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FULL FIGHT CARD AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR THIS FRIDAY’S BELLATOR 241: Gabriël Vega. CARVALHO EVENT AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA – LIVE ON DAZN

Uncasville, Conn. – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to Mohegan Sun Arena hierdie Vrydag, Maart 13 is official with a stacked six-fight main card, headlined by current two-division champ Patricio Pitbull (30-4) defending his 145-lb. title in the Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinals against upstart SBG-product and tournament dark horse Pedro Carvalho (11-3).



Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho will stream live exclusively on DAZN by 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel, sowel as DAZN, begin by 7:30 namiddag. En / 4:30 namiddag. PT.



The exciting main card will also see a Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal take place in the co-main event,wanneer Daniel Weichel (40-11) rematches Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4) for a future shot at the world title. Daarbenewens, former New York Giants lineman Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) will be taking on Ronny Markes (19-7) in a heavyweight main card bout, while England’s Paul Daley (42-17-2) and heavy-handed Sabah Homasi (13-8) go toe-to-toe in a 170-pound matchup that is sure to produce fireworks. Rounding out the main card will see Connecticut’s own Nick Newell (16-3) neem op Zach Zane (14-9) of Hawaii at lightweight and a must-see middleweight contest showcasing Anatoly Tokov (29-2) vs. Fabio Aguiar (17-1).



Die voorlopige kaart vir Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho will stream live stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel en DAZN by 7:30 namiddag. En / 4:30 namiddag. PT. The prelims feature appearances from Bellator prospects and other familiar names in Baby Slice (3-2, 1 NC), Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0), Leslie Smith (11-8-1), Romero Cotton (4-0), Mike Kimbel
(3-2), en Leandro Higo (19-5) ontmoet Dominic Mazzotta (15-3) op veergewigtitel.



Voltooi Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho Main kaart:

DAZN

10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT



Featherweight WGP Quarterfinal World Title Bout: Patricio Pitbull (30-4) vs. Pedro Carvalho (11-3)

Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal Bout: Daniel Weichel (40-11) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Paul Daley (42-17-2) vs. Sabah Homasi (13-8)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Nick Newell (16-3) vs. Zach Zane (14-9)

Middleweight Main Card Bout: Anatoly Tokov (29-2) vs. Fabio Aguiar (17-1)



Voorlopige Card:

Bellator’s YouTube Channel | DAZN

7:30 namiddag. En / 4:30 namiddag. PT



Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0) vs. Billy Goff (2-2)

160-lb. Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Baby Slice (3-2, 1 NC) vs. Kaheem Murray (3-3)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Jordan Newman (2-0) vs. Pat McCrohan (4-3)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Romero Cotton (4-0) vs. Justin Sumter (7-3)

140-lb. Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Mike Kimbel (3-2) vs. Kenny Rivera (2-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Killys Mota (12-1) vs. Nate Andrews (16-3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Leandro Higo (19-5) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (15-3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Leslie Smith (11-8-1) vs. Jessy Miele (9-3)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ion Pascu (18-10) vs. Mark Lemminger (10-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Vladimir Tokov (7-0) vs. Marcus Surin (6-2)



*Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg.



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BELLATOR BRINGS FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX TO MOHEGAN SUN ARENA ON MARCH 13 WHEN CHAMP PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ DEFENDS HIS TITLE AGAINST PEDRO CARVALHO

FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX QUARTERFINALS CONTINUE AS DANIEL WEICHEL MEETS EMMANUEL SANCHEZ IN THE CO-MAIN EVENT



Tickets on sale next Friday, Januarie 17



LOS ANGELES – On Friday, Maart 13, Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. sal gasheer Bellator 241, an event featuring TWO quarterfinal matchups of the Featherweight World Grand Prix. In die belangrikste gebeurtenis, fans will see a featherweight world title bout with two-division Bellator champion Gabriël Vega (30-4) defending his 145-pound crown against SBG Ireland-product Pedro Carvalho (11-3).



