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Former Title Challenger John Salter Meets Undefeated Johnny Eblen During Main Card of BELLATOR 276 ar Fawrth 12

TOP FEATHERWEIGHT CONTENDERS CAT ZINGANO AND PAM SORENSON WILL BATTLE ON PRELIMINARY CARD, ALONG WITH PIVOTAL WELTERWEIGHT CLASH BETWEEN DEREK ANDERSON VS. GOITI YAMAUCHI

TOP PROSPECTS ROMERO COTTON, CODY LAW, ROMAN FARALDO ALSO SET FOR ACTION

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YR ANGELAU - A plethora of fantastic fighters armed with world-title aspirations have joined the stackedBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellcard on Saturday, Mawrth 12. SHOWTIME will televise the mammoth main card live from inside the Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo, yn9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Former title challenger and No. 2 ranked-John Salter (18-5), as well as undefeated BELLATOR MMA No. 3-rankedJohnny Eblen(10-0), and women’s No. 2 pwysau pluTablau Cathod(12-4) hope to take the next step toward BELLATOR MMA gold as they join the four co-headline brawlers currently ranked among the upper echelon of their respective divisions.

Featured among the magnificent MMA melees will be three of the top-ten middleweights, five undefeated and one unblemished amateur, four top-two contenders, and ten fighters ranked along with BELLATOR MMA’s elite.

Yn y prif ddigwyddiad y noson, Adam Borics (17-1) acMads Burnell(16-3), two featherweights currently tied at No. 2 in the official BELLATOR MMA rankings, will square off for a future shot at the BELLATOR 145-pound world title. Yn yr ornest yn cynnwys cyd-, former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight Champion, 13-time BELLATOR veteran, a Na. 2-rankedPhil Davis (23-6, 1 CC) will open his 2022 campaign against No. 4 Julius Anglickas(10-2), who most recently challenged for the 205-pound title. Yn ogystal, the main card will spotlight an international lightweight extravaganza as undefeated New Alliance Jiu-Jitsu team memberJay-Jay Wilson (8-0) of Auckland, Seland Newydd, moves up in weight to meet Dagestan, RwsiaGadzhi Rabadanov(16-4-2), who is coming off a first-round knockout in his promotional debut atBELLATOR MMA 263 ym mis Gorffennaf 2021.

Prior to the consequential co-featured contests, a pair of top middleweights will round out the main card as Salter and Eblen square off for a shot at the winner of the upcoming world title bout pitting 185-pound Champion Gegard Mousasi against No. 1-ranked Austin Vanderford yn BELLATOR MMA 275 later this month in Dublin, Iwerddon.

Armed with an 8-2 BELLATOR record, Salter, a 15-year pro MMA veteran out of Nashville, Tenn., holds the promotional record for most submissions in BELLATOR MMA middleweight history, and has stopped 17 o'i 23 gwrthwynebwyr. Nicknamed “Diamond Hands” due to his love for crypto currency and willingness to hold onto his investments, Eblen is coming off a 71-second annihilation of Collin Huckbody atBELLATOR MMA 272ym mis Rhagfyr 2021. The six-time BELLATOR MMA veteran and American Top-Team product, who recently signed a six-fight BELLATOR contract extension, has secured six opening-round stoppages, including two of his three 2021 gwrthwynebwyr.

In addition to the magnificent main card, a veritable cornucopia of pulsating preliminary punch ups will commence the preeminent night of action, including a Minnesota midwestern melee pitting former UFC title challenger and Winona, O., native Zingano against No.7-ranked lightweightPam Sorenson(9-4) of Blaine, O.

Set to make her third straight BELLATOR MMA appearance with aspirations of challenging BELLATOR MMA Women’s Welterweight World ChampionCris Cyborg, Zingano has had a decorated fighting career. The former NCAA Division III All-American wrestler became the first mother to compete in the UFC and initial woman to capture the company’s “Fight of the Night” award, counting victories over Miesha Tate, Amanda Nunes, Marion Reneau, and Gabrielle Holloway. Yn ddiweddar, “Alpha” was featured in the series “Double Duty” that chronicled the attempts to maintain a balance between the daily responsibilities of parenthood and earning a living as a pro athlete.

A former Invicta FC women’s featherweight champion, Sorenson started kickboxing after the passing of her best friend. After vacating her crown and requesting a release from Invicta in July 2021, the Minneapolis mauler signed a multi-fight deal with BELLATOR MMA in mid-2021. Soon after joining the pioneering company, the 35-year-old recorded a hard-fought split decision over Roberta Samad atBELLATOR MMA 264 mewn UNCASVILLE, Conn.

Also featured will be a bruising brawl pitting two hard-hitting heavyweights with seven career stoppages apiece as No. 8-rankedAlex “Eazy” Polizzi (9-1) of Madison, WISC., clashes with Team Pitbull’sJose “Guru” Augusto (7-3, 1 CC). Yn ogystal, San Diego, Calif. frodorol, 11-time BELLATOR MMA veteran, a Na. 6-ranked“Barbaric” Derek Anderson(17-4, 1 CC) will mix it up with submission specialist, BELLATOR Brazilian bruiser, and Japanese-bornGoiti Yamaguchi (26-5), in a worldwide welterweight war.

Ymhellach, added toBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellis a memorable middleweight match pitting undefeated, A oes Ddim yn. 6-ranked 185-pounder and owner of three consecutive stoppagesRomero Cotton (5-0) of Hutchinson, Kansas, who will bravely battle the horrors of“The Boogeyman” Lance Wright (5-2). Ar ben hynny, former Division II All-American wrestler and fantastic featherweightCody Law(5-0), fresh off his third opening-round finish, strives to avoid being scared off by“Phantom” Johnny Soto (5-2) o Escondido, Calif.

Continuing the unforgettable night of amazing action, undefeated welterweight and American Top-Team memberRoman Faraldo (6-0) will make his fourth consecutive promotional appearance when he challenges BELLATOR MMA rookieKelvin Rayford (5-3), while local combatantJordan Howard (10-5) of Jefferson City hopes to thrill the Missouri faithful against Athens, Illinois’ ownTrevor Ward(5-5). Two flyweights will test their skills as well, panDiana Avsaragova(4-0) of Russia welcomesAshley Deen (5-6) to BELLATOR. Lastly, a Show-Me State lightweight showdown between BELLATOR beginnerDan Busch (4-1) makes his sixth straight Missouri appearance by confronting St. Louis’Josh Augustine (5-2).

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/3 p.m. PT.

