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COMPLETE BELLATOR 280: BADER VS. KONGO FIGHT CARD CONFIRMED FOR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT

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RYAN BADER DEFENDS HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST NO. 2 RANKED CHEICK KONGO IN MAIN EVENT REMATCH IN PARIS

MELVIN MANHOEF’S FAREWELL BOUT DELAYED AFTER THE DUTCHMAN WITHDRAWS DUE TO INJURY, YOEL ROMERO NOW MEETS NO. 7 RANKED LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT ALEX POLIZZI IN CO-MAIN EVENT

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PARIS –A massive night of championship-level MMA guaranteed to bring fireworks is set for this Friday, Svibanj 6 from the Accor Arena in Paris and airs live at a special time of4 poslije podne. ET/1 p.m. PT na Showtime.

Anchoring the card will be a heated rematch between BELLATOR Heavyweight World ChampionRyan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) against French combat sports legend and No. 2-ranked heavyweightCheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC). Both Bader and Kongo will be looking for closure when they run it back inside the BELLATOR cage, following a controversial no-contest stemming from a disputed eye-poke during their first meeting in 2019.

In an equally action-packed co-feature event, Yoel romero (13-6) who was originally slated to take on Melvin Manhoef at 205-pounds, has agreed to meet No. 7 zauzela-Alex Polizzi(10-1) on less than a week’s notice. Polizzi has won three consecutive contests en route to his opportunity in Paris against one of the sport’s most popular athletes.

Newly announced, No.6-ranked middleweightLorenz Larkin(23-7, 1 NC) sada će se suočitiKyle Stewart(15-5) during theBellator 280Glavna kartica. FrancuskaDavy Gallon(20-7-2) will go to battle in front of his fellow countrymen and women when he faces Switzerland’sBenjamin Brander(13-8) at lightweight. Opening theBellator 280televised card, English middleweightMike Shipman(14-3) will clash with proud ParisianGregory Babene(21-11, 1 NC).

Nine titillating preliminary matchups have been announced, including a smash between former featherweight title challengerPedro Carvalho(12-5) a newly signed Polish standoutPiotr Niedzielski(16-4), plus a 160-pound contract weight clash between “The True Viking”Søren Bak(15-1) a Engleska jeCharlie Leary(17-12-1).

The preliminary bouts will stream live three and a half hours earlier at12:30 poslije podne. I / 9:30 a.m. PT na YouTube kanalu BELLATOR MMA, SHOWTIME Sportski YouTube kanal i Pluto TV.

Limited tickets for the fight remain on sale ataccorarena.com abellator.fr. Follow Bellator France on Instagram @BellatorFrance and on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/

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Bellator 280: BADER VS. KONGO 2GLAVNI CARD:

SHOWTIME (U.S.) / RMC SPORT (FRANCUSKA) / BBC Three & BBC iPlayer (U.K.) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)

Petak, Svibanj 6, 10 poslije podne. CEST/9 p.m. GMT/4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT

Heavyweight World Title Main Event: C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) vs. #2-Cheick Kongo(31-11-2, 1 NC)

Poluteškoj Co-Main Event: Yoel romero (13-6) vs. #7-Alex Polizzi(10-1) 

Lagan Bout: Davy Gallon(20-7-2) vsBenjamin Brander(13-8)

Srednjoj Bout: #6-Lorenz Larkin(23-7, 1 NC) vsKyle Stewart (15-5)

Srednjoj Bout: Mike Shipman(14-3) vsGregory Babene(21-11, 1 NC)

Bellator 280: BADER VS. KONGO 2PRELIMINARNI CARD:

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

6:30 poslije podne. CEST/12:30 poslije podne. I / 9:30 a.m. PT

Pero Bout: Pedro Carvalho(12-5) vsPiotr Niedzielski(16-4)

Velter Bout: Lewis Long(19-6) vsThibault Gouti(14-5)

Pero Bout: Fabacary Diatta(8-0) vsJordan Barton(6-2-1)

160-lb Contract Weight Bout Søren Bak(15-1) vsCharlie Leary(17-12-1) 

Lagan Bout: Yves Landu (16-9) vsGavin Hughes (10-2)

Velter Bout: Nicolò Solli(3-1, 1 NC) vsLevy Carriel(3-0)

Flyweight Bout: Lucie Bertaud |(3-3) vsKatarzyna Sadura(5-4)

Srednjoj Bout: Youcef Ouabbas(2-0) vsMatthieu Duclos(2-1)

Velter Bout: Victor Verchere(5-1) vsBourama Camara(4-1)

*Kartica podložne promjenama.

Molimo posjetiteBellator.com za dodatne informacije.

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Besplatno. Svibanj 6 // Bellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Pariz, FRA

Besplatno. Svibanj 13 // Bellator 281: MVP vs. Storley // The OVO Arena Wembley // London

Besplatno. Lipanj 24 // Bellator 282: Mousasi vs.. Eblen// Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT

Besplatno. Rujna. 23 // BELLATOR DUBLIN// 3Arena // Dablin

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Light Heavyweight Bout Featuring Yoel Romero Against Melvin Manhoef Added to BELLATOR’s Return to Paris on May 6

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PARIZ, FRANCE – Two iconic mixed martial artists with an undeniable track record of thrilling performances will square up as Yoel romero (13-6) poprima Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1, 2 NC) in the co-main event of BELLATOR MMA’s return to Paris’ Accor Arena on Friday, Svibanj 6. BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo 2 will be televised live in America on SHOWTIME at 10 poslije podne. CEST/4 p.m. I.

With mixed martial arts becoming legalized in France in 2020, BELLATOR became the first promotion to hold a major MMA event with Bellator 248 in October of that year. The success of that historic card propelled BELLATOR to make a return to “The City of Lights” in 2022 in a big way with a main event featuring undisputed BELLATOR MMA Heavyweight Champion, Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) defending his crown in enemy territory against hometown favorite and No. 2-ranked heavyweight Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC).