In addition to the five-round championship main event, a second Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal will also take place, as two former title challengers, Daniel Weichel (40-11) en Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4), meet for the first time since their 2016 razor-thin split decision.



Kaartjies vir Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho are available early through an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale beginning Thursday, Jan. 16 by 10 voormiddag. EN. Tickets will go on sale to the general public Friday, Jan. 17 by 10 voormiddag. EN. Tickets can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Arena box office, as well Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.



Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho will stream exclusively on DAZN Vrydag, Maart 13 by 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT. Preliminary action will stream on DAZN, Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Bykomende aanvalle sal aangekondig word in die komende weke.



Hailing from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasilië, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 23rd time on March 13. With impressive wins to his name over Daniel Straus (x3), Daniel Weichel (x2) en Pat Curran, the 32-year old continues in the Featherweight World Grand Prix not far removed from his lightweight championship win over Michael Chandler in May of last year. Having earned a finish in 21 van sy 30 wen as 'n professionele, the simultaneous two-division champion most recently bested Juan Archuleta on the scorecards in an exciting opening round grand prix matchup and fans can certainly expect more fireworks when he meets Carvalho on March 13.



Portuguese submission specialist Pedro Carvalho will be entering the Bellator cage for just the fifth time in his eight-year professional career, looking for his seventh consecutive victory and his first world title victory. With victories in nine of his last 11 wedstryde, including against Derek Fields, Daniel Crawford and a face crank submission over Sam Sicilia in die openingsronde, the 23-year-old SBG Ireland-product is on the cusp of becoming an elite force in the 145-pound division – winning the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix would be the perfect way to solidify it.



Met meer as 50 professional fights to his name, Germany’s Daniel Weichel is ready to make his 2020 debut in a highly anticipated grand prix quarterfinal bout with Sanchez, a fighter Weichel got the better of nearly four years ago at Bellator 159. Following his Bellator debut in 2014, “Drake” has enjoyed an impressive promotional mark of 9-3, including pivotal victories over Sanchez, Pat Curran,Georgi Karakhanyan en Saul Rogers.



On the heels of yet another masterful performance that ended in a submission victory over Tywan Claxton in the opening round of the grand prix, “El Matador” is ready for another title run as he prepares for the undefeated 50-fight veteran and the man who beat him once before, Daniel Weichel. Since joining forces with Bellator in 2014, the Milwaukee, Wisc. resident has collected 11 victories over a 14-fight stint, including key wins over the likes of Claxton, Daniel Straus, Marcos Galvao and Georgi Karakhanyan (2x).



Opgedateer Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho Main kaart:

DAZN

10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT



Featherweight World Title Bout/FWGP Quarterfinal: Gabriël Vega Freire (30-4) vs. Pedro Carvalho (11-3)

Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal: Daniel Weichel (40-11) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4)





*Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg



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Gabriël Vega 228 FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & FOTOS

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Bellator 228 Main Card Resultate:

Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) verslaan Lyoto Machida (26-9) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (30-4) verslaan Juan Archuleta (23-2) via 'n eenparige besluit (49-46, 50-45, 49-46)

A.J. McKee (15-0) verslaan Georgi Karakhanyan (28-10-1, 1 NC) via KO (stoot) by :08 van die eerste ronde

Darrion Caldwell (14-3) verslaan Henry Corrales (17-4) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Daniel Weichel (40-11) verslaan Saul Rogers (13-3) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)



Voorlopige Card:

Adrian Najera (2-0) verslaan Jason Edwards (2-1) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 2:28 van die derde ronde

Benji Gomez (9-12) verslaan Johnny Santa Maria (3-5) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27 x3)

Ozzy Diaz (4-1) verslaan Andre Walker (5-3) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 3:05 van die eerste ronde

Ian Butler (7-6) verslaan Emilio Williams (4-3) via TKO (stoot) by :53 van die tweede ronde

AJ Agazarm (2-1) verslaan Jonathan Quiroz (3-4) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28 x3)

