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TWO WORLD TITLE FIGHTS! MCKEE-PITBULL 2, NEMKOV-ANDERSON TOP INCREDIBLY STACKED NEW FIGHT CARD SET FOR APRIL 15

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UNDEFEATED WORLD CHAMPIONA.J. MCKEE TO DEFEND BELLATOR MMA 145-POUND WORLD TITLE IN REMATCH AGAINST FORMER NUMBER ONE POUND-FOR-POUND & TWO-DIVISION CHAMPIONPATRICIO PITBULL

205-POUND CHAMPIONVADIM NEMKOV TO BATTLE TOP-RANKEDCOREY ANDERSON FOR $1 MILLION PRIZE IN BELLATOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX FINAL

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BELLATOR 277 SET FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 15, AT 10 P.M. ET / 7 P.M. Pt LIVE ON SHOWTIME INSIDE THE SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE, Calif.

TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY

LOS ANGELES (-Ahụ. 16, 2022) -Two outstanding world-championship showdowns. Four of BELLATOR MMA’s best pound-for-pound fighters. One highly anticipated rematch. The promotion’s all-time greatest athlete striving to avenge a highlight-reel loss to the company’s homegrown superstar. A tournament final awarding a seven-figure jackpot to the victor.

BELLATOR’s fourth phenomenal fight card of 2022 promises to be one for the ages.

Fresh off a 117-second destruction of his upcoming opponent and claiming the $1 million bounty at the BELLATOR MMA Featherweight World Grand Prix Finale, unbeaten BELLATOR Featherweight World TitleholderA.J. McKee (18-0) hopes to take the next step toward becoming the sport’s greatest fighter as he battles former top pound-for-pound and two-division championPatricio Baby (32-5) for the second time in less than nine months on Friday, April 15, na10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. Pt na-na showtime.

In the co-feature ofBELLATOR 277: McKee vs. Baby 2 na SAP Center na San Jose, Calif., current 205-pound BELLATOR MMA World ChampionVadim Nemkov (15-2) will defend his title for the third time and aims to take home the $1 million prize three days before U.S. Tax Day when he squares off against the surging No. 1-họọrọ contenderCorey Anderson(16-5)in the BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix final.

Tiketi makaBELLATOR MMA 277: McKee vs. Baby 2 go on sale this Friday, -Ahụ. 18 at bothTicketmaster.com naBellator.com with a special presale starting the day prior.

Ọzọkwa, four preliminary bouts have been announced including a mouthwatering matchup between two highly ranked heavyweights as No. 5-họọrọTim Johnson (15-8) faces surging No. 6-họọrọTyrell Fortune(11-2, 1 NC) in a rematch fromBELLATOR 239. Their first fight ended with Johnson securing a win that earned great consideration for the 2020 KO of the Year. The preliminary bouts will stream live three hours earlier at7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. Pt on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

In their historic initial matchup at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., McKee stunned Pitbull by landing a punishing left leg kick to the head at 1:40 of the opening stanza atBELLATOR MMA 263na July 31, 2021. The champion then continued the onslaught by unleashing a series of brutal unanswered head shots that floored the Brazilian legend.

Moments later as McKee prematurely raised his arms in celebration, Pitbull rose from the depths of defeat only to be greeted by a fighter hell bent on stealing his crown and claiming the $1 million prize. With the 25-time BELLATOR MMA veteran backed up against the fence, MMA’s brightest young brawler locked in a guillotine choke. With Pitbull seeming to lose consciousness, referee Mike Beltran halted matters at 1:57 nke oghere etiti.

“Hosting the world’s best mixed martial artists in the great city of San Jose is something that has been important to me during my career as a fight promoter and I’m happy to continue that with our card on April 15,” BELLATOR President Scott Coker said. “The rematch between A.J. McKee and Patricio Pitbull for the featherweight title, as well as our Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final featuring Vadim Nemkov against Corey Anderson are two fights that could headline any event on their own, but we are bringing both to SAP Center at San Jose on the same night to show the fans here that we truly value their support throughout the years.”

A native of Long Beach, Calif., BELLATOR’s top-rated pound-for-pound fighter has exceeded the lofty expectations placed on him since his professional debut three days following his 20nke ụbọchị ọmụmụ. Armed with six knockouts and seven submissions, the Team Bodyshop product, onye ga-atụgharị 27 eight days before his rematch against Pitbull, has shown a knack for securing lightning-fast finishes with 10 coming in the first round. “Mercenary” has earned dominant victories over every fighter who has opposed him, including former World Champions Pitbull, Pat Curran, and Darrion Caldwell, who McKee submitted with a rare-modified neck crank that was later dubbed the “McKee-otine.” The winner of the 2020 Submission of the Year Award for his 71-second annihilation of Caldwell has fought a total of 33 rounds across 18 career contests (1.8 rounds per bout), while logging less than 41 total minutes in the BELLATOR cage since turning pro in August 2012.

