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BELLATOR'S TOP FIRE WELTERVÆGT KOMMER TIL LONDONS OVO ARENA WEMBLEY FREDAG, 13 MAJ
BELLATOR MMA ANMELDER EN STOR NY UDSENDELSESAFTALE MED BBC
Ny aftale ser 2022 Europæiske begivenheder sendes live på den nye broadcast-kanal BBC Three med USA-begivenheder direkte på BBC iPlayer
London Storbritannien- Førende promovering af mixed martial arts BELLATOR MMA har i dag annonceret et spændende nyt partnerskab med BBC Sport, som vil se begivenheder, der kommer uden for Amerika, sendes live på den nyligt lancerede BBC Three-kanal og BBC iPlayer.
Den banebrydende broadcast-aftale vil se, at BELLATOR MMA bliver en af grundpillerne på den nye kanal. BBC Three og BBC iPlayer vil have live-udsendelse af BELLATOR-begivenheder, der finder sted uden for USA overalt 2022 mens kampagnens USA-begivenheder vil være tilgængelige for at se live på BBC iPlayer.
Aftalen repræsenterer en forpligtelse fra BBC til fortsat at vise alle BELLATOR-begivenheder live på tværs af sine platforme i 2022 efter kampagnens meget succesfulde partnerskab med tv-selskabet i 2021. BELLATOR nyheder, funktioner og resultater vil også jævnligt blive vist på tværs af BBC Sports digitale platforme såsom BBC Sport hjemmeside og app.
BELLATOR MMA er hjemsted for nogle af de mest underholdende og dygtige mixed martial artister i verden, herunder Ryan Bader, AJ McKee, Gegard Mousasi, Cris “Cyborg,” Yaroslav Amosov og Londons egen Michael “Venom”-side.
BBC Three tie-up starter med stil med et tredobbelt header af spændende europæiske kort, starter med BELLATORs meget ventede tilbagevenden til Dublins 3Arena på fredag, Februar 25. Kortet indeholder en mellemvægtstitelkamp mellem MMA-legenden Gegard Mousasi og den ubesejrede Austin Vanderford.
Efter Dublin er endnu en stor aften i Paris på fredag, Maj 6, som BELLATOR Heavyweight verdensmester Ryan Bader forsvarer sin titel mod den ikoniske franske mixed martial artist Cheick Kongo. Kampagnen skrev historie i hovedstaden i 2020 ved at blive den første store MMA-promovering, der afholder en begivenhed i Frankrig, hvilket også var første gang en MMA-begivenhed blev vist live på BBC.
Afrunding af de første tre massive europæiske begivenheder live på BBC Three vil være BELLATORs tilbagevenden til London på fredag, Maj 13, med endnu en verdenstitelkamp, der topper regningen. Efter et elektrisk London-show i oktober, Storbritanniens Michael "Venom" Page tager imod den ubesejrede weltervægtsmester, Yaroslav Amosov, da han sigter efter at blive blot den anden britiske BELLATOR MMA-mester.
Leder af BELLATOR MMA Europe, David Green, sagde: "Vi er begejstrede for at forny vores forhold til BBC og være på BBC Three. Vi har haft et utroligt succesfuldt første år sammen med tv-selskabet, og vi ser frem til at nå millioner af flere britiske hjem som en del af en spændende ny kanal. Vi har arbejdet utroligt hårdt for at bringe live action fra denne fantastiske sport til så mange mennesker i Storbritannien som muligt, og dette er endnu et skelsættende skridt på den rejse."
Præsident for BELLATOR MMA, Scott Coker, tilføjet: "Jeg er så begejstret over den fortsatte vækst af MMA i Storbritannien og glad for, at vi fortsat vil nyde støtten fra BBC ved at bringe vores begivenheder live til eksisterende britiske fans og nye publikummer i 2022."
