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Resultats & Photos For Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull

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Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull Targeta principal:

Patricio "Pitbull" (28-4) derrotat Michael Chandler (19-4) per KO (cops) a 1:01 de la primera ronda

Douglas Lima (31-7) derrotat Michael Pàgina "Venom" (14-1) per KO (cops) a :35 de la segona ronda

A. J. McKee (14-0) derrotat Pat Curran (23-8) per decisió unànime (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Jake Hager (2-0) vs. T. J. Jones (1-1) submissió (head and arm choke) a 2:36 de la primera ronda

Tywan Claxton (5-0) derrotat James Bennett (4-2) per TKO (cops) a 2:09 de la tercera ronda



Targeta preliminar:

Cris Lencioni (5-2) derrotat Adil Benjilany (5-2, 1 NC) a través de la submissió (triangle Choke) a 4:55 de la primera ronda

Chris González (2-0) derrotat Charlie Radtke (2-2) per decisió unànime (29-28 x3)

Rob Fenicle (2-0) derrotat Bryan Bautista (1-1) a través de la submissió (ganxo de taló) a 1:42 de la primera ronda

Amartuvshin Khuukhenkhuu (10-4) derrotat Adam Ward, (18-12) per decisió unànime (29-28 x3)

Christian Rodriguez (1-0) derrotat Jose Leon (0-1) a través de la submissió (armbar) a 4:39 de la primera ronda

Robert Morrow (29-24-1) derrotat James Bochnovic (9-4) per KO (cops) a 1:18 de la primera ronda

Dave Latoria (0-0, 1 NC) i Jason Belyew (0-1, 1 NC) was ruled a no-contest due to an unintentional low blow

Jesse Bazzi (10-6) derrotat Joey Diehl (12-10) per decisió unànime (30-27 x3)

Josh Streacker (6-2) derrotat Scott Writz (2-1) per KO (ponx) a 3:33 de la segona ronda



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Bellator is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing promotion featuring many of the best athletes in the world. Sota la direcció del veterà promotor de lluita, 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. Als Estats Units, 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, orquestració d'esdeveniments en viu, desenvolupament lluitador / relacions, obtenció de locaciones, creació / desenvolupament de patrocinis, llicències internacionals, mercadeig, publicitat, publicitat i comissió de relacions. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Califòrnia. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, la llar de marques de primera classe d'entreteniment del món que es connecten amb el públic a través d'un contingut atractiu a través de la televisió, pel·lícula, plataformes en línia i mòbils.



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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, Canadà, Alemanya, Austria, Suïssa, Itàlia, Espanya, Japó, 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, smartphones, tauletes, 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, Golden Boy Promotions, Promocions GGG, Bellator 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.

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Canelo ALVAREZ VS. Daniel JACOBS ** In-Depth Vista prèvia i Anàlisi **

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Per: Tony Penecale

The biggest week in boxing is upon us with the annual Cinco de Mayo weekend extravaganza in Las Vegas. The Mexican marquee star Saul “Canelo” Alvarez returns to his home-away-from-home to face the challenge of fellow middleweight titlist, Daniel “Miracle Man” Jacobs, who is intent on spoiling the homecoming.

Can Canelo sprinkle some extra cinnamon on an explosive victory? Or will it be Jacobs who provides another miracle in his story-book comeback?


EDAT, RECORD, I ESTADÍSTIQUES

Alvarez: Edat: 28 anys
Record: 51-1-2 (35 Knockouts)
Alçada: 5’9”
Pes: 167 * * Pes per l'últim combat (12-15-18)
Assolir: 70"


Jacobs: Edat: 32 anys
Record: 35-2 (29 Knockouts)
Alçada: 5’11”
Pes: 159 * * Pes per l'últim combat (10-27-18)
Assolir: 73"


ÈXITS DE L'ANELL

Alvarez:
WBC superwelter campió (’11-’13)
AMB superwelter campió (‘13)
Ring Magazine Junior Middleweight Champion ('13)
Campió de pes mitjà del CMB (’15-Pres)
WBA Middleweight Champion (’18-Pres)
Ring Magazine Middleweight Champion (’18-Pres)
WBA Super Middleweight Champion (’18-Pres)
Ring Magazine Pound-4-Pound #3 Boxer


Jacobs:
WBA Middleweight Champion (’14-‘17)
IBF Middleweight Champion (’18-‘Pres)

ESTIL

Alvarez:
Una agressiva, physical fighter with underrated boxing skills, Alvarez sovint porta oponents avall amb pressió constant i cops de mà dura. Will use feints and counters to throw is opponent’s timing off and create openings for a strength-sapping body attack. Carries fight-changing power in both hands but sometimes doesn’t throw enough punches. While he is most known for his offensive skills, Álvarez té decent, però no és genial, habilitats defensives lliscament i bloqueig de cops.

