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GRACIE VS. STORLEY TO HEADLINE NEWLY-ANNOUNCED BELLATOR 274 CARD ON SAT. Februari. 19

BELLATOR’S NO. 4-RANKED WELTERWEIGHT NEIMAN GRACIETO TAKE ON NO. 5 LOGAN STORLEY IN AN INTERNATIONAL BATTLE OF TOP-10 CONTENDERS IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR MMA 274 OP ZATERDAG, Februari. 19, Live op Showtime

FORMER BELLATOR CHAMPION ANDREY KORESHKOV FACES FELLOW RUSSIAN STAR MUKHAMED BERKHAMOV IN CO-HEADLINER WHEN BELLATOR RETURNS TO MOHEGAN SUN ARENA IN UNCASVILLE, CONN., WITH AN ACTION-PACKED NIGHT OF FIGHTS

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DE ENGELEN - Fresh off an 87-second destruction of Mark Lemminger in the co-main event ofBELLATOR MMA 266, Niet Doen. 4-gerangschiktNeiman Gracie(11-2) zal de BELLATOR-handschoenen aantrekken voor de 12th consecutive time when he takes on once-beaten and No. 5-gerangschiktLogan Storley(12-1) in a clash of top-10 170-pounders atBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley op zaterdag, Februari. 19.

In the co-featured bout inside Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., voormalig BELLATOR kampioen weltergewicht en nr. 8-gerangschiktAndrey Koreshkov (24-4) keert terug naar actie en opent de zijne 2022 campaign againstMukhamed Berkhamov(15-1), a winner of his last seven contests. The main card will also see undefeatedKeri Taylor Melendez (5-0) compete at flyweight against former title challenger and No. 6-gerangschiktVeta Arteaga (6-4) and a pair of heavyweights who find themselves tied at No. 8 in the official rankings will open the main card, when undefeated prospectDavion Franklin (4-0) gevechtenSaid Sowma (8-2).

SHOWTIME zal deBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley main kaart live9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PuntDaarnaast, de spannende voorbereidende gevechten worden live gestreamd op het BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanaal, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal en Pluto TV vanaf6 p.m. ET/15.00 uur. PT.

Tickets voorBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley will go on sale Friday, Jan. 7 bij beideTicketmaster.com enBellator.com, with a special presale taking place Thursday, Jan. 6.

Five preliminary contests are also official forBELLATOR MMA 274, three lightweight bouts, the first pitting 44-fight veteranGeorgi Karakhanyan(31-12-1) tegen Noord-CaliforniëAdam Piccolot(12-4), a battle between two of the best nicknames in MMAMandel “Rat Garbage” Nallo (8-1, 1 NC) enNick “Nyquil” Browne(12-1), evenalsCorey Samuels (3-2), who won in ten seconds in his BELLATOR debut, returning to face undefeatedJustin Montalvo(4-0).

The final two preliminary contests will seeJesaja Hokit (0-1) will move down to featherweight in his second BELLATOR outing, wanneer hij opAlbert Birckhead (0-1) in zijn promotie-debuut. Ten slotte, top-flight bantamweight prospectJaylon Bates (4-0) welkomChris Disonell (6-4) back to BELLATOR for the first time since 2019.

Originating from the exalted Brazilian jiu-jitsu family, Gracie scored his first professional TKO when he backed his opponent against the fence and unleashed a barrage of unanswered punches to Lemminger’s head, forcing referee Jason Herzog to stop the contest at 1:27 of the opening round on Sept. 18, 2021, in San Jose, Calif.

The great grandson of Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu founder Carlos Gracie, nephew of MMA icon Royce Gracie, and cousin to Renzo Gracie, Neiman Gracie opened his outstanding MMA career by recording nine consecutive wins of then-undefeated opponents, including eight by submission.

A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazilië, the 33-year-old BELLATOR veteran currently holds a 9-2 promotie record. While others his age were learning to speak their native language, Gracie began jiu-jitsu training at age four. Fast forward to 18 years later when the multi-faceted fighter earned the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt at 22. Daarnaast, the Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Kings MMA fighter captured the 2011 U.S National Jiu-Jitsu title, 2008 Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu crown, en 2007 American National Jiu-Jitsu championship during an illustrious amateur career.

Hailing from Webster, S.D., the hard-hitting Storley commenced his pro vocation with six consecutive knockouts, including five in the initial stanza, en route to 11 straight triumphs overall. Bovendien, “The Storm” will make his ninth consecutive BELLATOR appearance where he currently holds a magnificent 7-1 record.

Like his counterpart on Feb. 19, Storley began wresting at a young age, albeit one year later at age five. Daarnaast, the Sanford MMA product and former folkstyle wrestler completed a fabled amateur career as a four-time NCAA Division-I champion at the University of Minnesota, as well as a six-time South Dakota High School Activities Association titlist.

The 29-year-old Storley, who holds academic degrees in both business and marketing, thrilled his hometown crowd in his last turn by earning a split-decision victory over Dante Schiro in the co-featured bout ofBELLATOR MMA 265 in Sioux Falls, S.D.

BELLATOR MMA 274: GRACIE VS. VERHAALBelangrijkste kaart:

Zaterdag, Februari. 19 – leef voortSHOW TIME

9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Weltergewicht Main Event: #4-Neiman Gracie (11-2) vs. #5-Logan Storley (12-1)

Weltergewicht Co-Main Event: #8-Andrey Koreshkov (24-4) vs.Mukhamed Berkamov (15-1)

Vlieggewicht gevecht: #6Veta Arteaga (6-4) vs.Keri Taylor Melendez (5-0)

Zwaargewicht Bout: #8-Said Sowma (8-2) vs.#8Davion Franklin(4-0)

VOORAF CARD: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanaal | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal | Pluto-tv

6 p.m. EN / 15.00 uur. PT

Lichtgewicht Bout: Georgi Karakhanyan(31-12-1) vs.Adam Piccolot(12-4)

Lichtgewicht Bout: Mandel Nallo (8-1, 1 NC) vs.Nick Browne(12-1)

Bantamgewicht Bout: Jaylon Bates (4-0) vs.Chris Disonell (6-4)

Lichtgewicht Bout: Corey Samuels (3-2) vs. Justin Montalvo(4-0)

Vedergewicht Bout: Jesaja Hokit (0-1) vs.Albert Birckhead (0-1)

*Kaart kan worden gewijzigd.