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Om BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA er en førende global kampsportsorganisation med mange af de bedste krigere i verden. Under ledelse af veteran kamp promotor Scott Coker, BELLATOR -begivenheder finder sted i større byer verden over og kan ses på fjernsyn i over 160 lande til et tilgængeligt publikum på over en milliard mennesker. I USA, BELLATOR kan ses på SHOWTIME. BELLATOR består af et ledelsesteam, der omfatter branchens bedste fagfolk inden for tv -produktion, livebegivenhed orkestrering, fighter udvikling / relationer, mødested indkøb, sponsorering skabelse / udvikling, international licens, markedsføring, reklame, PR og kommissioner relationer. BELLATOR er baseret i Hollywood, Calif. og ejes af underholdningsgiganten ViacomCBS, hjemsted for verdens førende underholdning mærker, der forbinder med publikum gennem overbevisende indhold på tværs af tv, film, online og mobile platforme.
Fuldstændige resultater & Billeder til BELLATOR MMA 273: Bader vs.. Moldavsky
BELLATOR MMA SÆT TIL RETURNERING TIL PARIS PÅ FREDAG, MAJ 6 MED MASSIV HEAVYVÆGT VERDENSMESTERSKABSOMRÅDE
FLERE STORE KAMPE FØJET TIL BELLATOR 275: MOUSATION VS. VANDERFORD I DUBLIN DEN FEB. 25
INGEN. 5 RANKET SINEAD KAVANAGH MØDER NR. 4 RANKET LEAH ‘THE CURSE’ MCCOURT I KÆMPE FJERVÆGT KONKURRENCE KL.Bellator 275: MOUSATION VS. VANDERFORD
DUBLIN'S 3ARENA PLAYS VÆRT TIL MASSIVE KORT PÅ FREDAG, Februar 25
DUBLIN – Førende mixed martial arts promotion BELLATOR MMA har i dag tilføjet en række eksplosive kampe tilBellator 275: Moussage vs. Vanderford, finder sted på 3Arena i Dublin, Irland, på fredag, 25. februar.
I det, der er indstillet til at blive den største irske kvindekamp nogensinde, en fjervægtskamp for kvinder mellem NordirlandsLeah McCourt (6-1) og Irlands seneste titeludfordrerSinead Kavanagh (7-5) er indstillet til at lyse hovedkortet op. Mere, en bantamvægt hovedkortattraktion mellem hjemmefavoritBrian Moore (14-8), der tager på nr. 9 rangeretAvis Lugo (7-0).
Kampagnens eksplosive tilbagevenden til den irske hovedstad forBellator 275: Mousasi vs Vanderford, ser mellemvægt verdensmesterGegard Mousasiforsvare sin krone mod ubesejret amerikanerAustin Vanderford. Den co-main event ser irsk stjerne Peter Queally vende tilbage til kamp mod Manchester, EnglandsKane Mousah (13-4) i letvægtsafdelingen.
Udsendelsesdetaljer og yderligere kampe vil blive annonceret i de kommende uger. Billetter til arrangementet er til salg nu og kan købes online fraTicketmaster.dk ogBellator.com.
Sinead Kavanagh vil håbe på at svare på et hjerteskærende verdenstiteltab mod Cyborg i hendes sidste udspil i november kl.Bellator 271. En vinder af sine to tidligere BELLATOR-udflugter, før hun stod over for pund-for-pund-dronningen, Kavanagh vil se efter at komme tilbage til sine vindermåder og leve op til sin "KO"-moniker foran 3Arena-publikummet.
Kører i øjeblikket en sejrsrække på fem kampe, Nordirlands McCourt vender tilbage til kamp efter en dominerende opvisning i en enstemmig afgørelsessejr modJessica Borgaunder hendes sidste udflugt klBELLATOR 267i oktober. Sidder nu på nr. 4 i BELLATORs fjervægtsplaceringer, en sejr på bekostning af sin modstander i feb. 25 vil gå langt i retning af at flytte "The Curse" et skridt tættere på en BELLATOR-verdenstitel skudt mod den nuværende mester, Cris Cyborg.
