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Official Fight Night Results, Quotes & Photos for BELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs. Salte

COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS HERE - (PLEASE CREDIT: BELLATOR MMA / LUCAS NOONAN)

POST-FIGHT VIDEO INTERVIEWS HERE

c-Gegard Mousasi (48-7-2) trechu #1-John Salter (18-5) drwy TKO (punches) yn 2:07 o rownd tri

Gegard Mousasi following retaining his middleweight title:

“He’s a southpaw so everything is more difficult. It was a little bit more difficult to get my punches in, but other than that I felt good. I’m way stronger than people think. Maybe I look skinny but I’m a lot stronger and physically I was the stronger guy in there. On top, I felt like I could just pressure him, put my weight on him and hurt him with my punches. Make him feel the pressure. It was a five-rounder so in my mind, I’m saying ‘Okay, don’t do everything now because we can go five.’”

Andrey Koreshkov (24-4) trechu #10-Sabah Homasi (15-10) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Andrey Koreshkov following his return to the BELLATOR MMA Cage:

“I try to show everybody that I’m here, I can compete, and I can beat anyone. I think I’m one of the top fighters in this division. Yn fy marn i, I must fight with somebody for the third, second or first place. I’m open to anybody. It doesn’t matter. Neiman Gracie, Jason Jackson, Paul Daley, Michael “Venom” Page – anybody!"

#4-Raufeon Stots (17-1) trechu #3-Magomed Magomedov (18-2) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Raufeon Stots following his impressive victory:

“I’ve never claimed to be the best wrestler in MMA, but y’all better stop sleeping on my wrestling. I’m a two-time national champion for a reason. Ain’t nobody stopping me in the wrestling division. I’m the best wrestler in the division.”

#7-Davion Franklin (4-0) trechu Everett Cummings (15-1) drwy KO (punches) yn :21 o un rownd

Davion Franklin has his sights set on fellow BELLATOR heavyweight Cheick Kongo:

“I was just thinking about putting him out. Getting him out in the first round. That was my goal this whole time. I learned just to keep going. By the way, I heard Cheick Kongo commented under Everett Cummings’ Instagram post saying that Everett’s gonna’ tap me out. Hey Cheick Kongo, step up, you’ll get done the same way, if not worse.”

Khadzhi Bestaev (11-4) trechu Ti Gwerder (5-3) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Khadzhi Bestaev had this to say following a successful BELLATOR debut:

“He was bigger than me and very tough, but I knew he was going to gas out. He started gassing out in the second or third round, but I’m still surprised by the decision. I thought it was a draw or maybe a split-decision. But I have to see the fight. Yn fy mhen, he kicked and punched me so many times so hats off to him. He didn’t give up. I just dropped him a couple of times and that was the difference.”

Cerdyn rhagarweiniol:
Pam Sorenson (9-3) trechu Roberta Samad (5-1) drwy benderfyniad hollti (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Jeffrey Glossner (3-2) trechu Sebastian Ruiz (2-4) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-28, 29-28-29-28)
Jon McNeil (1-0) trechu Orlando Mendoza (0-1) drwy TKO (punches) yn 3:57 o rownd tri

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About BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. O dan gyfarwyddyd hyrwyddwr frwydr hynafol Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Yn yr Unol Daleithiau, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, offeryniaeth digwyddiad byw, Datblygiad Diffoddwr / cysylltiadau, caffael lleoliad, creu nawdd / datblygiad, trwyddedu rhyngwladol, marchnata, hysbysebu, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, cartref i brandiau adloniant premier yn y byd sy'n cysylltu â chynulleidfaoedd drwy gynnwys cymhellol ar draws teledu, llun cynnig, lwyfannau ar-lein a symudol.

Phil Davis vs. Yoel Romero set to headline BELLATOR 266 on Sat., Saith. 18

FORMER BELLATOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION PHIL DAVIS CHALLENGES OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST YOEL ROMERO IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR MMA 266 INSIDE THE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE ON SATURDAY, Medi. 18

Special Night of Combat Sports on SHOWTIME begins with World Title Unification Boxing Event Live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT Immediately Followed by BELLATOR 266

YR ANGELAU -A pair of elite mixed martial artists will meet in the main event ofBELLATOR MMA 266 ar ddydd Sadwrn, Saith. 18 inside the SAP Center at San Jose when former 205-pound champion and No. 3 rankedPhil Davis (22-6) welcomes MMA superstarRomero Yoel(13-5) to the promotion.

Yn ogystal,, a women’s flyweight contest between former title challenger #5-Alejandra Lara(9-4) acDeAnna Bennett(10-7-1) that was originally slated for next week’sBELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov event in South Dakota has been re-booked for Sept. 18.

A pair of preliminary bouts have also been announced for BELLATOR’s return to San Jose, highlighted by the Bay Area’s own No. 10 ranked lightweightAdam Piccolot (12-4) welcoming the hard-hitting EnglishmanSaul Rogers (14-4) back to the division after competing at featherweight his past four outings. Hefyd, pwysau trwm golau undefeatedGrant Neal (6-0) returns to action against former LFA light heavyweight championAlex Polizzi (7-1).

BELLATOR 266 will be the second half of a special combat sports doubleheader on SHOWTIME. The night will begin with SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT featuring a super bantamweight world championship unification bout between Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton Jr. The two unbeaten 122-pound titlists will meet in Las Vegas immediately before the liveBELLATOR 266 telecast begins in San Jose.