Jacobs:
A lanky, long-armed boxer with versatile skills who often fights aggressively and is not afraid to exchange punches. Jacobs couples good boxing skills and fundamentals with knockout power in both hands. Will sometimes be too offensive-minded and is susceptible to counter punches. Shows tremendous heart in the face of adversity.








FORTALESES

Alvarez:
* Power – Alvarez carries thunder in both fists. He has knockout power in either hand, però la seva arma més devastadora resideix en la seva ganxo d'esquerra, especially to the body. He has three knockout-of-the-year candidates in his career.

* Resistència - Alvarez és un lluitador físicament maduració i construïdes densament amb la força misteriosa. He is effective in backing fighters up, fins i tot quan no desembarquin cops rasants. He has grown from junior-middleweight and has competed recently at super-middleweight.

* Experience – Alvarez has come a long way during his professional career and has competed against some of the biggest names in boxing. He has been in this moment numerous times and the raucous atmosphere will be second nature to him.


Jacobs:
* Character – Jacobs stood up to and defeated the most daunting adversary of his career when he overcame bone cancer in 2011. His character shows in the ring as he has handled some difficult challenges in his career.

* Power – Jacobs has registered 29 de la seva 35 professional victories via stoppage. He has the power to change the fight with one punch and the killer instinct to finish a wounded opponent.


* Versatile – Jacobs possesses good boxing skills and movement, sometimes switching between orthodox and southpaw stances. If against another aggressive opponent, Jacobs will box on his back foot and seek counter-punching opportunities. He is adept at accelerating the pace when needed.




DEBILITATS

Alvarez:
* Tactical Mistakes – Alvarez has made tactical mistakes in some previous fights, including trying to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. by boxing with him on the outside. In other fights, he has allowed his opponents to control the pace and steal rounds.

* Easy-to-Hit – While his offensive skill is his calling card, Alvarez has a decent defense. When he loses focus or becomes overly aggressive, he is wide open for straight right hands and counter punches.

* Heavy Feet – Alvarez has good boxing ability but is often slow-footed in the ring. When matched against taller fighters with good lateral movement, he frequently struggles, as was the case in his bouts with Austin Trout and Erislandy Lara.


Jacobs:
* Suspect Chin – Jacobs is no stranger to tasting the canvas. He was knocked out in devastating fashion by Dmitry Pirog in his first professional loss. He was also on the canvas against Gennady Golovkin and Sergio Mora.

* Reckless – In his first fight against Mora, Jacobs became overly aggressive after scoring a knockdown and left himself wide open for a counter punch that put him on the canvas. He was also off-balance and reckless again when he had Peter Quillin stunned.

* Atmosphere – Jacobs has fought in Las Vegas before and main-evented in Madison Square Garden. No obstant això, this is his first marquee Las Vegas Cinco-de-Mayo weekend extravaganza.



COMBAT ANTERIOR

Alvarez: (12/15/18) – Alvarez made a successful super-middleweight debut by destroying the game but overmatched Rocky Fielding in three rounds. Alvarez punished Fielding’s body, anotant quatre caigudes, and finishing him with his signature left hook to the liver.

Jacobs:
(10/27/18) – Jacobs had a tough encounter with undefeated but unknown Serhiy Derevianchenko, winning a 12-round split decision. Jacobs scored a 1st-round knockdown and landed more punches during the back-and-forth contest.



3 MILLORS PRESTACIONS

Alvarez:
* James Kirkland (5/9/15) – The fireworks were on display from the opening bell as Kirkland engaged Alvarez with a kamikaze attack. Alvarez countered and scored a 1st-round knockdown and ended the fight in the 3rd round with a picturesque right hand.

* Liam Smith (9/17/16) – Alvarez methodically broke down the previously-undefeated Smith, controlling the bout from the beginning. Alvarez scored knockdowns in the 7º i 8º rounds before ending the show with his left hook to the liver in the 9º ronda.

* Carlos Baldomir (9/18/10) – Alvarez was a 20-year-old prodigy facing a durable former world champion in Baldomir. Alvarez was successful boxing early and using his advantages in speed and skill to sweep the first five rounds. But it was his display in the 6th that was memorable. Alvarez rocked Baldomir before finally dropping with a left hook, deixant-ho inconscient abans que caigués la taula i el que tracta la seva única derrota atur en una cursa de 16 anys.



Jacobs:
* Sergio Mora (9/9/16) – Jacobs wiped away any controversy from their first fight, which ended with Mora injuring his ankle, by dissecting him in the rematch, culminating in an impressive 7º round TKO. Jacobs scored a knockdown each in the 4º i 5º rounds before opening up and dropping Mora three times in the 7º ronda, forcing the stoppage.

* Peter Quillin (12/5/15) – In a battle for Brooklyn Bragging Rights, Jacobs stunned the undefeated and favored Quillin with a 1st round TKO. Jacobs landed a right hand early, sending Quilling staggering into the ropes. A follow-up flurry sent Quillin across the ring where the referee stopped the fight.

