTix.com.

Banyere New England alụkarị ọgụ

New England alụkarị ọgụ ("NEF") bụ a ọgụ ihe n'ọkwá ụlọ ọrụ. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. NEF Executive otu nwere ọtụtụ ahụmahụ na ọgụ egwuregwu management, ihe mmepụta, media mmekọahụ, ahịa, na iwu na mgbasa ozi.

LFA SIGNS INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH FIGHT GLOBE

Las Vegas, NV – LFA has signed an international distribution deal with FIGHT GLOBE to distribute its content to the international public as announced by the industry leader for independent distribution of MMA and kickboxing content. FIGHT GLOBE will distribute LFA’s content outside of the United States and Canada, allowing an international audience to experience MMA in its purest form.


I am excited to announce the partnership between LFA and FIGHT GLOBE,” stated Ed Soares, CEO of LFA. “LFA is the world’s #1 premier developmental organization in MMA and FIGHT GLOBE is one of the world’s largest independent distributors of MMA content. This will help grow the LFA brand on a global scale, while giving our fighters worldwide visibility.

FIGHT GLOBE is a worldwide leader for the distribution of MMA and kickboxing content with offices located in The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia. It owns, manages, and distributes television media rights with a sterling reputation among sports federations, promoters, and rights holders from around the world. FIGHT GLOBE represents some of the most influential combat sports events from all over the globe.

We are very excited for this new partnership with LFA,” stated Sabine Kesseler, CEO of FIGHT GLOBE. “LFA is one of the Top MMA promoters in the United States with a great roster of professional fighters. Ọzọ, their event production is always on point and we are very proud to work with them.

Na 2017, RFA and Legacy FC merged to form LFA, the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts. The combined forces of LFA launched the careers of over 170 na-eme egwuregwu na ruru n'ọtụtụ kasị elu nke Emmanuel ọkwá na UFC.  Na Mee 2018, the promotion joined the London Trust Media Holdings group of companies. Na November 2019 the promotion announced a broadcast partnership with UFC FIGHT PASS®.
Biko gaa naLFA.com for bout updates and information. LFA is on Facebook atHapụrụ Ọgụ AllianceLFA is also on Instagram at@LFAfighting and Twitter at@LFAfighting.

About LFA:LFA is a professional Mixed Martial Arts promotion that gives rising stars and top contenders the opportunity to prove their talent to fans and leaders in the industry. LFA was formed by the powerhouse merger between RFA and Legacy FC. LFA presents live Mixed Martial Arts events on a monthly basis around the United States to markets including Atlanta, Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Dabere na Las Vegas, NV,  LFA is one of the most active and respected MMA organizations in the fastest growing sport in the world.About FIGHT GLOBE:FIGHT GLOBE (FightGlobe.com), an Athletic Sports Group company, is the number one independent distributor of MMA and kickboxing content worldwide. It owns, manages and distributes television media rights and has established an exemplary track record in distributing TV and media rights for sports federations, promoters and rights holders. FIGHT GLOBE represents some of the most popular and influential combat sports events from all over the globe. Annually FIGHT GLOBE distributes over 300 live combat sports programming, ancillary fight sports content and hundreds of hours of archived content to broadcasters, in more than 150 countries across the world reaching 1 billion-plus households.About LONDON TRUST MEDIA:London Trust Media is a diversified business focused on the Internet and media industriesbringing the Internet back to its original state and bringing power back to the people. London Trust Media runs the leading no-log VPN service provider in the world Private Internet Access (PIA) as well as Kore Asian Media, Linux Journal, freenode, Snoonet, JOG, BlockExplorer, and Provocateur. Please visit their website atlondontrustmedia.com maka ozi ndị ọzọ.