In addition to the main and co-main event, a lightweight tilt pitting the last man to defeat media darling Paddy Pimblett, Søren Bak (15-1) against England’s Saul Rogers (15-4) is also official. Bak has only tasted defeat once in his 16 professional fights and held both the featherweight and lightweight titles in Cage Warriors before joining the BELLATOR roster. Fighting out of Denmark, “The True Viking” is riding a seven-fight win streak into battle against the SBG Manchester product, Rogers. Known as “The Hangman,” Rogers also has amassed 15 victories on his resume including wins over Artem Lobov, Ryan Hall and Georgi Karakhanyan.

The preliminary card is guaranteed to feature a showcase of French talent and has begun to take shape with the return of Yves Landu (16-9), who takes on Liverpool’s Gavin Hughes (10-2) in a lightweight affair. Preliminary card action will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 6:30 poslije podne. CEST/12:30 poslije podne. I.
Tickets for the fight are on sale now at accorarena.com a bellator.fr. Follow Bellator France on Instagram @BellatorFrance and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/

Borba iz Miamija, Florida, Romero will be making his second BELLATOR appearance on May 6 u Parizu. 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 2020. S 11 njegov 13 pobjede u karijeri dolaze nokautom, uključujući četiri vrste prvog kruga, “Soldier of God” possesses the type of knockout power that can force any opponent into submission. A three-time World Cup Freestyle Wrestling Champion, five-time Pan-American Freestyle Wrestling Champion, a 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.

Making his tenth appearance for BELLATOR MMA, Dutch superstar Melvin “No Mercy” Manhoef has put together an impressive resume throughout his illustrious career in multiple combat sports disciplines that has seen him finish 29 njegov 32 MMA victims via knockout, uključujući 26 u prvom kolu i osam u uvodnoj minuti akcije. Rodom iz Amsterdama, Holandija, the ageless wonder and No. 10-ranked BELLATOR light heavyweight will now look to add to a trio of impressive knockouts that he’s collected since joining the promotion back in 2014.

BELLATOR PARIS: BADER VS. KONGO 2 GLAVNI CARD:
SHOWTIME (U.S.) / RMC SPORT (FRANCUSKA) / BBC Three & BBC iPlayer (U.K.) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRELAND)
Petak, Svibanj 6, 10 poslije podne. CEST/9 p.m. GMT/4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT

Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) vs. #2-Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC)
Poluteškoj Co-Main Event: Yoel romero (13-6) vs. #10-Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1, 2 NC)
Lagan Bout: Søren Bak (15-1) vs. Saul Rogers (15-4)
Lagan Bout: Yves Landu (16-9) vs. Gavin Hughes (10-2)

*Kartica podložne promjenama.

Molimo posjetite www.Bellator.fr a Bellator.com za dodatne informacije.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events
Sat., Veljače. 19 / / BELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.
Besplatno. Veljače. 25 // BELLATOR MMA 275: Mousasi vs.. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dablin, IRE
Sub. Ožujak 12 // BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell // The Family Arena // St. Louis
Besplatno. Svibanj 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Pariz, FRA
Besplatno. Svibanj 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // SSE Arena, Wembley // London
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Complete Results & Photos for BELLATOR MMA 273: Bader vs. Moldavski

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BELLATOR MMA 273: BADER VS. MOLDAVSKY GLAVNI CARD:
C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) defeated IC-Valentin Moldavsky (11-2) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

Ryan Bader defends his heavyweight title: "“Obviously, it was a really close fight and at the end there I’m like man that’s a toss up. I felt like I did more damage but it felt so good considering the last fight was a fight I lost. But it was a back and forth, even fight the whole five rounds. It’s just anticlimactic to go out there and have a exciting heavyweight championship five-rounder with a tough dude in Arizona. I wanted that bad!

I’m never too confident, going to judges you know. It’s the first time in my life that I was hoping that they weren’t scoring for the wrestling. I was rocking him pretty good with my punches and I was seeing everything clearly. I underestimated his clenching, his body lock, he kept stepping in front of me with this weird move and he’s stronger than I thought. I’ve never been picked up like before…but I just told myself to keep getting up and then keep with the strikes. At the end there he was just holding on and I landed 20 unanswered elbows to his head. Those can’t be ignored and so when he went to the score cards, I said who knows now…”

#6-Benson Henderson (29-11) poražen #7-Islam Mamedov (20-2-1) preko Splita odlukom (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Benson Henderson following the win in front of his hometown: “Fighting in front of my adopted hometown Phoenix, AZ, it’s amazing. Last time I didn’t give Arizona a very good show. Ovaj puta, I thought I had a better performance so win or lose I knew that I could live with that. Just having a good performance, not a great performance but having a good performance, as opposed to having a bad performance, win or lose you always feel good after great performances. We’re seeking perfection. If you write a book, all these journalists, all these moviemakers, they want to make them part of a movie then make an amazing movie. If you want to, then you have to do your absolute best out there and that’s why I’m always after a better performance.”
“Tonight, getting my hand raised is awesome. This was the first time I fought in front of my sons, my two oldest sons. Moj 6 year-old and my 4-year-old. Tonight was a great night, but they’re not all great nights so I’m learning to definitely appreciate the good ones when I have them.”

“I felt that I did enough to deserve to get my hand raised, but you just never know. Like Burt Watson always says, if you leave it to the judges, they’re going to make you cry. He is absolutely right. Tako, I definitely don’t ever want to leave it to the judges. When someone says split decision I’m like oh no, my boys are in the ring…but it was a good night, so I was thankful for it.”