Mae tocynnau ar gyferBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellare on sale now at bothTicketmaster.com acBellator.com

BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell Main Card:

Dydd Sadwrn, Mawrth 12 – live on Showtime

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

Featherweight Main Event: #2-Adam Borics (17-1) vs. #2-Mads Burnell (16-3)

Golau pwysau trwm Co-Main Event: #2-Phil Davis (23-6, 1 CC) vs. #4-Julius Anglickas (10-2)

Canol Bout: #2-John Salter (18-5) vs. #3-Johnny Eblen (10-0)

Bout Ysgafn: Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) vs.Gadzhi Rabadanov (16-4-2)

CERDYN RHAGARWEINIOL:

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

6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Pwysau Plu Bout: #2-Tablau Cathod (12-4) vs. #7-Pam Sorenson (9-4)

Golau Pwysau Trwm Bout: #8-Alex Polizzi (9-1) vs.Jose Augusto (7-3, 1 CC)

Pwysau Welter Bout: #6-Derek Anderson (17-4-1) vs.Goiti Yamaguchi (26-5)

Canol Bout: #6-Romero Cotton (5-0) vs.Lance Wright(5-2)

pwysau pryf bout: Diana Avsaragova (4-0) vs.Ashley Deen (5-6)

Pwysau Plu Bout: Cody Law (5-0) vs. Johnny Soto (4-2)

Pwysau Welter Bout: Roman Faraldo (6-0) vs.Kelvin Rayford (5-3)

Pwysau Bantam Bout: Jordan Howard (10-5) vs.Trevor Ward (5-5)

Bout Ysgafn: Dan Busch (4-1) vs.Josh Augustine (5-2)

*Cerdyn yn amodol ar newid.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Sad, Chwefror. 19 / / BELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley // MOHEGAN Sun Arena // UNCASVILLE, Conn.

Am ddim. Chwefror. 25 // BELLATOR MMA 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dulyn, IRE

Sat. Mawrth 12 // BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell //The Family Arena // St. Louis

Am ddim. Mai 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs.. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, FRA

Am ddim. Mai 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // Yr Arena SSE, Wembley // Llundain

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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.

BELLATOR 276 OFFICIALLY SET FOR SATURDAY, MAWRTH 12 IN ST. LOUIS

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YR ANGELAU - A future shot at the BELLATOR Featherweight World Championship will be on the line when No. 2-ranked Adam Borics (17-1) meets a man also ranked No. 2 in the Official BELLATOR Rankings, Mads Burnell (16-3) yn y prif achos o BELLATOR 276 ar ddydd Sadwrn, Mawrth 12 at The Family Arena in St. Louis.

In the co-main event former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight Champion and No. 2-ranked Phil Davis (23-6) will return to action and open his 2022 campaign against No. 4-ranked Julius Anglickas (10-2), who most recently challenged for the 205-pound title. The main card will also see a pair of skilled lightweights compete, when undefeated Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) moves up in weight to meet Dagestan’s Gadzhi Rabadanov (16-4-2).

SHOWTIME will televise the BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell main card live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT Yn ogystal, the thrilling preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.

Mae tocynnau ar gyfer BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell will go on sale this Friday, Chwefror. 11 at both Ticketmaster.com ac Bellator.com, with a special presale taking place the day prior.

A BELLATOR MMA 276 preliminary battle between two heavy-handed light heavyweights No. 8-ranked Alex “Hawdd” Polizzi (9-1) and Team Pitbull’s Jose “Gugu” Augusto (7-3, 1 CC) is also official. Bydd cystadlaethau ychwanegol yn cael eu cyhoeddi cyn bo hir.

A multi-faceted fighter with tremendous success in two different combat sports, Adam Borics knocked out all 25 of his amateur opponents en route to compiling 10-0 (kickboxing) ac 15-0 (MMA) records. Holding a three-inch height advantage and tied with upcoming opponent Mads Burnell as the No. 2 featherweight in the BELLATOR rankings, the Ft. Lauderdale featherweight commenced his pro career with 14 straight triumphs, including ten by KO or submission.

Much like his upcoming foe, the nine-time BELLATOR veteran, armed with an 8-1 promotional record, prefers to dispose of his counterparts quickly as evidenced by ten of his 18 career wins culminating in knockout or submission. Yn ogystal, the former Hungarian Fight Championship Featherweight kingpin has fought only 41 rounds since turning professional in Aug. 2014, an average of only 2.3 per outing.

Nicknamed “The Kid,” the former Thai and Hungarian Thai Boxing World Titleholder, who lives by the adage “Practice laborious, battle easy,” and holds knockout wins over former BELLATOR featherweight champion Pat Curran and ferocious featherweight Aaron Pico. Born in Budapest, Hwngari, the Sanford MMA fighter, who signed a multi-fight extension with BELLATOR in January 2021, launched his promotional campaign by submitting Anthony Taylor via rear-naked choke in April 2017. After dropping his lone BELLATOR bout at the hands of former bantamweight champion Darrion Caldwell in the quarterfinals of the BELLATOR MMA Featherweight Grand Prix, Borics has outpointed his last three opponents under the company banner.

Currently riding a seven-bout winning streak, Mads Burnell prefers to dispatch of his opponents early. Yn 19 ymladd gyrfa, the submission specialist has stopped more than half of his adversaries (10), including eight in the opening round. Yn ogystal, the Copenhagen, Denmarc, native has not fought past three rounds in his professional career, while averaging a mere two per contest. The Arte Suave Copenhagen product, a fydd yn troi 28 less than one week prior to his fourth consecutive promotional appearance at BELLATOR MMA 276, opened his vocation by defeating his initial five opponents, including three via submission.

A first-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Burnell captured the Cage Warriors featherweight title by submitting then-champion Dean Trueman by Japanese necktie at 3:04 of the second round on June 29, 2019. Two months after signing with the company, the ferocious featherweight took the mixed martial arts world by storm when he recorded his lone career knockout and floored Darko Banovic at 3:13 of the first stanza in his promotional debut at BELLATOR MMA 248 ar Hydref. 10, 2020, ym Mharis, Ffrainc.

Following a second-round destruction of “The Ultimate Fighter: Tîm McGregor vs. Team Faber” standout Saul Rogers via rear-naked choke at BELLATOR MMA 257, the three-time BELLATOR MMA veteran returned to the cage less than four months later and upset Emmanuel Sanchez via three-round unanimous decision (29-28 ac 30-27 ddwywaith) in a non-stop battle at BELLATOR MMA 263 ar Gorffennaf 31, 2021, yn Los Angeles. A former European No-Gi champion, Burnell hopes to keep his undefeated BELLATOR record intact when he challenges fellow No. 2-ranked Adam Borics.

BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell Prif Cerdyn:
Dydd Sadwrn, Mawrth 12 – live on Showtime
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Featherweight Main Event: #2-Adam Borics (17-1) vs. #2-Mads Burnell (16-3)
Golau pwysau trwm Co-Main Event: #2-Phil Davis (23-6) vs. #4-Julius Anglickas (10-2)
Bout Ysgafn: Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) vs. Gadzhi Rabadanov (16-4-2)

CERDYN RHAGARWEINIOL:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Golau Pwysau Trwm Bout: #8-Alex Polizzi (9-1) vs. Jose Augusto (7-3, 1 CC)

Complete Fight Night Results & Photos For BELLATOR MMA 266: Davis vs. Romero

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Complete Event Photos Here – Please Credit: Lucas Noonan / BELLATOR MMA

#3-Phil Davis (23-6) trechu Romero Yoel (13-6) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 28-29, 30-26)

Phil Davis had this to say following his win over Yoel Romero: “Six years ago, I was making my Bellator debut right here in San Jose, and I absolutely forgotit’s one of my biggest mistakes everI forgot to encourage one of my best friends, partneriaid hyfforddi, roommates at Penn State. He was in the hospital with cancer and I forgot to encourage him. He ended up losing his battle with cancer. Nawr, I want to rectify that moment by just saying that my mom and dad, who are tremendous and are everything that I wish a mom and dad could be, are just wonderful. Last September, two weeks before my fight with Lyoto Machida, my mom calls me and tells me she has malignant breast cancer, so she had to go and get that taken care of. Exactly three days later my father told me he had aggressive prostate cancer. Then two weeks later I had to go and fight The Dragon. I really had to dig deep in a number of ways and I just want to say to my Mom and Dadby God’s grace they’re still here, my mother’s in the crowd, my father’s at home staring at the tv cryingI love you guys and I cannot do this without you. You guys are amazing.”

#4-Neiman Gracie (11-2) trechu Mark Lemminger (12-4) drwy TKO (punches) yn 1:27 o un rownd

Neiman Gracie made it clear who he wants next: “I don’t need to take people down to win fights anymore. I can do it all, but if I take you down, oh boy. I saw he was putting his head down so I come up with the uppercut. If you keep the fight standing, it’s the hospital. If you go to the ground, it’s the cemetery. There’s a couple guys I want to fight. I want to fight MVP. I’ve been calling this guy out forever and the fight never happens. They always have another excuse. I want my rematch with Jason Jackson… and I want Mr. Yaroslav Amosov,, I have the worst game for him and I believe I’ll be the one to give him his first loss.”

DeAnna Bennett (11-7-1) trechu #5-Alejandra Lara (9-5) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

DeAnna Bennett after her unanimous decision win: “I can’t describe to you how I’m feeling right now. This place means everything to me. I’m born and raised in the bay area… I’m so glad to be her fighting in this cage for Bellator with all of these fans here. Roedd fy nhad, he’s with me here…He always knew I was gonna fight here and get my hand raised in this building. I wanted that first round finish so bad, but Alejandra, she’s so tough, so tough. You can’t have a good fight with just one person. Both fighters have to be great fighters to put on a good show so half this victory belongs to her for coming into the cage and being a good opponent and being willing to put everything out there just like I did. I felt better in the standup than I did on the ground… honestly a lot of that has been working with my coach here Brian Wright (sp?) Here at Killer Bee. I owe this resurgence in my career to him because he’s really helped me become the fighter, become well-rounded. I’ve had a lot of coaches in the past who’ve been like, “if you don’t get a takedown, you’re not gonna win a fight” well, boom, looks like I just won a fight.“

Saul Rogers (15-4) trechu Georgi Karakhanyan (31-12-1, 1 CC) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Following the win, Saul Rogers had this to say: “It felt amazing. I’ve been killing myself too long trying to cut down to 145 and now that I’ve moved up, Yr wyf yn teimlo yn gryfach, I feel more dominant. I’m always good at guillotines but tonight, none of those guillotines were even closeI wasn’t in danger. But the knee, he hit me with one clean and then the second got through not as clean and I just tried staying protected. But you as you seen in the fight, I had a big smile on my face. I love that sh*t, you know what I mean? I feel miles better. In other fights, after maybe around two and a half minutes, my hands gassing and I had nothing to carry on then. I controlled him for three rounds and I still feel good to go. Any of these fighters that are on the cusp and are still killing themselves, take it from me, move up, be healthier, be happier, have a longer career. It’s much better.”

Ben Parrish (5-1) defeated#8-Christian Edwards (5-1) drwy KO (punches) yn 0:38 o un rownd

Ben Parrish after his shocking knockout of Christian Edwards: “It feels good to shut a lot of people up, man that’s all I will say. I told my boss, Casey, back home, I’ll knock him out with a left hook. What’d I say? Don’t get it twisted, everybody’ll find an excuse to throw salt on me – hey, that’s not luck, that’s preparation, babi. If I can’t do it with six months of training, beat him, nobody was gonna beat him.”

Cerdyn rhagarweiniol:
Alex Polizzi (9-1) trechu #7-Grant Neal (6-1) drwy benderfyniad hollti (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Anthony Adams (9-2) trechu Khalid Murtazaliev (15-3) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bobby Seronio III (1-0) trechu Socrates Hernandez (0-1) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-27, 29-26, 29-26)
Abraham Vaesau (6-3, 1 CC) trechu Albert Gonzales (2-3) drwy KO (punches) yn 2:17 o un rownd
Shane Keefe (2-0) trechu Rhalan Gracie (0-3) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Edwin De Los Santos (1-0) trechu Jon Adams (0-2-1) drwy TKO (streiciau) yn 3:29 o un rownd
Jesse Delgado (1-0) trechu Joshua Dillon (1-2) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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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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UPDATED BOUT LISTING AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR BELLATOR 266: DAVIS VS. ROMERO NEXT SATURDAY

YR ANGELAU - A pair of elite mixed martial artists meet in the main event of BELLATOR MMA 266 Dydd Sadwrn nesaf, Saith. 18 inside the SAP Center at San Jose when former 205-pound champion and No. 3 ranked Phil Davis (22-6) welcomes MMA superstar Romero Yoel (13-5) to the BELLATOR promotion. The main card of BELLATOR MMA 266: Davis vs. Romero airs live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. A / 7 p.m. PT.

Yn ogystal,, the evening features a welterweight co-main event pitting No. 4 ranked Neiman Gracie (10-2) erbyn Mark Lemminger (12-3) and a women’s flyweight contest between former title challenger #5-Alejandra Lara (9-4) ac DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1).

Two additional main card fights have been added with a lightweight fight featuring Georgi Karakhanyan (31-11-1, 1 CC) yn erbyn Saul Rogers (14-4) and a light heavyweight tilt between No. 10 ranked Christian Edwards (4-0) erbyn Ben Parrish (4-1) kicking off the action.