Kunt u terecht opBellator.com voor aanvullende informatie.

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Za. Jan. 29 // Bellator 273: Bader vs.. Moldavski// Voetafdrukcentrum // Feniks, Ariz.

Sat., Februari. 19/ / Bellator 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Area // Uncasville, Conn.

Gratis. Februari. 25 // Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublin, Ierland

JAKE PAUL TO FACE TYRON WOODLEY IN REMATCH * SAT. December 18

TOMMY FURY WITHDRAWS; JAKE PAUL TO FACE TYRON WOODLEY IN REMATCH ON SATURDAY, December 18

Paul-Woodley II “Leave No Doubt” To Take Place At AMALIE Arena in Tampa, Fla., Live op Showtime PPV®

NEW YORK - December 6, 2021 -International superstarJake "Het probleemkind" Paulwill face former MMA world championTyron "The Chosen One" Woodleyin a rematch of their August clash won by Paul. Paul vs. Woodley II titled “Leave No Doubt” will be the main event on SHOWTIME PPV, live from AMALIE Arena in Tampa, Fla., op zaterdag, December 18 (9p ET/6p PT).

Woodley steps in to replace professional boxer and reality TV starTommy Fury, who withdrew from the event due to a medical issue that impacted his training camp. Paul tegen. Woodley II is a professional cruiserweight bout scheduled for 8-rounds at a contract weight of 192 pond.

“When my team woke me up on Friday to tell me Tommy was pulling out, I told them I’m ready to fight anyone on December 18,” said Paul, wie is 4-0 as a pro boxer with three knockouts. “Troy, Trey, Trevor, Travis. I don’t give a damn who it is. Zo, as I predicted Tommy Fumbles and Tyron is there to pick it up, stepping in, and contractually he is getting an extra $500,000 if he knocks me out. First time I outboxed him. This time I’m gonna punish him and leave no doubt.”


Op augustus 29, in front of a sold-out crowd of 16,000 fans at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, Paul registered a split decision over Woodley. The former UFC champion was Paul’s toughest opponent to date and the first fighter to take boxing’s newest star the distance. De juryleden scoorden het gevecht 77-75 for Paul, 77-75 for Woodley and 78-74 for Paul.

In his post-fight comments, Woodley said he thought he won the fight.

“I didn’t expect him to eat my punches like that. But the fact that one judge only gave me two rounds is insane. Forget that Tommy Fury fight. Let’s run that back,” said Woodley after the fight.

“The ropes held him up when I hit him,” Woodley continued. “I could have had that knockdown. I landed power punches and he missed shots all night.”

Vechten uit St.. Louis, Mo., Woodley (19-7-1 MMA opnemen) heeft een legendarische carrière in vechtsporten. Hij werd UFC-kampioen in juli 2016, Robbie Lawler verslaan in de eerste ronde, en verdedigde zijn titel vier keer met succes. Voordat je deelneemt aan de UFC, Woodley vocht in de Strikeforce MMA-promotie op SHOWTIME en stelde een 8-1 opnemen van 2009 door middel van 2012. Algemeen beschouwd als een van de gevaarlijkste punchers in de geschiedenis van de UFC, Woodley verdiende 14 zijn 19 wint door middel van TKO of submission. He made his boxing debut in August, dropping a close decision to Paul.

Zoals eerder aangekondigd, the December 18 SHOWTIME PPV event will feature three additional professional boxing matches. In de co-main event, seven-division world champion and current unified featherweight championAmanda Serrano will face 135-pound titleholder Miriam Gutiérrez. Three-time NBA All-Star and two-time Olympic Gold MedalistDeron Williams will take on legendary San Francisco 49ers running back, de nr. 3 all-time leading rusherFrank Gore in a four-round heavyweight bout, the professional boxing debut for both men. In de uitzending opener, undefeated IBF and WBO top-3 ranked junior welterweight contenderLiam Paro of Australia will face fellow unbeaten top-10 ranked 140-pound Puerto Rican prospectYomar Alamo in a 10-round junior welterweight showdown.

#PaulWoodleyis produced and presented by Most Valuable Promotions and SHOWTIME Sports® and promoted in association with Tony and Bryce Holden of Holden Productions. The pay-per-view telecast begins live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and is produced and distributed by SHOWTIME PPV.

Limited tickets remain and are available for purchase athttps://bit.ly/PAULvsWOODLEY.  

This event is the second live sporting event co-produced by Most Valuable Promotions. Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian created MVP on the premise that content is king, and fighters are the creators of the content in martial arts. Paul and Bidarian will be executive producers of the event.

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Voor meer informatie bezoekwww.SHO.com/sports, volg op Twitter via @JakePaul, @TWooodley en @ShowtimeBoxing, op Instagram via @JakePaul, @Twooodley en @ShowtimeBoxing, of word fan op Facebook opwww.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing.

Full Fight Night Results, Citaten & Foto's voor BELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi

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C-Sergio Pettis (22-5) verslagen Kyoji Horiguchi (29-4) via KO (spinning backfist) bij 3:24 van de vierde ronde

Sergio Pettis: “I came out here and got beaten up for four rounds. When it happened, I was just like, ‘Man I am losing this fight. I’ve got to do something spectacular.’ It (the decisive punch that ended the fight) came at the right time.”

“I needed to face some adversity, and tonight Horiguchi gave me all of that. It was hard trying to time his rhythm, trying to get his movement down.”

“My coaches always tell me, ‘If you open up, you could be one of the best in the world.’ That what I’m pushing for.”