TEN PARTICIPANTS FROM LAST MONTH’S OPEN TRYOUT IN HONOLULU ADDED TO BELLATOR’S BACK-TO-BACK EVENTS IN HAWAII ON DEC. 20 & 21

Emelitere BELLATOR 235 & BELLATOR 236 FIGHT CARDS BELOW



LOS ANGELES – Ahead of Bellator’s return to Hawaii on December 20 na 21 at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, the world’s leading global mixed martial arts promotion held open tryouts in Honolulu in an effort to further Bellator’s continued commitment to the local MMA scene in Hawaii.



After an overwhelming turnout, 10 athletes from the tryout have been selected to compete inside the Bellator cage next month – and if victorious, will have a chance to earn an exclusive multi-fight Bellator contract. The fighters selected include Braydon Akeo (3-0), Cheyden Leialoha (7-1), Pierre Daguzan (5-3, 1 NC), Jamie Thorton (6-5), Hunter Ewald (n'ihi na mpụta mbụ), Keoni Diggs (7-0), Scotty Hao (4-2), Swayne Lunasco (7-0), Kaylan Gorospe (n'ihi na mpụta mbụ) na Ben Wilhelm (3-0).



Mgbe Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops na Fraịdee, Dec. 20, Maili, Hawaii’s Braydon Akeo (3-0) earns a spot on the main card at 145-pounds against Tywan Claxton (5-1), who will make his first appearance since competing in the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix. This bout joins the previously announced heavyweight main event between Josh Barnett (35-8) na Ronny Markes (19-7), a bantamweight scrap featuring newly signed Erik Perez (19-6) against Hawaii’s Toby Misech (11-7) and a flyweight contest pitting former title challengers against each other, dị ka Alejandra Lara (8-3) n'ámá anya megide Veta Artega (5-3).



On Friday’s prelims, Kauai’s Hunter Ewald, who was also selected from the tryouts, will make his professional debut against fellow Hawaiian Jonathan Pico (1-1) at 170-pounds. Ọzọkwa, recently signed to an exclusive deal of his own, Northern California’s Cass Bell (4-0) will face Max Holloway’s training partner Pierre Daguzan (5-3) at bantamweight and 82nd Airborne Army Veteran Jamie Thorton (6-5) na-ewe ke Tiani Valle (3-2) of Maui at flyweight.



Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, December 20 na 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com, DAZN and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.



Saturday, Dec. 21'S Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson will feature another tryout participant deserving of a main card bout, dị ka Cheyden Leialoha (7-1) meets another top prospect in Nebraska’s Raufeon Stots (12-1) na bantamweight. This fight joins a card topped by undefeated Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-lei Macfarlane (10-0) defending her title against Kate Jackson (11-3-1), A.J. McKee (15-0) na-ewere on Derek Fields (20-9) in a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix, Neiman Gracie (9-1) returning to action for the first time since his welterweight title shot in a welterweight bout against Kiichi Kunimoto (20-8-2, 1 NC) and women’s flyweight title hopefuls Julianna Velasquez (9-0) na Bruna Ellen (5-2) going to battle.



Na Bellator 236 mbido kaadị, undefeated tryout prospect Ben Wilhelm (3-0) will take on two-time Bellator veteran Kona Oliveira (1-2) na a welterweight zoo, while Wahiawa-born Keoni Diggs (7-0) and Hilo’s Scotty Hao (4-2) were also selected and will fight each other at 155 pound. N'ikpeazụ, Hawaii’s Swayne Lunasco, who went 7-0 dị ka onye na-amu amu, na Kaylan Gorospe, who were both selected from the tryouts, will make their pro debuts against each other at bantamweight.



Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson – one of the star-powered, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream Saturday, December 21 live exclusively on DAZN na 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. Pt, while preliminary action will stream onBellator.com, DAZN and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.



Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com or the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena box office.