Henry Corrales (20-6) poražen Aiden Lee (10-6) via unanimous technical decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) - (accidental eye poke)

Henry Corrales following his victory: “That’s definitely not the way I wanted to end it here in Phoenix. The fans deserve more and that’s nothing against him, it’s just kind of a late finish and this was the final fight on my contract. This was my 15th fight with BELLATOR and my 20th win, so there’s a lot riding on this fight. I needed to go out there and put on a good performance…I tried.”

I didn’t feel like I really poked him to be honest with you and the replay was showing that it just didn’t look as serious as he was playing it off to be, but it’s the eye, so only he knows how much that hurt. He was super upset after and I was like hey big dog I didn’t poke you on purpose. I mean this is a fist fight! Ali, he was walking away from the cage after and he was acting disappointed the the fight was stopped but while the fight was going on he wasn’t really fighting. His demeanor was off and he was kind of whimpering on shots and it’s like dude you weren’t really going, you were just acting.”

Sabah Homasi (16-10) poražen Jaleel Willis (15-4) putem dostave (arm-triangle) na 1:42 okruglog jedan

Sabah Homasi following his submission win: “It’s one of the kicks I threw I just kicked hard man. I expect this after every fight but just a little swelling. It’s the same stuff after every fight man from all my kicks.”

“You know I just I take whatever they give me. I had his back, I thought I was going to get the rear naked. I don’t like to exert too much energy on something, so if I don’t have it I’m not going to force it. I’m going to take something that’s there, so I let it go and I set up a little trap. It’s something that I’ve transitioned with very well from the back to that trick, so it was there and I took it.”

“He was saying something to me earlier and if he’s saying something to me he should say it like a man. Say it with your damn chest, don’t whisper it. I forgot what he said, but I told him he was going to feel real power tonight and that was it and then obviously quick fight. I’m healthy, Ja sam u velikoj formi, going to get back in the gym and whenever BELLATOR lets me know I’ll give my manager the green light.”

PRELIMINARNI CARD:
Enrique Barzola (17-5-2) poražen Darrion Caldwell (15-6) putem TKO (štrajkovi) na 3:01 od krugu tri
Chris Gonzalez (7-1) poražen Vi Awad (24-14, 1 NC) putem KO (punches) na :36 okruglog jedan
Dalton Rosta (6-0) poražen Duane Johnson (6-3) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Nikita Mikhailov (9-1) poražen Blaine Shutt (8-6) putem TKO (punches) na 3:23 od krugu tri
Lucas Brennan (6-0) poražen Ben Lugo (5-5) putem dostave (ruka-trokut čok) na 2:27 okruglog jedan
Sullivan Cauley (3-0) poražen Ben Parrish (5-2) putem TKO (punches) na 4:35 okruglog jedan

Molimo posjetite Bellator.com za dodatne informacije.

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BELLATOR MMA SET FOR RETURN TO PARIS ON FRIDAY, SVIBANJ 6 WITH MASSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT

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UNDISPUTED CHAMP RYAN BADER WILL DEFEND TITLE IN REMATCH AGAINST FRENCH MMA LEGEND CHEICK KONGO DURING MAIN EVENT AT ACCOR ARENA

PARIZ, FRANCE – Fresh off unifying the BELLATOR MMA Heavyweight Championship, Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) will defend his crown in enemy territory against hometown favorite and No. 2-ranked heavyweight Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC) u petak, Svibanj 6. Paris’ Accor Arena is set to play host to the world title fight, which will headline the BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo događaj.

Ulaznice za BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo 2 su u prodaji sada u accorarena.com a bellator.fr.

Broadcast details and additional fights, including a plethora of French talent, are set to be announced in the coming weeks. Follow Bellator France on Instagram @BellatorFrance and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/.

With mixed martial arts becoming legalized in France in 2020, BELLATOR became the first promotion to hold a major MMA event with Bellator 248 in October of that year. The success of that historic card propelled BELLATOR to make a return to “The City of Lights.”

“Bringing BELLATOR to France in 2020 was one of the highlights of my career, and I knew that it was the start of a long run of big events in Paris,” BELLATOR President Scott Coker said. “Here we are ready for our second trip to France and this time we are bringing a heavyweight world title rematch featuring arguably the most recognizable French mixed martial artist in our sports history. It’s personally important to me to help grow the sport in France and give these athletes a chance to perform on a large stage.”

The main event is a rematch from Bellator 226 u 2019 that ended in a controversial no-contest following a disputed eye poke, creating heightened tension between the two fight camps that will surely boil over on May 6.

Successfully returning to the 265-pound division following an impressive run in the BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix, Ryan Bader (29-7) is fresh off a dominant BELLATOR MMA World Heavyweight Title defense over interim champion Valentin Moldavsky in front of a partisan Phoenix crowd on Jan. 29. A former two-division champion, Bader has defeated nine of his last 12 opponents at both heavyweight and light heavyweight. Fighting out of Chandler, Arizona, the former two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler from Arizona State University opened his professional career by winning season eight of “The Ultimate Fighter.” Never one to shy away from an opponent, Bader has had nothing but high-profile bouts since signing with BELLATOR MMA in 2017, defeating Fedor Emelianenko, Kralj Mo, Matt Mitrione, Linton Vassell, Lyoto Machida, and Phil Davis. In his initial 265-pound title defense against Kongo, Bader controlled the action before referee Mike Beltran stopped the contest due to an accidental poke to Kongo’s left eye at 3:52 od krugu otvaranja.

Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat at BELLATOR MMA 265, longtime BELLATOR veteran Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC) was on the verge of being stopped by Sergei Kharitonov in the initial stanza during his last outing on Aug. 20, 2021. After hitting the canvas and becoming badly hurt, the exhausted Parisian rallied to secure a tap out via rear-naked choke with one second remaining in round two. Ten months prior to the dramatic triumph, the former UFC standout headlined the first major MMA event in his native France as he took on Tim Johnson in a rematch on Oct. 10, 2020. Since signing with the Scott Coker-led company in late August 2013, the promotional mainstay, who currently sports a 13-3 promotional record with one no contest, holds the records for most fights (17) and wins (12) in BELLATOR heavyweight history. Just three years shy of 50, Kongo has proven that age is just a number as he continues to challenge the best that BELLATOR MMA has to offer.

BELLATOR PARIS: BADER VS. KONGO 2 GLAVNI CARD:

Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) vs. #2-Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC)

*Kartica podložne promjenama.

Molimo posjetite www.Bellator.fr a Bellator.com za dodatne informacije.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events
Sat., Veljače. 19 / / Bellator 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Area // Uncasville, Conn.
Besplatno. Veljače. 25 // Bellator 275: Mousasi vs.. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dablin, IRE
Besplatno. Svibanj 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Pariz, FRA
Besplatno. Svibanj 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // SSE Arena, Wembley // London

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Former World Champions Benson Henderson & Brent Primus to Fight During Main Card of BELLATOR 268 lis. 16

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LOS ANGELES – The highly anticipated Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Semifinals event has become even more stacked, adding a 155-pound bout between two former world champions when No. 3 ranked lightweight Benson Henderson (28-10) squares up against Brent Primus (10-2). Dodatno, a featherweight battle pitting Henry Corrales (18-6) protiv Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2) is set to kick off the main card action on SHOWTIME live Saturday, Listopad 16 na 10 poslije podne. ET / 7 poslije podne. PT.

Both semifinal matchups for the BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix will top the card at the Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. Light heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov (14-2) defends his world championship against No. 4 zauzela Antonije “Rumble” Johnson (23-6), while current BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader (28-6) faces No. 2-ranked light heavyweight Corey Anderson (15-5) u ko-glavni događaj.

Several new preliminary fights have been confirmed as well and are listed below. The preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 7 poslije podne. ET / 4 poslije podne. PT.

Former champions collide in the desert, as former UFC and WEC lightweight champion Benson Henderson squares off with former BELLATOR lightweight champion Brent Primus in a 155-pound bout that is sure to produce fireworks. Both men hold black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and have the capability to finish a fight no matter where it goes. Fighting out of Glendale, AZ., “Smooth” Benson Henderson fights on his home turf but has a tough test in a Primus who is eager to return to the top of the mountain at 155-pounds.

Hard-udaranje Henry Corrales reintroduces himself to the featherweight ranks, taking on submission guru Vladyslav Parubchenko in the opening bout of the main card. S 13 njegov 18 profesionalne pobjede dolaze putem završiti, “OK” Corrales steps in the cage with another known finisher, as Parubchenko has finished 14 njegov 16 victories with stoppages. Both fighters are in the mix within a stacked BELLATOR featherweight division, and with a win, either fighter could find themselves making an immediate impact on the 145-pound rankings.

Updated schedule of BELLATOR events
Sub. Sedam. 18 // Bellator 266: Davis vs. Romero //SAP Center // San Jose, KAO ŠTO
Besplatno. Listopada. 1 // Bellator 267: Lima vs. MVP 2 //SSE Arena, Wembley // London, Engleska
Sub. Listopada. 16 // Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals // Footprint Center // Feniks, AZ
Sub. Listopada. 23 // Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson // VTB Arena // Moskva, Rusija
Besplatno. Studeni. 5 // Bellator 270: Gallagher vs. Miješati // 3Arena // Dablin, Irska

Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Glavni Card:
SHOWTIME
10 poslije podne. ET / 7 poslije podne. PT

Light Heavyweight World Title Main Event: C-Vadim Nemkov (14-2) vs. #4-Anthony "Rumble" Johnson (23-6)
Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Bout: #1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) vs. #2-Corey Anderson (15-5)
Lagan Bout: #3-Benson Henderson (28-10) vs. Brent Primus (10-2)
Pero Bout: Henry Corrales (18-6) vs. Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2)

Prethodno Card:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | TV Pluton
7 poslije podne. ET / 4 poslije podne. PT

Poluteškoj Bout: #5-Julias Anglickas (10-1) vs. #10-Karl Albrektsson (12-3)
Bantamweight Bout: Erik Perez (20-8) vs. Brett Johns (17-3)
Poluteškoj Bout: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) vs. Deon Clash (1-0)
Lagan Bout: Nick Browne (11-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-6)
Srednjoj Bout: Javier Torres (11-5, 1 NC) vs. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
Ženska Flyweight Bout: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) vs. Randi Field (2-0)
Lagan Bout: Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) vs. Raymond Pina (9-4)
Amateur Strawweight Bout: Maria Henderson (1-0) vs. Collette Santiago (0-1)

*Kartica podložne promjenama.

Molimo posjetite Bellator.com za dodatne informacije.

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O BELLATORU
BELLATOR MMA vodeća je svjetska organizacija mješovitih borilačkih vještina u kojoj sudjeluju mnogi najbolji borci na svijetu. Pod vodstvom veterana borbe promotorske Scott Coker, Događaji BELLATOR odvijaju se u većim gradovima širom svijeta i na televiziji ih se može vidjeti više 160 dostupne publike od preko milijardu ljudi. U Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama, BELLATOR se može vidjeti u SHOWTIME. BELLATOR se sastoji od izvršnog tima koji uključuje vrhunske profesionalce u industriji televizijske produkcije, live događaj orkestracija, Razvoj borac / odnosi, mjesto nabave, Stvaranje sponzorstvo / razvoj, Međunarodna licenciranje, marketing, oglašavanje, publicitet i provizija odnosi. BELLATOR ima sjedište u Hollywoodu, Kalif. a u vlasništvu je zabavnog giganta ViacomCBS, dom svjetskih premijera zabavnih brandova koji povezuju s publikom kroz zanimljiv sadržaj preko televizije, film, online i mobilne platforme.