* Caleb Truax (4/24/15) – Jacobs dominated Truax with a masterful performance over 11 rondes, controlling the action with a heavy jab, and wearing his game opponent down. Comfortably ahead going into the final round, Jacobs unloaded on his weakened adversary until the referee saved him from further punishment.




CLAUS PER LA VICTÒRIA

Alvarez:
* Start fast and don’t allow Jacobs to become confident

* Cut off the ring and force Jacobs to fight in confined spaces

* Go to the body early and often



Jacobs:
* Use a stiff jab and lateral movement to keep Alvarez off balance

* Land something to get Alvarez’s respect early

* Do not get reckless







PREGUNTES

Alvarez:
* Will the move back to middleweight drain Alvarez?

* Is Alvarez overlooking Jacobs?

* Will Alvarez become frustrated if Jacobs uses effective lateral movement?


Jacobs:
* Can Jacobs win a decision in Las Vegas?

* Will Jacobs be able to exploit Alvarez’s tactical shortcomings?

* How will Jacobs handle the pro-Alvarez atmosphere?



PENECALE PREDICCIÓ

The crowd will be buzzing at the opening bell. Alvarez will move forward, hands up, probing with his jab and trying to set his feet. Jacobs will be moving laterally, pawing a tentative jab and using head feints. The cautious 1st round will end with Alvarez stepping in and throwing a few hard body shots, causing the partisan crowd to erupt in cheers.

Alvarez will continue to apply pressure in the 2nd i 3rd rounds with Jacobs working to establish his jab with more authority. Jacobs will land a few heavy jabs to the face with Alvarez countering with right hands over the top. Jacobs will step to his left to avoid Alvarez’s left hook to the body.

The action will continue to intensify through the middle rounds. Jacobs will be following his jab with a straight right hand. Alvarez will be crouching and using his strength on the inside, using overhand rights and hooks to the arms and ribs.

Alvarez will sport some redness around his eyes and Jacobs will show welts across his torso. The pro-Alvarez crowd will gasp as Jacobs lands a series of hard right hands in the 6º round but will then erupt in the 7º when an exchange of left hooks sees Alvarez land first, sending Jacobs sprawling back to the canvas.

Jacobs will rise and affirm to referee Tony Weeks that he is okay to continue. Alvarez will attack, throwing his left hook to the body and head. Jacobs will stagger back, set his feet, and respond with a right hand and wild left hook. Alvarez will land a counter left hook to the head and Jacobs will clinch, with the bell ending the round.

The crowd will be wild with anticipation going into the 8º ronda, sensing the Alvarez might be closing in on victory. Jacobs will use lateral movement while he clears his head, probing with his jab to keep Alvarez at bay. Alvarez will continue to look for the homerun punch, but Jacobs will stay out of range for the duration.

Throughout the 9º i 10º rondes, Jacobs will be sufficiently recovered and willing to engage Alvarez, throwing more right hands, and increasing the tempo. Alvarez will land a series of thudding hooks to the body and Jacobs will counter with uppercuts on the inside.

La 11º round will continue the intense action with both fighters having their moments. Alvarez will become inactive for stretches of the round, allowing Jacobs to again control the pace.

Going into the final round, Jacobs will know that he is in danger with the bout being so close. He will initiate the pressure on Alvarez and there will be some toe-to-toe exchanges. As Alvarez takes a deep breath, Jacobs will successfully back him on his heels with a jab, followed by a straight-right hand. Alvarez will roll with the punch and counter with his own right hand. The crowd will be on its feet as the fighters exchange punches and embrace the final bell.

The decision will be unanimous with Dave Moretti and Glenn Feldman both scoring 115-112 and Steve Weisfeld with a wider margin of 117-110, all in favor of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.

Below you can access this week’s radio show where Tony , “Psíquic” Tom Padgett and “Xusma Rousin '” Rich Bergeron discuss the fight.


Listen to “canelo vs. Jacobs de vista prèvia, Lesnar es retira de MMA, preguntes MacDonald per mantenir mal a la gent després que Fitch Draw” on Spreaker.

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Full Results & Photos for Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch

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Targeta principal:

Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) i Jon Fitch (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-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) derrotat Costura Arteaga (5-3) per TKO (metge atur) a 1:50 of round three to retain the women’s flyweight title

Benson Henderson (27-8) derrotat Adam Piccolot (11-3) per decisió dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Phil Davis (20-5, 1 NC) derrotat Liam McGeary (13-4) per TKO (vagues) a 4:11 de la tercera ronda

Gaston Bolanos (5-1) derrotat Nathan Stolen (8-5) per KO (ponx) a 2:21 de la primera ronda



Targeta preliminar:

Aviv Gozali (2-0) derrotat Travis Crain (0-1) a través de la submissió (estrangulament per l'esquena) a 2:15 de la primera ronda

Brandon Faumui (5-3) derrotat Chris Avila (6-8) per decisió dividida (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

Matt Perez (5-2) derrotat Justin Tenedora (2-2) per KO (cops) a 4:52 de la primera ronda