One half of the vaunted Pitbull Brothers duo, Patricio has long been considered the crown jewel of BELLATOR MMA, where he currently sits at No. 3 in the BELLATOR MMA men’s pound-for-pound rankings. Holding a remarkable 32-5 record with wins over elite competition, including the likes of former World Champions Pat Curran, Juan Archuleta, and Daniel Straus (ugboro abụọ). Na 2019, the 34-year-old Brazilian captured the BELLATOR Lightweight World Championship from Michael Chandler, becoming only the second BELLATOR athlete to hold two titles simultaneously. Na 23 finishes in 37 ọkachamara ịlụ ọgụ, Pitbull has shown repeatedly that he possesses the well-rounded skillset required to reign over multiple weight classes.

Currently BELLATOR MMA’s second-ranked pound-for-pound fighter, Nemkov captured the BELLATOR MMA light heavyweight crown by defeating Ryan Bader via second-round TKO atBELLATOR MMA 244 in August 2020. Riding a nine-fight winning streak dating back to June 2016, the ferocious 29-year-old sports seven first-round knockouts, with two in the initial minute of action. After successfully defending his light heavyweight belt by earning a tough unanimous decision over Phil Davis, the pride of Belgorod, Russia and Fedor Emelianenko protégé scored a fourth-round submission of late replacement Julius Anglickas in the semifinals of the BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix during his last outing on Oct. 16, 2021.

Anderson, of Robbinsville, N.J., has ascended to the top of the BELLATOR 205-pound rankings by vanquishing seven of his past eight opponents, including a third-round stoppage of Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov atBELLATOR MMA 257 on April 16, 2021. Exactly six months later atBELLATOR MMA 268, the Rockford, Ọrịa., native walked into the cage to the spellbinding sounds of The Doors’ “Five to One,” and took the song title literally by knocking out Arizona State University wrestling legend Ryan Bader in 51 seconds in front of Bader’s hometown crowd at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz. In his first promotional appearance, “Overtime” registered a second-round TKO over Dutch kickboxing legend Melvin Manhoef atBELLATOR MMA 251 na November 2020. Prior to joining BELLATOR, Anderson tallied a 10-5 record with a rival promotion, winning “The Ultimate Fighter 19” tournament in 2014, and boasting impressive wins over Glover Teixeira, Jan Błachowicz and Johnny Walker, n'etiti ndị ọzọ.

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BELLATOR 277: McKEE VS. PITBULL 2Isi kadị:

Friday, April 15 – live onOGE IHE NKIRI

10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. Pt

Featherweight World Championship: C–A.J. McKee (18-0) vs. No. 1-Patricio Baby (15-5)

 Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final: C-Vadim Nemkov (15-2) vs. Emela. 1-Corey Anderson (16-5)

Mbido kadị: 

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

7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. Pt

Heavyweight tuanu: Emela. 5-Tim Johnson(15-8) vs. No. 6-Tyrell Fortune(11-2, 1 NC)

Welterweight tuanu: Emela. 10-Kyle Crutchmer(8-1) vs.Michael Lombardo(12-2, 1 NC)

Welterweight tuanu: Shane Keefe(2-0) vs.Tyson Miller (2-0)

140-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Gaston Bolanos (5-3) vs.Cass Bell(5-2)

*Kaadị ga-agbanwe.

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Sat., -Ahụ. 19 // BELLATOR 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.

Free. -Ahụ. 25 // BELLATOR 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublin, Ireland

Free. Oké Osimiri. 12 // BELLATOR 276: Borics vs. Burnell // The Family Arena // St. Louis, Ị.

Free. Apr. 15 // BELLATOR 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2/Nemkov vs. Anderson // SAP Center // San Jose, Calif.

Free. Ka 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, FRA

Free. Ka 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // The OVO Arena Wembley // London

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Five New Preliminary Matchups Added to BELLATOR MMA 271 na Fraịdee, Nov. 12, Ndụ na showtime

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FIVE FRESH PRELIMINARY MATCHUPS ADDED TOBELLATOR MMA 271: CYBORG VS. KAVANAGHNA FRAỊDEE, Nov. 12, Ndụ SHOWTIME® 

TONS OF SOUTH FLORIDA TALENT SET TO THRILL HOMETOWN CROWD AT HARD ROCK LIVE AT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN HOLLYWOOD, FLA., AS BELLATOR™ RETURNS TO THE SUNSHINE STATE FOR FIRST TIME IN EIGHT YEARS

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LOS ANGELES –In addition to the Featherweight World Title main event pitting current 145-pound championCris “Cyborg” (24-2, 1 NC) against No. 5-rankedSinead Kavanagh(7-4), BELLATOR MMA has added several star-studded matchups to the preliminary portion ofBELLATOR MMA 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanaghna Fraịdee, Nov. 12, at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.

SHOWTIME will televise the fantastic five-fight main card live at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.Ọzọkwa, the must-watch preliminary fights will stream live three hours earlier at7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. Pt on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

Tickets for BELLATOR MMA 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanagh are currently on sale at Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com. Agbakwunyere oké ga-mara ọkwa obere oge.