Brian Moores længe ventede Dublin-tilbagekomst vil se Wexford-kæmperen gå tå-til-tå med nr. 9 rangeret bantamvægter Jornel Lugo. "The Pikeman" vil håbe, at hjemmestøtten hjælper ham med at give Lugo sit første professionelle nederlag og dermed kravle op på den officielle bantamvægtsrangliste for første gang. Lugo har vundet alle sine fire kampe under BELLATOR-banneret, inklusive en eftertrykkelig første runde indsendelsessejr mod Keith Lee klBellator 265 tidligere på året.
Flere tilføjelser er blevet bekræftet til det foreløbige kort, herunder en bantamvægtkamp mellem walisiskBrett Johns (17-3) ogKhurshed Kakhorov (8-0). Johns vender tilbage til europæisk jord og søger at afgive et statement i en must-see-kamp mod den ubesejrede Kakhorov. MMA-veteranen Johns kan prale af en imponerende 17 vinder fra hans 20 professionelle kampe, mens Kakhorov har vundet hver af sine første otte kampe, herunder en dominerende enstemmig beslutningssejr i sin BELLATOR-debut mod Jair Junior klBellator 267 i oktober.
Englands nr. 5 rangeretFabian Edwards (9-2) er indstillet på at vende tilbage til buret i Dublin, når han tager påMarian Dimitrov(10-2). "The Assassin" vandt sine første ni professionelle kampe og etablerede sig som en af de stigende stjerner i BELLATORs mellemvægtsdivision. Han vil prøve at komme tilbage fra et nederlag i sin sidste kamp mod Dublin-titeludfordreren Austin Vanderford kl.Bellator 259 i maj.
IrlandsDanni McCormack (5-0) vender tilbage til action frisk efter sin sejr i 3Arena i november mod Audrey Kerouche, når hun står over forStephanie Page(5-3) i en stråvægtskamp. Det foreløbige kort byder også på en weltervægtskamp mellem italienereStefano Paterno (13-4-1) og BELLATOR-debutantLuca Poclit (6-1) og en fjervægtskamp mellem Wales'Scott Pedersen(1-2) og IrlandsNathan Kelly(3-2).
At runde tilføjelserne til det foreløbige kort er en fjervægts affære mellem up-and-coming irerCiaran Clarke (4-0) og BELLATOR-debutantAbu Tounkara (7-2).
Fans kan se det opdaterede kort forBellator 275: Mousasi vs Vanderfordunder:
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Bellator 275: MOUSATION VS. VANDERFORDHovedkortet:
Hovedbegivenhed med verdenstitel i mellemvægt: #C-Gegard Mousasi (48-7, 2 NC) vs. #1-Austin Vanderford(11-0)
Letvægts Bout: #5-Peter Queally(13-6, 1 NC) vs.Kane Mousah(13-4)
Kvinders fjervægtskamp: #5-Sinead Kavanagh(7-5)vs. #4–Leah McCourt(6-1)
Bantamvægt Bout: Brian Moore(14-8) vs. #9-Avis Lugo(7-0)
Bellator 275: MOUSATION VS. VANDERFORDFORELØBIG CARD:
Bantamvægt Bout: Brett Johns(17-3) vs.Khurshed Kakhorov(8-0)
Letvægts Bout: Charlie Leary(17-11-1) vs.Davy Gallon (19-7-2)
Fjervægt Bout: Ciaran Clarke(4-0) vs.Abu Tounkara(7-2)
Mellemvægt Bout: #5-Fabian Edwards(9-2) vs.Marian Dimitrov(10-2)
Weltervægt Bout: Stefano Paterno(13-4-1) vs.Luca Poclit(6-1)
Strawweight Bout: Danni McCormack(5-0) vs.Stephanie Page(5-3)
Letvægts Bout: Junior Morgan (3-0) vs.Darragh Kelly(Pro Debut)
Fjervægt Bout: Scott Pedersen(1-2) vs.Nathan Kelly(3-2)
*Kort kan ændres.
