LOS ANGELES — Bellator is proud to announce that Russian MMA greatఫెడర్ ఎమేలియనేంకో(38-6, 1 NC) has signed an exclusive multi-fight contract extension to finish his career inside the Bellator cage.
Emelianenko’s farewell tour continues in Bellator’s stacked heavyweight division on the heels of a finals run during the promotion’s eight-man Heavyweight World Grand Prix.Fighting out of Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, రష్యా, “The Last Emperor” recently earned first-round knockouts overChael Sonnen మరియు ఫ్రాంక్ మీర్ in the tourney’s semifinals and opening round, వరుసగా.
“I am pleased that we were able to sign Fedor, the greatest heavyweight of all time, to a new contract extension,” Bellator President Scott Coker said. “He is someone that I consider a friend in this business and am even more pleased that he has decided to finish his storied career with Bellator. There are exciting matchups for him here in Bellator that I know will appeal to his fans from the past, as well as new fans from his recent run in the tournament. As his time in the sport winds down, I am happy to see him close out his career on his own terms.”
“My strong friendship and respect for Scott Coker made reaching a contract extension a simple process,” said Fedor Emelianenko. “Bellator is my home – I look forward to helping Bellator continue to grow and reach its full potential as the world’s top MMA promotion.”
A former PRIDE Heavyweight Champion and PRIDE 2004 Heavyweight World Grand Prix Champion, Emelianenko is often referred to as “The GOAT” by fans around the world. With a career resume that stands as one of the most impressive in the history of the sport that includes victories over Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, మిర్కో క్రో కాప్, Mark Hunt, Mark Coleman and Andrei Arlovski, కొన్ని పేరు. తో 29 career victories ending via finish, the punching power and world-class Sambo of the stoic Russian can always result in yet another accolade in his illustrious career.
Emelianenko’s return to the Bellator cage is yet to be determined, but he is expected to return to action later this year.
FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NYC THIS FRIDAY – AIRING EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN
NEW YORK –The line-up for the highly anticipatedవారియర్ 222: MacDonald vs. గ్రేసి ఈవెంట్has been completed with two title fights and 18 electric bouts in total filling out Bellator’s return to Madison Square Garden this Friday, జూన్ 14 – only onDAZN. The star-studded card is headlined by a double main event that will see a Welterweight World Grand Prix semi-final matchup between current Bellator welterweight world championరోరే మక్డోనాల్డ్ (20-5-1) defending his title against the unbeaten Renzo Gracie-trained Brazilian jiu-jitsu black beltన్యూమాన్ గ్రేసి (9-0), as well as two of the sport’s biggest names inలియోటో మాచిడా (25-8) మరియు Chael Sonnen (31-16-1) finally meeting after years of parallel careers in the MMA world.
The main card ofవారియర్ 222 will stream live exclusively onDAZN వద్ద 10 ప్రధానమంత్రి. ET / 7 గంటల. PT, while preliminary action begins at 6:30 ప్రధానమంత్రి. EST/3:30 ప్రధానమంత్రి. PST and will also stream onDAZNor globally on the Bellator Mobile App.
The DAZN-streamed main card also featuresDarrion కాల్డ్వెల్ (13-2) defending his Bellator bantamweight world title against Rizin Fighting Federation’s bantamweight championKyoji Horiguchi (27-2) in a true “champion vs. champion” matchup, following a Horiguchi submission victory when the two met in Rizin’s ring this past December in Japan, as well as a 175-pound catchweight contest between polarizing grappling aceDillon Danis (1-0) and Max Humphrey (3-2). అదనంగా, fans will see an intriguing featherweight bout featuring former Bellator 135-pound championఎడ్వర్డో Dantas (21-6) making the leap to 145-pounds in an attempt to handJuan Archuleta (21-1) the first loss of his Bellator career, అయితే Ricky Bandejas (11-2) welcomes unbeatenPatrick Mix (10-0) వెయిట్ వద్ద.