In female flyweight action, Miami’s“Master” Valerie Loureda (3-1) hopes to steal the show yet again, as the 23-year-old star prepares for Knoxville’sTaylor Turner (5-7), while Brazilian sensationBruna Ellen (5-3) challenges the heavy-handedDesiree “Dirty Dez” Yanez (5-3).  

Fighting out of Key West, Fla., the undefeated knockout artistRoman Faraldo (5-0) returns to the BELLATOR cage to face fellow Floridian and Pensacola-nativeRobert Turnquest (11-7) in a 170-pound contest. Additionally, Roufusport productJordan Newman (3-0) hopes to keep his perfect record intact in a middleweight showdown against Palm Beach, Florida’sShane O’Shea (4-2).  

Lastly, former Penn State wrestler and current American Top Team standoutCody Law (4-0) puts his unblemished professional mark on the line in a featherweight clash with Fort Smith, Arkansas’Colton Hamm (4-3). 

In the co-main event., top-10 heavyweights will go toe-to-toe as No. 5-họọrọTyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 NC) squares up with No. 8 Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC).

Rounding out the five-bout SHOWTIME telecast, the always electric and No. 5-họọrọAaron Pico (8-3) will square off against undefeated No. 8 Justin Gonzales (12-0), while No. 1-họọrọArlene Blencowe (14-8) attempts to cement her place as the next in line for a shot at the 145-pound crown against No. 7 Pam Sorenson(9-3). Kicking off the main card, undefeated Ọ dịghị. 7-ranked Boca Raton, Fla., resident Steve Mowry (9-0) will continue his quest toward the top of the heavyweight ranks as he takes on veteranRakim Cleveland (22-13-1, 1 NC).

EmelitereBELLATOR MMA 271: CYBORG VS. KAVANAGH MAIN CARD: 

Friday, Nov. 12 – live onOGE IHE NKIRI 

10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT 

Featherweight World Title Bout: C-Cris “Cyborg” (24-2, 1 NC) vs. #5-Sinead Kavanagh(7-4) 

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: #5-Tyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 NC) vs. #8-Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC) 

Featherweight tuanu: #5-Aaron Pico (8-3) vs. Emela. 8-Justin Gonzales (12-0) 

Featherweight tuanu: #1-Arlene Blencowe(14-8)vs. #7-Pam Sorenson(9-3) 

Heavyweight tuanu: #7-Steve Mowry(9-0)vs. Rakim Cleveland (22-13-1, 1 NC) 

Mbido kadị: 

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

7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT 

Flyweight n'obi: Bruna Ellen (5-3) vs.Desiree Yanez (5-3) 

Welterweight tuanu: Roman Faraldo (5-0) vs.Robert Turnquest (11-7) 

Featherweight tuanu: Cody Law(4-0) vs.Colton Hamm (4-3)  

Flyweight n'obi: Valerie Loureda (3-1) vs.Taylor Turner (5-7) 

Middleweight tuanu: Jordan Newman (3-0) vs.Shane O’Shea(4-2) 

For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, please visit BELLATOR.com. 

 

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events 

Free. Nov. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Queally vs. Pitbull 2// 3Arena // Dublin, Ireland

Free. Nov. 12 // BELLATOR 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanagh // Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Cha cha // Hollywood, FL

Free. Dec. 3 // BELLATOR 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi// Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.

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

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

POST-FIGHT VIDEO INTERVIEWS HERE

C-Juliana Velasquez (12-0) meriri #3-Denise Kielholtz (6-3) site gbawara n'etiti mkpebi (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

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

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

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

#5–Tyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 NC) meriri #7-Matt Mitrione (13-9, 1 NC) site na nrubeisi (etiwapụ) na 1:45 nke gburugburu otu

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

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

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

Matheus Mattos (13-2-1) meriri Cee Jay Hamilton (15-9) site TKO (etiwapụ) na 1:33 nke gburugburu abụọ

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

"M na-eche oké, perfectly strong. But I felt my knee go ‘thwack.’ And I stopped moving a lot. I didn’t do much footwork. I knew this was going to be on my hands, because my leg was painful. Olileanya, everything went well.

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

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

#2–Arlene Blencowe (14-8) meriri Dayana Silva (9-6) site TKO (punches) na 1:00 nke gburugburu atọ

Arlene Blencowe:
"M na-eche oké. I want to give a shout out to my kids at home. I’ve been away from home for nine weeks and it’s the longest I’ve ever been without my kids. Ya mere, this win is for you.”