Emelitere Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops Main Kaadị:

Paramount Network & DAZN

10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT/5 p.m. HST



Isi ihe omume dị arọ: Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Toby Misech (11-7) vs. Erik Perez (19-6)

Flyweight Main Card Bout: Alejandra Lara (8-3) vs. Veta Artega (5-3)

Isi kaadị nku featherweight: Tywan Claxton (5-1) vs. Braydon Akeo (3-0)



Updated Preliminary Card:

DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App

8:45 p.m. NA / 7:45 p.m. CT/3:45 p.m. HST



Mgba mbụ nke Bantamweight: Cass Bell (4-0) vs. Pierre Daguzan (5-3, 1 NC)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Hunter Ewald (Pro mpụta mbụ) vs. Jonathan Pico (1-1)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Tiani Valle (3-2) vs. Jamie Thorton (6-5)



Emelitere Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson Main Kaadị:

DAZN

10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT/5 p.m. HST



Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-lei Macfarlane (10-0) vs. Kate Jackson (11-3-1)

Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal Bout: A.J. McKee (15-0) vs. Derek Fields (20-9)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Neiman Gracie (9-1) vs. Kiichi Kunimoto (20-8-2, 1 NC)

Flyweight Main Card Bout: Julianna Velasquez (9-0) vs. Bruna Ellen (5-2)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Raufeon Stots (12-1) vs. Cheyden Leialoha (7-1)



Updated Preliminary Card:

DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App

8:30 p.m. NA / 7:30 p.m. CT/3:30 p.m. HST



Mgba mbụ nke Bantamweight: Swayne Lunasco (Pro mpụta mbụ) vs. Kaylan Gorospe (Pro mpụta mbụ)

Mgba mbụ nke dị fechaa: Keoni Diggs (7-0) vs. Scotty Hao (4-2)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Nate Yoshimura (Pro mpụta mbụ) vs. Chas Dunhour (0-1)

Ọkụ mbido featherweight: Kai Kamaka III (5-2) vs. Spencer Higa (7-10)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kona Oliveira (1-2) vs. Ben Wilhelm (3-0)

Mgba mbụ nke dị fechaa: Dustin Barca (3-0) vs. Brandon Pieper (11-13)

Mgba mbụ nke dị fechaa: Nainoa Dung (3-0) vs. Zach Zane (13-9)





*Cards subject to change.



Biko gaa na Bellator.com maka ozi ndị ọzọ.

FULL RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 234: KHARITONOV VS. VASSELL

Full Fight Photos Here



Bellator 234: Kharitonov vs. Vassell Main Kaadị

Heavyweight tuanu: Linton Vassell (19-8, 1 NC) meriri Sergei Kharitonov (30-8, 2 NC) site TKO (etiwapụ) na 3:15 nke gburugburu 2

Kedu otu m ga tuanu: Sidney Outlaw (14-3) meriri Roger Huerta (24-12-1, 1 NC) site na etebe (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Kedu otu m ga tuanu: Aviv Gozali (4-0) meriri Zaka Fatullazade (14-9) nrubeisi (anaconda choke) na 0:56 nke gburugburu 1

Welterweight tuanu: Haim Gozali (12-6) meriri Artur Pronin (16-4) site na nrubeisi (n'ikiri ụkwụ nko) na 4:12 nke gburugburu 1

Middleweight tuanu: Austin Vanderford (9-0) meriri Grachik Bozinyan (10-4) site na etebe (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)



Mbido Kaadị

Featherweight tuanu: Sinead Kavanagh (6-4) meriri Olga Rubin (6-2) site TKO (etiwapụ) na 4:37 nke gburugburu 2

Welterweight tuanu: Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0) meriri Ameer Bashir (0-2) site na nrubeisi (triangle ịkpagbu) na 4:39 nke gburugburu 1

Heavyweight tuanu: Adam Keresh (4-0) meriri Vladimir Fedin (15-6, 1 NC) site TKO (etiwapụ) na 3:29 nke gburugburu 1

Welterweight tuanu: Shimon Smotritsky (6-0) meriri Illia Hladkii (3-1) site TKO (etiwapụ) na 2:10 nke gburugburu 1

Kedu otu m ga tuanu: Vuqar Keramov (14-3) meriri Gustavo Wurlitzer (22-24, 1 NC) site ko (strike) na 1:29 nke gburugburu 1