Preliminary action forవారియర్ 222 is also must-see andfeatures many of Bellator’s rising stars. Those who tune in will see bouts highlighted byఆరోన్ పికో (4-2) వర్సెస్ Adam Borics (12-0) at 145-pounds, as well as a second inter-promotional contest pittingRenaof Rizin (8-2) వ్యతిరేకంగా Lindsay VanZandt (5-1) in a 112-pound catchweight fight. వారియర్ 222will also see the return of “The Heat” to MSG, when world champion boxerహీథర్ హార్డీ (2-1) ముఖాలు Taylor Turner (3-5) at flyweight. Familiar faces inMike Kimbel (2-1), Robson Gracie Jr. (1-0) మరియు Haim Gozali (10-6) will all also compete, while formerఅల్టిమేట్ ఫైటర్ పాల్గొనే Phil Hawes (4-2) will make his promotional debut. Lastly, it was recently announced that undefeated Taekwondo MasterValerie Loureda (1-0) will make her sophomore appearance when she welcomesLarkyn Dasch (0-1) to the Bellator cage on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.
వారియర్ 222 ప్రధాన కార్డ్:
Welterweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Title Bout: రోరే మక్డోనాల్డ్ (20-5-1) vs. న్యూమాన్ గ్రేసి (9-0)
Patricio “Pitbull” (28-4) ఓడించాడు మైఖేల్ చాండ్లర్ (19-4) కో ద్వారా (గుద్దులు) వద్ద 1:01 రౌండ్ ఒకటి
డగ్లస్ లిమా (31-7) ఓడించాడు మైఖేల్ "వెనం" పేజీ (14-1) కో ద్వారా (గుద్దులు) వద్ద :35 రౌండ్ రెండు
ఎ.జె. మెక్కీ (14-0) ఓడించాడు పాట్ కుర్రన్ (23-8) ఏకగ్రీవ నిర్ణయం ద్వారా (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Jake Hager (2-0) vs. T.J. జోన్స్ (1-1) సమర్పణ (head and arm choke) వద్ద 2:36 రౌండ్ ఒకటి
Tywan Claxton (5-0) ఓడించాడు James Bennett(4-2) TKO ద్వారా (గుద్దులు) వద్ద 2:09 రౌండ్ మూడు
ప్రాథమిక కార్డ్:
Cris Lencioni (5-2) ఓడించాడు Adil Benjilany (5-2, 1 NC) సమర్పణ ద్వారా (ట్రయాంగిల్ చొక్) వద్ద 4:55 రౌండ్ ఒకటి
Chris Gonzalez (2-0) ఓడించాడు Charlie Radtke (2-2) ఏకగ్రీవ నిర్ణయం ద్వారా (29-28 x3)
Rob Fenicle (2-0) ఓడించాడు Bryan Bautista (1-1) సమర్పణ ద్వారా (మడమ హుక్) వద్ద 1:42 రౌండ్ ఒకటి
Amartuvshin Khuukhenkhuu (10-4) ఓడించాడు ఆడం వార్డ్ (18-12) ఏకగ్రీవ నిర్ణయం ద్వారా (29-28 x3)
Christian Rodriguez (1-0) ఓడించాడు Jose Leon (0-1) సమర్పణ ద్వారా (armbar) వద్ద 4:39 రౌండ్ ఒకటి
Robert Morrow (29-24-1) ఓడించాడు James Bochnovic (9-4) కో ద్వారా (గుద్దులు) వద్ద 1:18 రౌండ్ ఒకటి
Dave Latoria (0-0, 1 NC) మరియు Jason Belyew (0-1, 1 NC) was ruled a no-contest due to an unintentional low blow
Jesse Bazzi (10-6) ఓడించాడు Joey Diehl (12-10) ఏకగ్రీవ నిర్ణయం ద్వారా (30-27 x3)
Josh Streacker (6-2) ఓడించాడు Scott Writz (2-1) కో ద్వారా (పంచ్) వద్ద 3:33 రౌండ్ రెండు
వారియర్ MMA