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

#5-Johnny Eblen (9-0) meriri Travis Davis (10-5) site na etebe (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

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

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

Mbido Kaadị:
Said Sowma (7-2) meriri Ronny Markes (19-9) site ko (punches) na 1:09 nke gburugburu otu
Cody Law (4-0) meriri Theodore Macuka (1-1) site TKO (punches) na 1:54 nke gburugburu otu
Diana Avsaragova (4-0) meriri Gabriella Gulfin (2-3) site gbawara n'etiti mkpebi (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Adil Benjilany (6-3, 1 NC) meriri Johnny Soto (4-2) site na etebe (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Charlie Campbell (4-1) meriri Nicholas Giulietti (2-2) site TKO (punches) na 1:30 nke gburugburu abụọ

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BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. N'okpuru nduzi nke vetiran agha ume 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. Na United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, ndụ omume orchestration, fighter mmepe / mmekọahụ, ebe mgbakọ ị nweta, nkwado e kere eke / mmepe, mba ikikere, ahịa, mgbasa ozi, publicity, and commission relations. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, n'ụlọ ka ụwa Premiya ntụrụndụ ụdị na jikọọ na kiriri site gbara ọkpụrụkpụ ọdịnaya gafee telivishọn, emegharị, online na mobile nyiwe.
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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 239: RUTH VS. AMOSOV

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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS


Bellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov Main Kaadị:

Yaroslav Amosov (23-0) meriri Na Ruth (8-2) site na etebe (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Myles Jury (18-5) meriri Brandon Girtz (16-9) site na etebe (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Tim Johnson (13-6) meriri Tyrell Fortune (8-1) site ko (punches) na 2:35 nke gburugburu otu

Valentin Moldavsky (9-1) meriri Javy Ayala (11-8) site na etebe (30-25, 30-24, 30-24)



Mbido Kaadị:

Davion Franklin (1-0) meriri J.W. Kiser (5-3) site TKO (punches) na 1:30 nke gburugburu otu

Chris Gonzalez (4-0) meriri Aaron McKenzie (7-2-1) site gbawara n'etiti mkpebi (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Kevin Croom (21-12) meriri Adil Benjilany (5-3, 1 NC) site gbawara n'etiti mkpebi (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Cris Lencioni (6-2) meriri Salim Mukhidinov (7-4) site gbawara n'etiti mkpebi (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Kyle Crutchmer (6-0) meriri Scott Futrell (11-10) site na nrubeisi (anaconda choke) na 2:58 nke gburugburu otu

Grant Neal (3-0) meriri Claude Wilcox (1-2) site TKO (punches) na 3:37 nke gburugburu atọ

Josh Hill (19-3)meriri Vinicius Zani (11-6) site na etebe (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Solo Hatley Jr. (8-2) meriri Gaston Bolanos (5-3) site gbawara n'etiti mkpebi (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Denise Kielholtz (5-2) meriri Kristina Williams (3-3) site na nrubeisi (n'azụ-gba ọtọ ịkpagbu) na 2:15 nke gburugburu otu

TeeJay Britton (6-2) meriri Gabriel Varga (1-1) site gbawara n'etiti mkpebi (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Keith Lee (6-3) meriri Shawn ụyọkọ (9-5) site na etebe (30-26, 29-28, 29-27)

Christian Edwards (3-0) meriri Marco Hutch (3-3) site na etebe (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)



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FULL FIGHT CARD AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR BELLATOR 239: RUTH VS. AMOSOV THIS FRIDAY, -Ahụ. 21

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MAIN CARD TO AIR ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN AT 9 P.M. NA





LOS ANGELES – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. a Friday, February 21 has been finalized with a stacked four-fight main card airing at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on Paramount Network and DAZN. Ọzọkwa, a total of 13 preliminary fights will stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel and DAZN beginning at 6:15 p.m. PT/5:15 p.m. CT.



Isi ihe omume nke Bellator 239 will feature an exciting welterweight clash between two of the division’s best prospects, as three-time NCAA National Wrestling Champion Na Ruth (8-1) takes on undefeated Ukrainian striker Yaroslav Amosov (22-0). Ọzọkwa na kaadị, a premiere lightweight matchup between Minnesota’s own Brandon Girtz (16-8) and recent Bellator free agent signing Myles Jury (17-5), as well as two pivotal matchups in the heavyweight division as Tyrell Fortune (8-0) is set to meet UFC-veteran Timothy Johnson (12-6) na n'elu contender Javy Ayala (11-7) goes to battle against a member of Fedor Emelianenko’s team in Russia, Valentin Moldavsky (8-1).



Preliminary action for Bellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov will be highlighted by a number of young undefeated prospects returning to the cage, including Oklahoma’s Kyle Crutchmer (5-0), Christian Edwards (2-0), Chris Gonzalez (3-0), Grant Neal (2-0) and Texas’ Lucas Brennan (2-0), while familiar names in Cris Lencioni (5-2), Gaston Bolanos (5-2) na Shawn ụyọkọ (9-4) are also scheduled to compete on the card.



Ọzọkwa, the prelims will feature appearances by two Bellator Kickboxing champions in flyweight champ Denise Kielholtz (4-2) and featherweight titleholder Gabriel Varga (1-0) as they both return to the Bellator MMA cage.



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Bellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov Main Kaadị:

Paramount Network and DAZN

9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT



Welterweight Main Omume: Na Ruth (8-1) vs. Yaroslav Amosov (22-0)

Kedu otu m ga Co-Main Omume: Brandon Girtz (16-8) vs. Myles Jury (17-5)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Tyrell Fortune (8-0) vs. Tim Johnson (12-6)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Javy Ayala (11-7) vs. Valentin Moldavsky (8-1)



Mbido Kaadị:

Bellator MMA’s YouTube Channel and DAZN

6:15 p.m. NA / 5:15 p.m. CT:



Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Christian Edwards (2-0) vs. Marco Hutch (3-2)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Shawn ụyọkọ (9-4) vs. Keith Lee (5-3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Gabriel Varga (1-0) vs. TeeJay Britton (5-2)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Denise Kielholtz (4-2) vs. Kristina Williams (3-2)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Gaston Bolanos (5-2) vs. Solo Hatley Jr. (7-2)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Hill (18-3) vs. Vinicius Zani (11-5)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Grant Neal (2-0) vs. Claude Wilcox (1-1)

175-lb. Contract Weight Bout: Kyle Crutchmer (5-0) vs. Scott Futrell (11-9)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Cris Lencioni (5-2) vs. Salim Mukhidinov (7-3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Adil Benjilany (5-2, 1 NC) vs. Kevin Croom (20-12)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Lucas Brennan (2-0) vs. Jamese Taylor (0-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Chris Gonzalez (3-0) vs. Aaron McKenzie (7-1-1)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: J.W. Kiser (5-2) vs. Davion Franklin (Pro mpụta mbụ)



*Kaadị ga-agbanwe



Biko gaa na Bellator.com maka ozi ndị ọzọ.

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FULL RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 233: SALTER VS. VAN STEENIS

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Main Kaadị:

John Salter (17-4) meriri Costello van Steenis (12-2) site na etebe (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Andrew Kapel (15-6) meriri "Eze knife" Lawal (21-10) site ko (ntụmadị) na 1:22 nke gburugburu otu

Arlene Blencowe (13-7) meriri Leslie Smith (11-8-1) site na etebe (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Tyrell Fortune (8-0) meriri Zu Anyanwu (15-6) site TKO (punches) na 1:56 nke gburugburu abụọ



Mbido Kaadị:

Aaron McKenzie (7-1-1) meriri Sean Clements (3-2) site na nrubeisi (n'azụ-gba ọtọ ịkpagbu) na 4:31 nke gburugburu otu

Lucas Brennan (2-0) meriri Jacob Landin (0-3) site na nrubeisi (n'azụ-gba ọtọ ịkpagbu) na 3:38 nke gburugburu otu

Tyree Fortune (5-0) meriri Chuck Campbell (2-1) site gbawara n'etiti mkpebi (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Logan Storley (11-0) meriri E.J. Brooks (13-6) site TKO (injury) na 5:00 nke gburugburu otu

Julius Anglickas (8-1) meriri Jordan Young (11-1) site na etebe (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Amanda Bell (7-6) meriri Janay Harding (5-4) site TKO (punches) na 4:44 nke gburugburu atọ

Kyle Crutchmer (5-0) meriri Robert Gidron (4-4) site na etebe (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Romero Cotton (4-0) meriri Jason Perrotta (3-4) via verbal submission (injury) na 2:16 nke gburugburu otu

Christian Edwards (2-0) meriri Cesar Bennett (0-1) site knockout (head kick) na 0:16 nke gburugburu otu

Grant Neal (2-0) meriri Jimmy Lugo (1-1) site na etebe (30-26, 30-26, 29-28)



Biko gaa na Bellator.com maka ozi ndị ọzọ.



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FULL CARD SET FOR BELLATOR’S DEBUT IN BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT ON SATURDAY, OG OST 24 AT WEBSTER BANK ARENA

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BELLATOR 225: MITRIONE VS. KHARITONOV 2 AIRS ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN AT 9 P.M. ET / 8 P.M. CT

LOS ANGELES - Bellator will hold the first-ever MMA event at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn. na satọde, August 24 when the always-exciting Matt Mitrione (13-6, 1 NC) once again squares off against Sergei Kharitonov (29-7, 2 NC) in a heavyweight headliner.


The remainder of the main card features four other must-see bouts, including two additional heavyweight slugfests, as former Bellator heavyweight champion Vitaly Minakov (21-1) ihu Javy Ayala (11-7) na ngalaba-isi omume, while undefeated heavyweight prospects Tyrell Fortune (6-0) na Rudy Schaffroth (6-0, 1 NC), who both originally hail from Portland, Awa., collide in the main card opener.



Rounding out the five-fight card on Paramount Network – the man with the most appearances inside the Bellator Cage in history, David Rickels (21-5, 2 NC), takes on the undefeated Ukrainian Yaroslav Amosov (21-0) in a 175-pound catchweight bout, and former flyweight title contender Alejandra Lara (7-3) osoboTaylor Turner (4-5) na bantamweight, who returns after recently upsetting Heather Hardy at Madison Square Garden earlier this summer.