Cass Bell (3-0) derrotat Peter Ishiguro (1-1) per KO (cops) 2:59 de la segona ronda

Chuck Campbell (2-0) derrotat Bruno Casillas (0-1) per KO (genoll) a 1:45 de la primera ronda

Hyder Amil (3-0) derrotat Paradise Vaovasa (6-4, 1 NC) a través de la submissió (estrangulament per l'esquena) a 2:34 de la primera ronda

Josh San Diego (9-4) derrotat Brandon Laroco (5-2) per decisió unànime (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Jordan Williams (8-2, 1 NC) derrotat Diego Herzog (4-3-1) mitjançant TKO a 1:21 de la tercera ronda

Abraham Vaesau (5-2, 1 NC) derrotat Justin Roswell (3-3, 1 NC) mitjançant TKO a 1:59 de la primera ronda

Chris Inocencio (1-1) derrotat Boris Novachkov (0-1) per decisió dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Thomas Ponce de Leon (3-0) derrotat Jamario Mulder (2-4) per decisió unànime (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Ignacio Ortiz (2-0-1) i Roger Severson (3-3-1) fought to a unanimous draw (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)

Erik Gunha (2-0-1) i Jon Adams (0-0-1) fought to a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)



Si us plau visita Bellator.com per més informació.
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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR SATURDAY’S BELLATOR 220: MACDONALD VS. FITCH INSIDE THE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE – EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN

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SAN JOSE, Califòrnia. - Tots 18 bouts for the highly anticipated Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch esdeveniment, streamed exclusively on DAZN, have been announced when Bellator returns home to the SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, Abril 27.


Two title fights sit atop the card, as Bellator welterweight champion Rory MacDonald (20-5) defends his title world against Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 NC) in the final opening round bout of the Welterweight World Grand Prix, while undefeated Bellator flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) returns to action against Costura Arteaga (5-2) al coparticular del vespre.



Bellator220: MacDonald vs. Fitch will stream live exclusively on DAZN, the fastest-growing sports streaming service in the world, a 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT, mentre que l'acció preliminar transmetrà en Bellator.com i globalment en l'aplicació mòbil de Bellator.



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, com Benson Henderson (26-8) takes on the Bay Area’s own Adam Piccolot (11-2) en el pes lleuger, mentre Phil Davis(19-5, 1 NC) will run it back with Liam McGeary (13-3) en l'acció de pes semipesado. Més, pes ploma Gaston Bolanos (4-1) looks to add to his impressive highlight reelwhen he kicks off the main card versus Nathan Stolen (8-4).




Preliminary action for Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch will feature the U.S. debut of second-generation Israeli fighter Aviv Gozali (1-0) in his sophomore appearance againstTravis Crain (Pro Debut).



Completa Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch Targeta principal:

Welterweight World Grand Prix Title Bout: Rory MacDonald (20-5) vs. Jon Fitch (32-7-1, 1 NC)

Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) vs. Costura Arteaga (5-2)

Punt lleuger de la targeta principal: Benson Henderson (26-8) vs. Adam Piccolot (11-2)

Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (19-5, 1 NC) vs. Liam McGeary (13-3)

Batalla de la targeta principal de pes ploma: Gaston Bolanos (4-1) vs. Nathan Stolen (8-4)



Targeta preliminar:

Lightweight Undercard Bout: Aviv Gozali (1-0) vs. Travis Crain (Pro Debut)

160-lliures. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Chris Avila (6-7) vs. Brandon Faumui (4-3)

Flyweight Undercard Bout: Justin Tenedora (2-1) vs. Matt Perez (2-2)

140-lliures. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Cass Bell (2-0) vs. Peter Ishiguro (1-0)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Hyder Amil (2-0) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (6-3, 1 NC)

140-lliures. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Josh San Diego (8-4) vs. Brandon Laroco (5-1)

Middleweight Undercard Bout: Diego Herzog (4-2-1) vs. Jordan Williams (7-2, 1 NC)

Welterweight Undercard Bout: Justin Roswell (3-2, 1 NC) vs. Abraham Vaesau (4-2, 1 NC)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Ignacio Ortiz (2-0) vs. Roger Severson (3-3)

Light Heavyweight Undercard Bout: Chuck Campbell (1-0) vs. Bruno Casillas (Pro Debut)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Boris Novachkov (Pro Debut) vs. Chris Inocencio (0-1)

Welterweight Undercard Bout: Thomas Ponce de Leon (2-0) vs. Jamario Mulder (2-3)

Flyweight Undercard Bout: Erik Gunha (Pro Debut) vs. Jon Adams (Pro Debut)



*La targeta està subjecta a canvis



Si us plau visita Bellator.com per més informació.
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JULIA BUDD DEFENDS HER BELLATOR FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST OLGA RUBIN AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO AND RESORT ON JULY 12

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Entrades a la venda ara!



LOS ANGELES – Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma. el divendres, Juliol 12 will be headlined by a women’s featherweight title fight featuring Canada’s Julia Budd (12-2) defending her title for a third time against undefeated Olga Rubin (6-0) of Israel.