Bellator is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing promotion featuring many of the best athletes in the world. ప్రముఖ ఫైట్ ప్రమోటర్ స్కాట్ కొకెర్ దర్శకత్వంలో, 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. యునైటెడ్ స్టేట్స్ లో, Bellator can be seen on both Paramount Network and DAZN, the world’s first truly dedicated LIVE sports streaming service. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, ప్రత్యక్ష ఈవెంట్ వాద్య, యుద్ధ అభివృద్ధి / సంబంధాలు, వేదిక సేకరణ, స్పాన్సర్షిప్ సృష్టి / అభివృద్ధి, అంతర్జాతీయ లైసెన్సింగ్, మార్కెటింగ్, ప్రకటనలు, ప్రచారం మరియు కమిషన్ సంబంధాలు. Bellator is based in Hollywood, కాలిఫోర్నియా. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, టెలివిజన్ అంతటా బలవంతపు కంటెంట్ ద్వారా ప్రేక్షకుల తో కనెక్ట్ ప్రపంచంలో ప్రీమియర్ వినోదం బ్రాండ్లు హోమ్, చలన చిత్రాన్ని, ఆన్లైన్ మరియు మొబైల్ వేదికల.
About DAZN:
DAZN is the largest global sports streaming platform in the world. Since launching in 2016, DAZN had expanded across four continents with the service available in the United States, కెనడా, జర్మనీ, Austria, స్విట్జర్లాండ్, ఇటలీ, స్పెయిన్, జపాన్, and Brazil. DAZN guarantees no long-term contract, no bundles, just affordable access to all the service’s sports on connected devices including smart TVs, స్మార్ట్ఫోన్లు, మాత్రలు, games consoles and PCs. In the U.S., DAZN has made its mark as an attractive alternative to pay-per-view within the combat sports industry. The platform features more than 100 fight nights per year from Matchroom Boxing, గోల్డెన్ బాయ్ ప్రమోషన్లు, Ggg ప్రమోషన్లు, వారియర్ MMA, the World Boxing Super Series and Combate Americas. DAZN also features live MLB action each day of the season with its new daily show, ChangeUp.
రోరే మక్డోనాల్డ్ (20-5-1) మరియు జోన్ ఫిచ్ (32-7-2, 1 NC) fought to a majority draw (48-46, 47-47, 47-47) – MacDonald retains the welterweight title and advances in the Welterweight World Grand Prix
Ilima-లీ మాక్ఫర్లన్ (10-0) ఓడించాడు వేట Arteaga (5-3) TKO ద్వారా (డాక్టర్ ముగిసే) వద్ద 1:50 of round three to retain the women’s flyweight title
బెన్సన్ హెండర్సన్ (27-8) ఓడించాడు ఆడం Piccolot (11-3) స్ప్లిట్ నిర్ణయం ద్వారా (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
ఫిల్ డేవిస్ (20-5, 1 NC) ఓడించాడు లియాం McGeary (13-4) TKO ద్వారా (దాడులు) వద్ద 4:11 రౌండ్ మూడు
Gaston Bolanos (5-1) ఓడించాడు Nathan Stolen (8-5) కో ద్వారా (పంచ్) వద్ద 2:21 రౌండ్ ఒకటి
ప్రాథమిక కార్డ్:
Aviv Gozali (2-0) ఓడించాడు Travis Crain (0-1) సమర్పణ ద్వారా (వెనుక-నగ్న చౌక్) వద్ద 2:15 రౌండ్ ఒకటి
Brandon Faumui (5-3) ఓడించాడు Chris Avila (6-8) స్ప్లిట్ నిర్ణయం ద్వారా (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
Matt Perez (5-2) ఓడించాడు Justin Tenedora (2-2) కో ద్వారా (గుద్దులు) వద్ద 4:52 రౌండ్ ఒకటి
Cass Bell (3-0) ఓడించాడు Peter Ishiguro (1-1) కో ద్వారా (గుద్దులు) 2:59 రౌండ్ రెండు