157-lb. Contract Weight Bout: Kirill Medvedovsky (12-7) meriri Akhmed Fararzha (6-2) site na nrubeisi (guillotine) na 0:46 nke gburugburu 2

Bantamweight tuanu: Raz Bring (5-2) meriri Naziri Daniliuk (2-2, 1 NC) site na etebe (30-26, 30-27, 29-28)

Kedu otu m ga tuanu: Mikail Dulgher (4-1) meriri Ofir Leibel (0-1) site na etebe (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Bantamweight tuanu: Ron Becker (4-2) meriri Artem Kazartsev (0-2) site TKO (etiwapụ) na 2:57 nke gburugburu 1

Bantamweight tuanu: Ben Cohen (1-0) meriri Maksym Tkachuk (0-1) site na nrubeisi (n'azụ-gba ọtọ ịkpagbu) na 3:19 nke gburugburu 1

Ìhè Heavyweight tuanu: Eli Aronov (4-0) meriri Sari Hleihil (2-4) site na etebe (30-26, 30-26, 28-27)

Flyweight n'obi: Itay Lipszyc (1-0) meriri Itzik Yakobov (0-1) site na nrubeisi (straight ankle lock) na 2:51 nke gburugburu 1

220-lb. Contract Weight Bout: Noam Voldman (1-5) meriri Nisim Rozalis (0-2) site gbawara n'etiti mkpebi (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Featherweight tuanu: Itay Tratner (1-0-1) vs. Elias Mamadov (1-1-1, 1 NC) ends in a split draw (28-27, 28-29, 28-28)

Welterweight tuanu: Tomer Maslis (1-0) meriri David Malka (0-1) site TKO (etiwapụ) na 1:32 nke gburugburu 3



*Please note that a preliminary welterweight bout between Nika Ben Tuashy (2-0) na Rafael Aronov (1-3) was cancelled due to injury.

FULL RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 233: SALTER VS. VAN STEENIS

Full Fight Night Photos Here



Main Kaadị:

John Salter (17-4) meriri Costello van Steenis (12-2) site na etebe (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Andrew Kapel (15-6) meriri "Eze knife" Lawal (21-10) site ko (ntụmadị) na 1:22 nke gburugburu otu

Arlene Blencowe (13-7) meriri Leslie Smith (11-8-1) site na etebe (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Tyrell Fortune (8-0) meriri Zu Anyanwu (15-6) site TKO (punches) na 1:56 nke gburugburu abụọ



Mbido Kaadị:

Aaron McKenzie (7-1-1) meriri Sean Clements (3-2) site na nrubeisi (n'azụ-gba ọtọ ịkpagbu) na 4:31 nke gburugburu otu

Lucas Brennan (2-0) meriri Jacob Landin (0-3) site na nrubeisi (n'azụ-gba ọtọ ịkpagbu) na 3:38 nke gburugburu otu

Tyree Fortune (5-0) meriri Chuck Campbell (2-1) site gbawara n'etiti mkpebi (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Logan Storley (11-0) meriri E.J. Brooks (13-6) site TKO (injury) na 5:00 nke gburugburu otu

Julius Anglickas (8-1) meriri Jordan Young (11-1) site na etebe (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Amanda Bell (7-6) meriri Janay Harding (5-4) site TKO (punches) na 4:44 nke gburugburu atọ

Kyle Crutchmer (5-0) meriri Robert Gidron (4-4) site na etebe (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Romero Cotton (4-0) meriri Jason Perrotta (3-4) via verbal submission (injury) na 2:16 nke gburugburu otu

Christian Edwards (2-0) meriri Cesar Bennett (0-1) site knockout (head kick) na 0:16 nke gburugburu otu

Grant Neal (2-0) meriri Jimmy Lugo (1-1) site na etebe (30-26, 30-26, 29-28)



Biko gaa na Bellator.com maka ozi ndị ọzọ.