The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 pm. Connecticut, as well as DAZN.com, mentre que l'acció preliminar continuarà Bellator.com i a nivell mundial Aplicació mòbil Bellator. Entrades are on sale now and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, as well as through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Les properes setmanes s’anunciaran combats addicionals.



Fighting out of Port Moody, Colòmbia Britànica, Canadà, 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 extrems, 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 at Bellator 174, the Gibson MMA-product has since collected back-to-back victories over top contenders Arlene Blencowe i Talita Nogueira. With six of her 12 victòries en la seva carrera per la via del nocaut o submissió, 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 at Bellator 164 i Bellator 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, Israel, 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. Rubin Carta de lluita:

Women’s Featherweight World Title Bout: Julia Budd (12-2) vs. Olga Rubin (6-0)



*La targeta està subjecta a canvis



Si us plau visita Bellator.com per més informació.



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TICKETS ON SALE THIS WEEK FOR BELLATOR’S RETURN TO ALLSTATE ARENA IN CHICAGO ON MAY 11

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BELLATOR LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP MICHAEL CHANDLER DEFENDS HIS TITLE AGAINST FEATHERWEIGHT KINGPIN PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ IN LONG-AWAITED GRUDGE MATCH LIVE ON DAZN



THE WELTERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX CONTINUES WITH DOUGLAS LIMA TAKING ON MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE IN SEMI-FINAL ACTION



MÉS: UNDEFEATED PROSPECT A.J. MCKEE MEETS CHICAGO’S PAT CURRAN AND THE RETURN OF FORMER WWE STAR JAKE HAGER



LOS ANGELES – Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Malalt. en dissabte, Maig 11 is stacked with a must-see lineup of fights, headlined by current lightweight titleholder Michael Chandler (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 champ Patricio "Pitbull" (28-4) en l'esdeveniment principal de Bellator 221 - which will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN.



The co-headliner will see former two-time Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima (30-7) face undefeated Michael Pàgina "Venom" (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.



Addicionalment, arguably one of the world’s top featherweight prospects A. J. McKee (13-0) will face the stiffest test of his young career when he fights two-time former Bellator featherweight champion Pat Curran (23-7) on Curran’s home turf. Finalment, former WWE champion Jake 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 for Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull takes place between Wednesday, Febrer. 20 a 10 a.m. CT and Thursday, Febrer. 21 a 10 p.m. Connecticut, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Febrer. 22 a 12 p.m. Connecticut. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, així com Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull will be broadcast live on DAZN a 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT, mentre que l'acció preliminar transmetrà en Bellator.com i globalment en l'aplicació mòbil de Bellator. baralles addicionals seran anunciats en les pròximes setmanes.



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, Incloent Brent Primus, Benson Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi dalt and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler from High Ridge, Missouri, who now calls Nashville home, has had a slow-building feud with his May 11 adversari, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Ara, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.



Procedent de Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 21th time. With impressive wins to his name over Daniel Straus (x3), Daniel Weichel (x2) i Pat Curran, he most recently defeated Emmanuel Sánchez per decisió unànime en Bellator 209. Moving up a weight class for the first time since Bellator 160 when 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. Després d'haver obtingut una finalització a 20 de la seva 28 guanya com a professional, 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, Brasil, 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 of Lorenz Larkin, Andrey Koreshkov (x2), Paul Daley and 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 concursos, 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, i 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 at Bellator 216.



Lluitant fora de Long Beach, Qualif., A. J. McKee puts his undefeated record on the line against the former champ on May 11. Currently training alongside the likes of Aaron Pic,“Baby Slice” i Joey Davis at 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. Amb només 23 anys d'edat, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, having defeated Daniel Crawford, Brian Moore, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence and Dominic Mazzotta en el camí. 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 at Bellator 221. A former two-time Bellator world featherweight champion, Pat Curran returns 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 over Emmanuel Sánchez, John “Macapa”and Georgi Karakhanyan. The longtime Bellator veteran, who debuted at Bellator 14 a 2010, owns additional wins over Patricio “Pitbull,” Joe Warren, Roger Huerta i Daniel Straus. També, 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, Oklahoma., Hager emphatically showed the world that he belongs in the sport of MMA with a submission win over J.W. Kizer a Bellator 214 al gener. 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. Ara, 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.



Actualitzat Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull Card:

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (19-4) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" (28-4)

Welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-final: Douglas Lima (30-7) vs. Michael Pàgina "Venom" (14-0)

Batalla de la targeta principal de pes ploma: A. J. McKee (13-0) vs. Pat Curran (23-7)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Jake Hager (1-0) vs. TBA


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FULL FIGHT CARDS FOR BELLATOR 215: MITRIONE VS. KHARITONOV THIS FRIDAY & Bellator 216: MVP VS. DALEY THIS SATURDAY

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LOS ANGELES – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s doubleheader return to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. al febrer. 15 and Feb. 16 has been completed with two stacked five-fight main cards and exciting preliminary matchups.