Chuck Campbell (2-0) ఓడించాడు Bruno Casillas (0-1) కో ద్వారా (మోకాలి) వద్ద 1:45 రౌండ్ ఒకటి
Hyder Amil (3-0) ఓడించాడు Paradise Vaovasa (6-4, 1 NC) సమర్పణ ద్వారా (వెనుక-నగ్న చౌక్) వద్ద 2:34 రౌండ్ ఒకటి
Josh San Diego (9-4) ఓడించాడు Brandon Laroco (5-2) ఏకగ్రీవ నిర్ణయం ద్వారా (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Jordan Williams (8-2, 1 NC) ఓడించాడు Diego Herzog (4-3-1) వద్ద TKO ద్వారా 1:21 రౌండ్ మూడు
Abraham Vaesau (5-2, 1 NC) ఓడించాడు Justin Roswell (3-3, 1 NC) వద్ద TKO ద్వారా 1:59 రౌండ్ ఒకటి
Chris Inocencio (1-1) ఓడించాడు Boris Novachkov (0-1) స్ప్లిట్ నిర్ణయం ద్వారా (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Thomas Ponce de Leon (3-0) ఓడించాడు Jamario Mulder (2-4) ఏకగ్రీవ నిర్ణయం ద్వారా (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Ignacio Ortiz (2-0-1) మరియు Roger Severson (3-3-1) fought to a unanimous draw (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)
Erik Gunha (2-0-1) మరియు Jon Adams (0-0-1) fought to a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
SAN JOSE, కాలిఫోర్నియా. - అన్ని 18 bouts for the highly anticipatedవారియర్ 220: MacDonald vs. Fitchఈవెంట్, streamed exclusively onDAZN, have been announced when Bellator returns home to the SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, ఏప్రిల్ 27.
Two title fights sit atop the card, as Bellator welterweight championరోరే మక్డోనాల్డ్ (20-5) defends his title world againstజోన్ ఫిచ్ (31-7-1, 1 NC) in the final opening round bout of the Welterweight World Grand Prix, while undefeated Bellator flyweight championIlima-లీ మాక్ఫర్లన్(9-0) returns to action againstవేట Arteaga(5-2) in the evening’s co-headliner.
Bellator220: MacDonald vs. Fitchwill stream live exclusively onDAZN, the fastest-growing sports streaming service in the world, వద్ద 10 ప్రధానమంత్రి. ET / 7 గంటల. PT, ప్రాథమిక చర్య వారియర్ మొబైల్ అనువర్తనం Bellator.com స్ట్రీమ్ మరియు ప్రపంచవ్యాప్తంగా అయితే.
Limited tickets remain available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.
Three former world champions will also appear on the main card, వంటి బెన్సన్ హెండర్సన్ (26-8) takes on the Bay Area’s ownఆడం Piccolot (11-2) తేలికైన వద్ద, అయితే ఫిల్ డేవిస్(19-5, 1 NC) will run it back withలియాం McGeary (13-3) కాంతి హెవీవెయిట్ చర్య. అదనంగా, featherweight Gaston Bolanos (4-1) looks to add to hisimpressive highlight reelwhen he kicks off the main card versusNathan Stolen (8-4).
Preliminary action forవారియర్ 220: MacDonald vs. Fitchwill feature the U.S. debut of second-generation Israeli fighterAviv Gozali (1-0) in his sophomore appearance againstTravis Crain (ప్రో అరంగేట్రం).