The preliminary portion of the docket will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV. Additional bouts will be announced at a later date.

An exclusive online presale for this event takes place starting Wednesday, Awst 18 with tickets going on sale to the general public Thursday, August 19 atTicketmaster.com acBellator.com.

Hailing from Harrisburg, Penn., "Mr. Wonderful” will step into the BELLATOR cage for the 14fedtime in his career, searching for his 10fed promotional victory. The former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Champion is looking to make another run at the 205-pound strap, following victories in three of his past four bouts, including a pair of knockouts over Liam McGeary and Karl Albrektsson. A four-time NCAA Division-I All-American wrestler at Penn State University, Davis has proven time and time again that there are few fighters that can hold their own once he gets them to the ground.

Ymladd allan o Miami, Romero will be making his highly anticipated BELLATOR debut on Sept. 18. Following a seven-year stint under the direction of the UFC, the American Top Team-product became one of the most sought-after free agents prior to signing with the Scott Coker-led promotion in December 2020. Gyda 11 o'i 13 career victories coming by way of knockout, including four of the first-round variety, “Soldier of God” possesses the type of knockout power that can force any opponent into early retirement. A three-time World Cup Freestyle Wrestling Champion, five-time Pan-American Freestyle Wrestling Champion, ac 2000 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist, the Cuban-born Romero has continuously showcased his elite talents at the highest level of competition. The only missing trophy to a near-flawless legacy is a BELLATOR world title.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Am ddim. Awst. 13 // BELLATOR 264: Mousasi vs. Salter // MOHEGAN Sun Arena // UNCASVILLE, CT

Am ddim. Awst. 20 // BELLATOR 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov//Sanford Pentagon // Falls Sioux, SD

Sat. Saith. 18 // BELLATOR 266: Davis vs. Romero//SAP Center // San Jose, MEGIS

Am ddim. Hydref. 1 // BELLATOR 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //Yr Arena SSE, Wembley // Llundain, Lloegr

Sat. Hydref. 16 // BELLATOR 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals// Footprint Center // Phoenix, THE

Sat. Hydref. 23 // BELLATOR 269: Fedor vs. Johnson// VTB Arena // Moscow, Rwsia

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BELLATOR MMA 266: Davis vs. RomeroPrif Cerdyn:

Showtime

Prif Ddigwyddiad Pwysau Trwm Ysgafn: #3-Phil Davis (22-6) vs.Romero Yoel(13-5)

pwysau pryf bout: #5-Alejandra Lara(9-4) acDeAnna Bennett(10-7-1)

Cerdyn rhagarweiniol: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV

Bout Ysgafn: #10Adam Piccolot(12-4) vs.Saul Rogers (14-4)

Golau Pwysau Trwm Bout: #7-Grant Neal(6-0) vs.Alex Polizzi (7-1)

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About BELLATOR

BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. O dan gyfarwyddyd hyrwyddwr frwydr hynafol Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Yn yr Unol Daleithiau, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, offeryniaeth digwyddiad byw, Datblygiad Diffoddwr / cysylltiadau, caffael lleoliad, creu nawdd / datblygiad, trwyddedu rhyngwladol, marchnata, hysbysebu, publicity and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, cartref i brandiau adloniant premier yn y byd sy'n cysylltu â chynulleidfaoedd drwy gynnwys cymhellol ar draws teledu, llun cynnig, lwyfannau ar-lein a symudol.

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NEF ANNOUNCES FIGHT CARD FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE DEBUT, FIRST PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT

I'W RYDDHAU AR UNWAITH: Milford, New Hampshire (Awst 13, 2021) - Ymladd Lloegr Newydd (NEF) returns with its next event, "NEF 44: Back in Black,” on August 21, 2021, at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire. The show will feature both mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing fights. Earlier today, NEF announced the full fight card for the event which will be the promotion’s first since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and its first foray into the Granite State.

On the professional portion of the cardGlory Watson (0-1) acRebecca Bryggman(0-1) will both seek their respective first pro victories in a women’s strawweight contest. Watson, a former NEF amateur flyweight champion, lost her pro debut earlier this year in Florida. Likewise, Bryggman came up short in her professional debut at Bellator 231 in the fall of 2019.

Neuadd Caleb(3-0) acShaun Ray(2-0) will put their respective unblemished pro records on the line in a lightweight bout, fel ewyllysJacob Deppmeyer (1-0) acAaron Hughes (1-0) who are scheduled to meet in the 145-pound featherweight division.

Also in action on the professional portion of the card will be NEF fan-favoriteJosh Harvey(7-1-1).  Harvey will look to bounce back after suffering the first loss of his pro career to veteran Jesse Erickson (10-8) y llynedd.

Two title fights top the amateur portion of the card asMike Bezanson (5-0) challenges longtime NEF Amateur Welterweight ChampionDuncan Smith(6-3) for his strap andNathaniel Grimard (3-0) acBrandon Maillet-Fevens (3-1) contest for the vacant NEF Amateur Featherweight Title.

Also featured on the amateur card will be a long-awaited rematch betweenCaleb Austin (4-0) acJames Ploss(1-2) in the 125-pound flyweight division. Their first bout, won by Austin in April 2017 at “NEF 28,” was mired in controversy and received national attention on social media.