The main event of Friday’s card on Paramount Network, and simulcast on DAZN, will feature a heavyweight headliner, where former Bellator Grand Prix Semifinalist Matt Mitrione (13-6) faces Russian knockout artist Sergei Kharitonov (29-7, 1 NC). Rounding out the stacked main card will see undefeated Logan Storley (9-0) meet SBG Dublin’s Ion Pascu (18-9) en el pes welter, former Bellator bantamweight champ Eduardo Dantas (20-6) return from injury to meet Hawaii’s Toby Misech (12-6) at 135-pounds, and the electric Mike Kimbel (2-0) making his main card debut against Rhode Island’s John Douma (3-1). The opener of Bellator 215 will be the promotional debut of Austin Vanderford (6-0), who looks to remain undefeated against Cody Jones (6-2), a winner of four consecutive fights.




Els prelims per a Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov will be highlighted by a women’s featherweight contest featuring Amber Leibrock (3-2) contra Amanda Bell (5-5), as well as top heavyweight prospect Steve Mowry (5-0) tenint en Darion Abbey (Pro Debut).



Unes 24 hores després, Bellator 216 will take place exclusively on DAZN and will be headlined by one of the most intense grudge matches in MMA history. En dissabte, Febrer. 16, invicte Michael Pàgina "Venom" (13-0) will enter the Bellator cage against 58-fight professional Paul Daley "Semtex" (40-16-2) in a first-round fight of Bellator’s Welterweight World Grand Prix. The co-main event is a rematch between two heavyweights who undoubtedly will go down in the sport’s history books, quan Mirko Cro Cop (37-11-2, 1 NC) makes his Bellator debut against Roy "Big Country" Nelson (23-16).



Addicionalment, a No. 1 contender’s bout to determine who will face newly crowned heavyweight kingpin Ryan Bader will pit Cheick Kongo (29-10-2) contra l'invicte, longtime former Bellator heavyweight champion Vitaly Minakov (21-0). An intriguing welterweight encounter between Yaroslav Amosov (20-0) and the always-excitingErick Silva (20-9, 1 NC) is also official, as is the professional debut of multi-time taekwondo champion Valerie Loureda, when she meets Oklahoma’s Colby Fletcher (1-2) in the main card opener.



As if that wasn’t enough top-flight action, Tyrell Fortune (5-0), one of Bellator’s top homegrown prospects returns to the Bellator cage against Ryan Pokryfky (6-5) in the featured preliminary bout of Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley.



Bellator: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov will be broadcast Friday, Febrer 15 on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 pm. CT and will stream LIVE on DAZN. Bellator: MVP vs. Daley will stream exclusively on DAZN on Saturday, Febrer 16 a 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT. Preliminary action for both events will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.



Tickets for both events are available now and can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Arena box office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Fans can save when they purchase tickets to both events through the “Back-to-Back Pack!” Please visit Ticketmaster.com for more details.




complet Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov Targeta principal:

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

Co-principal esdeveniment de pes pesat: Logan Storley (9-0) vs. Ion Pascu (18-9)

Combat de la targeta principal del pes gallo: Eduardo Dantas (20-6) vs. Toby Misech (12-6)

Combat de la targeta principal del pes gallo: Mike Kimbel (2-0) vs. John Douma (3-1)

175-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Austin Vanderford (6-0) vs. Cody Jones (6-2)



Targeta preliminar:

Batalla preliminar de pes pesat: Steve Mowry (5-0) vs. Darion Abbey (Pro Debut)

Batalla preliminar de pes ploma: Amber Leibrock (3-2) vs. Amanda Bell (5-5)

Batalla preliminar de pes mitjà: Pat McCrohan (3-2) vs. Jason Markland (Debut)

Atomweight Preliminary Bout: Tabatha Watkins (3-0) vs. Lindsey VanZandt (4-1)

Batalla preliminar de pes ploma: Pete Rogers (3-4) vs. Jason Rine (1-4)

Batalla preliminar de pes ploma: Matt Probin (3-0) vs. Ali Zebian (1-0)

Lluita preliminar contra el pes de la mosca: Zarrukh Adashev (1-1) vs. Ronie Arana (0-2)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Billy Goff (1-0) vs. Ryan Hardy (Pro Debut)



complet Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley Targeta principal:

Welterweight World Grand Prix Matchup: Michael Pàgina (13-0) vs. Paul Daley (40-16-2)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Mirko Cro Cop (37-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-16)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Cheick Kongo (29-10-2) vs. Vitaly Minakov (21-0)

Combat de la targeta principal del pes pesat: Yaroslav Amosov (20-0) vs. Erick Silva (20-9, 1 NC)

Punt de la targeta principal de pes mosca: Valerie Loureda (Pro Debut) vs. Colby Fletcher (1-2)



Targeta preliminar:

Batalla preliminar de pes pesat: Tyrell Fortune (5-0) vs. Ryan Pokryfky (6-5)