పూర్తి వారియర్ 220: MacDonald vs. Fitchప్రధాన కార్డ్:
Welterweight World Grand Prix Title Bout: రోరే మక్డోనాల్డ్ (20-5) vs. జోన్ ఫిచ్ (32-7-1, 1 NC)
Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-లీ మాక్ఫర్లన్ (9-0) vs. వేట Arteaga (5-2)
Lightweight Main Card Bout: బెన్సన్ హెండర్సన్ (26-8) vs. ఆడం Piccolot (11-2)
Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: ఫిల్ డేవిస్ (19-5, 1 NC) vs. లియాం McGeary (13-3)
Featherweight Main Card Bout: Gaston Bolanos (4-1) vs. Nathan Stolen (8-4)
LOS ANGELES– Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. శుక్రవారం, జూలై 12 will be headlined by a women’s featherweight title fight featuring Canada’sజూలియా బడ్(12-2) defending her title for a third time against undefeatedOlga Rubin(6-0) of Israel.
The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 ప్రధానమంత్రి. ET / 8 గంటల. CT, as well as DAZN.com, while preliminary action will stream onBellator.comand globally on theBellator Mobile App. టికెట్లుare on sale now and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, as well as through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. రాబోయే వారాల్లో అదనపు పోటీలు ప్రకటించబడతాయి.
Fighting out of Port Moody, బ్రిటిష్ కొలంబియా, కెనడా, Budd is set to enter the Bellator cage for the first time in 2019 and for the third time since claiming the inaugural Bellator women’s featherweight world title in 2017. Currently riding a winning streak of 10 చివరలను, including six straight since joining forces with Bellator in 2015, “The Jewel” has her eyes set on a third consecutive world title defense when she challenges the undefeated Rubin on July 12. Since knocking off Dutch legend Marloes Coenen for the 145-pound strap atవారియర్ 174, the Gibson MMA-product has since collected back-to-back victories over top contendersఅర్లేన్ Blencowe మరియు Talita నోగ్యుర. With six of her 12 వృత్తి నాకౌట్ లేదా సమర్పణ ద్వారా వచ్చే విజయాలు, the former kickboxing standout will look to hand Rubin the first loss of her professional career.
Making her fifth appearance since signing with Bellator in 2017, Rubin looks to protect her unblemished professional mark en route to her first career women’s featherweight world title on July 12. Following a pair of notable knockouts in her first two promotional appearances atవారియర్ 164 మరియు వారియర్ 188, the 29-year-old prospect has bolstered her resume with dominating victories over the likes of Cindy Dandois and Iony Razafiarisonin each of her past two bouts. Now residing in Holon, ఇజ్రాయెల్, Rubin splits her time training between Tel Aviv and London’s Team Titan under the tutelage of veteran Brad Pickett. “Big Bad” will look to become the first fighter to beat Budd in almost eight years and join a select group of women that includes just Ronda Rousey and Amanda Nunes, who have succeeded against the champ in the past.
Updated Bellator: Budd vs. Rubinఫైట్ కార్డ్:
Women’s Featherweight World Title Bout:జూలియా బడ్ (12-2) vs. Olga Rubin(6-0)
LOS ANGELES– The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. ఈ శుక్రవారం, మార్చి 22 has been completed with a stacked four-fight main card and a total of 10 preliminary contests.
The main event of Friday’s card at 9 ప్రధానమంత్రి. ET / 8 గంటల. CT on Paramount Network, and simulcast on DAZN, will feature a 145-pound headliner, when former featherweight title contenderఇమ్మాన్యూల్ శాంచెజ్ (17-4) rematches the returningజార్జి Karakhanyan (28-8-1, 1 NC). Rounding out the stacked main card will see a heavyweight matchup pitting England’sలింతాన్ Vassell (18-7, 1 NC) in his divisional debut against Russia’sValentin Moldavsky (7-1), the always-gameGerald Harris (25-7-1) returning to action against the surgingAnatoly Tokov (27-2) in a middleweight contest and an intriguing middleweight contest between undefeated London Shootfighters-prospectNorbert Novenyi(2-0) and Kansas’Will Lavine (1-1).