#9-Jeremy Kennedy (17-3, 1 NC) verslagen #4-Emmanuel Sanchez (20-7) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Jeremy Kennedy: “I can’t seem to find it. My coaches got mad at me in my last fight. I’ve got an atomic bomb. That’s what my coach said. It’s a 100-mile (per hour) fastball. I’ve got to use it. Last fight, Ik niet. I wanted to try and mix it up, change my style. I was competitive, but I had to get back to my roots.”

“I would have liked to have mixed it up a bit more, maar (Emmanuel) Sanchez is in your face the whole time. It was hard to dictate that calculated range. He just came right at me.”

“I put a lot of pressure on myself. I had a close friend pass away. He was in my corner for my last few fights. I didn’t want to go home with a loss. I didn’t want to take any extra chance. I wanted to win every single exchange. I wanted to win every second, every moment of this fight. I didn’t care what that looked like. I had to get the ‘w.’ “

“Next time, I am going to get back to having fun and find that happy medium. This one is for Boom. I had to get my hand raised at all costs. I wasn’t coming out of this without a win.”

#7-Josh Hill (21-4) verslagen Jared Scoggins (10-2) via KO (stempel) bij :56 van de tweede ronde

Josh Hill: “This one was about timing. We knew the first round would be hard to get that timing down. Hij (Jared Scoggins) was very jumpy, in and out. That (punch that ended the fight) was right on the button.”

“I belong there (in the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix). I know this division is stacked, so I understand (why he wasn’t included). I want in. If there are any injuries or pull outs, I’m your man.”

“I saw him (Scoggins) go down and knew he was out. There was no point to keep going.”

"Hij (Scoggins) is very traditional, karate-esque. My coach and I worked on timing quite a bit. I knew the first round might be a little tricky. I landed a punch in the first, but it wasn’t on the money. The one in the second (that ended the fight) was.”

#5-Johnny Eblen (10-0) verslagen Collin Huckbody (10-4) via TKO (stoten) bij 1:11 van de eerste ronde

Johnny Eblen: “I wanted to send that dude (Huckbody) to the metaverse. Droevig, I could not do that tonight. I was I could have put on a better show, but it is what it is.”

“John Salter, I signed a bout agreement to fight you in Florida, but you [expletive withheld] out. I don’t know if you got hurt, or you [expletive withheld] out. But I want to see you in this [expletive withheld] cage, John. Let’s gear up and let’s get after it.”

VOORAF CARD:
Alexander Shabliy (21-3) verslagen Bobby Koning (10-4) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Kai Kamaka III (9-4-1) verslagen John de Jesus (14-10) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Levan Chokheli (10-1, 1 NC) verslagen Vinicius de Jesus (9-5) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Justin Montalvo (4-0) verslagen Jacob Bohn (10-8) via unaniem besluit (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Mike Hamel (8-5) verslagen Killys Mota (12-3) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Spike Carlyle (13-3) verslagen Dan Moret | (15-7) via voorlegging (achter-naakte vernauwing) bij 2:58 van ronde drie
Kyle Crutchmer (8-1) verslagen #10-Oliver Enkamp (10-3) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Kunt u terecht op Bellator.com voor aanvullende informatie.

2022 is the Year of the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix

HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EIGHT-MAN TOURNAMENT SET TO DETERMINE 135-POUND WORLD CHAMPION AND $1 MILLION DOLLAR GRAND PRIZE WINNER

YEARLONG TOURNAMENT BEGINS IN FIRST QUARTER OF NEXT YEAR, EXCLUSIVELY ON SHOWTIME

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DE ENGELEN -It was officially announced at tonight’sBellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi event that next year’s prestigious BELLATOR World Grand Prix will take place in the promotion’s incredibly stacked bantamweight division. The winner of tonight’s 135-Pound World Championship fight betweenSergio Pettis enKyoji Horiguchi will defend their title next year in the Bantamweight World Grand Prix featuring a gauntlet of the eight best athletes the weight class has to offer.

In addition to both Pettis and Horiguchi, the Bantamweight World Grand Prix is set to feature former divisional championJuan Archuleta, Niet Doen. 2 gerangschikt-Raufeon Stots, Niet Doen. 3 gerangschikt-Fragmentarisch mengsel, Niet Doen. 4 gerangschikt-Magomed Magomedov, Niet Doen. 5 gerangschikt-Leandro Higo, en nr. 6 gerangschikt-James Gallagher, who will all vie for the right to be named the next BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion and take home a grand prize of one-million-dollars.

First-round matchups and additional details such as dates, locations and tournament alternates will be revealed soon.

All tournament bouts will be five-round contests and will be telecast in the United States exclusively on SHOWTIME.

Former BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion Kyoji Horiguchi enters tonight’s contest unranked due to inactivity within the promotion. Official BELLATOR Rankings will be updated and distributed on Monday, December. 6.

Kampioen – Sergio Pettis (21-5):

Fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisc.,Sergio Pettis captured the BELLATOR bantamweight crown in May 2021 by outpointing former championJuan Archuleta in a fast-paced contest atBELLATOR 258.During a nearly six-year, 14-fight UFC stint, the Roufusport-product competed in both the flyweight and bantamweight classes, collecting nine victories and a pair of “Fight of the Night” honors against Alex Caceres and Matt Hobar in 2014. Prior to his UFC tenure, Pettis, the younger brother of former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, earned world titles in Resurrection Fighting Alliance’s flyweight division and North American Fighting Championship’s 135-pound class. Following a trio of impressive triumphs over some of the division’s elite, BELLATOR’s bantamweight champion is set to protect his belt and an unblemished 3-0 promotional mark entering the tournament.