Ava ridder (1-0) verslaan Shannon Goughary (4-4) via TKO (punch) by 1:46 van die derde ronde

Antonio McKee (30-6-2) verslaan William Sriyapai (14-9) via TKO (stoot) by 1:17 van die tweede ronde

Johnny Cisneros (13-7) verslaan Mike Jasper (13-6) via TKO (leg injury) by 4:28 van die tweede ronde

Leandro Higo (19-5) verslaan Shawn Bunch (9-4) via voorlegging (guillotine verstik) by 4:34 van die tweede ronde

Weber Almeida (2-0) vs. Castle Williams (4-2) via TKO at 0:20 van die tweede ronde

Joshua Jones (9-4) verslaan Dominic Clark (14-9) via voorlegging (guillotine verstik) by 2:39 van die eerste ronde

James Barnes (12-4) verslaan David Duran (8-6) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 1:51 van die tweede ronde







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BELLATOR SIGNS ‘PITBULL’ BROTHERS TO MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT EXTENSIONS


LOS ANGELES – Bellator is proud to announce that both Patricio and Patricky Freire, better known to fans as the infamous “Pitbull Brothers,” will continue to compete inside the Bellator cage after signing exclusive multi-year, multi-fight extensions to remain with the promotion.



Fighting out of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasilië, the brothers have become synonymous with Bellator throughout their prolific careers. Having held titles and established themselves among the elite, there are very few names that appear in the Bellator record books more often than current featherweight champ Patricio Pitbull (28-4) and his older brother Patricky Pitbull (21-8).




“When I think about the talent on the Bellator roster, the Pitbull brothers are two of the fighters that immediately come to mind,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “They started early on in their careers here, have climbed to the top of their respective divisions and have come to represent what this promotion is all about. I’m thrilled that we’ll continue to see them compete inside the Bellator cage for our fans around the world for many years to come!"



“There are a lot of people on the Bellator roster I want to put my hands on – the first on the list, I’m fighting on May 11th, so renewing made perfect sense for me,” said Patricio. “I’m happy with the agreement and the plans for the future. Of all the fighters currently active on the promotion, I’m with Bellator the longest and the most successful. I plan to set that bar even higher. Vir jare, I said ‘I’d become the number one in the world here.’ If anyone still has any doubt, keep an eye on the next chapters.”



Patricky added, “Bellator is growing and so am I. I’m in the best moment of my career and the same can be said of the promotion with the quality of shows, the new TV deals and names under the roster. I’ve set the goal of becoming world champion and setting records. I already am the fighter with most finishes and fights in the organization and I don’t plan to let anyone catch up with me. I have grudges to settle and names to add to my belt. If things line up well, I’m looking at making noise in three weight classes in the near future, so expect the best of me! I’m glad to have reached a new agreement with Bellator and very excited for the new things to come.”



A two-time featherweight champion, Patricio “Pitbull” has competed for the promotion 20 times – winning 16 of those outings – and has successfully defended his belt three times since reclaiming the championship at Bellator 178 teen Daniel Straus. Mees onlangs, Patricio defeated Emmanuel Sanchez, edging out his opponent via unanimous decision at Bellator 209 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Having earned a finish in 20 van sy 28 wen as 'n professionele, the reigning champion always brings an exciting style and fans can certainly expect more fireworks as he continues his run in Bellator. Patricio will now move up in weight to challenge current champ Michael Chandler for his lightweight crown in a long-awaited grudge match at Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Chicago on May 11.



A perennial lightweight contender since joining Bellator in 2011 by Bellator 36, the 33-year-old Patricky made an immediate impact by emphatically knocking out two true veterans of the sport and eventually competing in two tournament finals. Daarbenewens, he holds the Bellator record for most fights with 21 and knockout wins with 10, including highlight-reel finishes over Ryan Couture en David Rickels. Egter, his most impressive run has come as of late, stringing together seven wins in eight bouts and winning his last five against Josh Thomson, Benson Henderson, Derek Fields, Roger Huerta en mees onlangs teen Ryan Scope by Bellator Newcastle op Februarie. 9.



