ANDĚLÉ -BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card forBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storleytuto sobotu, Únor. 19, v Mohegan Sun Arena v Uncasville, Conn. SHOWTIME will televise the phenomenal main card live at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Dále, nine thrilling preliminary fights will stream live three hours earlier on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at6 p.m. ET/3p.m. PT.
V hlavní událost večera, Do Not. 4-zařadilNeiman Gracie(11-2) will strap on the BELLATOR gloves for the 12thconsecutive time when he takes on former four-time collegiate All-American wrestler and No. 5-zařadilLogan Storley(12-1) in a five-round clash of top-5 welterweights. V co-představoval záchvat, former BELLATOR Welterweight Champion and No. 9-zařadilAndrey Koreshkov (24-4) will return to action and open his 2002 campaign against Alliance MMA product and owner of seven first-round finishesChance Rencountre(16-4) of Pawhuska, Okla.
The updated and complete listing of bouts can be found below.
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 V SOBOTU, Únor. 19, LIVE ON 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
ANDĚLÉ -Fresh off an 87-second destruction of Mark Lemminger in the co-main event ofBELLATOR MMA 266, Do Not. 4-zařadilNeiman Gracie(11-2) will strap on the BELLATOR gloves for the 12thconsecutive time when he takes on once-beaten and No. 5-zařadilLogan Storley(12-1) in a clash of top-10 170-pounders atBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley v sobotu, Únor. 19.
In the co-featured bout inside Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., former BELLATOR Welterweight Champion and No. 8-zařadilAndrey Koreshkov (24-4) will return to action and open his 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-zařadilVeta 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) bojeSaid Sowma (8-2).
SHOWTIME will televise theBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley Hlavní karta živě9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.Dále, the thrilling preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at6 p.m. ET/3p.m. PT.
Vstupenky naBELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storleywill go on sale Friday, Leden. 7 at bothTicketmaster.com aBellator.com, with a special presale taking place Thursday, Leden. 6.
Five preliminary contests are also official forBELLATOR MMA 274,three lightweight bouts, the first pitting 44-fight veteranGeorgi Karakhanyan(31-12-1) against Northern California’sAdam Piccolot(12-4), a battle between two of the best nicknames in MMA, Mandel “Rat Garbage” Nallo (8-1, 1 NC) aNick “Nyquil” Browne(12-1), jakož iCorey 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 seeIsaiah Hokit (0-1) will move down to featherweight in his second BELLATOR outing, když si bere naAlbert Birckhead (0-1) v jeho propagačních debutu. Nakonec, top-flight bantamweight prospectJaylon Bates (4-0) welcomesChris 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, v San Jose, Kalif.
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, Brazílie, the 33-year-old BELLATOR veteran currently holds a 9-2 promotional 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. Dále, the Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Kings MMA fighter captured the 2011 U.S National Jiu-Jitsu title, 2008 Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu crown, a 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. Mimoto, “The Storm” will make his ninth consecutive BELLATOR appearance where he currently holds a magnificent 7-1 záznam.
Like his counterpart on Feb. 19, Storley began wresting at a young age, albeit one year later at age five. Dále, 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 265in Sioux Falls, S.D.
BELLATOR MMA 274: GRACIE VS. STORLEYMAIN CARD:
Sobota, Únor. 19 - žít dálSHOWTIME
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Welterweight Main Event: #4-Neiman Gracie (11-2) proti. #5-Logan Storley (12-1)
Hlavní událost welterové váhy: #8-Andrey Koreshkov (24-4) vs.Mukhamed Berkamov (15-1)
Flyweight Bout: #6–Veta Arteaga (6-4) vs.Keri Taylor Melendez (5-0)
Chris Gonzalez (6-0) poraženýRoger Huerta (24-13-1) via předložení (stávky) na 3:01 na třetím kole
Jose Augusto (17-1) poraženýJonathan Wilson (9-3) via předložení (tlumivka hlavy a paží) na 4:58 z prvního kola
Roman Faraldo (5-0) poraženýTrevor Gudde (2-2) přes TKO 1:30 z prvního kola
Jordan Newman (3-0) poraženýBranko Busick (2-2) přes TKO (stávky) na 2:30 z kola dvou
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THE FINALS OF THE BELLATOR MMA FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX – CHAMPION PATRICIO “PITBULL” VS. #1-RANKED AJ MCKEE
Quotes:
Patricio “Pitbull:"“I am ready to fight AJ McKee right now, please just tell SHOWTIME, I will get in the cage and we can take care of this tomorrow.”
“I want to be the first man to defeat McKee, he has been opening his mouth about me for a very long time, this will be the biggest fight in BELLATOR history.”
AJ McKee: “Patricio Pitbull has been the man. Nothing against him. He’s got great accolades. I already said I’m going to be the champ-champ. Pro mě, it’s the new era. He said my time is over. My time has just begun. We’ll see.
“It’s a fight the fans have wanted for the longest. Kromě toho, he’s underrated. He’s an outstanding champ. His accolades, his credentials, his record is phenomenal. Ale na konci dne, nobody has a win over me. Nobody has a belt with my name on it and nobody is going to get a belt with my name on it.”
Brent Primus Defends Lightweight Title Against Michael Chandler in Long-Awaited Main Event Rematch to Kick Off Honolulu Doubleheader
ANDĚLÉ -To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, prosince 14.
“Having worked with the Army Combatives Program to evaluate and update their combat readiness, I have long respected the military and their courage,” said Royce Gracie, MMA Legend and Bellator Ambassador. “When I found out we were doing an event in Hawaii, knowing the large military population there, I knew we had to show our support and appreciation through MMA.”
Bellator President Scott Coker is proud of this new relationship with USO and is eager to show his support to the brave service men and women.
“The USO is a historic military support organization – not just in entertainment but in connecting them back to the things they love and fight for,"Řekl Coker. “It made perfect sense for Bellator to establish a relationship with the USO and provide a unique opportunity to Hawaii’s military population. We appreciate their service to the nation, and we hope this is just the first of many opportunities for us to work together.”
Emanating from the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena v Honolulu, this unique show will be headlined by a title fight featuring current lightweight champBrett Primus(8-0) against two-time former titlistMichael Chandler(18-4), while heavyweight iconFrank Mir(18-12) splňuje Javy Ayala(10-7)ve střetu těžké váhy.
Bellator and USO Present: Pozdravte vojáky will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Prosinec 14 na 10 p.m. AND / p.m 9. CT and will be simulcast on CMT. The event will also stream LIVE on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream onBellator.com a celosvětově na internetu Mobilní aplikace Bellator. Dodatečné záchvaty budou oznámeny v nejbližších týdnech.
Reigning champ Brent Primus puts both his title and undefeated streak on the line in a highly anticipated rematch for the Bellator lightweight title. After upsetting Chandler last year, the Eugene, Ore.-native has since battled injuries that have delayed his return to the cage. Nyní, he looks to silence the critics and prove that he is the rightful and deserving 155-pound champion. One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler has plans to reclaim the championship and become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, počítaje v to Benson
Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi up and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler, who now calls Nashville home, has earned his way back to No. 1-contender status with his sights set on leaving Hawaii with the belt.
Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir returns to the Bellator cage following his exciting back-and-forth battle withFedor Emelianenko poslední jaro. With career wins overRoy Nelson, Antonio “Big Nog” Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar and Mirko Cro Cop, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt looks for another impressive victory to add to his illustrious career. After shocking the world when he KO’dSergei Kharitonov, Javy Ayala become an overnight sensation to MMA fans. Known to fans as “Eye Candy,” the heavyweight has also impressively defeated Eric Prindle and Raphael Butler. Fighting out of Porterville, Calif., Ayala returns hoping to yet again shock the world and defeat one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history.
This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announcedBellator Hawaii v sobotu, Prosinec 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champIlima-Lei Macfarlanedefending her title againstValto jerieLétourneau, Lyoto Machidamaking his Bellator debut against former champRafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie převzetí A Ruthin an opening round matchup in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix and much more.
Bellator and the USO will also partner for a week of special events in Hawaii leading up to the big weekend of exciting fights on December 14 a 15. More details to come soon.
Aktualizováno Bellator and USO Present: Pozdravte vojákyBojová karta:
Lightweight World Title Main Event:Brent Primus (8-0) proti. Michael Chandler (18-4)
Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Frank Mir (18-12) proti. Javy Ayala (10-7)
BRAZILSKÝ SVĚTOVÝ ŠAMPION JIU-JITSU SE SEJÍ S KYLE WALKEREM V HLAVNÍ VÝPLATĚ KARTY V ALLSTATE ARÉNĚ
LOS ANGELES -Proslulé brazilské eso jiu-jitsu Dillon Danis (0-0) debutuje proti jeho velmi očekávanému smíšenému bojovému umění Kyle Walker (2-4) při návratu Bellatoru do Allstate Arena v Rosemontu, Nemocný. na Sobota, Duben 28pro Bellator 198: Fedor vs. Mě.
Bellator 198, hlavní hvězdou prvního kola Velké ceny světa mezi nimi Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) a Frank Mir (18-11), bude vysíláno živě a zdarma na Paramount Network v 9 p.m. A/8 p.m. CT, zatímco předběžné akce bude vysílat na Bellator.com a globálně na Bellator Mobile App. Vstupenky na akci jsou již v prodeji a jsou k dispozici v pokladnách Allstate Arena a Ticketmaster.
Pod vedením Marcelo Garcia v Alliance v New Yorku, Danis začal soutěžit na elitní úrovni na okruhu jiu-jitsu nedlouho poté, co se objevil na scéně. Danis by vyhrál mistrovství světa IBJJF v Gi a No-Gi v 2014 jako hnědý pás, s těmi vítězstvími, která mu vynesla černý pás 2015. Hned příští rok, Danis by se vrátil na turnaj IBJJF a odnesl by si panamerické mistrovství No-Gi. Po cestě si získal pozornost fanoušků, Všiml si toho i Conor McGregor, získání služeb rodáka z New Jersey, aby mu pomohl trénovat pro jeho 2016 nový zápas s Nate Diazem. Vždy jeden, kdo se vyzve, Danis podepsal exkluzivní smlouvu na více zápasů se společností Bellator in 2017 a již se usadil na výcvikovém táboře ve známém SBG Irsko.
Boj z Herrinu, Ill., Kyle Walker poprvé vstoupí do klece Bellator v Bellator 198, kde bude pravděpodobně hrát roli smolaře na čepu BJJ. Walker debutoval v roce 2013, zaznamenal vítězství ve dvou ze svých prvních tří zápasů v kalendářním roce. Poté, co jsem od sportu strávil nějaký čas, Walker ustoupil zpět do klece a soutěžil o některé z nejlepších regionálních akcí, včetně návratu do Shamrock FC.
Kompletní Bellator 198 Hlavní Card:
Těžká váha Grand Prix První kolo: Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) proti. Frank Mir (18-11)
Featherweight Co-Main Event: Emmanuel Sanchez (16-3) proti. Sam Sicilia (16-8)
Střední váha hlavní karty: John Salter (15-3) proti. Rafael Lovato Jr. (7-0)
Welterweight Main Card Bout: Neiman Gracie (7-0) proti. Zástupný obrázek pro Javier Torres (10-3)
175-Zásah hlavní karty na libru: Dillon Danis (Pro Debut) proti. Kyle Walker (2-4)