Lluita preliminar lleugera: Patrick Casey (4-0) vs. Nekruz Mirkhojaev (3-2)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Vinicius De Jesus (6-2) vs. Rodolpho Barcellos (1-0)

165-Pound Catchweight Bout: Kastriot Xhema (2-2, 1 NC) vs. Kemran Lachinov (7-2)

Lluita preliminar lleugera: Reginaldo Felix (5-2) vs. Justin Sumter (6-2)

Batalla preliminar de pes mitjà: Jesse Kosakowski (2-0) vs. Rodolfo Rocha (1-1)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Demetrius Plaza (Pro Debut) vs. Andrews Rodriguez (1-0)



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BELLATOR RETURNS TO SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE ON SATURDAY, Abril 27 WITH TWO WORLD TITLE FIGHTS LIVE ON DAZN

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RORY MACDONALD DEFENDS WORLD TITLE AGAINST JON FITCH IN OPENING ROUND OF WELTERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX

MÉS, UNDEFEATED FLYWEIGHT CHAMP ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE MEETS VETA ARTEAGA IN THE CO-MAIN EVENT

LOS ANGELES – The fourth and final opening round matchup in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix will feature Bellator’s current welterweight champion Rory MacDonald (20-5) defending his title in the tournament against Jon Fitch(31-7-1, 1 NC) when Bellator returns to the Bay Area inside SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, Abril 27.

Addicionalment, undefeated Bellator flyweight championIlima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) will return to action against Boise, Idaho’sCostura Arteaga (5-2) in the co-headliner. Les properes setmanes s’anunciaran combats addicionals.

An exclusive online presale for this event takes place Wednesday, Jan. 30 fins dijous, Jan. 31, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday, Febrer. 1 a 10 a.m. PT. Tickets will be available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

Bellator: MacDonald vs. Fitchwill stream live exclusively onDAZN, the fastest-growing sports streaming service in the world, a 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT, mentre que l'acció preliminar transmetrà en Bellator.com i globalment en l'aplicació mòbil de Bellator.

Inarguably one of the greatest 170-pound fighters walking the planet, Rory MacDonald returns to the welterweight division following a once-in-a-lifetime “champion vs. champion” matchup againstGegard Mousasi a 2018. Ara, “The Red King” sets his sights on one million dollars and clearing the landscape at welterweight, entering a tournament where he will defend his belt each and every time he steps inside the cage. First up for the British Columbia, Canada-native is Jon Fitch, a 40-fight veteran who has gone toe-to-toe with the some of the sport’s best, including Georges St-Pierre, B.J. Penn, Jake Shields andPaul Daley. Ara, a prop de casa, the AKA trained-fighter will have his first shot at Bellator gold.

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane closed out 2018 in style, remaining undefeated and defending her title in front of a sold-out Blaisdell Arena during Bellator’s debut in Hawaii. FinishingValerie Letourneau via submission was the toughest test of the 28-year-old’s budding career, but now it’s back to business for the only flyweight champion in Bellator history, as she puts her belt on the line against Veta Arteaga in the co-main event. A native of Boise, Idaho, Arteaga has called Bellator home since 2016, when she made her promotional debut against Macfarlane’s Team Hurricane Awesome teammate Jackie Vandenburgh, a fight she won via unanimous decision. Ara, after racking up three more victories, including wins against Bellator Kickboxing championDenise Kielholtz and former flyweight title challengerEmily Ducote, 31-year-old Arteaga is ready for her opportunity to become champion.

ActualitzatBellator: MacDonald vs. FitchCarta de lluita:

Welterweight World Grand Prix Title Bout: Rory MacDonald (20-5) vs.Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 NC)

Batalla pel títol mundial de pes mosca: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane(9-0) vs.Costura Arteaga (5-2)

*La targeta està subjecta a canvis

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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR BELLATOR 214: FEDOR VS. BADER ON SATURDAY, GEN. 26

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LOS ANGELES – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, Califòrnia. el gen. 26 has been completed with a five-fight main card and 11 preliminary contests.

The main event of the card will feature the Finals of the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix, where the greatest heavyweight of all-time Fedor Emelianenko (38-5, 1 NC) faces current light heavyweight champ Ryan Bader (26-5) for the Bellator world heavyweight title. The co-main event will feature the highly touted prospect Aaron Pic (4-1) against the always-tough Henry Corrals (16-3) en el pes ploma.

Addicionalment, professional wrestling superstarJake Hager begins his MMA career againstJ.W. Kiser (1-1) en el pes pesat, Juan Archuleta (21-1) es quadra ambRicky Bandejas (11-1) in a battle of surging bantamweights andAdel Altamimi (7-5), a coach with Jay Glazer’s Merging Vets and Players program, will make his Bellator debut againstBrandon McMahan (5-6) in the main card opener. Els prelims per aBellator 214: Fedor vs. Baderwill feature the anticipated MMA debut of jiu-jitsu aceA. J. Agazarm (0-0) contraJesse Roberts(0-0), as well as the Bellator debut of 2016 Greco-Roman Word team memberChris González (1-0) tenint enHenry Mendez(0-1) and Lyoto Machida-training partner, Weber Almeida (1-0), enfront deOdan Chinchilla(1-0) en el pes gall.

Les entrades perBellator 214: Fedor vs. Baderare on sale now and can be purchased at the Forum box office, as well as Bellator.com and Ticketmaster.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 pm. CT and will be simulcast live on DAZN. Preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.

completBellator: Fedor vs. BaderCarta de lluita:

Heavyweight World Grand Prix Finals Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (38-5, 1 NC) vs.Ryan Bader(26-5)

Co-esdeveniment principal de pes ploma: Aaron Pic (4-1) vs.Henry Corrals (16-3)

Lluita contra la funció de pes pesat: Jake Hager(Pro Debut) vs.J.W. Kiser(1-1)

Bantamweight Feature Bout: Juan Archuleta (21-1) vs.Ricky Bandejas (11-1)

Funcionalitat de pes ploma: Brandon McMahan (5-6) vs.Adel Altamimi (7-5)

Targeta preliminar:

160-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: A. J. Agazarm (Pro Debut) vs.Jesse Roberts(Pro Debut)

Lluita preliminar lleugera: Chris González (1-0) vs.Henry Mendez (0-1)

Batalla preliminar de pes gallo: Weber Almeida (1-0) vs.Odan Chinchilla(1-0)

Batalla preliminar de pes ploma: Jay Jay Wilson (1-0) vs.Tyler Beneke(Pro Debut)

Batalla preliminar de pes pesat: Sean Johnson (3-1) vs.Art Rivas(5-2)

Lluita preliminar lleugera: Jorge Juarez (3-0) vs.David Pacheco(Pro Debut)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Jesse Merritt (5-4) vs.Thor Skancke(10-8-1)

190-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Osman Diaz(2-1) vs.Christopher Reyes(Pro Debut)

Batalla preliminar de pes gallo: James Barnes (11-3) vs.Ryan Lilley(9-4)

Pes preliminar de pes welter: Ian Butler, (4-5, 1 NC) vs.Craig Plaskett(3-3)

Batalla preliminar de pes gallo: Steve Ramírez (6-3) vs.Desmond Torres(5-1)

*La targeta està subjecta a canvis

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FORMER CHAMPION ANDREY KORESHKOV MEETS LORENZ LARKIN IN BELLATOR MAIN EVENT AT PECHANGA RESORT CASINO ON MARCH 29

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MÉS, TICKETS FOR BELLATOR: KORESHKOV VS. LARKIN ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, Desembre 14

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Califòrnia. el divendres, Març 29 with an exciting welterweight clash, as former 170-pound world championAndrey Koreshkov (21-3) squares off against Southern California nativeLorenz Larkin (20-7, 1 NC) in the headliner.

Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, Desembre 14 and will be available at the Pechanga box office, així com Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.com and Pechanga.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 pm. CT and simulcast on DAZN.com, mentre que l'acció preliminar transmetrà en Bellator.com i globalment en l'aplicació mòbil de Bellator. Les properes setmanes s’anunciaran combats addicionals.

Hailing from Omsk, Rússia, 28-year-old Andrey Koreshkov will enter this bout on the heels of a 23-minute marathon withDouglas Lima in the opening round of the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix only a few months ago. “Spartan” will be making his 16th career appearance for Bellator and his first of his 2019 campanya. Since joining Bellator, Koreshkov has tallied a dozen victories over his six-year stint, emphasized by a welterweight world title win over former division kingDouglas Lima aBellator 140. Training alongside another former Bellator champion inAlexander Shlemenko, Koreshkov has earned 21 career wins over 24 extrems, Incloent 15 finishes since making his professional debut in 2010. Of his 15 acabats, 12 have come by way of knockout and 10 via first-round KO, making the Russian knockout artist one of the toughest tests Larkin has ever faced. Koreshkov will look to add to an already impressive professional resume when he returns to action at Pechanga Resort Casino on March 29.

Larkin enters a pivotal main event matchup following a pair of victories overFernando González aBellator 193iIon Pascu aBellator 207. The official alternate in Bellator’s Welterweight World Grand Prix, “Da Monsoon” has held his own against the promotion’s elite, also competing againstDouglas Lima iPaul Daley. Proudly hailing from Riverside, Qualif., Pechanga Resort Casino provides an ideal site for the Millenia MMA-product to extend his current winning streak and put on a show for a raucous partisan crowd. Amb 11 de la seva 20 career victories coming via knockout, the 32-year-old striker hopes to add yet another former champion to his list of victims when he takes on Koreshkov in Temecula.

ActualitzatBellator: Koreshkov vs. LarkinCarta de lluita:

Esdeveniment Principal welter: Andrey Koreshkov (21-3) vs.Lorenz Larkin (20-7, 1 NC)

*La targeta està subjecta a canvis

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