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Gabriël Vega 203: Gabriël Vega. Gabriël Vega 2 RESULTATE & FOTOS

 

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Gabriël Vega 203 Fotos // Krediet: Bellator / Lucas Noonan

 

Bellator 203 Gabriël Vega

 

Bellator 203 Official Results:

Gabriël Vega (27-4) def. Daniel Weichel (39-10) via split besluit (49-46, 48-47, 47-48)

*Gabriël Vega

Alessio Sakara (20-12, 2 NC) def. Gabriël Vega (8-5, 1 NC) via TKO (stakings) by 1:19 van die eerste ronde

Andrey Koreshkov (21-2) def. Gabriël Vega (33-18-1) Gabriël Vega 1:06 van die eerste ronde

Gabriël Vega (6-0) def. Gabriël Vega (4-1) Gabriël Vega 1:39 van die eerste ronde

Gabriël Vega (9-1) def. Gabriël Vega (3-5) via TKO (stakings) by 4:50 van die eerste ronde

Gabriël Vega (4-0) def. Gabriël Vega (4-2) via KO (Gabriël Vega) by :06 Gabriël Vega

*Gabriël Vega

PHOTOS FROM TODAY’S MONUMENTAL BELLATOR 203 AND BELLATOR KICKBOXING 10 PRESS CONFERENCE FROM ROME’S CAPITOL HILL

 

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BELLATOR’S FIRST EVENT IN THE ETERNAL CITY TAKES PLACE THIS SATURDAY, Julie 14 UIT IL CENTRALE LIVE ROMA – FORO ITALICO

ROME – Bellator fighters and officials gathered today at Piazza del Campidoglio (Rome’s Capitol Hill) in advance of the company’s first event in The Eternal City, which takes place at il Centrale Live Roma – Foro Italico this Saturday, Julie 14.

 

 

 

Fans tuning in Saturday evening are in store for a double main event featuring a rematch between Gabriël Vega (26-4) en Daniel Weichel (39-9) – Bellator is gereed vir 'n somer-terugkeer na Italië, – Bellator is gereed vir 'n somer-terugkeer na Italië, Alessio Sakara(19-12), neem op Gabriël Vega (8-3) by die lig swaargewig.

 

 

 

Bellator Kickboxing will also be on display, as featherweight champion Kevin Ross (45-13) defends his crown against Gabriel Varga (21-6) and international sensation Gabriël Vega (85-2-2) neem op Gabriël Vega (53-2).

 

Bellator 203 – Bellator is gereed vir 'n somer-terugkeer na Italië, Julie 14 – Bellator is gereed vir 'n somer-terugkeer na Italië 8 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. CT and will be immediately followed by Bellator Skopboks 10. Limited tickets remain and are on sale now at Bellator.com.

 

Opgedateer Bellator 203 Fight Card:

Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg: Gabriël Vega (26-4) vs. Daniel Weichel (39-9)

Light Heavyweight Feature Event: Alessio Sakara (19-12, 2 NC) vs. Gabriël Vega (8-4, 1 NC)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (20-2) vs. Gabriël Vega (33-17-1)

Middleweight Main Card Bout: Gabriël Vega (5-0) vs. Gabriël Vega (4-0)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Gabriël Vega (3-4) vs. Gabriël Vega (8-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Gabriël Vega (4-1) vs. Gabriël Vega (3-0)

 

 

 

Opgedateer Bellator Skopboks 10 Main kaart:

Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg: Kevin Ross (45-13) vs. Gabriel Varga (15-6)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Gabriël Vega (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Gabriël Vega (56-2)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Gaston Bolanos (11-1) vs. Domenico Lomurno (31-8)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Martine Michieletto (21-11-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (13-2-1)

200-lb. Catchweight Main Card Bout: Mattia Faraoni (27-4) vs. Raffaele Vitale (57-9)

 

 

 

Opgedateer Bellator Skopboks 10 Voorlopige Card:

183-lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Gabriele Casella (18-2-1) vs. Alex Negrea (11-5)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Davide Armanini (29-1) vs. Fatmir Gordi (23-3)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Antonio Campagna (26-15-3) vs. Florenzo Pesare (31-9)

Flyweight Savate Bout: Leonardo Caputi (13-8-4) vs. Tarik Totss (3-10-2)

 

*Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg

 

 

 

Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg.