BesøgBellator.com for yderligere information.
Opdateret tidsplan for BELLATOR -begivenheder
Sat. Jan. 29 // Bellator 273: Bader vs.. Moldavsky// Footprint Center // Phoenix, DET
Fri. Februar. 19 // Bellator 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT
Fri. Februar. 25 // Bellator 275: Moussage vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublin, IRE
Fight Night-resultater, Citater & Billeder til BELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi
2022 is the Year of the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EIGHT-MAN TOURNAMENT SET TO DETERMINE 135-POUND WORLD CHAMPION AND $1 MILLION DOLLAR GRAND PRIZE WINNER
YEARLONG TOURNAMENT BEGINS IN FIRST QUARTER OF NEXT YEAR, EXCLUSIVELY ON SHOWTIME
WATCH TONIGHT’S ANNOUNCEMENT BY CLICKING HERE
ENGLERNE -It was officially announced at tonight’sBellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi event that next year’s prestigious BELLATOR World Grand Prix will take place in the promotion’s incredibly stacked bantamweight division. The winner of tonight’s 135-Pound World Championship fight betweenSergio Pettis ogKyoji Horiguchi will defend their title next year in the Bantamweight World Grand Prix featuring a gauntlet of the eight best athletes the weight class has to offer.
In addition to both Pettis and Horiguchi, the Bantamweight World Grand Prix is set to feature former divisional championJohn Archuleta, Do Not. 2 rangeret-Raufeon Stots, Do Not. 3 rangeret-Patchy Mix, Do Not. 4 rangeret-Magomed Magomedov, Do Not. 5 rangeret-Leandro Higo, og nr. 6 rangeret-James Gallagher, who will all vie for the right to be named the next BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion and take home a grand prize of one-million-dollars.
First-round matchups and additional details such as dates, locations and tournament alternates will be revealed soon.
All tournament bouts will be five-round contests and will be telecast in the United States exclusively on SHOWTIME.
Former BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion Kyoji Horiguchi enters tonight’s contest unranked due to inactivity within the promotion. Official BELLATOR Rankings will be updated and distributed on Monday, December. 6.
Champion – Sergio Pettis (21-5):
Fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisc.,Sergio Pettis captured the BELLATOR bantamweight crown in May 2021 by outpointing former championJohn Archuleta in a fast-paced contest atBELLATOR 258.During a nearly six-year, 14-fight UFC stint, the Roufusport-product competed in both the flyweight and bantamweight classes, collecting nine victories and a pair of “Fight of the Night” honors against Alex Caceres and Matt Hobar in 2014. Prior to his UFC tenure, Pettis, the younger brother of former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, earned world titles in Resurrection Fighting Alliance’s flyweight division and North American Fighting Championship’s 135-pound class. Following a trio of impressive triumphs over some of the division’s elite, BELLATOR’s bantamweight champion is set to protect his belt and an unblemished 3-0 promotional mark entering the tournament.
Former BELLATOR Bantamweight Champion – Kyoji Horiguchi (29-3):
Hailing from Takasaki, Japan, 31-årigeKyoji Horiguchi is the reigning RIZIN bantamweight champion who notoriously became a simultaneous, to-oprykningsmester i 2019 after taking down and upsetting then-BELLATOR champion Darrion Caldwell at Madison Square Garden. Desværre, an injury would force Horiguchi to relinquish his BELLATOR title in 2019, and he now looks to reclaim his belt in a main event clash with current championSergio Pettis påBellator 272. While with RIZIN, the American Top Team-product amassed an impressive 10-1 promotional mark, highlighted by eight finishes and five first-round knockouts. Derudover, more than half of Horiguchi’s career victories have come via knockout. Nu, after reclaiming his RIZIN bantamweight strap and avenging only his third loss in 32 outings with a highlight-reel, opening-round knockout over Kai Asakura on New Year’s Eve 2020, the Japanese sensation fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla., aims to get his hands back on BELLATOR’s title
Do Not. 1 Ranked Bantamweight – John Archuleta (25-3):
With the Bantamweight World Grand Prix set, former BELLATOR World Champion and No. 1-rangeretJohn Archuleta sees a clear path toward regaining the 135-pound crown. Armed with 25 professional victories, Herunder 12 by way of K.O. eller indsendelse, the “Spaniard” has no issues stopping opponents inside the BELLATOR cage. The former four-division King of the Cage world champion, who holds victories over Patchy Mix, Henry Corrales, and Ricky Bandejas, strives to keep that trend going throughout the Grand Prix.