The prelims forవారియర్ 218: శాంచెజ్ vs. Karakhanyan 2 will be highlighted by multiple bouts featuring recent Bellator signings, including Duke Rufus-trained prospectJordan Newman,the professional debut ofChristian Edwardsof Jackson-Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, న.మ., Sweden’sMalin Hermansson(2-0) మరియు Johnny Eblen (4-0), who brings his undefeated record to Bellator. Anatoly Tokov’s younger brother, Vladimir Tokov(3-0), will also enter the Bellator cage for the first time when he competes at lightweight againstRyan Walker (8-4). అదనంగా, seven-fight Bellator veteranJohn “Macapa” (21-4) meets 30-fight veteranKevin Croom (19-11) Featherweight వద్ద.
వారియర్ 218: శాంచెజ్ vs. Karakhanyan 2 will be broadcast Friday, మార్చి 22 on Paramount Network at 9 ప్రధానమంత్రి. ET / 8 గంటల. CT and will stream LIVE on DAZN. Preliminary action for both events will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.
పూర్తి వారియర్ 218: శాంచెజ్ vs. Karakhanyan 2 ప్రధాన కార్డ్:
Featherweight Main Event Bout:ఇమ్మాన్యూల్ శాంచెజ్ (17-4) vs. జార్జి Karakhanyan (28-8-1, 1 NC)
LOS ANGELES– Bellator is proud to announce that both Patricio and Patricky Freire, better known to fans as the infamous “Pitbull Brothers,” will continue to compete inside the Bellator cage after signing exclusive multi-year, multi-fight extensions to remain with the promotion.
Fighting out of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, బ్రెజిల్, the brothers have become synonymous with Bellator throughout their prolific careers. Having held titles and established themselves among the elite, there are very few names that appear in the Bellator record books more often than current featherweight champPatricio పిట్బుల్ (28-4) and his older brotherPatricky పిట్బుల్(21-8).
“When I think about the talent on the Bellator roster, the Pitbull brothers are two of the fighters that immediately come to mind,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “They started early on in their careers here, have climbed to the top of their respective divisions and have come to represent what this promotion is all about. I’m thrilled that we’ll continue to see them compete inside the Bellator cage for our fans around the world for many years to come!"
“There are a lot of people on the Bellator roster I want to put my hands on – the first on the list, I’m fighting on May 11th, so renewing made perfect sense for me,” said Patricio. “I’m happy with the agreement and the plans for the future. Of all the fighters currently active on the promotion, I’m with Bellator the longest and the most successful. I plan to set that bar even higher. సంవత్సరాలు, I said ‘I’d become the number one in the world here.’ If anyone still has any doubt, keep an eye on the next chapters.”
Patricky added, “Bellator is growing and so am I. I’m in the best moment of my career and the same can be said of the promotion with the quality of shows, the new TV deals and names under the roster. I’ve set the goal of becoming world champion and setting records. I already am the fighter with most finishes and fights in the organization and I don’t plan to let anyone catch up with me. I have grudges to settle and names to add to my belt. If things line up well, I’m looking at making noise in three weight classes in the near future, so expect the best of me! I’m glad to have reached a new agreement with Bellator and very excited for the new things to come.”
A two-time featherweight champion, Patricio “Pitbull” has competed for the promotion 20 times – winning 16 of those outings – and has successfully defended his belt three times since reclaiming the championship atవారియర్ 178 వ్యతిరేకంగా డేనియల్ స్ట్రాస్. ఇటీవల, Patricio defeatedఇమ్మాన్యూల్ శాంచెజ్, edging out his opponent via unanimous decision atవారియర్ 209 in Tel Aviv, ఇజ్రాయెల్. Having earned a finish in 20 తన 28 ఒక ప్రొఫెషనల్ గా విజయాలు, the reigning champion always brings an exciting style and fans can certainly expect more fireworks as he continues his run in Bellator. Patricio will now move up in weight to challenge current champమైఖేల్ చాండ్లర్for his lightweight crown in a long-awaited grudge match at Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Chicago on May 11.
A perennial lightweight contender since joining Bellator in 2011 వద్ద వారియర్ 36, the 33-year-old Patricky made an immediate impact by emphatically knocking out two true veterans of the sport and eventually competing in two tournament finals. అదనంగా, he holds the Bellator record for most fights with 21 and knockout wins with 10, including highlight-reel finishes overర్యాన్ కోటురే మరియు డేవిడ్ Rickels. అయితే, his most impressive run has come as of late, stringing together seven wins in eight bouts and winning his last five againstజోష్ థామ్సన్, బెన్సన్ హెండర్సన్, డెరెక్ ఫీల్డ్స్, Roger Huerta మరియు ఇటీవల వ్యతిరేకంగా Ryan Scopeవద్ద Bellator Newcastleఫిబ్రవరి న. 9.
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LOS ANGELES– Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. శనివారం, మే 11 is stacked with a must-see lineup of fights, headlined by current lightweight titleholderమైఖేల్ చాండ్లర్(19-4) in his attempt to become the only man to defeat both Pitbull Brothers and put an end to their years-long rivalry, when he defends his belt against Bellator’s 145-pound champPatricio “Pitbull” (28-4) ప్రధాన ఈవెంట్లో వారియర్ 221 - which will be streamed live exclusively onDAZN.
The co-headliner will see former two-time Bellator welterweight championడగ్లస్ లిమా (30-7) face undefeatedమైఖేల్ "వెనం" పేజీ (14-0), better known to fans as “MVP,” in the first semi-final matchup in Bellator’s Welterweight World Grand Prix. Each fighter has their eyes set on moving one step closer to becoming Bellator welterweight champ and taking home one million dollars.
అదనంగా, arguably one of the world’s top featherweight prospectsఎ.జె. మెక్కీ (13-0) will face the stiffest test of his young career when he fights two-time former Bellator featherweight championపాట్ కుర్రన్(23-7) on Curran’s home turf. చివరిగా, former WWE championJake Hager (1-0) returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since his first-round submission victory in January looking to continue his early dominance inside the cage.
An exclusive online presale forవారియర్ 221: చాండ్లర్ vs. Pitbull takes place between Wednesday, ఫిబ్రవరి. 20 వద్ద 10 ఏ.ఎమ్. CT and Thursday, ఫిబ్రవరి. 21 వద్ద 10 ప్రధానమంత్రి. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, ఫిబ్రవరి. 22 వద్ద 12 ప్రధానమంత్రి. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, అలాగే Ticketmaster.comand Bellator.com.
వారియర్ 221: చాండ్లర్ vs. Pitbull will be broadcast live onDAZN వద్ద 10 ప్రధానమంత్రి. ET / 7 గంటల. PT, ప్రాథమిక చర్య వారియర్ మొబైల్ అనువర్తనం Bellator.com స్ట్రీమ్ మరియు ప్రపంచవ్యాప్తంగా అయితే. అదనపు పడ్డాడు రాబోయే వారాలలో లో ప్రకటిస్తారు.
One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler reclaimed the lightweight championship this past December to become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, వాటిలో బ్రెంట్ ప్రైమస్, బెన్సన్ హెండర్సన్, Patricky పిట్బుల్ (x2), Yamauchi అప్ and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler from High Ridge, Mo., who now calls Nashville home, has had a slow-building feud with his May 11 ప్రత్యర్థి, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. ఇప్పుడు, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.
Hailing from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, బ్రెజిల్, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 21th time. With impressive wins to his name overడేనియల్ స్ట్రాస్ (x3), డేనియల్ Weichel (x2) మరియు పాట్ కుర్రన్, he most recently defeatedఇమ్మాన్యూల్ శాంచెజ్ వద్ద ఏకగ్రీవ నిర్ణయం ద్వారా వారియర్ 209. Moving up a weight class for the first time sinceవారియర్ 160when he met Benson Henderson, “Pitbull” is planning to leave his mark in a new division and go down as one of the all-time greats. Having earned a finish in 20 తన 28 ఒక ప్రొఫెషనల్ గా విజయాలు, the reigning champion has become synonymous with excitement and fans can certainly expect more fireworks when looks to become a simultaneous two-division champion on May 11.