Yn ogystal, NEF announced today that it had partnered with Combat Sports Now to provide a pay-per-view stream of “NEF 44: Back in Black.” The event will stream live in its entirety athttps://combatsportsnow.com/event/new-england-fights-44 am $29.99.

The full “NEF 44” fight card:

PROFFESIYNOL

155 Neuadd Caleb (Syndicate) vs Shaun Ray (Annibynnol)

145 Josh Harvey (Vision Quest) vs Ian Beatease (KOV Gym)

145 Jacob Deppmeyer (Dosbarth Cyntaf MMA) vs Aaron Hughes (Regiment)

115 Rebecca Bryggman (Kai MMA) vs Glory Watson (MMA Ifanc)

AMATUR

205 Henry Jeffs (Annibynnol) vs Brandon Oldenburg (Vision Quest)

170*TITLE Duncan Smith (Evolution Athletix) vs Mike Bezanson (Kaze)

170 Curtis Ouellette (CMBJJ) vs Zach Faulkner (Recon)

170 Austin Hamilton (Annibynnol) vs Jon Assam (CMBJJ)

155 Ryan Savage (Dosbarth Cyntaf MMA) vs Kyle Pufahl (Nostos)

155 Lucas Donald (Annibynnol) vs Evan Piette (Kaze)

155 Kaleb Kenney (Tîm Nitemare) vs Isaac Piette (Kaze)

145*TITLE Nathaniel Grimard (Nostos) vs Branon Maillet-Fevens (CMBJJ)

145 Cody Kilton (Dosbarth Cyntaf MMA) vs Cam Hoyt (Kaze)

140 Mike Caron (SSSF) vs Key Baltazar (Nostos)

135 Teddy Politis (Evolution Athletix) vs Tyler Parent (CMBJJ)

130 Hannon Sanford (CMBJJ) vs Richard Martell (MMA Ifanc)

125 Caleb Austin (CMBJJ) vs James Ploss (Kaze)

125 Tim Murray (Vision Quest) vs Guiliano Rossi(Kaze)

115 Matt Miles (Annibynnol) vs Juan Quinom (UFC Gym)

130 KICKBOXING Dustin Veinott (CMBJJ) vs Geraldo Reyes (Cyswllt Tîm)

Tickets for “NEF 44: Back in Black” are on sale now atwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/The MMA and kickboxing event will take place at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire on Saturday, Awst 21, 2021, with a bell-time of 7 pm.

Ynglŷn ymladd Lloegr Newydd

Ymladd Lloegr Newydd ("NEF") yn ymladd hyrwyddo digwyddiadau cwmni. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. Tîm gweithredol NEF yn brofiad helaeth mewn rheoli chwaraeon ymladd, cynhyrchu Digwyddiadau, cysylltiadau cyfryngau, marchnata, cyfreithiol a hysbysebu.

FULL FIGHT CARD CONFIRMED FOR BELLATOR 264: MOUSASI VS. SALTER THIS FRIDAY

LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card forBELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs Saltercard at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The event contributes to an action-packed month of fights on SHOWTIME and is set to begin live at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Yn y prif ddigwyddiad y noson, BELLATOR middleweight kingGegard Mousasi (47-7-2) puts his world title on the line against jiu-jitsu ace No. 1 ranked middleweightJohn Salter (18-4). Complimenting this amazing main event is a clash between two of the hardest hitting welterweights on the planet, as former champion Andrey Koreshkov (23-4) takes on the No. 10 ranked welterweightSabah Homasi(15-9) in the co-main event and No. 3 ranked bantamweightMagomed Magomedov(18-1) squares off with No. 4 rankedRaufeon Stots (16-1) in a bout holding major title implications.

Rounding out the main card is a battle between undefeated heavyweights No. 7 rankedDavion Franklin(3-0) acEverett Cummings(16-0), along with a middleweight bout between KO-machineTi Gwerder (5-2) and the BELLATOR-debuting AKA-productKhadzhi Bestaev(10-4).

The preliminary card consists of seven fights and is stacked throughout, featuring the highly anticipated debut of former Invicta Featherweight ChampionPam Sorenson(8-3) cymryd arRoberta Samad(5-1) and a bantamweight battle between the brash American Top Team-fighterDanny Sabatello(11-1) taking on the Boston-born veteranJohnny Campbell(21-13, 1 CC).

Mae pobBELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs. Salterprelims will stream live at6:00 p.m. A / 3:00 p.m. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

As part of the launch of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME, the network is offering viewers who are new to the SHOWTIME streaming service a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMASubscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 a thu hwnt, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 264: Mousasi vs. SalterPrif Cerdyn:

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

Middleweight Title Boutc-Gegard Mousasi (47-7-2) vs. #1-John Salter(18-4)

Pwysau Welter Bout: Andrey Koreshkov(23-4) vs. #10-Sabah Homasi(15-9)

Pwysau Bantam Bout: #3-Magomed Magomedov (18-1) vs.#4-Raufeon Stots (16-1)

Pwysau Trwm Bout: #7-Davion Franklin(3-0) vs.Everett Cummings(16-0, 1 CC)

 Canol Bout: Ti Gwerder(5-2) vs.Khadzhi Bestaev(10-4)

Cerdyn rhagarweiniol: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV

6:00 p.m. A / 3:00 p.m. PT

Women’s Featherweight BoutPam Sorenson (8-3) vs.Roberta Samad(5-1)