The main card can be seen live on Paramount Network na DAZN na 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com, DAZN and globally on the Bellator Mobile App na-amalite na 5:45 pm EST/2:45 pm PST.



Tiketi maka Bellator 225: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2 ndị na ere now, and are available in-person at the Click It or Ticket Box Office at Webster Bank Arena, as well as online at Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Earlier in the evening, Connecticut onwe "Ọjọọ" Nick Newell (15-2) will lace up the Bellator gloves for the first time in his career and make the short drive from his home in Milford, Conn. to Webster Bank Arena, mgbe ọ na-ezukọ Corey Browning (5-2), a man who has already defeated “Baby Slice” and Aaron Chalmers. Also representing the “The Constitution State,” the surging Mike “The Savage” Kimbel (3-1) will be looking to impress the partisan crowd againstChris Disonell (3-3).



Preliminary action is highlighted by appearances from top Bellator prospects, including Royce Gracie’s eldest son Khonry Gracie (1-1), Israel’s Aviv Gozali (2-0) and the promotional debut of light heavyweight Grant “The Truth” Neal (1-0). Ọzọ, long-time UFC and TUF veteran Sabah Homasi (12-8) returns to the Bellator Cage for the first time since Bellator 124.



Ọzọkwa na kaadị, unbeaten Austin “The Gentleman” Vanderford (7-0) will make his middleweight debut against Georgia’s Joseph Creer (6-0-1), New Jersey’s Ricky Bandejas (11-3) will return to action for the first time since relocating to American Top Team in Florida, when he competes at bantamweight against Virginia’s Ahmet Kayretli (8-3, 1 NC) and the always-exciting Tim Johnson (12-5) will make his sophomore Bellator appearance against recently signedAzunna Anyanwu (15-5) of Philadelphia in a heavyweight matchup.



Complete Bellator 225: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2 Ọgụ Kaadị:

Heavyweight Main Event: Matt Mitrione (13-6, 1 NC) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (29-7, 2 NC)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Vitaly Minakov (21-1) vs. Javy Ayala (11-7)

Bantamweight Feature Bout: Alejandra Lara (7-3) vs. Taylor Turner (4-5)

175-Pound Catchweight Feature Bout: David Rickels (21-5, 2 NC) vs. Yaroslav Amosov (21-0)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Tyrell Fortune (6-0) vs. Rudy Schaffroth (6-0, 1 NC)



Mbido Kaadị:

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Khonry Gracie (1-1) vs. Oscar Vera (0-1)

165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Aviv Gozali (2-0) vs. Eduard Muravitskiy (9-8)
Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Grant Neal (1-0) vs. Alpha Toure (Pro mpụta mbụ)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Sabah Homasi (12-8) vs. Micah Terrill (14-7, 1 NC)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Austin Vanderford (7-0) vs. Joseph Creer (6-0-1)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tim Johnson (12-5) vs. Azunna Anyanwu (15-5)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Ricky Bandejas (11-3) vs. Ahmet Kayretli (8-3, 1 NC)

140-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Mike Kimbel (3-1) vs. Chris Disonell (3-3)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Nick Newell (15-2) vs. Corey Browning (5-2)

165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Kastriot Xhema (3-3, 1 NC) vs. Connor Dixon (Pro mpụta mbụ)

175-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Jon Manley (11-6) vs. Thiago Rela (10-7)



*Kaadị ga-agbanwe.



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TOP PROSPECT ED RUTH JOINS THIS FRIDAY’S ‘BELLATOR 168’ CARD IN FLORENCE FOR HIS SECOND FIGHT IN AS MANY MONTHS

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Santa Monica, Calif (Dec. 6, 2016) – It was announced today that one of MMA’s hottest prospects, Na Ruth (1-0), will waste no time continuing to build his resume, as he fights Emanuele Palombi (5-2) for his second fight in as many months. The bout takes place a Friday na "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran," na Dec. 10 from the Mandela Forum in Florence and will air LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 4pm ET/Pt.

 

Mgbe naanị 26 afọ, Ruth is looking to pave the way for the other members of “The New Breed," a group of highly accomplished wrestlers who have all signed to fight under the Bellator MMA banner including: Joey Davis (1-0), Tyrell Fortune (1-0), Jarod Trice (1-0) yana Aaron Pico na Romero Cotton – the last of which have yet to make their highly anticipated professional debuts. Before he was a three-time National Champion and four-time All-American wrestler at Penn State University, Ruth attended the world-renown Blair Academy in Susquehanna Township, På, where he was the top-ranked recruit in the nation for his weight class. Having achieved great success at every stage of competition throughout his life, Ruth aspires to have the Bellator middleweight gold around his waist before long. After making the move across the country to Fresno, Calif., where he now trains at Dethrone Basecamp with other Bellator MMA fighters like Josh Koscheck na Chris Honeycutt, Ruth made his professional MMA debut just last month on Nov. 4, when he finished Dustin Collins-Miles with strikes at 3:19 n'ime akpa gburugburu.

 

Ruth now faces Rome’s Palombi, a seven-fight veteran with five victories including three KO’s and one submission. Ruth, who is taking the fight on less than a week’s notice, must quickly learn how to tune out a hometown crowd, who will certainly be heavily in favor of the Italian fighter.

 

The evening is highlighted by a main event featuring Italy’s most renowned mixed martial artist Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC), who will duke it out with Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) in a light heavyweight main event. Other Bellator MMA competitors will also be in action, na nsonye John Salter (12-3), Yamauchi elu (31-9) na Philipe Lins(10-1).

 

The Bellator Kickboxing brand will also be on display in Italy with a card that features a female flyweight rematch between Denise Kielholtz (45-3) na Gloria Peritore (11-1-1), but this time, a world title will be on the line. "Bellator kickboxing: Florence” will also include a lightweight clash between Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) and British kickboxing champion Jordan Watson (48-11-2), a middleweight matchup pitting Joe Schilling (19-9) megide Victorio Lermano (30-7), a welterweight contest pairing Luca Novello (22-4-2) na Karim Ghajji (96-13-1), na Kevin Ross(31-9) ga- Alessio Arduini (26-14-2) na a fechaa agha. "Bellator kickboxing: Florence” airs Friday, Dec. 16 na 11:15 pm ET, immediately following "Bellator 169: King Mo vs. Ishii.”

 

Complete "Bellator 168: Sakara vs. Beltran” Card:

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) vs. Life Beltran (17-13, 1 NC)

Ìhè Heavyweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Philipe Lins (10-1) vs. Kleber Raimundo Silva (12-7)

Middleweight Feature Fight: John Salter (12-3) vs. Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Yamauchi elu (31-9) vs. Mircea Valeriu (12-3)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Na Ruth (1-0) vs. Emanuele Palombi (5-2)

Complete “Bellator Kickboxing: Florence” Card:

Lightweight Feature Fight: Giorgio Petrosyan (82-2-2, 1 NC) vs. Jordan Watson (48-11-2)

Flyweight World Title: Denise Kielholtz (45-3) vs. Gloria Peritore (11-1-1)

Middleweight Feature Fight: Joe Schilling (19-9) vs. Victorio Lermano (30-7)

Welterweight Njirimara Ọgụ: Luca Novello (22-4-2) vs. Karim Ghajji (96-13-1)

Lightweight Feature Fight: Kevin Ross (31-9) vs. Alessio Arduini (26-14-2)

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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED, PHIL DAVIS TAKES HOME BELLATOR MMA TITLE WITH DOMINATING FIVE-ROUND VICTORY

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Nov. 4, 2016) – It’s a wonderful life for Phil Davis (17-3), who dethroned Liam McGeary (11-1) na Fraịdee n'abalị “Bellator 163,” taking home the light heavyweight championship.

As has been the case plenty of times throughout Davis’ illustrious career, his wrestling pedigree was the deciding factor, nullifying the world-class jiu-jitsu of the Renzo Gracie-trained former champion. For nearly 25-minutes, “Mr. Wonderful” maintained top pressure on the New York-native, frustrating McGeary and putting him into desperation mode in the fifth and final round. McGeary fought valiantly to both stop and submit the longtime Alliance MMA-product, ma n'ikpeazụ, Davis took home the unanimous decision with scorecards of 50-43, 50-45, 50-44.

McGeary, who suffered the first loss of his young career, was humble in defeat, admitting that while Davis was the better man throughout their main event fight, he will be back to reclaim what he feels is rightfully his.

Returning home to Southern California with a new belt in tow, Davis now sets his sights on his pregnant wife, who is due to give birth to his second son na Mọnde.

Brennan Ward & Saad Awad Provide 90 Seconds of Pure Violence

In an absolute barnburner, Brennan Ward na Ị Awad went toe-to-toe for the 86 seconds they shared the Bellator MMA cage together, doing their best imitation of Rock Em’ Sock Em’ Robots until “Irish” caught “Ogbu” with an uppercut that sent the Palestinian face first into the canvas. With the knockout, Ward moves into sixth place on the all-time list of KO’s under the promotion’s banner, and now sets his sights on a future matchup against the elite at 170-pounds.

Neiman Gracie Tells the MMA World, ‘Gracie Jiu-Jitsu’ is Back

After finding out they would be competing live on SPIKE less than 24 hours before entering the Bellator MMA cage, Neiman Gracie (5-0) mere ngwa ngwa ọrụ nke Rudy-agba (16-15), latching on to an arm bar 4:39 into the opening frame and forcing the tap from “Bad News.” Gracie was able to add to his impressive submission record, which has now been stretched to three victories in three Bellator MMA appearances, including a pair of first-round submissions. The 27-year-old was also able to please Royce Gracie, who was cornering his bout for the evening.

Javy Ayala Spoils Return of Sergei Kharitonov in 16 sekọnd

In what many people thought would be a triumphant return to the sport of MMA for Sergei Kharitonov (23-6), Javy Ayala (10-5) spoiled that, sending the Russian heavyweight to the canvas in a heap following an overhand right 16 seconds into the matchup. Na mmeri, “Eye Candy” immediately inserted himself into further big-time match-ups, namedropping both Bobby Lashley na Matt Mitrione during his post-fight interview. In his last two outings, the Northern California-native has finished his foe in the opening round via stoppage.

Mbido Kaadị Results:

Na Ruth (1-0) meriri Dustin Collins-Miles (0-1) site TKO (punches) na 3:19 nke gburugburu otu

Tyrell Fortune (1-0) meriri Cody Miskell (0-1) site TKO (punches) na 2:22 nke gburugburu otu

Tim Caron (6-0) meriri Steve Skrzat (8-9) via TKO at 1:22 nke gburugburu otu

Hannah Regina (1-0) meriri Sarah Ịṅa (1-4) site na nrubeisi (arm bar) na 4:51 nke gburugburu otu

Tim Caron (6-0) meriri Steve Skrzat (8-9) via TKO at 1:22 nke gburugburu abụọ

Blair Tugman (9-6) meriri Walter Smith-Cotito (4-5, 1 NC) site na etebe (29-28)

Christopher Foster (10-4) meriri Thomas English (6-7) site na etebe (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Tyler Eze (12-4) meriri Josh Diekmann (15-8, 1 NC) site na nrubeisi (n'azụ-gba ọtọ ịkpagbu) na 1:39 nke gburugburu abụọ

Carlos Corriea (2-0) meriri Ilya Kotau (1-2) site gbawara n'etiti mkpebi (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Vinicius De Jesus (5-1) meriri James Boran (6-1) site na nrubeisi (n'azụ-gba ọtọ ịkpagbu) na 1:55 nke gburugburu 2

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VOTE FOR PHIL DAVIS 2016 – AMERICA’S WONDERFUL CHOICE

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Santa Monica, Calif. (Ọkt. 25, 2016) - Hey America! As we near the 2016 Presidential Election, Bellator MMA is headed to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn on Friday, November 4 with one of the most intriguing cards of the year. Headlining the event, Phil "Mr. Ebube "Davis is on the campaign trail as he prepares for one of the biggest fights of his career vs current Light Heavyweight Champion, Liam McGeary.

 

In advance of the card’s main event, Bellator’s digital team collaborated with Davis and stand-up comedian, Adam Hunter, to produce a collection of six original digital campaign videos with a clear message that there is a better choice! Complementing the digital shorts, fans can actually vote for Davis at the touch of a button at www.VoteForPhilDavis.com up until fight night on November 4. In the meantime, watch these “wonderful” clips below and see why Davis’ stance outside the cage will make MMA great again!

 

One of the more outspoken athletes in MMA, Davis comes in having won three consecutive contests and seven of his last nine. Na mgbakwunye, the 31-year-old has finished his opponent in half of his 16 career wins, including five submission victories. Davis earned his shot at McGeary and the highly coveted 205-pound belt with a key win over “King Mo” na "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo” tupu afọ a. A 13-fight veteran of the UFC, Davis will likely not be fazed by the bright lights of the Mohegan Sun Arena, in what is possibly the biggest challenge of his illustrious career. Look for the former NCAA National Champion wrestler to take this contest to the canvas and display his impeccable ground game in front of a packed Connecticut crowd.

 

 

 

 

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"Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis” Fight Card

Light Heavyweight World Title Fight: Liam McGeary (11-0) vs. Phil Davis (16-3)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Ị Awad (19-8) vs. Brennan Ward (13-4)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Paul Daley (38-14-2) vs. Derek Anderson (14-2)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) vs. Javy Ayala (9-5)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Marloes Coenen (23-7) vs. Talita Nogueira (6-0)

 

Mbido Kaadị

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Na Ruth (Mpụta mbụ) vs. Mark Mangiardi (Mpụta mbụ)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Fortune (Mpụta mbụ) vs. Cody Miskell (Mpụta mbụ)

Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Neiman Gracie (4-0) vs. Rudy-agba (16-14)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Diekmann (15-7, 1 NC) vs. Tyler Eze (11-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Blair Tugman (8-6) vs. Walter Smith-Cotito (4-4, 1 NC)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Michael Zichelle (8-4) vs. Tim Caron (5-0)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ilya Kotau (1-1) vs. Carlos Corriea (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Sarah Ịṅa (1-3) vs. Hannah Regina (Mpụta mbụ)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Keenan Raymond (3-3) vs. Kastroit Xhema (Mpụta mbụ)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: James Boran (6-0) vs. Vinicius De Jesus (4-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Thomas English (6-6) vs. Christopher Foster (9-4)