Nine action-packed preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 7 p.m. A / 4 p.m. PT. Complete bout listing available below.

Tickets for the event are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com ac Bellator.com.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events
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
Am ddim. Tachwedd. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Gallagher vs. Cymysgwch // 3Arena // Dulyn, Iwerddon

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BELLATOR MMA 266: Davis vs. Romero Prif Cerdyn:
Dydd Sadwrn, Medi 18 – live on Showtime
10 p.m. A / 7 p.m. PT

Prif Ddigwyddiad Pwysau Trwm Ysgafn: #3-Phil Davis (22-6) vs. Romero Yoel (13-5)
Pwysau Welter Bout: #4-Neiman Gracie (10-2) vs. Mark Lemminger (12-3)
pwysau pryf bout: #5-Alejandra Lara (9-4) vs. DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1)
Bout Ysgafn: Georgi Karakhanyan (31-11-1, 1 CC) vs. Saul Rogers (14-4)
Golau Pwysau Trwm Bout: #10-Christian Edwards (4-0) vs. Ben Parrish (4-1)

Cerdyn rhagarweiniol:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV
7 p.m. A / 4 p.m. PT

Golau Pwysau Trwm Bout: #7-Grant Neal (6-0) vs. Alex Polizzi (8-1)
Canol Bout: Khalid Murtazaliev (15-2) vs. Anthony Adams (8-2)
175-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Abraham Vaesau (5-3, 1 CC) vs. Albert Gonzales (2-2)
Pwysau Bantam Bout: Socrates Hernandez (Pro Debut) vs. Pedro Juarez (Pro Debut)
Pwysau Bantam Bout: Bobby Seronio III (Pro Debut) vs. Erin Hunter (Pro Debut)
Pwysau Welter Bout: Rhalan Gracie (0-2) vs. Shane Keefe (1-0)
160-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Eddie Abasolo (Pro Debut) vs. Art Hernandez (4-5, 1 CC)
pwysau pryf bout: Edwin De Los Santos (Pro Debut) vs. Jon Adams (0-1-1)
130-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Jesse Delgado (Pro Debut) vs. Joshua Dillon (1-1)

*Cerdyn yn amodol ar newid.

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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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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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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)

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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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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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FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS, DYFYNIADAU & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR MMA 257: NEMKOV VS. DAVIS 2

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POST-FIGHT VIDEO INTERVIEWS HERE

UNCASVILLE, Conn. -BELLATOR 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2 saw incumbent 205-pound champion Vadim Nemkov (13-3) retain his championship, he now awaits his future opponent. Yn y digwyddiad cyd-main, #3-rankedCorey Anderson (15-5) advanced to the semi-finals to face #4 ranked pound-for-pound athleteRyan Bader(28-6, 1 CC) at a future date in the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix.

BELLATOR MMA returns to action on May 7 with a bantamweight world title fight pitting c-Juan Archuleta (25-2) erbyn #1 rankedSergio Pettis (20-5) and a Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix opening round pairing between the debutingAnthony “Rumble” Johnson(22-6) acRomero Yoel(13-5) to determine Nemkov’s next title challenger.Bellator 258 airs exclusively on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

“Rumble”had this to say about his upcoming BELLATOR debut on SHOWTIME: “You know how I fight. I come out there and throw bombs. If you get in the way and get hit, that’s just what happens. Romero is a hell of an athlete. We all have watched him fight. For his age, which to me doesn’t play a factor at all, he’s a beast. I’m very excited to fight a man of his caliber. He’s a true challenge to anybody that he faces. I look forward to testing myself against him. He’s definitely an opponent that I respect. Somebody that I know I’ll enjoy fighting and the fans will enjoy it too.

“Right now, I can’t look past Yoel. I really can’t. I don’t look that far ahead. I have goals, but right now I got one of the toughest individuals you can possibly face in my face May 7. I’m looking forward to it and I just need to focus on Yoel. I’m just going to let the dice roll the way they’re going to roll and whoever makes it to the next round, I’ll focus on that later. Ar hyn o bryd, I just need to focus on one individual and everybody else is not even on my radar right now. I just got to focus on the man that’s trying to knock my head off.”

BELLATOR MMA 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2 Prif Cerdyn:

c-Vadim Nemkov (13-2) trechu #2-Phil Davis (22-5, 1 CC) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

Vadim Nemkov: “My plan was to out-strike him today and defend the wrestling. I’m pretty happy with my performance but I had some mistakes and I’m going to work on them for next time.

“It’s very hard to knock out Phil Davis so I was getting ready for a five round fight and I knew it was going to go the distance. Our conditioning was on point.

“Both fighters [Johnson and Romero] are very unpredictable. They can strike or wrestle. I’m a champion and I’m ready for whoever wins that fight. It doesn’t matter to me who I face. Both fighters are really good on the ground or standup and it’s going to be a good fight for me either way.”

#3-Corey Anderson (15-5) trechuDovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (18-6-1) drwy TKO (punches) yn 2:15 o rownd tri

Corey Anderson on facing Ryan Bader: "I love the matchup with Bader. I love the matchup with anybody in this tournament. I love the matchup with any 205-er in the world because I know how good I am. I’m just going to show the rest of the world that. Me and Bader, we have history from training together and like I said, one person knows. He knows. We’re just going to find out in July when we match up. One man has to go out there and make the statement on TV.

“He knows who he’s matched up against. That’s all. I ain’t one of those dudes who’s going to put the film out there on Instagram because that ain’t a good sport. But at the same time, he knows. We know. They know it’s going to be a tough match. He’s gotten better. I’ve gotten better. He knows it’s going to be a war. It’s not like he’s going to go in there and take me down like he does with all these other guys. Because he knows. He knows he ain’t gonna go out there and out-strike me.”

#7-Veta Arteaga(6-4) trechuDesiree Yanez (5-3) drwy benderfyniad y mwyafrif (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Veta Arteaga: “My overall goal is to have another opportunity at the title shot. One fight at a time. I wasn’t overlooking Desiree at all and I’ve just been watching all the females that fight in this division to see who I may be potentially fighting. I’m excited to hopefully climb right back up in the rankings and have another title shot.”

Paul Daley (47-17-2) defeated #8-Sabah Homasi (15-9) drwy TKO (punches) yn 1:44 o rownd dau

Paul Daley on who is next…

“Whoever fancies it. Whoever struggles to get down to 170 and feels like 175 is a good division for them, I’ll fight them. I’ve been in with the best at 170 and now I’m saying here on SHOWTIME and around the world that the 175-pound division is my division. If you want the belt, f*cking come and get it.”