BENSON HENDERSON EARNS LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT FOLLOWING INJURY TO FOOT OF PATRICIO ‘PITBULL

 

Complete Fight Night Photos Here / Event Highlights Here

ANAHEIM, Kalifornië. (Augustus 26, 2016) - Benson Henderson (24-6) earned his first victory since joining the Bellator MMA fray at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornië., Vrydag nag. A faulty kick by Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-4) led to a leg injury, forcing him to forfeit the loss two minutes and 26 sekondes in die tweede ronde.

 

After making the jump up to Bellator MMA’s 170-pound division, Henderson returned to where he was dominant in the UFC as a lightweight. Na die oorwinning, Henderson received word of his next opponent; Bellator MMA’s current Lightweight Champion, Michael Chandler. The two are scheduled to tangle November 19 in the main event of the recently announced “Bellator MMA in San Jose.”

‘Fight of the Year Candidate Ends in Unanimous Decision Victory for Anderson

It took all three rounds to determine a winner in the evening’s co-main event, maar in die einde, Derek Anderson (14-2) emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 twee keer) oorwinning oor Jy Awad (19-8). “The Barbaric” continues his recent trend of extending fights through the final round, as the win marks his third consecutive fight to go to the judges’ scorecards. The San Diego native has now recorded five wins under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, including multiple victories over fellow lightweight Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, earning himself well-deserved respect among the division’s elite.

Karakhanyan’s “Insane” Knockout Puts Early end to Jenkins’ Night

Georgi Karakhanyan (25-6-1) slegs nodig 53 seconds to finish Bubba Jenkins (11-3), as the Russian featherweight took care of “The Highlight Kid” for the second time in two years. “Insane” came out firing, landing multiple blows that sent Jenkins to the mat with an early knockout, earning his 11ste win in his last 14 gevegte. The loss is only the third of Jenkins’ young career and second of the first round variety, both of which Karakhanyan is now responsible for. The win is the fifth knockout of Karakhanyan’s career and is his third in the opening frame.

McKee Remains Undefeated With Impressive Guillotine Finish

 

In the opening contest at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull," A.J. “Mercenary” McKee (5-0) remained unbeaten with a guillotine choke submission 32 sekondes in die tweede ronde. By extending the fight past the opening frame, Walker was able to do what no other opponent has done, as each of McKee’s previous four wins had resulted in a first round finish. The win capped off an impressive night by Team Bodyshop, as McKee’s teammates Joey Davis (1-0) en Gabriel Green (4-0) also had their arms raised in the preliminary portion of the event. As one of Bellator MMA’s top young talents, the 21-year-old McKee was able to prove once again that he belongs among the division’s elite. Na afloop van die stryd, the Long Beach native called out Patricio “Pitbull," saying “It’s nothing personal, Ek wil (Daniel) Straus."

 

Voorlopige Card Resultate:

Jake Roberts (7-0) verslaan Stephen Martinez (11-5) via TKO at 4:24 van die eerste ronde

Chinzo Machida (4-2) verslaan Mario Navarro (4-5) via TKO at 2:57 van die eerste ronde

Jacob Rosales (4-2) verslaan Mike Segura (4-4) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 29-28 twee keer)

Andy Murad (13-2) verslaan Jonny Cisneros (9-5) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28)

Gabriel Green (4-0) verslaan Alex Trinidad (1-2) via TKO at 2:01 van die tweede ronde

Joey Davis (1-0) verslaan Keith Cutrone (1-1) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27)

Steve Ramirez (5-1) verslaan Ron Henderson (4-3) via TKO at 2:24 van die eerste ronde