About SHOWTIME
Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), podružnica ViacomCBS Inc. u stopostotnom vlasništvu, posjeduje i upravlja premium uslugom SHOWTIME®, koja sadrži kritički hvaljene originalne serije, provokativni dokumentarci, kino-hit filmovi, komedija i glazbeni specijalci i naporni sportovi. SHOWTIME je dostupan kao samostalna usluga streaminga na svim glavnim uređajima za streaming i Showtime.com, kao i putem kabela, DBS, davatelji usluga telekomunikacija i streaminga. SNI također posluje s vrhunskim uslugama THE FILM CHANNEL™ i Flix®, kao i verzije sve tri marke na zahtjev. SNI prodaje i distribuira sportskih i zabavnih sadržaja za izložbu pretplatnicima na pay-per-view osnovi kroz Showtime PPV®. Za više informacija, ići www.SHO.com.
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BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Resumes With Semifinals at Footprint Center in Phoenix October 16

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Light Heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov Set To Defend Title Against ‘Rumble’ Johnson, While Ryan Bader Goes Toe-To-Toe With Corey Anderson Live on SHOWTIME®na 10 P.M. ET / 7 P.M. PT

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LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA’s massive second half of 2021 keeps rolling on Saturday, Listopad 16, when both of the high-profile semifinal matchups for the Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix take place at the Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. Light heavyweight kingpinVadim Nemkov (14-2) defends his world championship against No. 4 zauzelaAntonije “Rumble” Johnson (23-6), while current BELLATOR Heavyweight World ChampionRyan Bader (28-6) facesNo. 2-ranked light heavyweightCorey Anderson (15-5) u ko-glavni događaj.

BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals will be televised live on SHOWTIME at10 poslije podne. ET / 7 poslije podne. PT. The preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 7 poslije podne. ET / 4 poslije podne. PT. Additional bouts and ticket information will be announced at a later date.

Team Fedor’s Vadim Nemkov looks to remain BELLATOR 205-pound champion on September 25, further cementing his status as the best light heavyweight fighter on the planet. U svom posljednjem izlet, Nemkov went five hard rounds with former championPhil Davis, earning a unanimous decision victory en route to punching his ticket to the semifinals. Should Nemkov defend his belt again and move on to the grand prix final, between Davis—a wrestler by trade—and the power-punching “Rumble,” Nemkov will have showcased his full repertoire as a mixed martial artist in the tournament. Nemkov has been perfect in BELLATOR to this point, winning all six of his contests including three knockouts and a submission.

“Rumble” Johnsonmade his BELLATOR MMA debut in the opening round of the grand prix, engaging in a back-and-forth affair with Jose Augusto before notching another signature “Rumble” knockout in the second round. S pobjedom, the 37-year-old made it clear his time away from the sport has not slowed him down, and with wins over the likes of Glover Teixeira, Alexander Gustafsson, Phil Davis and current BELLATOR heavyweight champion Ryan Bader, “Rumble” remains one of the most imposing forces in the entire sport.

A winner in eight of his last ten bouts, Arizona State University’s “Darth” Bader will have a home game as he looks to keep the ball rolling when he steps into the BELLATOR cage for the ninth time, on the road to re-capturing the 205-pound belt he once held. Bader—despite his participation in the Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix—remains the BELLATOR Heavyweight Champion, a title he plans on unifying with the interim-champValentin Moldavksy following the conclusion of the 205-pound tournament. Bader’s storied career has earned him the moniker of a legend slayer, with wins over all-time greats likeFjodor Emelianenko, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Rashad Evans, and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.

Corey Anderson has made an excellent impression since his arrival in BELLATOR, reeling off two dominant victories over the likes of veteranMelvin Manhoefand former ACA ChampionDovletdzhan Yagshimuradov, both ending via TKO. The Rockton, Bolestan. product came to the promotion boasting an already impressive resumé, previously triumphing over Johnny Walker, Glover Teixeira and Jan Błachowicz amongst others. Anderson’s fight with Bader, his third under the BELLATOR banner, will be his first with the promotion while fans are in attendance.

BELLATOR MMA fans who are new subscribers to the SHOWTIME streaming service can sign up now for a limited time offer which includes a 30-day free trial, nakon čega slijedi snižena mjesečna pretplata od 4,99 USD mjesečno za sljedećih šest mjeseci. Gledatelji se mogu prijaviti naSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Pretplatnicima će se tijekom cijelog mjeseca isporučivati ​​dva premijerna MMA događaja BELLATOR 2021 i dalje, sa svim događajima zakazanim za emitiranje u 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix SemifinalsGlavni Card:

SHOWTIME

10 poslije podne. ET / 7 poslije podne. PT

Light Heavyweight World Title Main Event: C-Vadim Nemkov (14-2) vs. #4-Anthony "Rumble" Johnson(25-0)

Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Bout: #1-Ryan Bader (28-6) vs. #2-Corey Anderson (15-5)

Prethodno Card: 

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

7 poslije podne. ET / 4 poslije podne. PT

*Kartica podložne promjenama.

Molimo posjetiteBellator.com za dodatne informacije.

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O BELLATORU

BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Pod vodstvom veterana borbe promotorske Scott Coker, Događaji BELLATOR odvijaju se u većim gradovima širom svijeta i na televiziji ih se može vidjeti više 160 dostupne publike od preko milijardu ljudi. U Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama, BELLATOR se može vidjeti u SHOWTIME. BELLATOR se sastoji od izvršnog tima koji uključuje vrhunske profesionalce u industriji televizijske produkcije, live događaj orkestracija, Razvoj borac / odnosi, mjesto nabave, Stvaranje sponzorstvo / razvoj, Međunarodna licenciranje, marketing, oglašavanje, publicitet i provizija odnosi. BELLATOR ima sjedište u Hollywoodu, Kalif. a u vlasništvu je zabavnog giganta ViacomCBS, dom svjetskih premijera zabavnih brandova koji povezuju s publikom kroz zanimljiv sadržaj preko televizije, film, online i mobilne platforme.