Cerdyn rhagarweiniol:

#1-Julia Budd (15-3) trechuDayana Silva (9-6) drwy benderfyniad hollti (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

#5-Julius Anglickas (10-1) trechuGregory Milliard (12-5) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

#7-Steve Mowry(9-0) trechuShaun Asher (13-4-1) drwy TKO (punches) yn :55 o un rownd

Grachik Bozinyan (11-4) trechuDemarques Jackson (11-5) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Raymond Daniels(3-1, 1 CC) trechuPeter Stanonik (4-4, 1 CC) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-26, 30-27, 30-26)

Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) trechuMarcus Surin (6-3) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Karl Albrektsson (11-3) trechuViktor Nemkov (30-8-1) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

#10-Mads Burnell(15-3) trechuSaul Rogers (14-4) drwy gyflwyno (tagu cefn-noeth) yn 4:08 o rownd dau

#7-Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) trechu #4-Pedro Carvalho (11-5) drwy TKO (streiciau) yn :53 o rownd dau

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BELLATOR MMA 257 VIRTUAL MEDIA AVAILABILITY QUOTES

“I want to be the first one to finish Phil Davis in his life,” – Nemkov

“He’s coming to make a statement that he is the rightful champion. And I am coming to say, ‘No you not!’” – Davis

“The plan is to go out there and dominate, win in the best fashion and get to him before he gets to me,” – Anderson

“I can fight with anybody in this tournament,” – Yagshimuradov

NEW YORK – April 14, 2021 – Newly-crowned light heavyweight kingVadim Nemkov a Na. 2 ranked light heavyweightPhil Davis previewed their BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME main event fight during a virtual media availability Wednesday. In an anticipated rematch three years in the making, Nemkov and Davis will battle for both the light heavyweight strap and to advance to the semifinals of the BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix live on SHOWTIME on Friday, Ebrill 17 o Mohegan Sun Arena yn Uncasville, Conn.

BELLATOR MMA 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2 is the third of three straight weeks of BELLATOR MMA action on SHOWTIME and begins live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Completing the stacked main card are three other must-watch bouts, including No. 3 ranked Corey Anderson welcoming the highly-touted Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov to the BELLATOR cage in a Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal matchup, a 175-pound contract weight bout between MMA legend Paul Daley and the always-exciting Sabah Homasi and a women’s flyweight contest matching Veta Arteaga erbyn Desiree Yanez.

SHOWTIME 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/BellatorMMA.

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Vadim Nemkov, BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Champion

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“Yes, I am entering the Grand Prix as a champion but I try to move those things out of my head, so I’m entering the tournament like a regular fighter and I just want to win. I mi, it’s much more important to win this tournament right now. Not the belt.

“I want to win this tournament. I want to prove myself to everybody. I’m in my prime age right now. I already have a lot of experience. I’m well prepared for this tournament and because I’m younger, that’s even more of a plus for me.

“I’m very glad that I have three fights this year to defend my title. That’s really good for me to fight a lot and to prove that I am the best. That I am a champion. Not wasting any time. I’m really happy that these other legends in the tournament want my belt and I have a chance to fight with them and prove that I am better.

“I’m ready to fight with Phil Davis for five rounds. I’m prepared for it. But I want to finish it. I don’t want to spend five rounds with Phil Davis and I want to be the first one to finish him in his life.”

Phil Davis, BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Competitor

*CliciwchYMA to view Davis’ full media session

"Onest, it’s sort of cliché but the toughest test in this tournament would be Nemkov. He’s champion for a reason. He’s a tough cat and he’s the guy to beat. I want to get this light heavyweight belt and then after that, clean up the rest of the tournament.

“This fight is going to be crazy. I can promise you that. With Nemkov, you know when you skate by with a win. Y tro hwn, he’s coming to make a statement that he is the rightful champion. And I am coming to say, ‘No you not!’ It’s definitely going to be a very aggressive and exciting fight.

“I look back at that loss and I never would wish I would lose, ond ar yr un pryd, I do feel like it adds a little more theatrics to this moment and how sweet it would be to win the belt back from a very close decision in such an amazing light heavyweight tournament.

“All of those matchups [rematches with Nemkov, Johnson, Bader] are freaking awesome. I am definitely motivated to avenge a loss but I am just more motivated about winning this tournament because it has some of the who’s who of the sport and of the light heavyweight division. Whoever wins this, the fans will say, ‘That guy is freaking awesome. You went head-to-head with all the killers in this division.’

“I think it’s a mistake to think that you know a guy or think that you know what he’s going to do. I approach it almost as a brand-new fighter, brand-new fight. It keeps me from falling into the trap of underestimating him or maybe thinking he didn’t improve in certain areas. I have limited knowledge of what you like to do and what I think your plan of attack will be and my job is just to come at you with a blank slate because a lot of times, especially with rematches, they tend to be completely different from the first one.”

Corey Anderson, BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix competitor

*CliciwchYMA to view Anderson’s full media session

“The re-focus is back. I spent so much time with my son during the quarantine. Watching him grow and building that relationship and just remembering that every move I make is for my family so I can give them a better life. I need to go out there and be smart about it. Now that I have two with my baby girl, and not only having her as a baby but delivering the baby myself, it just put a whole different aspect on everything.

“The moment I got the release and everything settled from UFC and signed with BELLATOR, I knew I was valued more over here already before even meeting anybody. My manager let people know that we got out of UFC and within an hour, hour-and-a-half, BELLATOR hit us with a huge offer that we couldn’t pass. The people I was with at the time were like, ‘Yo, if you don’t take that money you are stupid.’ So, we took that and that showed me how much they valued me as a fighter. In a matter of 24 Oriau, a new promotion had offered me my worth in money, actually reached out and talked to me and then they wanted to meet with my face-to-face. That’s something that in my seven years in UFC, I still hadn’t had a face-to-face meeting with Dana White.

“I go into training camp and I look at my training partners like I’m going to look at my opponent. Roddwyd, I’m not going out there to hurt them. I don’t plan on hurting my opponent if I don’t have to in the fight. But the plan is to go out there and dominate and win in the best fashion and get to him before he gets to me. It can be the No. 1 ranked guy or the lowest ranked guy in the world, but the plan is to go out there and fight like Corey Anderson fights. Go out there and be the mixed martial artist that you train to be every day.

“He was the champ somewhere else. He is legitimate enough to be in this tournament with the other seven fighters. Gyda hynny cael ei ddweud, I’m not going in there and looking past him because he’s not a name we know. I’m not looking in there thinking that I because I was in the UFC and I fought at the top that this guy is not ready. I’m going out there thinking this guy is as dangerous as anybody else. He has two fists. He has two legs, two eyes and two ears. He can hear, see and throw whatever he wants to throw when he sees it.

“BELLATOR’s light heavyweight division has all the numbers. We have all the skills. We have all the names. Yn 205 over there in UFC, all you really have right now is the champ and Glover. People over here already beat both of those guys. It’s kind of like, it shouldn’t even be a question.”

Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov, BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Competitor

CliciwchYMA to view Yagshimuradov’s full media session

“Sometimes I don’t even know how to describe my own fighting style. It’s some kind of weird style. Usually, I start adapting to my opponent during the fight. If the guy tries to wrestle, I strike with him. If the guy tries to strike, I wrestle with him.

“I don’t like to predict the fights, especially my own fights. It’s easier to predict somebody else’s fight but it’s hard to say what’s going to happen. Everything about what is going to happen is going to be shown Friday night in the cage. The only thing I can tell you about what I’m going to do is I’m going to go out there and fight with the guy.

“I don’t feel any kind of pressure because there are a lot of big names in this tournament. It’s only names. They are still fighters even though they may be more known fighters and more promoted fighters than me. In my career, I’ve fought competition that’s not worse and, in some moments, even better than these guys. I have really good experience so I can fight with any of them.

“I think Yoel Romero would the guy I’d like to fight. It’s not like I really want to fight him or there’s something special about this fight, but I was always a fan of his fight style and the way he acts in the public. I kind of respect this guy so if you ask me who I would like to fight from this tournament, it would be Yoel Romero.”

Paul Daley, BELLATOR Welterweight

*CliciwchYMA to view Daley’s full media session

“In regards to Homasi saying he’s not fazed by my record, I think he has to say that for his confidence. I know already that he’s nervous. He’s already doubting himself. It’s a big change from the interview when we were supposed to fight pre-COVID when he was saying that he was a fan of me and he’s been watching me fight for a while. That just tells me that he’s nervous about the fight and it’s just for his confidence that he’s saying stuff like that. Just to reassure him that he deserves to be in there with me.

“Who knows what’s next. I’m just here to fight Friday night and put on a fantastic performance. Stop the guy. Take him out of there and leave no questions to my ability and just put on a great show.

“I’m just looking forward to fighting regardless of who’s in there with me on Friday night. It just so happens that it’s going to be Sabah. Ar bapur, he should bring it. It should be a standup war but I don’t think it’s going to be as much of a war while standing and I think there’s going to be quite a few takedown attempts.

“Very few people who meet me have the same idea as prior to meeting me. Everybody thinks I’m this psychotic fighting machine but deep down I’m a martial artist. What brought me to martial arts was ninjas. That is what got me into martial arts. It wasn’t the fact that I was some kind of street fighter. I just wanted to be a ninja. I wanted to disappear. I wanted to do the meditation things. Intertwine my fingers and summon a dragon or something like that. Deep down, I’m a martial artist and that’s what keeps me going. It’s the endless search of perfection that drives me. I just want to be the best martial artist I can be. I’ve just recently been awarded my black belt in Brazilian jiujutsu and I’m still here in BELLATOR competing against these guys after so many fights and so many years in the game.”

Sabah Homasi, BELLATOR Welterweight

*CliciwchYMA to view Homasi’s full media session

“After this win, I see myself just climbing the ladder. Getting closer to a title shot.

“It’s more of a mental state with me. Something mentally clicked for me and I’m putting everything together now. I have the skillset. Everything is coming together and it’s perfect timing for me.

“I just have to respect his power. But he has to respect mine too. Other than that, I see myself beating him everywhere. I don’t care how many fights he has. I fought people with more fights than him. I do it every day in the gym and to me this is just a fight.”

BELLATOR MMA YN CYHOEDDI DOUBLEHEADER MASSIVE YN FYW AR RWYDWAITH PARAMOUNT A DAZN O MONAGAN SUN ARENA

HEN CHAMPS PHIL DAVIS A LYOTO MACHIDA COLLIDE MEWN GWEDDILL HIR-AWAITED YN BELLATOR 245 AR DDYDD GWENER, Medi. 11

Mae JUAN ARCHULETA YN CYFLWYNO CYMYSG PATCHI DIDERFYN AR GYFER TEITL BYD BANTAMWEIGHT BELLATOR VELLANT YN TEITL BYD BELLATOR 246 ON Dydd Sadwrn, Medi. 12

MWY, DIFFYG BELLATOR HEN HER TEITENGWYR CAT ZINGANO A LIZ CARMOUCHE

LOS ANGELES— Am y tro cyntaf, “FightSphere” Bellator MMA ynMOHEGAN Sun Arena yn UNCASVILLE, Conn. yn cynnal penwythnos pen dwbl wedi'i bentyrru ddydd Gwener, Saith. 11 a dydd Sadwrn, Saith. 12. Ar noson un, Bellator 245yn cael ei arwain gan gyn-bencampwyr y bydPhil Davis (21-5, 1 CC) acLyoto Machida (26-9) mewn ail-anfoniad pwysau trwm ysgafn, traBellator 246ar noson dau gwelir gornest pencampwriaeth y byd pwysau bantam yn cynnwys y cystadleuydd gorauJuan Archuleta (24-2) ymgymryd â'r rhai sydd heb eu heffeithioCymysgedd Patchy (13-0) am y teitl gwag.

Mae dau o gyn-herwyr teitl y byd hefyd yn perfformio am y tro cyntaf yn Bellator, felTablau Cathod (10-4) yn cymryd arGabby Holloway (6-5) mewn matchup pwysau plu ynBellator 245, traLiz carmouche (13-7) yn cwrdd â'r rhai sydd newydd eu llofnodiDeAnna Bennett (10-6-1) ar bwysau anghyfreithlon yn ystod prif gerdynBellator 246.

Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2ar ddydd Gwener, Saith. 11 acBellator 246: Archuleta vs.. Cymysgwchar ddydd Sadwrn, Saith. 12 aer yn fyw arRhwydwaith Paramount acDAZN yn 10 p.m. A / 9 p.m.. CT. Bydd gweithredu rhagarweiniol yn llifo ymlaenSianel YouTube Bellator MMA. Cyhoeddir pyliau ychwanegol yn y dyddiau nesaf.

Cyn-bencampwr pwysau trwm ysgafn Bellator, Mae Phil Davis yn dychwelyd i gawell Bellator am y tro cyntaf ers stopioKarl Albrektsson ynBellator 231 ym mis Hydref y llynedd. Wrestler Americanaidd D-I pedair-amser NCAA ym Mhrifysgol Penn State, "Mr. Rhyfeddol ”wedi ennill buddugoliaethau proffesiynol dros Brian Stann, Alexander Gustafsson, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, a'r dyn y bydd yn ei wynebu eto ar Medi. 11, Lyoto Machida. Gydag wyth ymddangosiad Bellator eisoes, mae gan yr ymladdwr o San Diego ei olygon ar adfer ei deitl byd yn adran pwysau trwm ysgafn anoddaf y gamp.

Ar ôl arwyddo gyda Bellator i mewn 2018, Gwnaeth Lyoto Machida ei ymddangosiad cyntaf hynod ddisgwyliedig gyda buddugoliaeth dros y cyn-champRafael CarvalhoynBellator 213ac yn ddiweddarach byddai'n mynd ymlaen i drechu'r rhai sydd bellach wedi ymddeolChael Sonneny tu mewn i Ardd enwog Madison Square ynBellator 222. Cyn-bencampwr pwysau trwm ysgafn UFC, sy'n hysbys i gefnogwyr ledled y byd fel “Y Ddraig,”Yn berchen ar fuddugoliaethau gyrfa nodedig dros Tito Ortiz, Rua “Shogun”, Dan Henderson, Rashad Evans a Randy Couture. Wedi colli i Davis yn y matchup cyntaf ym Mrasil, brodorSalvador, Bahia, Mae Brasil yn chwilio am adbrynu ac ergyd yn aur Bellator yn y dyfodol.

Ffres o fuddugoliaeth drawiadol drosoddHenry Corrales ynBellator 238 yn gynharach eleni, Bydd Juan Archuleta yn ceisio dal strap pwysau bantam gwag yr hyrwyddwr. Ymladd allan o Hesperia, Calif., bydd yr artist curo 32 oed unwaith eto yn gollwng dosbarth pwysau i gael llun ar deitl y byd, rhywbeth a gyflawnodd yn llwyddiannus ar bedwar achlysur gwahanol wrth gystadlu am hyrwyddiad rhanbarthol King of the Cage (pwysau welter ysgafn, ysgafn, pwysau anghyfreithlon a phwysau bantam). Yn dilyn pwl teitl byd pwysau pwysau caled gydaPatricio Pitbull fis Medi diwethaf, Mae “Y Sbaenwr” yn dychwelyd i bwysau bantam, lle nad yw wedi cael ei ddifrodi ers dros bum mlynedd.

Ar hyn o bryd yn ymladd allan o Jackson Wink MMA yn Albuquerque, N.M., Bydd Patchy Mix yn gwneud ei bedwerydd ymddangosiad i Bellator, lle mae wedi dal tair buddugoliaeth cyflwyno rownd gyntaf. Y Byfflo 26 oed, Mae N.Y.-native yn gobeithio parhau i fod heb ei drin ac adeiladu ar ei fuddugoliaeth ddiweddaraf ar Nos Galan, a welodd “No Love” yn ennill cyflwyniad tagu gilotîn dros Yuki Motoya mewn digwyddiad cyd-hyrwyddo Bellator gyda Rizin ynRizin.20yn Japan. Cyn ei amser gyda'r hyrwyddiad dan arweiniad Scott Coker, Roedd Mix yn dominyddu ei gystadleuaeth ym mhob un o'i naw gornest gyda King of the Cage, casglu pum gorffeniad rownd gyntaf. Nawr, bydd yr arbenigwr cyflwyno yn wynebu prawf anoddaf ei yrfa ifanc, matchup gyda chyn-gystadleuydd teitl pwysau plu plu Bellator ac ergyd ar strap gwag Bellator’s 135-punt.

Cyhoeddwyd hefyd ar gyferBellator 245Ed Easy “Hawdd” (8-2) yn dychwelyd i bwysau canol yn erbyn y dadleoliTaylor “Tombstone” Johnson (5-1) ar y prif gerdyn; pencampwr byd pwysau pwysau welter Bellator Kickboxing cyfredolRaymond “The Real Deal” Daniels(2-1) yn dychwelyd i MMA yn erbynPeter Stanonik(5-4); cyn-bencampwr pwysau canolRafael Carvalho(16-4) sgwariau i ffwrdd heb eu niweidioAlex “Hawdd” Polizzi(6-0) yn pwysau trwm ysgafn; pwysau trwm trawiadolFortune Tyrell(8-1) acJack Mai(11-6) gwrthdaro; “Killa” Keith Lee (6-3) wynebauDominic “The Honey Badger” Mazzotta (15-3) mewn 140-lb. matchup rhagarweiniol pwysau contract.

Cyhoeddwyd hefyd ar gyferBellator 246… Cystadleuwyr pwysau welter gorauJon Fitch (32-7-2, 1 CC) acNeiman Gracie (9-1) sgwâr i ffwrdd yn y prif ddigwyddiad; Derek "Mae'r Stallion" Campos(20-10) acRoger "The Matador" Huerta(24-12-1, 1 CC) mynd toe-to-toe mewn brwydr ysgafn; Rhagolwg pwysau trwm Jackson Wink MMADavion “The Don” Franklin (1-0) yn cymryd arRas “The Jamaican Shamrock” Hylton (6-4) ar y rhagbrofion; Hawaii’sGwerder Ty “Savage”(4-1) yn cwrdd â London’sGeorge “Tuco” Tokkos(4-1) mewn gornest pwysau canol.

DiweddarwydBellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2Prif Cerdyn:

Rhwydwaith Paramount a DAZN

Dydd Gwener, Saith. 11 - 10 p.m. A / 9 p.m.. CT

Prif Ddigwyddiad Pwysau Trwm Ysgafn: Phil Davis(21-5, 1 CC) vs.Lyoto Machida (26-9)

Cyd-Brif Digwyddiad Pwysau Plu: Tablau Cathod(10-4) vs.Gabby Holloway(6-5)

Pwl Nodwedd Pwysau Canol: A Ruth (8-2) vs.Taylor Johnson(5-1)

Pwl Nodwedd Pwysau Welter: Raymond Daniels(2-1) vs.Peter Stanonik(5-4)

Cerdyn Rhagarweiniol wedi'i ddiweddaru:

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Pwl Rhagarweiniol Pwysau Trwm Ysgafn: Rafael Carvalho(16-4) vs.Alex Polizzi(6-0)

Pwl Rhagarweiniol Pwysau Trwm: Fortune Tyrell(8-1) vs.Jack Mai(11-6)

140-lb. Pwl Rhagarweiniol Pwysau Contract: Keith Lee(6-3) vs.Dominic Mazzotta(15-3)

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DiweddarwydBellator 246: Archuleta vs.. Cymysgwch Prif Cerdyn:

Rhwydwaith Paramount a DAZN

Dydd Sadwrn, Saith. 12 - 10 p.m. A / 9 p.m.. CT

Pwl Teitl Pwysau Byd Bantamweight: Juan Archuleta(24-2) vs.Cymysgedd Patchy(13-0)

Cyd-Brif Ddigwyddiad Pwysau Welter: Jon Fitch(32-7-2, 1 CC) vs.Neiman Gracie(9-1)

Pwl Nodwedd Pwysau Plu: Liz carmouche (13-7) vs.DeAnna Bennett(10-6-1)

Pwl Nodwedd Ysgafn: Derek Fields(20-10) vs.Roger Huerta(24-12-1, 1 CC)

Cerdyn Rhagarweiniol wedi'i ddiweddaru:

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Pwl Rhagarweiniol Pwysau Canol: Ti Gwerder(4-1) vs.George Tokkos(4-1)

Pwl Rhagarweiniol Pwysau Trwm: Davion Franklin (1-0) vs.Ras Hylton(6-4)

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Full Results & Photos for Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch


Complete Fight Night Photos



Prif Cerdyn:

Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) ac Jon Fitch (32-7-2, 1 CC) fought to a majority draw (48-46, 47-47, 47-47) – MacDonald retains the welterweight title and advances in the Welterweight World Grand Prix

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) trechu Veta Arteaga (5-3) drwy TKO (meddyg rhoi'r gorau i weithio) yn 1:50 of round three to retain the women’s flyweight title

Benson Henderson (27-8) trechu Adam Piccolot (11-3) drwy benderfyniad hollti (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Phil Davis (20-5, 1 CC) trechu Liam McGeary (13-4) drwy TKO (streiciau) yn 4:11 o rownd tri

Gaston Bolanos (5-1) trechu Nathan Stolen (8-5) drwy KO (punch) yn 2:21 o un rownd



Cerdyn rhagarweiniol:

Aviv Gozali (2-0) trechu Travis Crain (0-1) drwy gyflwyno (tagu cefn-noeth) yn 2:15 o un rownd

Brandon Faumui (5-3) trechu Chris Avila (6-8) drwy benderfyniad hollti (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

Matt Perez (5-2) trechu Justin Tenedora (2-2) drwy KO (punches) yn 4:52 o un rownd

Cass Bell (3-0) trechu Peter Ishiguro (1-1) drwy KO (punches) 2:59 o rownd dau

Chuck Campbell (2-0) trechu Bruno Casillas (0-1) drwy KO (pen-glin) yn 1:45 o un rownd

Hyder Amil (3-0) trechu Paradise Vaovasa (6-4, 1 CC) drwy gyflwyno (tagu cefn-noeth) yn 2:34 o un rownd

Josh San Diego (9-4) trechu Brandon Laroco (5-2) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Jordan Williams (8-2, 1 CC) trechu Diego Herzog (4-3-1) trwy TKO yn 1:21 o rownd tri

Abraham Vaesau (5-2, 1 CC) trechu Justin Roswell (3-3, 1 CC) trwy TKO yn 1:59 o un rownd

Chris Inocencio (1-1) trechu Boris Novachkov (0-1) drwy benderfyniad hollti (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Thomas Ponce de Leon (3-0) trechu Jamario Mulder (2-4) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Ignacio Ortiz (2-0-1) ac Roger Severson (3-3-1) fought to a unanimous draw (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)

Erik Gunha (2-0-1) ac Jon Adams (0-0-1) fought to a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)



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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR SATURDAY’S BELLATOR 220: MACDONALD VS. FITCH INSIDE THE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE – EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN


SAN JOSE, Calif. - Pob 18 bouts for the highly anticipated Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch Digwyddiad, streamed exclusively on DAZN, have been announced when Bellator returns home to the SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, Ebrill 27.


Two title fights sit atop the card, as Bellator welterweight champion Rory MacDonald (20-5) defends his title world against Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 CC) in the final opening round bout of the Welterweight World Grand Prix, while undefeated Bellator flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) returns to action against Veta Arteaga (5-2) in the evening’s co-headliner.



Bellator220: MacDonald vs. Fitch will stream live exclusively on DAZN, the fastest-growing sports streaming service in the world, yn 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, tra bydd camau rhagarweiniol ffrwd ar Bellator.com ac yn fyd-eang ar y Bellator Symudol App.



Limited tickets remain available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Three former world champions will also appear on the main card, fel Benson Henderson (26-8) takes on the Bay Area’s own Adam Piccolot (11-2) yn ysgafn, tra Phil Davis(19-5, 1 CC) will run it back with Liam McGeary (13-3) ar waith pwysau trwm ysgafn. Yn ogystal, pwysau plu Gaston Bolanos (4-1) looks to add to his impressive highlight reelwhen he kicks off the main card versus Nathan Stolen (8-4).




Preliminary action for Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch will feature the U.S. debut of second-generation Israeli fighter Aviv Gozali (1-0) in his sophomore appearance againstTravis Crain (Pro Debut).



Cwblhau Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch Prif Cerdyn:

Welterweight World Grand Prix Title Bout: Rory MacDonald (20-5) vs. Jon Fitch (32-7-1, 1 CC)

Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (5-2)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Benson Henderson (26-8) vs. Adam Piccolot (11-2)

Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (19-5, 1 CC) vs. Liam McGeary (13-3)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Gaston Bolanos (4-1) vs. Nathan Stolen (8-4)



Cerdyn rhagarweiniol:

Lightweight Undercard Bout: Aviv Gozali (1-0) vs. Travis Crain (Pro Debut)

160-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Chris Avila (6-7) vs. Brandon Faumui (4-3)

Flyweight Undercard Bout: Justin Tenedora (2-1) vs. Matt Perez (2-2)

140-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Cass Bell (2-0) vs. Peter Ishiguro (1-0)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Hyder Amil (2-0) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (6-3, 1 CC)

140-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Josh San Diego (8-4) vs. Brandon Laroco (5-1)

Middleweight Undercard Bout: Diego Herzog (4-2-1) vs. Jordan Williams (7-2, 1 CC)

Welterweight Undercard Bout: Justin Roswell (3-2, 1 CC) vs. Abraham Vaesau (4-2, 1 CC)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Ignacio Ortiz (2-0) vs. Roger Severson (3-3)

Light Heavyweight Undercard Bout: Chuck Campbell (1-0) vs. Bruno Casillas (Pro Debut)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Boris Novachkov (Pro Debut) vs. Chris Inocencio (0-1)

Welterweight Undercard Bout: Thomas Ponce de Leon (2-0) vs. Jamario Mulder (2-3)

Flyweight Undercard Bout: Erik Gunha (Pro Debut) vs. Jon Adams (Pro Debut)



*Cerdyn yn amodol ar newid



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