David Duran (4-4) verslaan Kyle Estrada (3-3) via split besluit (29-28)

PAIR OF INJURIES FORCE CHANGES TO MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

CODY WALKER STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO CHALLENGE UNDEFEATED A.J. MCKEE, WHILE GEORGI KARAKHANYAN-BUBBA JENKINS MOVED TO SPIKE-TELEVISED CARD

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Augustus 16, 2016) – Just nine days before the highly anticipated "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” gebeurtenis op Augustus 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornië., injuries sustained by main card fighters Henry Corrales en Lena Ovchynnikova have shaken things up a bit. Onoorwonne veergewigtitel A.J. McKee (4-0) sal nou in die gesig staar Cody Walker (7-2), terwyl Bubba Jenkins (11-2) en Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1) find themselves in a featherweight feature fight during the SPIKE-televised main card.

The fights join a main card that spotlights a super fight at 155-pounds between Benson Henderson (23-6) en Gabriël Vega (25-3), as the two will duke it out for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt. Daarbenewens, an explosive lightweight contest pitting Jy Awad (19-7) teen Derek Anderson (13-2) will serve as the evening’s co-main event.

In preliminary action, welterweights Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. en Joey Davis will make their professional debuts, terwyl Chinzo Machida (3-2) will compete for the first time under the Bellator MMA banner.

Tickets for the event start at $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Deure open om 4:45 namiddag. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App — begin by 5:00 namiddag. PT.

After beginning his career 7-1 as 'n amateur, the 21-year-old “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, recording a perfect 4-0 mark through his first four bouts. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner ever since he made his professional debut in 2015, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. McKee’s most recent victory came at the expense of Italian Danilo Belluardo during the mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first-ever event overseas, "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza.” The Long Beach, Kalifornië. native will now take his flashy personality to the Honda Center, where he will have the chance to put his unique skill set on full display in front of his hometown fans.

Agreeing to take a professional mixed martial arts contest on short notice is no easy task, doing so against an undefeated fighter the caliber of McKee is even more daunting. But that’s exactly the scenario Walker finds himself in now ahead of next Friday’s gebeurtenis. A two-time competitor for Bellator, “The Crow” will look to move above .500 within the promotion when he enters the cage at Honda Center. The 28-year-old Texan has ended all seven of his professional victories via TKO or KO, including four in the first round.

A longtime veteran of Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely contested decision losses against Jenkins, who he handily defeated nearly two years ago via guillotine submission. Known to many mixed martial arts fans as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 van sy 24 wen as 'n professionele, earning himself multiple titles in regional promotions along the way. Following multiple setbacks to his knee, the Russian fighter is finally healthy and now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder in a competitive division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 aanspraakmaker.

Just a few years ago, Bubba Jenkins was widely regarded as the top MMA prospect in all of the sport, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, and is looking for redemption. Heading into his 11th fight under the Scot Coker-led promotion, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a standout performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division. Tune in Augustus 26 to see if the Corona, Kalifornië., native can return the favor and finish Karakhanyan in front of his local supporters.

 

Volledige "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Liggewig Co-Main Event: Jy Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Veergewigtitel Kenmerk Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Cody Walker (7-2)

Veergewigtitel Kenmerk Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debuut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debuut) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Debuut)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)

CHINZO MACHIDA SET FOR BELLATOR MMA DEBUT DURING PRELIMINARY PORTION OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’

 

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Augustus 8, 2016) - Chinzo Machida (3-2) will make his promotional debut in featherweight preliminary action at "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” op Augustus 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornië., teen Mario Navarro (4-4).

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) en Gabriël Vega (25-3). Daarbenewens, onoorwonne uitklophou kunstenaar A.J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Jy Awad(19-7) en Derek Anderson (13-2) go toe-to-toe in a matchup that you do not want to miss. Rounding out the televised action is a women’s flyweight encounter pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) teen Jaimelene Nievera (4-1).