Do Not. 2 Ranked Bantamweight – Raufeon Stots (17-1):
Considered one of the world’s best 135-pound fighters, Raufeon “Supa” Stots has been in the title conversation since his 2019 BELLATOR debut. Currently riding a nine-fight winning streak, No. 2-ranked bantamweight has defeated some of BELLATOR’s finest, including Magomed Magomedov and Josh Hill, by smothering opponents with top-tier grappling ability. Sporting a near-perfect 17-1 rekord, the Roufusport product and two-time NCAA Division II Champion now has an opportunity to compete for a long-awaited crown.
Do Not. 3 Ranked Bantamweight – Patchy Mix (15-1):
Set to make his sixth promotional appearance under the BELLATOR umbrella, the pride of Angola, N.Y., has collected two-first round submission victories while compiling a 4-1 record with the Scott Coker-led promotion. The 28-year-old Buffalo, N.Y.. native looks to build off his most recent win atBellator 270 over James Gallagher in his opponent’s hometown of Dublin, Irland, sidste måned. Prior to his time with BELLATOR, Mix dominated the competition while on the regional scene by collecting nine of his 15 professional victories, including five first-round finishes. Nu, the submission specialist will face the toughest challenge of his career, a shot at the tournament’s $1 million prize and BELLATOR’s 135-pound strap.
Do Not. 4 Ranked Bantamweight – Magomed Magomedov (18-2):
After capturing belts in different organizations, Dagestani phenomMagomed Magomedov hopes to add to his collection by taking home BELLATOR gold. Amassing an impressive 18-2 career record with 12 via finish, “Tiger” has made a swift impact on the BELLATOR 135-pound division since his December 2020 promotional debut by climbing to No. 4 in the rankings. Possessing both a blistering pace and superior grappling, Magomedov has the potential to be a nightmare matchup for anyone in the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix.
Do Not. 5 Ranked Bantamweight – Leandro Higo (21-5):
After dropping in weight to 135-pounds, Leandro Higo has been on a tear by winning three consecutive fights and putting the entire bantamweight division on notice. Under the tutelage of the famed Pitbull Brothers camp, the Brazilian is coming off a hard-fought, split-decision victory over former Bantamweight World Champion Darrion CaldwellatBellator 259 i maj 2021. As 12 of Higo’s 21 pro victories have come by submission, the entire bracket knows that the No. 5-ranked bantamweight will not be an easy out.
Do Not. 6 Ranked Bantamweight – James Gallagher (11-2):
Hailing from Strabane, Irland, one of MMA’s brightest young fighters strives to notch his 12th career victory in a tournament stacked with 135-pound talent. Following a finish over Anthony Taylor atBellator 169 i december 2016 and a pair of first-round submissions the following year, “The Strabanimal” has tallied four victories over his past six contests, including three first-round finishes and a highlight reel 35-second win atBellator 227. Poised for the biggest test of his young career, the former SBG Ireland-product aims to shed the shadow of former training partner, Conor McGregor, and add to his own legacy with a shot at BELLATOR bantamweight gold.
BesøgBellator.com for yderligere information.