Fighting out of Atlanta, Ga., by way of Goiania, బ్రెజిల్, Douglas “The Phenom” Lima has been a mainstay at the top of the 170-pound division for the better part of three years. With wins against the likes ofLorenz Larkin, ఆండ్రీ Koreshkov (x2), పాల్ డాలేand Ben Saunders, the 31-year-old advanced to the semifinals of the Welterweight World Grand Prix after a technical submission win against Koreshkov. A winner of nine out of his last 11 పోటీలు, the American Top Team product remains set on showing the world how dominant he truly is.
One of the most unorthodox strikers to ever compete, “MVP” has steadily worked his way up the welterweight ranks since signing with the organization in 2013. Known for his unique style and personality both inside the cage and out, every Michael Page fight is must-see entertainment. With an undefeated record of 14-0, మరియు 11 of those victories coming by stoppage, the 31-year-old out of London Shootfighters advanced to the semifinals following a closely contested unanimous decision win against rival Paul Daley atవారియర్ 216.
Fighting out of Long Beach, కాలిఫ్., ఎ.జె. మెక్కీputs his undefeated record on the line against the former champ on May 11. Currently training alongside the likes ofఆరోన్ పికో,“Baby Slice”మరియు Joey Davisat The Body Shop under the tutelage of his father, MMA veteran Antonio McKee, the second-generation fighter has been making quite the name for himself since joining the professional ranks. కేవలం 23 సంవత్సరాలు, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, having defeatedDaniel Crawford,Brian Moore, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence andడొమినిక్ మజోట్టా మార్గం వెంట. Known for his highlight-reel finishes, McKee will look to remain unbeaten and keep his name etched in the record books when he meets Curran atవారియర్ 221. A former two-time Bellator world featherweight champion, పాట్ కుర్రన్returns to the cage near his hometown looking to earn another shot at gold. Fighting out of Crystal Lake, Ill., “Paddy Mike” is in the midst of a three-fight win streak that includes victories overఇమ్మాన్యూల్ శాంచెజ్, John “Macapa”and Georgi Karakhanyan. The longtime Bellator veteran, who debuted atవారియర్ 14 లో 2010, owns additional wins overPatricio “Pitbull,” Joe Warren,Roger Huertaమరియు డేనియల్ స్ట్రాస్. కూడా, a two-time Bellator tournament winner, the 31-year-old’s return to the top of the 145-pound division begins with a tough test against McKee.
A native of Perry, ఓక్లా., Hager emphatically showed the world that he belongs in the sport of MMA with a submission win over J.W. Kizerవద్ద వారియర్ 214 జనవరి. A collegiate wrestler at the University of Oklahoma, where he was an All-American and set the school record for most pins at the 285-pound weight class in a single season with 30. Following graduation and a conversation with legendary pro wrestling announcer and fellow Oklahoma Sooner, Jim Ross, Hager made the transition to professional wrestling and signed with World Wrestling Entertainment. While in WWE, Hager would go on to claim multiple coveted professional titles during his time with the organization, including the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ECW Championship and WWE United States Championship. ఇప్పుడు, the man also known to fans around the globe as “Jack Swagger” will return to action MMA action in Chicago against a soon-to-be-announced heavyweight opponent.
నవీకరించబడింది వారియర్ 221: చాండ్లర్ vs. PitbullCard:
Lightweight World Title Bout: మైఖేల్ చాండ్లర్ (19-4) vs. Patricio “Pitbull” (28-4)
Welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-final: డగ్లస్ లిమా (30-7) vs. మైఖేల్ "వెనం" పేజీ (14-0)
Featherweight Main Card Bout: ఎ.జె. మెక్కీ (13-0) vs. పాట్ కుర్రన్ (23-7)
Heavyweight Main Card Bout:Jake Hager (1-0) vs. TBA