During the must-see preliminary portion of the event, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. In weltergewig aksie, beide Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. en Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella and make their professional debuts.

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” vind plaas op Augustus 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 namiddag. EN/9 namiddag. CT.

Deure vir die geleentheid open om 4:45 namiddag. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App — begin by 5:00 namiddag. PT. Kaartjies vir die geleentheid begin om net $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.

Machida, the elder brother of former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, has only fought five times in his career, but is currently riding a two-fight winning streak. Machida impressively finished Brian Wood via flying knee for Resurrection Fighting Alliance in 2014 en op Augustus 26 Machida will be fighting an opponent who’s currently on the opposite end of the spectrum, and has lost his last two outings. If unfamiliar with Machida’s handy work, look no further than his aforementioned finish of Wood here.

Navarro, 33, has competed almost exclusively in his home state of California, met 7 van 8 fights taking place a short drive from his home in Huntington Beach. A two-fight veteran of Bellator MMA, “Handsome” has competed against Cleber Luciano and Brandon Bender under the Scott Coker-led promotion and will look to get back to his winning ways in Anaheim, Kalifornië., op Augustus. 26.

Volledige "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Liggewig Co-Main Event: Jy Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Vlieggewig Kenmerk Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Veergewigtitel Kenmerk Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debuut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debuut) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Debuut)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)

LENA OVCHYNNIKOVA-JAIMELENE NIEVERA FLYWEIGHT ENCOUNTER COMPLETES STACKED MAIN CARD OF ‘BELLATOR 160’ AT HONDA CENTER ON AUG. 26

PRELIMINARY CARD CONTINUES TO TAKE SHAPE

SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Augustus 2, 2016) – A flyweight matchup pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) teen Jaimelene Nievera (4-1) has been added to the main card of "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” op Augustus 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Kalifornië.

 

The fight joins a main card that includes a lightweight main event between fellow superstars Benson Henderson (23-6) en Gabriël Vega(25-3). Daarbenewens, onoorwonne uitklophou kunstenaar A.J. McKee (4-0) clashes with former KOTC titlist Henry Corrales (12-3), while explosive lightweights Jy Awad (19-7) en Derek Anderson (13-2) go toe-to-toe in a matchup that you do not want to miss.

 

During the must-see preliminary portion of the event, Bubba Jenkins (11-2) will look for revenge against Georgi “Insane” Karakhanyan (24-6-1) in a featherweight rematch. In weltergewig aksie, beide Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. en Joey Davis will both suit up for the first time under the Bellator umbrella when they make their professional debuts.

 

"Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” vind plaas op Augustus 26 inside Anaheim California’s Honda Center, and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 10 namiddag. EN/9 namiddag. CT.

 

Deure vir die geleentheid open om 4:45 namiddag. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com en Die Bellator Mobile App — begin by 5:00 namiddag. PT. Kaartjies vir die geleentheid begin om net $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at the Honda Center Box Office.

 

Fighting out of Ukraine, Ovchynnikova will enter the cage in search of her first win under the Bellator MMA banner since joining the promotion at the beginning of this year. After making her professional debut in 2006, “Hunter” came out guns blazing, earning victories in each of her initial eight bouts. Of her 11 career wins, eight have come by way of submission, including six of the armbar variety.

 

Nievera will prepare to challenge the Ukrainian star in what is surely the stiffest test of her young career. Fresh off an emphatic knockout win over Stephanie Frausto at "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo," the Union City, Kalifornië., native is eager to once again step back into the cage and represent Bellator MMA. Nicknamed “Queenie,” the 31-year-old Dragon House MMA product has her eyes set on building off of her current three-fight winning streak when she takes center stage in Anaheim on Augustus 26.

 

Updated "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:

Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)

Liggewig Co-Main Event: Jy Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)

Vlieggewig Kenmerk Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (11-4) vs. Jaimelene Nievera (4-1)

Veergewigtitel Kenmerk Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Henry Corrales (12-3)

 

Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debuut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debuut) vs. Johnny Tomasian (Pro Debuut)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)