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BELLATOR MMA Confirms Full Fight Card for BELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi on SHOWTIME This Friday, December. 3 på 10 P.M. ET/PTBELLATOR MMA Confirms Full Fight Card for BELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi on SHOWTIME This Friday, December. 3 på 10 P.M. ET / PT
BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE IS ON THE LINE AS BELLATOR CLOSES OUT THE YEAR AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA WITH A FLURRY OF ACTION-PACKED FIGHTS
ENGLERNE - BELLATOR MMA har bekræftet det fulde kampkort forBELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs Horiguchicard at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The event puts a stamp on the 2021 calendar year and is set to begin on SHOWTIME at10 p.m. ET / PT.
The stacked preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube -kanal og Pluto TV begyndende kl7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
I den vigtigste begivenhed af aftenen, current BELLATOR Bantamweight World ChampionSergio Pettis (21-5) puts his belt on the line against former BELLATOR 135-pound titleholder and current RIZIN championKyoji Horiguchi (29-3). The co-main event features former featherweight world title challenger No. 4-rangeretEmmanuel Sanchez (20-6) versus former UFC standout and No. 9-rangeretJeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC).
Also anchoring the main card will be a bantamweight bout between UFC veteranJared Scoggins (10-1) og nr. 7-rangeretJosh Hill (20-4), as well as undefeated American Top Team-product, og nr. 5-ranked middleweightJohnny Eblen (9-0), who looks to protect his unblemished record against BELLATOR newcomerCollin Huckbody (10-3).
With seven thrilling fights in total, denBELLATOR MMA 272 preliminary card is highlighted by a pair of welterweight contests between Swedish submission specialist No. 10-rangeretOliver Enkamp (10-2) and former Oklahoma State University wrestling standoutKyle Crutchmer (7-1) samtLevan Chokheli (9-1, 1 NC) ogVinicius de Jesus (9-4).
Hawaii’sKai Kamaka III (8-4-1) returns to the Scott Coker-led promotion, as he prepares for battle withJohannes af Jesus (14-9) i fjerlette handling, mensDan Moret(15-6) ogSpike Carlyle (12-3) meet in a 160-lb contract weight matchup.
Three additional lightweight matchups have also been announced with Russian sensationAlexander Shabliy (20-3) taking on Utah’sBobby King (10-3), Killys Mota (12-2) kæmperMike Hamel (8-5), ogJustin Montalvo(3-0) squaring up withJacob Bohn (10-7)
Billetter tilBELLATOR MMA 272 er til salg nu, og kan købes påTicketmaster.com ogBellator.com.
Full bout listings are below:
BELLATOR MMA 272: PETTIS VS. HORIGUCHIHovedkortet:
Fredag, December. 3 - Lev videreSHOWTIME
10 p.m. ET / PT
Bantamweight World Title bout: C-Sergio Pettis (21-5) vs.Kyoji Horiguchi (29-3)
Fjervægt Bout: #4-Emmanuel Sanchez (20-6) vs. #9-Jeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC)
Bantamweight bout: Josh Hill(20-4) vs.Jared Scoggins(10-1)
Mellemvægt Bout: #5-Johnny Eblen (9-0) vs.Collin Huckbody (10-3)
FORELØBIG CARD:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube -kanal | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube -kanal | Pluto tv
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Letvægts Bout: Alexander Shabliy (20-3) vs.Bobby King (10-3)
Fjervægt Bout: Johannes af Jesus (14-9) vs.Kai Kamaka III (8-4-1)
Weltervægt Bout: Levan Chokheli (9-1, 1 NC) vs.Vinicius de Jesus (9-4)
Letvægts Bout: Justin Montalvo (3-0) vs.Jacob Bohn (10-7)
Letvægts Bout: Killys Mota (12-2) vs.Mike Hamel (8-5)
160-Pound Contract Weight bout: Dan Moret (15-6) vs.Spike Carlyle (12-3)
Weltervægt Bout: #10-Oliver Enkamp (10-2) vs.Kyle Crutchmer (7-1)
*Kort kan ændres.
BesøgBellator.com for yderligere information.
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Opdateret tidsplan for BELLATOR -begivenheder
Fri. December. 3 // Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi// Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT