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FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR, BELLATOR AND THE USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON FRIDAY, ഡിസംബർ 20

JOSH BARNETT MAKES HIS BELLATOR DEBUT AGAINST RONNY MARKES IN HEAVYWEIGHT MAIN EVENT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK



LOS ANGELES – To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has once again partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച, ഡിസംബർ 20. Emanating from Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, ഹവായി, this unique show will be headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring the Bellator debuts of “The Warmaster” ജോഷ് വീഡിയോകൾ (35-8) ഒപ്പം Ronny Markes (19-7).



For a second year, the USO and Bellator team up to honor the men and women who fight for our freedom and to bring entertainment and a piece of home to service members based in Hawaii during the holiday season. ഈ Salute the Troops event will bring Bellator athletes and personalities to the military community and provide a live free event as a thank you for their sacrifices and dedication to our country, especially for those who are separated from family and home during the holidays. Much like last year, Bellator and the USO will also partner for a week of special events in Hawaii leading up to the big weekend of exciting fights on December 20 ഒപ്പം 21.



As the leading military support organization, the USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. This holiday season, hundreds of thousands of service members will remain on duty, away from home. The USO, through its programs, services and entertainment tours, is committed to bringing a piece of home to our nation’s service men and women. MMA fans and military supporters can help keep troops strong and connected to home by visiting www.USO.org/Holidays and by using the hashtag #USOHolidays when sharing how they have helped the USO’s critical mission to make the holidays special for our military heroes.



Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, ഡിസംബർ 20 ഭൂതകാല 10 മികവിനും. ET/9 p.m. സിടി. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Details for exclusive ticket distribution will be announced in the coming days.



This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announced Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. ജാക്സൺ ശനിയാഴ്ച, ഡിസംബർ 21. This highly-anticipated fight card includes undefeated Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-ലെയ് മാക്ഫർലേയിന്റെ defending her title against Kate Jackson, ഒപ്പം A.J. ലത്തിഫ് സംരംഭത്തിലെ എടുക്കൽ ഡെറക് ഫീൽഡുകൾ in a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix.





After signing with Bellator in April, former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett will make his return to MMA competition for the first time since 2016. A second-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Barnett has remained prevalent in the combat sports realm, competing in jiu-jitsu events, promoting and performing at his own professional wrestling shows and working as a color commentator for New Japan Pro Wrestling. Barnett is no stranger to the devoted MMA fanbase in Hawaii, fighting for regional Hawaiian promotion Superbrawl in 1999 ഒപ്പം 2000, a stint that included three fights in one night to win the Superbrawl 13 heavyweight tournament. One of the top heavyweights of all-time, the Strikeforce, അഹങ്കാരം, കാണുക UFC, കെ 1, NJPW, Pancrase, and Affliction mainstay owns victories over legendary stars, including Dan Severn (2X), Semmy Schilt (2X), റാൻഡി Couture, Mark Hunt, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, പെഡ്രോ Rizzo, സെർജി Kharitonov, ഫ്രാങ്ക് മിർ, റോയ് നെൽസൺ and Andrei Arlovski.



അന്നുമുതൽ പ്രൊഫഷണലായി പോരാടുന്നു 2007, Ronny Markes will join the Bellator ranks following 26-fights all over the globe including three wins in UFC. Competing for a majority of his nearly 13-year career at middleweight, the 31-year-old will now lace up the gloves as a Bellator heavyweight. Hailing from Natal, ബ്രസീൽ, Markes is coming off a TKO victory in June, and will add another big-name fighter to his list of opposition, a list that includes fights against Yoel Romero, Thiago Santos, Aaron Simpson and Paulo Filho.



അപ്ഡേറ്റ് Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops Fight Card:

Heavyweight Main Event: ജോഷ് വീഡിയോകൾ (35-8) Vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)



*Card subject to change



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BELLATOR AND USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON DECEMBER 14

 

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Brent Primus Defends Lightweight Title Against Michael Chandler in Long-Awaited Main Event Rematch to Kick Off Honolulu Doubleheader

 

LOS ANGELES – To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, ഡിസംബർ 14.

 

 

“Having worked with the Army Combatives Program to evaluate and update their combat readiness, I have long respected the military and their courage,” said Royce Gracie, MMA Legend and Bellator Ambassador. “When I found out we were doing an event in Hawaii, knowing the large military population there, I knew we had to show our support and appreciation through MMA.”

 

 

 

Bellator President Scott Coker is proud of this new relationship with USO and is eager to show his support to the brave service men and women.

 

 

 

“The USO is a historic military support organizationnot just in entertainment but in connecting them back to the things they love and fight for,"Coker പറഞ്ഞു. “It made perfect sense for Bellator to establish a relationship with the USO and provide a unique opportunity to Hawaii’s military population. We appreciate their service to the nation, and we hope this is just the first of many opportunities for us to work together.”

 

 

 

Emanating from the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, this unique show will be headlined by a title fight featuring current lightweight champ Brett Primus (8-0) against two-time former titlist മൈക്കൽ ചാംഡ്ലര് (18-4), while heavyweight icon ഫ്രാങ്ക് മിർ (18-12) നിറവേറ്റുന്നു Javy അയാള (10-7) in a heavyweight clash.

Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, ഡിസംബർ 14 ഭൂതകാല 10 മികവിനും. ET/9 p.m. CT and will be simulcast on CMT. The event will also stream LIVE on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. അധിക വീടന്വേഷിച്ചു വരും ആഴ്ചകളിൽ പ്രഖ്യാപിക്കും.

 

 

 

Reigning champ Brent Primus puts both his title and undefeated streak on the line in a highly anticipated rematch for the Bellator lightweight title. After upsetting Chandler last year, the Eugene, Ore.-native has since battled injuries that have delayed his return to the cage. ഇപ്പോള്, he looks to silence the critics and prove that he is the rightful and deserving 155-pound champion. One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler has plans to reclaim the championship and become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, ഉൾപ്പെടെ ബെന്സന്

ഹെൻഡേഴ്സൺ, Patricky Pitbull മുഖേന (x2), Yamauchi അപ്പ് and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler, who now calls Nashville home, has earned his way back to No. 1-contender status with his sights set on leaving Hawaii with the belt.

 

 

 

Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir returns to the Bellator cage following his exciting back-and-forth battle with ഫെഡോർ Emelianenko last spring. With career wins over റോയ് നെൽസൺ, Antonio “Big Nog” Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar and Mirko Cro Cop, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt looks for another impressive victory to add to his illustrious career. After shocking the world when he KO’d സെർജി Kharitonov, Javy Ayala become an overnight sensation to MMA fans. Known to fans as “Eye Candy,” the heavyweight has also impressively defeated Eric Prindle and Raphael Butler. Fighting out of Porterville, കാലിഫ്., Ayala returns hoping to yet again shock the world and defeat one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history.

 

 

 

This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announced Bellator Hawaii ശനിയാഴ്ച, ഡിസംബർ 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-ലെയ് മാക്ഫർലേയിന്റെ defending her title against Valഅത് തന്നെയാണ്rie Létourneau, ലിയോടോ മാച്ചിഡ making his Bellator debut against former champ റാഫേൽ Carvalho, Neiman എത്രനേരം സംരംഭത്തിലെ എടുക്കൽ അതിന്നു രൂത്ത് in an opening round matchup in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix and much more.

 

 

Bellator and the USO will also partner for a week of special events in Hawaii leading up to the big weekend of exciting fights on December 14 ഒപ്പം 15. More details to come soon.

 

അപ്ഡേറ്റ് Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops Fight Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: ബ്രെന്റ് പ്രൈമസ് (8-0) Vs. മൈക്കൽ ചാംഡ്ലര് (18-4)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: ഫ്രാങ്ക് മിർ (18-12) Vs. Javy അയാള (10-7)

 

*Card subject to change

 

 

 

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