Former BELLATOR Bantamweight Champion – Kyoji Horiguchi (29-3):

Hailing from Takasaki, Japan, de 31-jarigeKyoji Horiguchi is the reigning RIZIN bantamweight champion who notoriously became a simultaneous, twee-promotie kampioen in 2019 after taking down and upsetting then-BELLATOR champion Darrion Caldwell at Madison Square Garden. Helaas, an injury would force Horiguchi to relinquish his BELLATOR title in 2019, and he now looks to reclaim his belt in a main event clash with current championSergio Pettis bijBellator 272. While with RIZIN, the American Top Team-product amassed an impressive 10-1 promotional mark, highlighted by eight finishes and five first-round knockouts. Daarnaast, more than half of Horiguchi’s career victories have come via knockout. Nu, after reclaiming his RIZIN bantamweight strap and avenging only his third loss in 32 outings with a highlight-reel, opening-round knockout over Kai Asakura on New Year’s Eve 2020, the Japanese sensation fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla., aims to get his hands back on BELLATOR’s title

Niet Doen. 1 Ranked Bantamweight – Juan Archuleta (25-3):

With the Bantamweight World Grand Prix set, former BELLATOR World Champion and No. 1-gerangschiktJuan Archuleta sees a clear path toward regaining the 135-pound crown. Armed with 25 professional victories, inclusief 12 by way of K.O. of onderwerping, the “Spaniard” has no issues stopping opponents inside the BELLATOR cage. The former four-division King of the Cage world champion, who holds victories over Patchy Mix, Henry Corrales, and Ricky Bandejas, strives to keep that trend going throughout the Grand Prix.

Niet Doen. 2 Ranked Bantamweight – Raufeon Stots (17-1):

Considered one of the world’s best 135-pound fightersRaufeon "Supa" Stots has been in the title conversation since his 2019 BELLATOR debut. Currently riding a nine-fight winning streak, de nr. 2-ranked bantamweight has defeated some of BELLATOR’s finest, including Magomed Magomedov and Josh Hill, by smothering opponents with top-tier grappling ability. Sporting a near-perfect 17-1 record, the Roufusport product and two-time NCAA Division II Champion now has an opportunity to compete for a long-awaited crown.

Niet Doen. 3 Ranked Bantamweight – Fragmentarisch mengsel (15-1):

Set to make his sixth promotional appearance under the BELLATOR umbrella, the pride of Angola, N.Y., has collected two-first round submission victories while compiling a 4-1 record with the Scott Coker-led promotion. The 28-year-old Buffalo, N.Y.. native looks to build off his most recent win atBellator 270 over James Gallagher in his opponent’s hometown of Dublin, Ierland, vorige maand. Prior to his time with BELLATOR, Mix dominated the competition while on the regional scene by collecting nine of his 15 professional victories, including five first-round finishes. Nu, the submission specialist will face the toughest challenge of his career, a shot at the tournament’s $1 million prize and BELLATOR’s 135-pound strap.

Niet Doen. 4 Ranked Bantamweight – Magomed Magomedov (18-2):

After capturing belts in different organizations, Dagestani phenomMagomed Magomedov hopes to add to his collection by taking home BELLATOR gold. Amassing an impressive 18-2 career record with 12 via finish, “Tiger” has made a swift impact on the BELLATOR 135-pound division since his December 2020 promotional debut by climbing to No. 4 in the rankings. Possessing both a blistering pace and superior grappling, Magomedov has the potential to be a nightmare matchup for anyone in the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix.

Niet Doen. 5 Ranked Bantamweight – Leandro Higo (21-5):

After dropping in weight to 135-pounds, Leandro Higo has been on a tear by winning three consecutive fights and putting the entire bantamweight division on notice. Under the tutelage of the famed Pitbull Brothers camp, the Brazilian is coming off a hard-fought, split-decision victory over former Bantamweight World Champion Darrion CaldwellatBellator 259 in mei 2021. Net zo 12 of Higo’s 21 pro victories have come by submission, the entire bracket knows that the No. 5-ranked bantamweight will not be an easy out.

Niet Doen. 6 Ranked Bantamweight – James Gallagher (11-2):

Hailing from Strabane, Ierland, one of MMA’s brightest young fighters strives to notch his 12th career victory in a tournament stacked with 135-pound talent. Following a finish over Anthony Taylor atBellator 169 in december 2016 and a pair of first-round submissions the following year, “The Strabanimal” has tallied four victories over his past six contests, including three first-round finishes and a highlight reel 35-second win atBellator 227. Poised for the biggest test of his young career, the former SBG Ireland-product aims to shed the shadow of former training partner, Conor McGregor, and add to his own legacy with a shot at BELLATOR bantamweight gold.

Kunt u terecht opBellator.com voor aanvullende informatie.

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BELLATOR MMA Confirms Full Fight Card for BELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi on SHOWTIME This Friday, December. 3 bij 10 P.m. ET/PTBELLATOR MMA Confirms Full Fight Card for BELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi on SHOWTIME This Friday, December. 3 bij 10 P.m. ET / PT

BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE IS ON THE LINE AS BELLATOR CLOSES OUT THE YEAR AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA WITH A FLURRY OF ACTION-PACKED FIGHTS

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DE ENGELEN - BELLATOR MMA heeft de volledige vechtkaart voor bevestigdBELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs Horiguchicard at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The event puts a stamp on the 2021 calendar year and is set to begin on SHOWTIME at10 p.m. ET / PT.

The stacked preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal en Pluto TV vanaf7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

In het main event van de avond, current BELLATOR Bantamweight World ChampionSergio Pettis (21-5) puts his belt on the line against former BELLATOR 135-pound titleholder and current RIZIN championKyoji Horiguchi (29-3). The co-main event features former featherweight world title challenger No. 4-gerangschiktEmmanuel Sanchez (20-6) versus former UFC standout and No. 9-gerangschiktJeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC).

Also anchoring the main card will be a bantamweight bout between UFC veteranJared Scoggins (10-1) en nr. 7-gerangschiktJosh Hill (20-4), as well as undefeated American Top Team-product, en nr. 5-ranked middleweightJohnny Eblen (9-0), who looks to protect his unblemished record against BELLATOR newcomerCollin Huckbody (10-3).

With seven thrilling fights in total, deBELLATOR MMA 272 preliminary card is highlighted by a pair of welterweight contests between Swedish submission specialist No. 10-gerangschiktOliver Enkamp (10-2) and former Oklahoma State University wrestling standoutKyle Crutchmer (7-1) evenalsLevan Chokheli (9-1, 1 NC) enVinicius de Jesus (9-4).

Hawaii'sKai Kamaka III (8-4-1) returns to the Scott Coker-led promotion, as he prepares for battle withJohn de Jesus (14-9) in vedergewicht actie, terwijlDan Moret |(15-6) enSpike Carlyle (12-3) meet in a 160-lb contract weight matchup.

Three additional lightweight matchups have also been announced with Russian sensationAlexander Shabliy (20-3) taking on Utah’sBobby Koning (10-3), Killys Mota (12-2) vechtenMike Hamel (8-5), enJustin Montalvo(3-0) squaring up withJacob Bohn (10-7)

Tickets voorBELLATOR MMA 272 zijn nu te koop en te koop bijTicketmaster.com enBellator.com.

Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 272: PETTIS VS. HORIGUCHIBelangrijkste kaart:

Vrijdag, December. 3 – leef voortSHOW TIME

10 p.m. ET / PT

Bantamweight World Title boutC-Sergio Pettis (21-5) vs.Kyoji Horiguchi (29-3)

Vedergewicht wedstrijd: #4-Emmanuel Sanchez (20-6) vs. #9-Jeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC)

Bantamweight boutJosh Hill(20-4) vs.Jared Scoggins(10-1)

Middengewicht bout: #5-Johnny Eblen (9-0) vs.Collin Huckbody (10-3)

VOORAF CARD:

BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanaal | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal | Pluto-tv 

7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

Lichtgewicht boutAlexander Shabliy (20-3) vs.Bobby Koning (10-3)

Vedergewicht wedstrijdJohn de Jesus (14-9) vs.Kai Kamaka III (8-4-1)

Weltergewicht bout: Levan Chokheli (9-1, 1 NC) vs.Vinicius de Jesus (9-4)

Lichtgewicht bout: Justin Montalvo (3-0) vs.Jacob Bohn (10-7)

Lichtgewicht bout: Killys Mota (12-2) vs.Mike Hamel (8-5)

160-Pound Contract Weight boutDan Moret | (15-6) vs.Spike Carlyle (12-3)

Weltergewicht bout: #10-Oliver Enkamp (10-2) vs.Kyle Crutchmer (7-1)

*Kaart kan worden gewijzigd.

Kunt u terecht opBellator.com voor aanvullende informatie.

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Gratis. December. 3 // Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi// Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT

CHAMP VS FORMER CHAMP SET FOR FLYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT ON FEBRUARY 12TH

Voor onmiddellijke publicatie: Portland, Maine (November 26, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) keert terug met zijn volgende mixed-martial-arts (MMA) evenement, "NEF 46: Decade of Dominance,” on Saturday, Februari 12, 2022, bij Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. The leading regional promotion launched on February 11, 2012. Eerder vandaag, NEF announced the addition of an amateur championship bout to the fight card. NEF Flyweight ChampionTyler Smythe (3-1) is scheduled to defend his title against former NEF Flyweight ChampionRyan "Gordo" Burgess (3-2) bij een gevecht gewicht van 125 pond.

Tyler Smythe notched his third MMA win and captured coveted NEF gold in the process when he recently stopped previously undefeated flyweight prospect Caleb “Dr. Feelgood” Austin (5-1) in a “Fight of the Night” performance at “NEF 45: Uprising.” Down on the scorecards but not discouraged, Smythe waged a come-from-behind victory to earn the technical knockout (WHO) stoppage over Austin in the final second of the fourth round of their championship bout. Never one to slow down, Smythe, who is trained by Nate Libby out of Evolution Athletix in Saco, Maine, is anxious to make an immediate turnaround and defend his title against a former NEF Champion.

“From bell to bell, every round, I’ll be going at this kid like he owes me money,” Smythe stated. “I want a quick finish. Ryan doesn’t deserve to be in that cage with me. February 12th, I’ll show why I’m the NEF flyweight champ.”

Ryan Burgess is no stranger to championship challenges. Hailing from Rumford, Maine, Burgess is one of only four Mountain Valley High School mat men to ever win triple state crowns in wrestling. He amassed an amazing 151-23 overall high school record before graduating and turning his attention to mixed martial arts. Burgess quickly made a name for himself in MMA when he won the NEF Flyweight Championship in November 2015 with a split-decision nod over then Champion Dustin Veinott (5-4). When Burgess last competed, he displayed a dangerous Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) game off his back in defeating Nate Boucher (0-1) in a heated hometown rivalry. Burger, a BJJ purple belt, trains under Jason “JB” Bell and fights out of Bell’s Famoso BJJ.

“I’m super excited to make my return on NEF’s 10-year anniversary show,” Burgess stated. “It’s been a long time coming for me to return to the cage and I can’t think of a more perfect scenario than coming back and regaining my flyweight title with a finish over Smythe. It’s been three years since I’ve competed, but my coach, Jason Bell, and I have been putting in work behind the scenes. I can’t wait to showcase my skills and put on a show for the fans.

“Smythe seems like a tough opponent, and it was no easy feat for him to defeat Caleb Austin for the belt,” Burgess continued. “With that being said, I see many holes in his game that I plan to exploit come February 12th. I hope he’s not expecting the same fighter he’s watching in the three-plus-year-old film he’s researching to better understand me. Mentally and skillfully, I am a far superior fighter compared to my previous bouts and only my training partners actually know the weapons I’ll be bringing into that cage to get the job done. Smythe may rethink his entire pursuit of a professional MMA career when I’m finished with him. The pressure I’m going to bring would melt any of these amateur flyweights in New England and come February they will all be on notice.”

"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” takes place on Saturday, Februari 12, 2022, bij Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. Deuren open om 6 pm met eerste gevecht om 7 p.m. Tickets zijn nu te koop bijwww.Ticketmaster.com

ASSAM VS KANGAS SET TO STRIKE AT NEF 46 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT

Voor onmiddellijke publicatie: Portland, Maine (November 24, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) keert terug met zijn volgende mixed-martial-arts (MMA) evenement, "NEF 46: Decade of Dominance,” on Saturday, Februari 12, 2022, bij Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. The leading regional promotion launched on February 11, 2012. Eerder vandaag, NEF announced the addition of an amateur welterweight bout to the fight card.Jon Assam (2-3) is scheduled to take on former lightweightJustin Kangas (0-3) bij een gevecht gewicht van 170-pond.

Jon Assam will have fought for NEF for four straight years when he steps in the cage on February 12th. The Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) staple most recently made Austin Hamilton (0-3) retire on the stool in between rounds when they faced-off at the Hampshire Dome last August at “NEF 44: Back in Black” in New Hampshire. Assam will be looking to extend his win streak to two when he shares the cage with Kangas in February.

“I’m very excited to be part of another NEF event, always good cards and good fights,” Assam stated. “I don’t like to do much talking outside of the cage, but my opponent can expect the same thing I expect from him—the best version of ourselves—and we’ll see whose best is better.”

Justin Kangas has struggled to find his first win in NEF, having dropped losses to a who’s who of young up and coming talent including Nate “The Mule White (5-0) and former NEF Featherweight Champion Nathaniel Grimard (4-1). Standing 6’3”, the cut to 155-pounds has always been a struggle for the moonlighting mixed martial artist who spends his days working as a school principal. Having finally found the rhythm between his professional life and passion for training, Kangas is confident that the move up in weight class will help him secure that elusive first win in the NEF hexagon.

“I am extremely excited to step back into the NEF cage. It has been far too long. Covid has been rough on us all in a variety of ways, but if there is a silver lining, it’s that it gave me a ton of time to work on my deficits. When I first started fighting for NEF, I was only nine months into my training, and I was a fish out of water on the ground. Each fight gave me a lot to reflect on and gave me a full picture of what needed to change. Covid may have stopped a lot of things in our country, but it didn’t stop me from training and growing as a fighter.

“My weaknesses have become new passions and strengths for me. Losing and identifying faults doesn’t break me down. It excites me. Nothing is more rewarding than improving yourself. Have no doubt, I have done just that.

“After all the time off, I made the decision to jump up a weight class. I have been working hard to put on weight the right way over the last year and a half and have come leaps and bounds in my confidence and technique on the feet, the cage and the ground. I am a far more well-rounded and skilled fighter. I look forward to showing off that work.

“Jon Assam is a veteran in the NEF cage and he always goes to war. I am excited to share the cage with him and I know the fans won’t be disappointed. I took this fight because I knew it would push me to my limits and that’s how exciting fights are made. I don’t take fights looking for an easy win to pad my record. I’m here to push and challenge myself. My past three opponents have a combined record of 12-4. Expect nothing less than a battle in that cage.”

"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” takes place on Saturday, Februari 12, 2022, bij Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. Deuren open om 6 pm met eerste gevecht om 7 p.m. Tickets zijn nu te koop bijwww.Ticketmaster.com

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BELLATOR MMA 271:CYBORG VS. KAVANAGH Belangrijkste kaart:

C-Cris "Cyborg"(25-2, 1 NC) verslagen #5-Sinead Kavanagh (7-5) via KO (stakingen) bij 1:32 van de eerste ronde

Kris “Cyborg:"

“I didn’t do anything we planned. You never know. I had a feeling about the fight. Ik voel me geweldig. I am happy with the win.”

“I knew she was more of a striker, so I went to the ground game. The right hand did it fast and was the key. I was very excited for the count.”

“I really appreciate Kayla Harrison coming to the fight. If she wants to fight me one day, that would be great.”

#6-Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) verslagen #5-Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Linton Vassell:

“I am happy that I was able to out grapple a wrestler considering I’m from the U.K. and I have no wrestling background”

“I give myself a good 7. I am not 100 percent happy with my performance, but I am super happy with the outcome.”

“I was able to reverse him (Tyrell Fortune), get on top of him, and add some damage.”

“I used to watch WWE. When I first started to train, I did wrestling moves like that.”

“I always feel like we’re our own worst enemies. I wanted a knockout.”

“Tyrell was so strong and powerful. There were a few times where he just stood up and shook me off.”

“I went for the submission. I just carried on and tried to wear him down but couldn’t do it.”

#6-Aaron Pico (9-3) verslagen #8-Justin Gonzales (12-1) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Aaron Pico:
“I knew going into the fight that he (Justin Gonzales) was going to be a tough fighter. He is a former wrestler. One thing about us wrestlers is we don’t quit. All my coaches knew he was going to be tough.”

“He was just holding on to me and is really strong. When people hold on to you, it’s kind of hard to get strikes.”

“Thank God I walked out of here relatively healthy. I’m just happy I got my full paycheck.”

“It is the first time I’ve gone three rounds. It’s my first decision. I need the experience. I’m happy I got the win.”

“I knew I was the dominant performer, but I have to get better. I am just so hard on myself. I want to finish guys.”

“Let’s go back to the drawing board. Once I step out of this cage, it’s going to be a whole different ballgame. I have to get prepared for the next opponent, so let’s get to work.”

#1-Arlene Blencowe (15-8)verslagen #7-Pam Sorenson (9-4) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Arlene Blencowe:

“I am my own worst critic. It wasn’t the performance that we trained for, or that I was hoping for.”

“I felt my first right hand land and then just went head hunting with my hands. I was respecting her take downs.”

“I feel like I’m such a well-rounded fighter now. I didn’t showcase any of that. I didn’t hit the ground though.”

“You know what is not next? Retirement. Ik ben 38. Old girls rule. Retirement is nowhere near on the horizon. I’m No. 1 in de divisie. It is only up from here.”

“I’m heading home to Australia. I haven’t been home in six months. I haven’t seen my kids, my partner, mijn familie, mijn vrienden. I’m just going to go home and enjoy the rest of the year. I’ll just enjoy some family time.”

“Pam Sorenson is a tough girl. She tried to take me down. I went head hunting and really wanted the knockout. I am convinced that I did enough to win the fight.”

VOORAF CARD:
#7-Steve Mowry (10-0)verslagen Rakim Cleveland (22-14-1, 1 NC) via voorlegging (Kimura) bij 3:28 van de eerste ronde
Brown Ellen (6-3) verslagen Desiree Yanez (5-4) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Roman Faraldo (6-0) verslagen Robert Turnquest (11-8) via KO (flying knee) bij 1:17 van de eerste ronde
Cody Law (6-0) verslagen Colton Hamm (4-4) via knock-out (ellebogen) bij 4:21 van de eerste ronde
Valerie Loureda (4-1) verslagen Taylor Turner (5-7) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Waldo Cortes-Acosta (4-0) verslagen Muhammed DeReese (9-5) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ethan Hughes (3-0) verslagen Mahmoud Sebie (3-1) via TKO (stoten) bij 4:05 van ronde drie

Kunt u terecht op Bellator.com voor aanvullende informatie.

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DE ENGELEN -Naast het vedergewicht wereldtitel main event pitting huidige 145-pond kampioenCris "Cyborg"(24-2, 1 NC) tegen nummer 5 gerangschiktSinead Kavanagh(7-4), BELLATOR MMA heeft verschillende met sterren bezaaide matchups toegevoegd aan het voorlopige gedeelte vanBELLATOR MMA 271: Cyborg versus. Kavanaghop vrijdag, November. 12, bij Hard Rock Live in Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.

SHOWTIME zal de fantastische hoofdkaart van vijf gevechten live uitzenden op 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PuntDaarnaast, de voorbereidende gevechten die je moet zien, worden drie uur eerder live gestreamd op7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT op het BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanaal, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal en Pluto TV.

Tickets voor BELLATOR MMA 271: Cyborg versus. Kavanagh is momenteel te koop op Ticketmaster.com en Bellator.com. Extra periodes zal binnenkort bekend worden gemaakt.

In vrouwelijke vlieggewichtactie, Miami's"Meester" Valerie Loureda (3-1) hoopt opnieuw de show te stelen, terwijl de 23-jarige ster zich voorbereidt op Knoxville'sTaylor Turner (5-7), terwijl Braziliaanse sensatieBrown Ellen (5-3) daagt de hardhandige uitDesiree "Dirty Dez" Yanez (5-3).  

Vechten uit Key West, Fla., de ongeslagen knock-out artiestRoman Faraldo (5-0) keert terug naar de BELLATOR-kooi om het op te nemen tegen andere Floridianen en Pensacola-inwonersRobert Turnquest (11-7) in een wedstrijd van 170 pond. aanvullend, Roufusport-productJordan Newman (3-0) hoopt zijn perfecte staat van dienst intact te houden in een krachtmeting in het middengewicht tegen Palm Beach, Florida'sShane O'Shea (4-2).  

Ten slotte, voormalig Penn State-worstelaar en huidige uitblinker in het Amerikaanse topteamCody Law (4-0) zet zijn onberispelijke professionele stempel op de lijn in een vederlichte botsing met Fort Smith, Arkansas'Colton Hamm (4-3). 

In het co-main event., top-10 zwaargewichten gaan van teen tot teen als No. 5-gerangschiktTyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 NC) komt overeen met No. 8 Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC).

Afronding van de vijf-bout SHOWTIME uitzending, de altijd elektrische en No. 5-gerangschiktAaron Pico (8-3) zal het opnemen tegen ongeslagen No. 8 Justin Gonzales (12-0), Hoewel er geen. 1-gerangschiktArlene Blencowe (14-8) probeert haar plaats als volgende in de rij te verstevigen voor een schot op de 145-pond kroon tegen No. 7 Pam Sorenson(9-3). De hoofdkaart aftrappen, ongeslagen Geen. 7-gerangschikt Boca Raton, Fla., inwoner Steve Mowry (9-0) zal zijn zoektocht naar de top van de zwaargewichten voortzetten terwijl hij het opneemt tegen veteraanRakim Cleveland (22-13-1, 1 NC).

BijgewerktBELLATOR MMA 271:CYBORG VS. KAVANAGH HOOFDKAART: 

Vrijdag, November. 12 – leef voortSHOW TIME 

10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

Vedergewicht Wereldtitelwedstrijd: C-Cris "Cyborg"(24-2, 1 NC) vs. #5-Sinead Kavanagh(7-4) 

Zwaargewicht Co-Main Event: #5-Tyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 NC) vs. #8-Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC) 

Vedergewicht Bout: #5-Aaron Pico (8-3) vs. Niet Doen. 8-Justin Gonzales (12-0) 

Vedergewicht Bout: #1-Arlene Blencowe(14-8)vs. #7-Pam Sorenson(9-3) 

Zwaargewicht Bout: #7-Steve Mowry(9-0)vs. Rakim Cleveland (22-13-1, 1 NC) 

VOORAF CARD: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanaal | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube-kanaal | Pluto-tv 

7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

Vlieggewicht gevecht: Brown Ellen (5-3) vs.Desiree Yanez (5-3) 

Weltergewicht Bout: Roman Faraldo (5-0) vs.Robert Turnquest (11-7) 

Vedergewicht Bout: Cody Law(4-0) vs.Colton Hamm (4-3)  

Vlieggewicht gevecht: Valerie Loureda (3-1) vs.Taylor Turner (5-7) 

Middengewicht Bout: Jordan Newman (3-0) vs.Shane O'Shea(4-2) 

Voor meer informatie over aankomende BELLATOR MMA-evenementen, bezoek alstublieftBELLATOR.com.

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Gratis. November. 5 // Bellator 270: Queally vs. Pitbull 2// 3Arena // Dublin, Ierland

Gratis. November. 12 // Bellator 271: Cyborg versus. Kavanagh // Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino // Hollywood, FL

Gratis. December. 3 // Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi// Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.

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Bellator 269 Interviews na het gevecht

BELLATOR MMA 269: FEDOR VS. JOHNSON HOOFDKAART RESULTATEN EN OFFERTES:

Fedor Emelianenko (40-6, 1 NC) def. Niet Doen. 2 Tim Johnson (15-8) via KO bij 1:46 van de eerste ronde

Fedor Emelianenko:
“Ik voel me heel goed. Ik voel me goed. Twee jaar verstreken. Ik ben blij dat alles is verlopen zoals we dachten.

“Ik ben erg blij met het feit dat we het publiek blij hebben gemaakt en we hebben onze fans zo’n grote vreugde bezorgd. Aan degenen die onze carrière- en Bellator-evenementen volgen.

"Het is veel gemakkelijker voor mij om in Amerika op te treden". Ik heb niet zo'n enorme aandacht, of misschien krijg ik wel de aandacht, maar alle evenementen zijn strikt gepland. Hier thuis vond al ons kamp en onze voorbereiding op de strijd plaats onder toezicht van de media, journalisten enzovoort, enzovoort.

“Het is moeilijk te zeggen, Ik denk dat dit een van de belangrijkste overwinningen van mijn carrière is, rekening houdend met de locatie, het land (Rusland), de leeftijd. Rekening houdend met de kracht van Tim Johnson, wie is een sterke tegenstander?.

"Godzijdank ben ik nog steeds aan het sporten en verlies ik mijn snelheid niet.

“Het is moeilijk om de ‘wat als’-vragen te beantwoorden. Ik zou willen zeggen dat ik op dit moment niet van plan ben mijn carrière af te sluiten. Ik zal met Scott Coker en mijn familie praten."

Niet Doen. 8 Said Sowma (8-2) def. Vitaly Minakov (22-2) via TKO op 3:08 van ronde drie

Said Sowma:
"Ik kon de man niet raken terwijl hij zijn vinger aan het repareren was toen hij gebroken was". Ik vertelde de scheidsrechter dat zijn vinger in de war was toen hij zei dat we moesten blijven vechten. Ik wil tegen hem vechten als een echte krijgskunstenaar, niet zo.

"Ik heb niet nagedacht over wie de volgende is", Ik ben nu gewoon enthousiast over deze. Hij was een stuk zwaarder dan ik was, maar het was geen gevecht dat ik op korte termijn aannam. Ik wilde gewoon een stap omhoog in tegenstanders. Ik geloof dat als je je hele leven tegen zwervers vecht, dan ben je een zwerver. Ik hoop dat ik voor iedereen thuis een pad heb uitgestippeld dat je alles kunt bereiken waar je je zinnen op zet, waar je ook vandaan komt.

"Minakov maakte me niet binnen één minuut af, zoals hij gewoonlijk doet met zijn tegenstanders, dus ik ben best tevreden.", maar het was zeker een beetje een bitterzoete overwinning voor mij.”

Niet Doen. 6 Usman Nurmagomedov (14-0) def. Patrick Pietila (11-9) via voorlegging (RNC) bij 4:06 van de eerste ronde

Usman Nurmagomedov:
"Ik voel me goed. Ik wil God bedanken voor deze overwinning. Het was geweldig vechten hier in Rusland. Ik ben zo blij nu.

"Ik was zeker van plan om dit gevecht tot op de grond te voeren". Ik probeerde hem te vangen zodat ik hem naar de grond kon brengen, waar ik wist dat ik een voordeel had.

"Ik wil het volgende opnemen tegen een topvechter". Een Top-10 of Top-15 vechter, het maakt me niet echt uit, maar ik wil een topvechter. Ik heb ongeveer een week rust nodig en dan ben ik terug en klaar om te gaan.

"Ik heb nog niet met Scott Coker gesproken over iets met betrekking tot titelshots. Ik weet niet wie het gevecht om de wereldtitel tussen Patricky Pitbull en Peter Queally gaat winnen, maar ik ga die riem pakken en mee naar huis nemen.”

Anatoly Tokov (30-2) def. Sharaf Davlatmurodov (18-4-1) via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Anatoly Tokov:

"Ik voelde me een beetje roestig in dit gevecht vanwege de afwezigheid van twee jaar. Het voelde alsof mijn bereik een beetje weg was. Het was geen gemakkelijke strijd. Ik was blij dat het drie rondes ging, omdat het me toestond om te ademen en het me in staat stelde de situatie onder controle te krijgen.”
“Niets was verrassend aan dit gevecht, want we trainden samen en ik ken zijn sterke punten en ik weet dat hij een heel serieuze vechter is.. Het was een echte uitdaging voor mij, maar niets was verrassend aan deze. Ik was ook helemaal niet nerveus en wist eigenlijk dat ik hem elke ronde goed verzorgde.”

BELLATOR MMA 269: FEDOR VS. JOHNSON VOORLOPIGE KAARTRESULTATEN:

Kirill Sidelnikov (13-6) def. Rab Truesdale (10-8-1) via TKO op 2:01 van de eerste ronde
Katarzyna Sadura (5-4) def. Darina Mazdyuk (4-2) via TKO op 3:17 van de tweede ronde
Irina Alekseeva (4-1) def. Stephanie Pagina (5-3) via unaniem besluit (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Nikita Michajlov (8-1) def. Brian Moore (14-8) via unaniem besluit (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Alexey Shurkevitsj (13-4) def. Grachik Bozinyan (11-5) via KO bij 2:25 van de eerste ronde
Aiden Lee (10-5) def. alexander Osetrov (8-3-1) via voorlegging (RNC) bij 3:41 van de eerste ronde

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