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FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR, BELLATOR AND THE USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20

JOSH BARNETT MAKES HIS BELLATOR DEBUT AGAINST RONNY MARKES IN HEAVYWEIGHT MAIN EVENT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK



LOS ANGELES – To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has once again partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, na Fraịdee, December 20. Emanating from Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, this unique show will be headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring the Bellator debuts of “The Warmaster” Josh Barnett (35-8) na Ronny Markes (19-7).



For a second year, the USO and Bellator team up to honor the men and women who fight for our freedom and to bring entertainment and a piece of home to service members based in Hawaii during the holiday season. Nke a na- Salute the Troops event will bring Bellator athletes and personalities to the military community and provide a live free event as a thank you for their sacrifices and dedication to our country, especially for those who are separated from family and home during the holidays. Much like last year, 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 20 na 21.



As the leading military support organization, the USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. This holiday season, hundreds of thousands of service members will remain on duty, away from home. The USO, through its programs, services and entertainment tours, is committed to bringing a piece of home to our nation’s service men and women. MMA fans and military supporters can help keep troops strong and connected to home by visiting www.USO.org/Holidays and by using the hashtag #USOHolidays when sharing how they have helped the USO’s critical mission to make the holidays special for our military heroes.



Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, December 20 na 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Details for exclusive ticket distribution will be announced in the coming days.



This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announced Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson na satọde, December 21. This highly-anticipated fight card includes undefeated Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-lei Macfarlane defending her title against Kate Jackson, na A.J. McKee na-ewere on Derek Fields in a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix.





After signing with Bellator in April, former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett will make his return to MMA competition for the first time since 2016. A second-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Barnett has remained prevalent in the combat sports realm, competing in jiu-jitsu events, promoting and performing at his own professional wrestling shows and working as a color commentator for New Japan Pro Wrestling. Barnett is no stranger to the devoted MMA fanbase in Hawaii, fighting for regional Hawaiian promotion Superbrawl in 1999 na 2000, a stint that included three fights in one night to win the Superbrawl 13 heavyweight tournament. One of the top heavyweights of all-time, the Strikeforce, Mpako, UFC, K-1, NJPW, Pancrase, and Affliction mainstay owns victories over legendary stars, including Dan Severn (2x), Semmy Schilt (2x), Randy Couture, Mark Hunt, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Pedro Rizzo, Sergei Kharitonov, Frank mir, Roy Nelson and Andrei Arlovski.



Fighting professionally since 2007, Ronny Markes will join the Bellator ranks following 26-fights all over the globe including three wins in UFC. Competing for a majority of his nearly 13-year career at middleweight, the 31-year-old will now lace up the gloves as a Bellator heavyweight. Hailing from Natal, Brazil, Markes is coming off a TKO victory in June, and will add another big-name fighter to his list of opposition, a list that includes fights against Yoel Romero, Thiago Santos, Aaron Simpson and Paulo Filho.



Emelitere Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops Ọgụ Kaadị:

Isi ihe omume dị arọ: Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)



*Kaadị ga-agbanwe



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United Fight Alliance Expands Network Coverage to NBC Sports Boston

Tampa, Fla. (October 31, 2019) – United Fight Alliance (UFA), a Sports, Media and Entertainment Company comprised of fight promotions across the country and abroad, has signed a distribution agreement with NBC Sports Boston to expand its existing distribution on NBC Sports Chicago, Washington, Philadelphia, California na Northwest. Beginning in November, Combat Sports fans can now watch UFA’s one-hour programming, which features intense fights from the best names and up-and-coming fighters in MMA, Boxing, Muay Thai, Lethwei, Kickboxing and more, throughout the New England area.

UFA’s CEO Jay Adams kwuru, “I grew up in Boston, so this is a bit of a homecoming and a real treat for me. I got my start in sports broadcasting at WBZ-TV and was very lucky to work under the tutelage of elite anchors, reporters and producers including Al Miller, Mike Dowling, Bob Neumeier and the New England Sports Grand Pooh-Bah himself, Bob Lobel. With the Pats, Bruins, Celtics and Sox, New England Sports Fans are used to the best and that’s just what we plan on bringing them!