Pwysau Bantam Bout: Danny Sabatello(11-1) vs.Johnny Campbell(21-13, 1 CC)

Bout Ysgafn: Justin Montalvo(2-0) vs.Kendly St Louis(3-4)

Pwysau Plu Bout: Nekruz Mirkhojaev (5-3) vs.James Adcock(7-4)

142-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Jeffrey Glossner (2-2) vs.Sebastian Ruiz (2-3)

195-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Orlando Mendoza (am y tro cyntaf) vs.Jon McNeil(am y tro cyntaf)

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 About BELLATOR

BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. O dan gyfarwyddyd hyrwyddwr frwydr hynafol Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Yn yr Unol Daleithiau, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, offeryniaeth digwyddiad byw, Datblygiad Diffoddwr / cysylltiadau, caffael lleoliad, creu nawdd / datblygiad, trwyddedu rhyngwladol, marchnata, hysbysebu, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, cartref i brandiau adloniant premier yn y byd sy'n cysylltu â chynulleidfaoedd drwy gynnwys cymhellol ar draws teledu, llun cynnig, lwyfannau ar-lein a symudol.

About SHOWTIME

Rhwydweithiau Showtime Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., berchen ac yn rhedeg y rhwydweithiau teledu premiwm Showtime®, Y FFILMIAU SIANEL a FLIX®, a hefyd yn cynnig Showtime AR GALW®, Y FFILMIAU SIANEL AR Y GALW a FLIX AR GALW®, a dilysu gwasanaeth Showtime UNRHYW ADEG y rhwydwaith®. Showtime Digital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SNI, yn gweithredu'r gwasanaeth ffrydio sy'n sefyll ar ei ben ei hun Showtime®. SHOWTIME is currently available to subscribers via cable, DBS, and telco providers, and as a stand-alone streaming service through Amazon, Apple®, Google, LG Smart TVs, Oculus Go, Blwyddyn®, Samsung Smart TVsXbox One and PlayStation®4. Consumers can also subscribe to SHOWTIME via Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, Hulu, The Roku Channel, Sling TV and YouTube TV. Viewers can also watch on computers atShowtime.com. SNI marchnadoedd ac yn dosbarthu chwaraeon a digwyddiadau adloniant ar gyfer arddangosfa i danysgrifwyr ar sail talu-fesul-farn drwy Showtime PPV®. Am fwy o wybodaeth, ewch iwww.SHO.com

FEDOR EMELIANENKO SET TO MEET TIM JOHNSON AT MOSCOW’S VTB ARENA ON OCT. 23 IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR MOSCOW: FEDOR VS. JOHNSON

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LOS ANGELES – BELLATOR MMA announced this morning that the greatest heavyweight mixed martial artist of all-time, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (39-6, 1 CC) will take on number two ranked heavyweight Tim Johnson (15-7) yn y prif achos o BELLATOR Moscow: Fedor vs. Johnson ar ddydd Sadwrn, Hydref. 23 at the VTB Arena.

Tickets for the highly anticipated event are on sale now and can be purchased at Kassir.ru. Additional matchups and SHOWTIME telecast details will be revealed soon.

Widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight in mixed martial arts history, Fedor Emelianenko returns to the BELLATOR cage for the first time since his dominant first-round TKO victory over Quinton "Rampage" Jackson mewn 2019. With an illustrious career that has seen him earn 30 stoppages in his 39 victories over legendary opposition, the former PRIDE FC Heavyweight World Champion will be fighting in his home country of Russia for the first time in five years. A four-time combat sambo world champion, “The Last Emperor” put together an insane eight-year unbeaten streak on his way to becoming an international MMA icon. Emelianenko has established Team Fedor, which features several top Russian fighters including BELLATOR’s Light Heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov and BELLATOR’s Interim Heavyweight Champion Valentin Moldavsky. With his last three victories coming by way of first-round finish, Fedor is looking to add another exciting chapter to his storied fighting career on October 23.

2020 was a huge year for Johnson, as the UFC vet notched three wins in as many fights with impressive first-round finishes over Matt Mitrione ac Fortune Tyrell and a decision victory over Cheick Kongo during the historic, first-ever major MMA event in France. The Xtreme Couture-product showed that he’s got the skill and stamina for championship rounds as he went the full five with Team Fedor’s Valentin Modlavsky (11-1) mae hyn Mehefin yn y gorffennol. Proudly hailing from North Dakota, Johnson is a current member of the United States National Guard who won two national championships while wrestling at Minnesota State University.

Diweddarwyd BELLATOR Moscow: Fedor vs. Johnson Cerdyn:

Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (39-6, 1 CC) vs. #2-Tim Johnson (15-7)

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BELLATOR ANNOUNCES BLOCKBUSTER EVENT FOR THEIR RETURN TO LONDON FRIDAY, Hydref. 1

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THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED REMATCH BETWEEN DOUGLAS ‘THE PHENOM’ LIMA AND MICHAEL “VENOM” PAGE TO HEADLINE BELLATOR LONDON: LIMA VS. MVP 2

TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY

LONDON, DU – Heddiw, BELLATOR MMA announced it will be returning to The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Friday, Hydref 1, gydaBELLATOR London, a card headlined by a must-see rematch between No. 1 rankedDouglas “The Phenom” Lima (32-9) a Na. 2 rankedMichael "gwenwyn" Page (19-1).

Fans in attendance at The SSE Arena, Wembley and those tuning in from around the world can expect an explosive night of elite MMA action in the capital, with two of the world’s best welterweights going toe-to-toe in a high-stakes match-up. Lima and Page will be putting everything on the line in pursuit of a win, with the fighter who emerges victorious booking themselves a fast-track ticket to a title shot against newly crowned welterweight championYaroslav Amosov.

For the first time since February 2020, BELLATOR MMA fans in Europe will be able to fill the arena for the event that features a showcase of top international and homegrown athletes.

Mae tocynnau ar gyferBELLATOR London: Lima vs. MVP 2 go on sale on Friday, Gorffennaf 30, with a special pre-sale Thursday, Gorffennaf 29 and can be purchased online fromaxs.com/uk acBELLATOR.com.

Y BELLATOR London main card action will kick off at 9 p.m. BST/4 p.m. A, while the preliminary card begins at 5:30 p.m. BST/12:30 p.m. A. BELLATOR fans can watch the event live on SHOWTIME (US), BBC iPlayer (DU), as well as both Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Sport (Iwerddon).

Lima and Page first met inside the BELLATOR Cage in May 2019 ynBELLATOR 221in the semifinals of BELLATOR’s Welterweight World Grand Prix. After an even first round, Lima sent Page to the canvas with a sweeping leg kick, which he then followed up with a spectacular punch and ground and pound strikes to finish the fight.

Lima will be looking to cause an upset for the hometown faithful and stop Page for a second time, denying the Londoner his chance for gold, and earning himself an immediate shot at recapturing the welterweight title which he lost toYaroslav Amosov via unanimous decision in June of this year.

“MVP has put together an impressive string of wins together, but when he gets back in the cage with me, the end result is going to be the same as the first time,” said Lima. “Right now, I’m on a mission to put the BELLATOR belt back around my waist. Anyone standing in my way will be dismantled.”

Widely regarded as the poster boy of MMA in the UK, Londoner Michael “Venom” Page, or ‘MVP’ as he is known to his fans, will step into the BELLATOR cage fresh off the back of his spectacular first round TKO victory overDerek "Mae'r Barbaraidd" Andersonmae hyn yn y gorffennol MaiCurrently riding a five-fight win streak full of highlight real knockouts, the only defeat on Page’s MMA record to date came at the hands of Lima, a loss that he is hungry to avenge.

“The comeback is always bigger than the setback. It was always gonna happen, it’s written in the stars,” said Page. “The one and only MVP is back, and I will have my redemption in front of my hometown the only way I know how – in venomous style.”

The current fight card is available below with additional bouts to be announced in the coming weeks.

BELLATOR London: Lima vs. MVP 2MainCard:

Showtime (US) / BBC iPlayer (DU) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)

Dydd Gwener, Hydref 1 - 9 p.m. BST/4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT

Pwysau Welter Main Event: #1-Douglas Lima (32-9) vs. #2-Michael Tudalen (19-1)

Pwysau Plu Bout: Robert Whiteford(16-4))vs.Andrew Fisher (18-8-1

Bout Ysgafn: Yves Landu(16-8) vs.Tim Wilde(13-4)

Golau Pwysau Trwm Bout: Luke Trainer(4-0) vs.Yannick Bahati (9-5)

Cerdyn rhagarweiniol: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV (US)

BBC iPlayer (DU) | Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)

5:30 p.m. BST/12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT

Pwysau Welter Bout: Lewis Long(18-6) vs.Uros Jurisic(11-1)

Bout Ysgafn: Kane Mousah (13-3) vs.Davy Gallon (18-7-2)

pwysau pryf bout: Lucie Bertaud(3-2) vs.Elina Kallionidou(7-4)

Bout Ysgafn: Charlie Leary(17-11-1) vs.Gavin Hughes (10-2)

Pwysau Plu Bout: Fabacary Diatta (7-0)vs.Nathan Rose(7-3)

Pwysau Bantam Bout: Khurshed Kakhorov (7-0) vs.Mike Ekundayo(8-1)

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Cheick Kongo Set to Rumble With Sergei Kharitonov in Heavyweight Main Event of BELLATOR MMA 265 ar Awst. 20 at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, SD

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YR ANGELAU - Heddiw, BELLATOR officials confirmed a must-see main event pitting hard-hitting heavyweights Cheick Kongo (30-11-2) ac Sergei Kharitonov (32-8) against one another tops BELLATOR MMA 265 ar ddydd Gwener, Awst 20 from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D. and airs live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

The card has also confirmed top featherweights No. 3 Adam Borics (17-1) a Na. 4 Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) will meet for the right to face the winner of the BELLATOR Featherweight World Grand Prix Final between Patricio “Pitbull” (32-4) ac AJ McKee (17-0), which takes place on Saturday, Gorffennaf 31.

Tickets for the event go on sale this Thursday at 10 a.m. CT and are available at Sanford Pentagon Box Office & Ticketmaster.

The preliminary portion of BELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov currentlyfeatures a flyweight bout pitting No.5-ranked Alejandra Lara (9-4) erbyn DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1) and willbegin at 6:00 p.m. A / 3:00 p.m. PT and stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV. Additional preliminary bouts will be announced in the near future.

Yn dal record MMA drawiadol o 30-11-2, 1 CC, A oes Ddim yn. 3-ranked Cheick Kongo returns to action for the first time since headlining the first-ever major MMA event in his native France last October. The former kickboxer remains a force to be reckoned with and holds records for the most fights (16) ac yn ennill (12) in BELLATOR heavyweight history. With high-profile victories over Vitaly Minakov, Mirko Cro Cop, Antoni Hardonk, and Matt Mitrione, the Parisian is keen to pad his current promotional records, set new ones, and earn his shot at BELLATOR gold.

The man nicknamed “The Paratrooper,” Kharitonov is the owner of an equally notable MMA resume, with the Russian scoring vicious wins against some of the sport’s marquee names, such as Fabricio Werdum, Andrei Arlovski, Pedro Rizzo, Murilo “Ninja” Rua, Matt Mitrione, and Alistair Overeem. Nawr, fresh off two championship victories on the regional circuit, Kharitonov returns to the BELLATOR cage with the intention of climbing the heavyweight rankings and asserting himself as a BELLATOR title contender.

28-year-old Hungarian Adam “The Kid” Borics has won 17 o 18 fights to begin his professional career, bouncing back from his only loss with three straight victories. Training out of South Florida’s Sanford MMA gym, Borics has firmly established himself as a true threat to anyone in the 145-pound division, where he is currently ranked third.

Undefeated in his first eight fights as a professional, New Zealand’s Wilson has won in style, accumulating six finishes in those eight wins. Following a split decision win against Tywan Claxton, Wilson scored a violent knockout of Sergio DeBari, then followed that victory up with an equally vicious spinning backfist stoppage over SBG’s Pedro Carvalho in April. The Kiwi fighter will be looking to secure a high-stakes victory over Borics with a world title shot awaiting the winner.

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BELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov Prif Cerdyn:
Showtime
Dydd Gwener, Awst 20 - 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Heavyweight Main Event: #3-Cheick Kongo (30-11-2) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (32-8)
Featherweight No. 1 Contender’s Bout: #3-Adam Borics (17-1) vs. #4-Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0)

Cerdyn rhagarweiniol:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
6:00 p.m. A / 3:00 p.m. PT

pwysau pryf bout: #5-Alejandra Lara (9-4) vs. DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1)

For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, Ymweliad BELLATOR.com.

Official Fight Night Results, Quotes & Photos for BELLATOR MMA 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz

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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS HERE - (PLEASE CREDIT: BELLATOR MMA / LUCAS NOONAN)

POST-FIGHT VIDEO INTERVIEWS HERE

C-Juliana Velasquez (12-0) trechu #3-Denise Kielholtz (6-3) drwy benderfyniad hollti (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

Juliana Velasquez:
“I think I would be clinching a bit more, her striking didn’t surprise me, but I felt that I did enough to retain the title.”

“I beat her with my jab, if you look at her face, it’s messed up, if you look at mine, my face is fine. I think people in the audience favor her because she has a kickboxing style and I counter, but I think it was my boxing that was the difference tonight.”

“When I come in here, I don’t think of myself as a champion, I think of myself as someone who needs to earn the belt and tonight I felt that I did that.”

#5Fortune Tyrell (11-1, 1 CC) trechu #7-Matt Mitrione (13-9, 1 CC) drwy gyflwyno (streiciau) yn 1:45 o un rownd

Fortune Tyrell:
“I feel great coming out of the fight. He stepped forward so I went for the shot instead of throwing the punch and I guess I made contact with my head. Besides that I was running through him for the takedown. As you saw, I finished on top, and the fight went from there.

“I didn’t feel it (the clash of heads), I can only go off of what he was saying at the time. Fel y dywedais, I was just looking to get on top and continue to fight so I didn’t really know what else to do. I thought if there was a contact that the ref would have saw and we would have stopped that’s why I paused for a second on top of him. I didn’t go right to punching. Once the ref said to continue, I was continuing to fight.

“I want Tim Johnson. I don’t want a title shot. I’d rather have Tim Johnson first. That’s really the only fight I’ve been training for since that loss. I mi, with him taking that loss (against Valentin Moldavsky) and me getting this win, it should line us right up… I’m gonna’ try to knock his aout just like he did me.”

Matheus Mattos (13-2-1) trechu Cee Jay Hamilton (15-9) drwy TKO (streiciau) yn 1:33 o rownd dau

Matheus Mattos:
“He’s a wrestler. Felly, he could have done the boring game and taken me down. But he chose to go for the striking. Yn ffodus, he did it because it was a beautiful knockout. If Bellator could send more strikers to me, then they would be welcomed.”

"Rwy'n teimlo'n wych, perfectly strong. But I felt my knee go ‘thwack.’ And I stopped moving a lot. I didn’t do much footwork. I knew this was going to be on my hands, because my leg was painful. Gobeithio, everything went well.

“My two losses were to two of the best in the world. Felly, I’ve been fighting at a high level a long time and I’m prepared for everyone. They can see that this fight welcomed me to Bellator, and now they know me. They know Matheus Mattos is a striker and he’s coming for us.

“I’m in my prime now so I’m prepared for everyone.”

#2Arlene Blencowe (14-8) trechu Dayana Silva (9-6) drwy TKO (punches) yn 1:00 o rownd tri

Arlene Blencowe:
"Rwy'n teimlo'n wych. I want to give a shout out to my kids at home. I’ve been away from home for nine weeks and it’s the longest I’ve ever been without my kids. Felly, this win is for you.”

“I was just trying to gauge my distance. It was starting to be a little bit of a slow fight, so sorry about that fans. I could hear you yelling. But I was determined to keep my pace and not rush into anything. We knew that she swung with power and that the overhand right and the left hook came pretty quick. We’ve been working a lot on kicks, and I’m going to have a lot of bruises tomorrow. And hopefully her calves will be sore too.”

#5-Johnny Eblen (9-0) trechu Travis Davis (10-5) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Johnny Eblen:

“My coaches when I came back to the corner told me not to brawl. Felly, I took their advice and I thought I wrestled smart.”

“He was talking s— gan ddweud, 'Hey, let’s brawl in the corner.’ I’m like, ‘Bro, that’s stupid.’ That’s why you’re not where I’m at. Because you don’t fight smart. You’re trying to come out here and brawl. You can do that all you want, but you’re not going to be a world champion like me.”

Cerdyn rhagarweiniol:
Said Sowma (7-2) trechu Ronny Markes (19-9) drwy KO (punches) yn 1:09 o un rownd
Cody Law (4-0) trechu Theodore Macuka (1-1) drwy TKO (punches) yn 1:54 o un rownd
Diana Avsaragova (4-0) trechu Gabriella Gulfin (2-3) drwy benderfyniad hollti (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Adil Benjilany (6-3, 1 CC) trechu Johnny Soto (4-2) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Charlie Campbell (4-1) trechu Nicholas Giulietti (2-2) drwy TKO (punches) yn 1:30 o rownd dau

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About BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. O dan gyfarwyddyd hyrwyddwr frwydr hynafol Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Yn yr Unol Daleithiau, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, offeryniaeth digwyddiad byw, Datblygiad Diffoddwr / cysylltiadau, caffael lleoliad, creu nawdd / datblygiad, trwyddedu rhyngwladol, marchnata, hysbysebu, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, cartref i brandiau adloniant premier yn y byd sy'n cysylltu â chynulleidfaoedd drwy gynnwys cymhellol ar draws teledu, llun cynnig, lwyfannau ar-lein a symudol.

WOMEN’S FIGHT WILL MARK THE RETURN OF GLORY WATSON TO THE NEF CAGE

I'W RYDDHAU AR UNWAITH: Milford, New Hampshire (Gorffennaf 16, 2021) - Ymladd Lloegr Newydd (NEF) returns with its next event, "NEF 44: Back in Black,” on August 21, 2021, at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire. The show will feature both mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing fights. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of a professional women’s strawweight bout to the fight card.Glory Watson(0-1) wedi ei raglennu i gyfarfodRebecca Brygmann(0-1) at a fight weight of 115 bunnoedd.

Glory Watson last appeared in the NEF cage in November 2019, suffering her first and only amateur loss in a strawweight title fight to a very tough Cara Greenwell (10-5).  Prior to that time, Watson had rattled off six wins in a row to start her amateur career, capturing the NEF Women’s Amateur Bantamweight Championship in the process. She made her professional debut during the pandemic on a fight card in Florida, losing via first round submission to Ariana Melendez (1-1).  Watson looks to get her first win as a professional on August 21. She currently represents Young’s MMA in Bangor, Maine.

“I am looking forward to returning to the cage for an amazing promotion and to do so against an experienced opponent,” said Watson. “This will be my second professional fight, and I am beyond excited for the cage doors to lock behind me! Wishing my opponent a healthy fight camp and best of skill on August 21st!"

Like her opponent, Rebecca Bryggman will also be looking for the first win of her professional career at NEF 44. Bryggman made her pro debut for national promotion Bellator in a losing effort to Elise Reed (4-0) in October 2019. She was 2-1 fel amatur, undefeated in MMA with her sole loss coming in a kickboxing bout. Bryggman fights out of New York.

“It’s all about divine timing and I’ve been hungry, patiently waiting to get back in the cage,” noted Bryggman.  “Now is the time. A starved animal is a dangerous animal, and I’m that animal.”

Tickets for “NEF 44: Back in Black” are on sale now atwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/The MMA and kickboxing event will take place at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire on Saturday, Awst 21, 2021, with a bell-time of 7 pm.

Ynglŷn ymladd Lloegr Newydd

Ymladd Lloegr Newydd ("NEF") yn ymladd hyrwyddo digwyddiadau cwmni. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. Tîm gweithredol NEF yn brofiad helaeth mewn rheoli chwaraeon ymladd, cynhyrchu Digwyddiadau, cysylltiadau cyfryngau, marchnata, cyfreithiol a hysbysebu.

SFT 27 this Thursday screening on FITE from Brazil

The wait is over

Two title fights featured on SF7 27

This Thursday on FITE from Brazil

SAO PAULO, Brasil (Gorffennaf 12, 2021) – The first SFT event of 2021,SFT 27, will be held this Thursday night (Gorffennaf 15) Sao Paulo mewn, Brasil, featuring a pair of SFT title fights, in SFT’s first show since last December.

SFT 27 will be streamed exclusively on FITE in the United States and worldwide on pay per view via the FITE app and website (www.FITE.tv), gan ddechrau am 6:00 p.m. A / 3:00 p.m. PT, for only $14.99.

“The wait is over,” SFT presidentDavid Hudson proclaimed. “Our main event between rising star ‘Maumito’ and always dangerous Bispo will determine who the King of Brazilian lightweights is today. We also have another SFT title fight as Cantuaria and Borges battle for the vacant SFT female flyweight crown. The rest of this card is loaded as well with some of Brazil’s up-and-coming fighters

The main event pits SFT’s 2020 Ymladdwr y Flwyddyn, Manuel “Maumito” Sousa (6-0-0, SFT: 6-0-0), yn erbyn cyn-filwrBrendo “The Monster” Bispo (17-4-0, SFT: 1-0-0) for the vacant SFT Lightweight Championship.

The 23-year-old Sousa is a tremendous striker whose overall combat sports record includes 23 straight victories in kickboxing, 18 gan knockout, and all six of his pro MMA fights have been victories in SFT competition, none going into the third round.

“I’m training well, a lot on the ground, because I know he has a Jiu-Jitsu black belt,” Sousa reported. “But since I’m training hard, I’m not worried about that. MMA brings together all areas, so you need to be ready. In training, we put ourselves in danger, as if we were in the fight, and that increases my confidence, and it keeps the gas in check. At 27 mlwydd oed, Brendo Bispo has more experience in professional MMA than me with 17 wins and four losses. ‘Maranhão’ sees the point as positive, Fodd bynnag,, he knows that it is not a guarantee of victory. Therefore, he benefits from his work carried out at Chute Boxe Diego Lima, one of the main teams in the country.”

Currently on a 6-fight win streak, Bispo accepted the challenge of fighting hot prospect Sousa after a few other fighters passed on the opportunity. Acclaimed as one of the top lightweights in Brazil, Bispo now has the chance to prove he’s No. 1 versus Sousa. Bispo trains at the famed Chute Boxeo, under the direction of the famedCharles Oliveira.  A solid all-around fighter, the more experienced Bispo has seven victories by knockout, along with five more by submission.

“As often as I’ve fought,” Bispo said, “I always think like it’s the first time. Felly, I don’t generate as many expectations and my mind goes blank, something that helps me a lot in my daily life and in the fight. On the other hand, I’ve learned a lot by climbing in the cage to fight 22 Amseroedd, so that helps. The main one, Fodd bynnag,, is the training at Chute Boxe Diego Lima. Now, in the final stretch of the fight, we are going more slowly, working on our strategy, rest, and weight loss. Diego Lima is my teacher, ffrind, and manager (chwerthin), so he’s been with me. Unfortunately, he won’t be able to be in my corner, but he spent the necessary time.You can expect a renewed Brendo; more technical, gyflymach, and stronger.

Yn y digwyddiad yn cynnwys cyd-, Mayra Cantuaria (8-3-1, SFT: 2-0-0) wynebauPaty Borges (4-4-0, SFT: 2-2-0) for the vacant SFT Female Flyweight Championship. Cantuaria, who has fought the in the traditional Japanese event, Pacrase, while Borges has won her last two fights heading into her showdown with Cantuaria.

Another sensational match-up isBruno “Beirutel” Tavares (13-5-1, SFT: 1-0-0) against featherweightThiago “Manchinha” Silva(19-9-0 (SFT: 0-1-0). Other exciting MMA fights include welterweightLuis “Hulk” Fernando (18-6-0) vs.Alex “Canguru” Sandro (10-3-0), pwysau pluMarcos “Maraja” Rodriguez (16-5-0, SFT: 1-0-0) vs.Estabill Amato (10-4-0, SFT: 1-2-0), Pwysau BantamDeja Moura (5-2-0, SFT: 1-0-0) vs.Manoel Lima “Aranja” Silva (5-4-0, SFT: 1-1-0), flyweightMarciano Ferreira (5-1-0, SFT: 1-0-0) vs.Antonio “Piaui” Rodrigues (9-2-0, SFT: 0-1-0), undefeated bantamweightFernando “Fernandinho” Henrique (3-0-0, SFT: 1-0-0) vs.Apollo “Deus Da Guerra” Gomes (5-0-0) and pro debutingLuana Santos vs. Pwysau BantamMajorie “Brutal” Barragan (1-0-0). 

Two SFT Xtreme and two Jiu-Jitsu fights are also on tap.

The two SFT Xtreme fights will be held as welterweightCicero Evangelista (SFT Xtreme: 1-0-0) yn cyfarfodKavem “Mexicano” Felipe, ac Pwysau BantamNicholas Pestilli yn cymryd arRamon “Sayajin” CostaThe wildly popular, uniquely entertaining SFT Xtreme competition allows striking, kicking and knees, fighters wear 4-ounce gloves, and clinching and fighting on the mat is prohibited.

A pair of Jiu-Jitsu matches will showcase William Cilli vs.Elaias “Xuxu” Silverio, acHenrique “Rasputin” Gomes vs.Felipe “Felipinho” Cusciana

All fights are subject to change.

GWYBODAETH: 

Gwefan: www.sftcombat.com 

Facebook: /SFT.combat, davidhudson.SFT

Twitter: @SFTCombat, @SFTUSA

Instagram: @SFTCombat, @DavidHudson.SFT

You Tube: /SFTCombat, /SFTUSA, /SFTBrasil

UPCOMING SFT EVENTS

Gorffennaf 15 – SFT 27: Bispo vs. Sousa in São Paulo, Brasil

Awst 5 –SFT 28: Mexicano vs. Matsumoto

Medi 2 – SFT 29: Noguriera vs. Santos