OSHOWTIME

Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), podružnica ViacomCBS Inc. u stopostotnom vlasništvu, posjeduje i upravlja premium uslugom SHOWTIME®, koja sadrži kritički hvaljene originalne serije, provokativni dokumentarci, kino-hit filmovi, komedija i glazbeni specijalci i naporni sportovi. SHOWTIME je dostupan kao samostalna usluga streaminga na svim glavnim uređajima za streaming i Showtime.com, kao i putem kabela, DBS, davatelji usluga telekomunikacija i streaminga. SNI također posluje s vrhunskim uslugama THE FILM CHANNEL™ i Flix®, kao i verzije sve tri marke na zahtjev. SNI prodaje i distribuira sportskih i zabavnih sadržaja za izložbu pretplatnicima na pay-per-view osnovi kroz Showtime PPV®. Za više informacija, ićiwww.SHO.com. 

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Heavyweight Interim Title Bout Announced for BELLATOR 261 u petak, Lipanj 25 – Uživo na Showtime

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BELLATOR MMA™ INTRODUCES FIRST INTERIM TITLE IN COMPANY HISTORY

TOP-RANKED TIM JOHNSON SQUARES UP AGAINST NUMBER THREE RANKED VALENTIN MOLDAVSKY IN HEAVYWEIGHT INTERIM TITLE TILT TO HEADLINEBellator 261 U PETAK, JUNE 25 – LIVE ON SHOWTIME

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OUTLAW FACES JURY HIGHLIGHTING A TRIO OF PRELIMINARY FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANĐELI -As current BELLATOR MMA heavyweight championRyan Badercontinues his pursuit of re-claiming his light heavyweight championship in the ongoing Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix, BELLATOR MMA has officially introduced an interim title for the heavyweight division.

U petak, Lipanj 25, Ne. 1 ranked heavyweightTim Johnson (15-6) i Nema. 3 ranked heavyweightValentin Moldavsky (10-1) will vie for the interim title in the main event ofBELLATOR MMA 261.The event will be available live on SHOWTIME, with the main card set to kickoff at9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT, emanating from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

The winner of the interim title will become Bader’s mandatory challenger when he returns to the heavyweight division or will be elevated to full champion in the event that Bader chooses to stay at light heavyweight following the culmination of the current Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix.

In addition to the main event, three additional preliminary bouts have been confirmed. Two lightweight bouts, Ne. 5 zauzela Myles porota (19-5) versus No. 6 zauzela Sidney Outlaw (15-4) a Isaiah Hokit (za debi) protiv Aaron Hughes (1-1) have been confirmed. Također, a women’s strawweight tilt pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) protiv Kyra Batara (8-4) will also take place on June 25. The preliminary card of BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavski streams live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV at 6 poslije podne. I / 3 poslije podne. PT. Dodatni okršaji bit će objavljeni naknadno.

Riding a three-fight win streak, UFC veteran Timothy Johnson firmly entrenched himself as the clear-cut number one contender in the BELLATOR heavyweight division with impressive first-round finishes overMatt MitrioneaTyrell Fortune.  His October 2020 pobjeda nadCheick Kongo during the first-ever major MMA event in France catapulted him to the top of the division. Proudly hailing from North Dakota, but fighting out of Las Vegas, the Xtreme Couture-product is also won two national championships while wrestling at Minnesota State University and a heavyweight championship on the regional MMA circuit.

Training under the tutelage of heavyweight legendFjodor Emelianenko, Valentin Moldavsky has begun carving out his own legacy, becoming the No. 3 ranked BELLATOR heavyweight and securing himself an interim title shot with a perfect 5-0 record within the confines of the BELLATOR cage. A multi-time European Sambo champion, Moldavsky has defeated top heavyweight contenders such asJavy Ayala, Linton Vassell, and Roy Nelson on his climb to the top. Born in Ukraine, the 29-year-old looks to join teammateVadim Nemkov and bring more gold to Team Fedor’s trophy case on June 25.

SHOWTIME streaming service is offering a 30-day free trial, nakon čega slijedi snižena mjesečna pretplata od 4,99 USD mjesečno za sljedećih šest mjeseci. Gledatelji se mogu prijaviti naSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Pretplatnicima će se tijekom cijelog mjeseca isporučivati ​​dva premijerna MMA događaja BELLATOR 2021 i dalje, with all events scheduled to air live on Friday nights at 9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT bilo gdje je dostupna usluga SHOWTIME.

BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. MoldavskyGlavni Card:

SHOWTIME

9 poslije podne. ET / 6 poslije podne. PT

Interim Heavyweight Title Main Event: #1-Tim Johnson (15-6) vs. #3-Valentin Moldavsky(10-1)

Prethodno Card: 

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

6 poslije podne. I / 3 poslije podne. PT

Strawweight bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) vsKyra Batara (8-4)

Lagan bout: Isaiah Hokit (za debi) vsAaron Hughes (1-1)

Lagan bout: #5-Myles porota(19-5) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (15-4)

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BORITE SE REZULTATIMA NOĆI & FOTOGRAFIJE ZA Bellator 256: BADER VS. MACHIDA 2

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Uncasville, Conn. - Bellator 256: Bader vs. Machida 2 is officially in the books.

The BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix rolls on as Bellator MMA returns next Friday, Travanj 16 na Showtime, kada Vadim Nemkov defends his light heavyweight world title against former championPhil Davis a Corey Anderson welcomes Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov to the BELLATOR Cage in the event’s co-headliner. The opening round culminates on SHOWTIME on May 7 kada Anthony "Rumble" Johnson a Yoel romero square off at BELLATOR MMA 258, a massive event headlined by a bantamweight world title fight featuring Juan Archuleta vs. Sergio Pettis.



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BELLATOR MMA 256: Bader vs. Machida 2 Glavni Card:
#1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) poražen #4-Lyoto Machida (26-11) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (49-46, 49-45, 49-45)
Bader “I don’t know who I’d rather face next. I don’t know much about [Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov] but I know Corey [Anderson] really well. I brought him in for training camps for Phil Davis. He’s a good guy so I’m rooting for him. But if I have to fight him, I know he’s tough. I’m in this tournament and I ran through another tournament before. I had fun so that’s why I came down here. It doesn’t matter who’s in my way. I want that belt back and this was the first step right here.

“There’s redemption this whole tournament. I got one back on Machida but I’ve lost to Nemkov and I’ve lost to Anthony Johnson, so I would like to meet one of them in the finals. But honestly, to make it to the finals and fight for the belt, I’d be happy with whoever it is.”

#2-Liz carmouche (15-7) poražen Vanessa Porto (22-8) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Carmouche: “As soon as they say I’m clear and I’m good, I’m ready to get right back into fighting camp and go for the belt. If I don’t get a title shot, I’d be disappointed of course. I came in here with the hopes that I would work up the ranks to fight for the title. I just need to know what I need to do. You tell me who I need to beat to get that fight and I’ll do it. I certainly hope that taking somebody who has more fights than I do and beating her tonight would put me in contention for that belt.”

#3-Adam Borics (17-1) defeated#8-Jeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Borics: “I don’t care who my next opponent is, but just give me the winner of the [Featherweight World Grand Prix] turnir. I’m definitely next in line. My goal is to get the winner but let’s see what BELLATOR wants. I am really happy I got this opportunity to fight during these crazy times. I feel that I am ready for a title. I have eight or nine fights with BELLATOR so yes, I would like to fight for the title next.”

#3-Cat Zingano (12-4) poražen Olivia Parker (4-2) putem dostave (armbar) na 2:56 okruglog jedan
Zingano: “I want to go against the best. I know who’s the best. I know these two girls [Cris Cyborg and Leslie Smith] have a fight coming up in a couple months and I’d love to get a shot at the belt over here in BELLATOR. That would mean a lot to me.”

Dan Moret (15-6) poražen #3-Yamauchi se (25-5) preko Splita odlukom (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Rising welterweight star Jaron “Boots” Ennis was interviewed on the telecast ahead of his SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event debut tomorrow night against former 140-pound world champion Sergey Lipinets.

“You’re going to see a lot of speed, snaga, and me having fun. It’s about making statements and getting knockouts at the end of the night,” said the 23-year-old Ennis, who will be taking on the toughest challenge of his career in Lipinets as he pursues a world title shot. “It’s going to be a great opportunity for me to headline my first SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and it’s the start of me being a pay-per-view star. It’s only up after this. It’s time for me to do my thing tomorrow night.”

Prethodno Card:
Dalton Rosta (5-0) poražen Tony Johnson (9-3) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Talita Nogueira (8-2) poražen Jessica Borga (3-3) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
#10-Jornel Lugo (6-0) poražen #8-Cass Bell (5-2) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Cody Law (3-0) poražen Nathan Ghareeb (2-1) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jaylon Bates (2-0) poražen Jeffrey Glossner (2-2) putem dostave (giljotina) na 1:27 od krugu dva
Nainoa Dung (4-2) poražen Izzy William (4-4) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Diana Avsaragova (3-0) poražen Tara Graff (1-3) putem nokaut (punches) na :29 okruglog jedan
John Douma (5-2) poražen Will Smith (3-3) preko Splita odlukom (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Molimo posjetite Bellator.com za dodatne informacije.
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BORITE SE REZULTATIMA NOĆI & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR MMA 255: PITBULL VS. SANCHEZ 2

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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS

BELLATOR MMA 255: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2Glavni Card:

C-Patricio Pitbull (32-4) defeated #2-Emmanuel Sanchez(20-5) putem tehničke prijave (giljotina čok) na 3:35 okruglog jedan

#6-Jason Jackson(14-4) poražen #3-Neiman Gracie(10-2) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

#6-Tyrell Fortune(10-1) poraženJack May (11-8) putem TKO (punches) na 3:16 okruglog jedan

Usman Nurmagomedov(12-0) poraženMike Hamel(7-5) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

5-Kana Watanabe(10-0-1) poražen #4-Alejandra Lara(9-4) preko Splita odlukom (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Prethodno Card:  

#6-Magomed Magomedov (18-1) poraženCee Jay Hamilton (15-8) putem dostave (stražnji goli gušiti) na 1:22 od krugu dva

Mandel Nallo (8-1) poraženRicardo Seixas (9-3) putem nokaut (štrajkovi) na 3:23 okruglog jedan

Khalid Murtazaliev (15-2) poraženFabio Aguiar (17-2) putem jednoglasnom odlukom (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Chris Gonzalez (6-0) poraženRoger Huerta (24-13-1) putem dostave (štrajkovi) na 3:01 od krugu tri

Jose Augusto (17-1) poraženJonathan Wilson (9-3) putem dostave (head and arm choke) na 4:58 okruglog jedan

Roman Faraldo (5-0) poraženTrevor Gudde (2-2) putem TKO 1:30 okruglog jedan

Jordan Newman (3-0) poraženBranko Busick (2-2) putem TKO (štrajkovi) na 2:30 od krugu dva

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THE FINALS OF THE BELLATOR MMA FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX – CHAMPION PATRICIO “PITBULL” VS. #1-RANKED AJ MCKEE

Quotes:

Patricio “Pitbull:"“I am ready to fight AJ McKee right now, please just tell SHOWTIME, I will get in the cage and we can take care of this tomorrow.”

“I want to be the first man to defeat McKee, he has been opening his mouth about me for a very long time, this will be the biggest fight in BELLATOR history.”

AJ McKee: “Patricio Pitbull has been the man. Nothing against him. He’s got great accolades. I already said I’m going to be the champ-champ. Za mene, it’s the new era. He said my time is over. My time has just begun. Vidjet ćemo.

“It’s a fight the fans have wanted for the longest. Na vrhu toga, he’s underrated. He’s an outstanding champ. His accolades, his credentials, his record is phenomenal. Ali na kraju dan, nobody has a win over me. Nobody has a belt with my name on it and nobody is going to get a belt with my name on it.”

Molimo posjetiteBellator.com za dodatne informacije.

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SHOWTIME® TO DELIVER A FLURRY OF BELLATOR MMA™ CONTENT ACROSS PLATFORMS IN ADVANCE OF LIVE BELLATOR DEBUT ON APRIL 2

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Exclusive Fight Content Includes Past Events, Pramenovi, And In-Depth Analysis of Featherweight And Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix

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NEW YORK – MARCH 19, 2021 – BELLATOR MMAis launching on SHOWTIME on Friday, April 2 withBELLATOR MMA 255: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2 followed by two consecutive Friday nights of live championship MMA fight action. In anticipation of the launch, SHOWTIME will air a collection of BELLATOR specials and fight replays across its distribution platforms to set the stage for the April 2 live event featuring theBELLATOR MMA Featherweight World Grand Prix Semifinal, as well as the beginning of the highly anticipatedBELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix set to begin on Friday, April 9 and Friday, Travanj 16.

Starting this week, both SHOWTIME subscribers and non-subscribers have access to an exclusive collection of fights that have paved the way for the compelling upcoming matchups in each of these premier mixed martial arts tournaments featuringPatrick "Pitbull", Emmanuel Sanchez, AJ McKee, Vadim Nemkov, Ryan Bader više.

Dodatno, SHOWTIME Sports will present a pair of highlight-driven specials hosted byMorning Kombat’sBrian Campbell and Luke Thomas to preview the Pitbull vs. Sanchez featherweight semifinal and the start of the eight-man Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix tournament. TitledROAD TO BELLATOR MMA, bothspecial programs will consist of highlights, analysis, and fight predictions, as SHOWTIME Sports’ dynamic combat sports duo prepares viewers for the live debut of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME.

ROAD TO BELLATOR MMA: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2 will debut on Monday, March 22 whileROAD TO BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prixwill premiere one week later on Monday, Ožujak 29 naShowtime Sport aBELLATOR MMA YouTube channels.Both programs also will beavailable to subscribers on all SHOWTIME On Demand platforms, on SHOWTIME EXTREME, as well as to SHOWTIME distributors for their free-on-demand and online portals.

U subotu, Ožujak 27, a replay ofBELLATOR MMA 253: Caldwell vs.. McKee will air on SHOWTIME at 8 poslije podne. ET / PT. The four-fight card, includingMcKee’s iconic “McKee-otine” finish over former BELLATOR Bantamweight World ChampionDarrion Caldwell that propelled the young star into the Featherweight World Grand Prix Final, will also replay onSHOWTIME on Sunday, Ožujak 28 na 12 Midnight ET/PT, and again on Thursday, Travanj 1 na 9 poslije podne. ET / PT.

Bellator 253, along with several past events which featured the world-class fighters in the upcoming tournaments, will be scheduled on SHOWTIME EXTREME weeknights at 10 poslije podne. ET/PT and are now available on SHOWTIME On Demand platforms. Select events will be available for free to non-subscribers via SHOWTIME distributor platforms and on Pluto TV’s SHOWTIME Selects and BELLATOR MMA channels.

U sklopu pokretanja BELLATOR MMA na SHOWTIME, mreža gledateljima koji su novi u usluzi streaming SHOWTIME nudi 30-dnevno besplatno probno razdoblje, nakon čega slijedi snižena mjesečna pretplata od 4,99 USD mjesečno za sljedećih šest mjeseci. Gledatelji se mogu prijaviti naSHO.com/BellatorMMA.

The following fight replays are scheduled for the weeks ahead as fans prepare for the launch of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME:

·       BELLATOR MMA 252: Pitbull vs. Carvalho- (Original air date 11/12/2020)

·BELLATOR MMA 251: Manhoef vs. Anderson- (Original air date 11/05/2020)

·BELLATOR MMA 245: Davis vs. Machida 2- (Original air date 09/11/2020)

·BELLATOR MMA 244: Bader vs. Nemkov- (Original air date 08/21/2020)

·BELLATOR MMA 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie- (Original air date 06/14/2019)

·BELLATOR MMA 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch- (Original air date 04/27/2019)

·BELLATOR MMA 214: Fedor vs. Bader- (Original air date 01/26/2019)

·BELLATOR MMA 186: Bader vs. Vassell- (Original air date 11/03/2017)

·Više, two individual bouts from BELLATOR MMA 209: - (Original air date 11/16/2018)

  • BELLATOR MMA: Davis vs Nemkov
  • BELLATOR MMA: Pitbull vs. Sanchez

Za više informacija posjetitewww.bellator.com iliwww.SHO.com, follow on Twitter @BellatorMMA and @ShowtimeSports,  on Instagram @BellatorMMA and @ShoSports, ili postati fan na Facebook-uwww.Facebook.com/BellatorMMA.