United Fight Alliance’s debut program on NBCS Boston airs this Saturday, November 2nd at 11pm ET. UFA will typically air Saturdays at 10pm or 11pm ET subject to the live event schedule. UFA averages over 130 hours of airing time a month throughout the US and with the addition of NBC Sports Boston UFA will now reach over 79 million households domestically.

NBC Sports Boston reaches more than 4 million households in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Programming includes the Boston Celtics, New England Revolution, Arbella Early Edition, Boston Sports Tonight, Celtics Post Up, TalkinBaseball, Monday Night Patriots, Quick Slants, New England Tailgate, Football Day in New England including pre and post-game programs surrounding all Patriots games, CAA football, basketball and more.

NBC Sports California broadcasts regional coverage of professional and college sports events throughout Central and Northern California and offers live coverage of MLB’s Oakland Athletics, NBA’s Sacramento Kings and NHL’s San Jose Sharks. The network also airs select MLS San Jose Earthquake games.

NBC Sports Northwest serves all of Washington State and Oregon and is the 24/7 exclusive home of the Portland Trail Blazers. The network also provides in-depth coverage of the region’s most prominent teams including the Seattle Seahawks, Oregon Ducks and Oregon St. Beavers.

NBC Sports Chicago is the regional sports home of the Blackhawks (NHL), Bulls (NBA), Cubs (MLB), White Sox (MLB), along with providing extensive coverage of the Bears (NFL) and additional locally focused collegiate/preps programming.

NBC Sports Washington is the official sports network of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, NFL’s Washington Redskins and ACC. NBC Sports Washingtonthe leading multiplatform sports media organization serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginiadelivers more than 400 live events per year, along with Emmy Award-winning news, analysis and entertainment programming.

NBC Sports Philadelphia presents live game coverage and original programming to nearly three million viewers in the Philadelphia area, Southern New Jersey na Delaware. The network features the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers, NBA si Philadelphia 76ers, MLB si Philadelphia Phillies, plus has extensive coverage of the Philadelphia Eagles.

For a complete list of networks, channels and the UFA airing schedule, nletahttp://www.
unitedfightalliance.com/tvschedule

FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 232: MACDONALD VS. LIMA 2

COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS HERE



Bellator 232 Main Card:

Douglas Lima (32-7) meriri Rory Macdonald (21-6-1) site na etebe (49-46, 50-45, 50-45)

Paul Daley (42-17-2) meriri Ị Awad (23-13) site TKO (punches) na 1:30 nke gburugburu abụọ

Patrick Mix (12-0) meriri Isaiah Chapman (9-4) site na nrubeisi (kneebar) na 3:49 nke gburugburu otu

Manny Muro (11-6) meriri Nick Newell (16-3) site gbawara n'etiti mkpebi (29-28, 27-29, 29-28)

Baby Slice (4-2) meriri Craig Campbell (3-4) site TKO (elbows) na 0:38 nke gburugburu otu



Mbido Kaadị:

Ryan Hardy Evans (1-1) meriri Demetrios Plaza (1-1) site na nrubeisi (n'azụ-gba ọtọ ịkpagbu) na 3:03 nke gburugburu atọ

Lance Gibson Jr. (3-0) meriri Dominic Jones (2-2) site ko (punches) na 1:58 nke gburugburu otu

Devin Powell (10-4) meriri Marcus Surin (6-2) via technical submission (mounted guillotine) na 5:00 nke gburugburu abụọ

Johnny Lopez (12-4) meriri Dan Cormier (8-10) site na etebe (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Jornel Lugo (3-0) meriri John Douma (4-2) site na etebe (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Zarrukh Adashev (3-1) meriri Tevin Dyce (3-2) site TKO (etiwapụ) na 1:39 nke gburugburu abụọ



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