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Bellator 221: Chandler vs. PitBull Príomh Cárta:

Patricio "PitBull" (28-4) defeated Michael Chandler (19-4) via ko (punches) ag 1:01 de bhabhta amháin

Douglas Lima (31-7) defeated Michael "Venom" Page (14-1) via ko (punches) ag :35 de bhabhta dhá

A.J. McKee (14-0) defeated Pat Curran (23-8) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Jake Hager (2-0) vs. T.J. Jones (1-1) aighneacht (head and arm choke) ag 2:36 de bhabhta amháin

Tywan Claxton (5-0) defeated James Bennett (4-2) via TKO (punches) ag 2:09 de bhabhta trí



Réamh Cárta:

Cris Lencioni (5-2) defeated Adil Benjilany (5-2, 1 NC) via aighneacht (triantán choke) ag 4:55 de bhabhta amháin

Chris Gonzalez (2-0) defeated Charlie Radtke (2-2) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-28 x3)

Rob Fenicle (2-0) defeated Bryan Bautista (1-1) via aighneacht (Hook sÚil) ag 1:42 de bhabhta amháin

Amartuvshin Khuukhenkhuu (10-4) defeated Adam Ward (18-12) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (29-28 x3)

Christian Rodriguez (1-0) defeated Jose Leon (0-1) via aighneacht (armbar) ag 4:39 de bhabhta amháin

Robert Morrow (29-24-1) defeated James Bochnovic (9-4) via ko (punches) ag 1:18 de bhabhta amháin

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

Jesse Bazzi (10-6) defeated Joey Diehl (12-10) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27 x3)

Josh Streacker (6-2) defeated Scott Writz (2-1) via ko (Punch) ag 3:33 de bhabhta dhá



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Canelo ALVAREZ VS. Daniel JACOBS ** In-Doimhneacht Réamhamhairc agus Anailís **

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De réir: 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?


AOIS, TAIFEAD, AGUS STATS

Alvarez: Aois: 28 bliain d'aois
Taifead: 51-1-2 (35 Knockouts)
Airde: 5’9”
Meáchan: 167 * * Meáchain do bout caite (12-15-18)
Reach: 70"


Jacobs: Aois: 32 bliain d'aois
Taifead: 35-2 (29 Knockouts)
Airde: 5’11”
Meáchan: 159 * * Meáchain do bout caite (10-27-18)
Reach: 73"


Éachtaí RING

Alvarez:
WBC Sóisearach Middleweight Champion (’11-’13)
WBA Sóisearach Middleweight Champion (‘13)
Ring Magazine Junior Middleweight Champion ('13)
WBC Middleweight Champion (’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)

STÍL

Alvarez:
An ionsaitheach, physical fighter with underrated boxing skills, Alvarez wears minic opponents síos le brú comhsheasmhach agus punches trom-láimh. 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, Alvarez ní mór réasúnta, ach ní mór, scileanna cosanta slipping agus ag cur bac punches.

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.








LÁIDREACHTAÍ

Alvarez:
* Power – Alvarez carries thunder in both fists. He has knockout power in either hand, ach cónaí a chuid arm is devastating ina Hook chlé, especially to the body. He has three knockout-of-the-year candidates in his career.

* Neart - Is Alvarez ina fisiciúil-aibiú agus go tiubh-tógtha Trodaire le neart uncanny. He is effective in backing fighters up, fiú nuair nach tuirlingthe punches dúiseacht. 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 chuid 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.




LAIGÍ

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. Mar sin féin, this is his first marquee Las Vegas Cinco-de-Mayo weekend extravaganza.



Bout ROIMHE

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, scór ceithre knockdowns, 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 Léirithe IS

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 7ú agus 8ú rounds before ending the show with his left hook to the liver in the 9ú bhabhta.

* 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, rindreáil air gan aithne sula mbuaileann sé an mata agus ag plé dó a chailliúint stopadh ach amháin i slí bheatha 16-bliain.



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 7ú round TKO. Jacobs scored a knockdown each in the 4ú agus 5ú rounds before opening up and dropping Mora three times in the 7ú bhabhta, forcing the stoppage.

* Peter Quillin (12/5/15) – In a battle for Brooklyn Bragging Rights, Jacobs stunned the undefeated and favored Quillin with a 1ú 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 babhtaí, 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.




KEYS TO VICTORY

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







CEISTEANNA

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 Prediction

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 1ú 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 2ú agus 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 6ú round but will then erupt in the 7ú 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 8ú bhabhta, 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 9ú agus 10ú babhtaí, 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.

An 11ú 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 , “Psychic” Tom Padgett and “Rabble Rousin '” Rich Bergeron discuss the fight.


Listen to “Canelo vs. Jacobs Réamhamhairc, Lesnar scoireann ó MMA, Beidh ceisteanna MacDonald chun daoine a choimeád hurting i ndiaidh Fitch Tarraing” on Spreaker.

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

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Príomh Cárta:

Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) agus 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) defeated Veta Arteaga (5-3) via TKO (stad dochtúir) ag 1:50 of round three to retain the women’s flyweight title

Benson Henderson (27-8) defeated Adam Piccolot (11-3) via cinneadh scoilt (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Phil Davis (20-5, 1 NC) defeated Liam McGeary (13-4) via TKO (stailceanna) ag 4:11 de bhabhta trí

Gaston Bolanos (5-1) defeated Nathan Stolen (8-5) via ko (Punch) ag 2:21 de bhabhta amháin



Réamh Cárta:

Aviv Gozali (2-0) defeated Travis Crain (0-1) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 2:15 de bhabhta amháin

Brandon Faumui (5-3) defeated Chris Avila (6-8) via cinneadh scoilt (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

Matt Perez (5-2) defeated Justin Tenedora (2-2) via ko (punches) ag 4:52 de bhabhta amháin

Cass Bell (3-0) defeated Peter Ishiguro (1-1) via ko (punches) 2:59 de bhabhta dhá

Chuck Campbell (2-0) defeated Bruno Casillas (0-1) via ko (glúine) ag 1:45 de bhabhta amháin

Hyder Amil (3-0) defeated Paradise Vaovasa (6-4, 1 NC) via aighneacht (chúl-naked choke) ag 2:34 de bhabhta amháin

Josh San Diego (9-4) defeated Brandon Laroco (5-2) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Jordan Williams (8-2, 1 NC) defeated Diego Herzog (4-3-1) trí TKO ag 1:21 de bhabhta trí

Abraham Vaesau (5-2, 1 NC) defeated Justin Roswell (3-3, 1 NC) trí TKO ag 1:59 de bhabhta amháin

Chris Inocencio (1-1) defeated Boris Novachkov (0-1) via cinneadh scoilt (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Thomas Ponce de Leon (3-0) defeated Jamario Mulder (2-4) trí chinneadh d'aon toil (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

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

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



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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, Calif. - Gach 18 bouts for the highly anticipated Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch imeacht, streamed exclusively on DAZN, have been announced when Bellator returns home to the SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, Aibreán 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 Veta Arteaga (5-2) in the evening’s co-headliner.



Bellator220: MacDonald vs. Fitch will stream live exclusively on DAZN, the fastest-growing sports streaming service in the world, ag 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, cé go mbeidh réamh gníomh sruth ar Bellator.com agus ar fud an domhain ar an Bellator Mobile App.



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, mar Benson Henderson (26-8) takes on the Bay Area’s own Adam Piccolot (11-2) ag lightweight, cé go Phil Davis(19-5, 1 NC) will run it back with Liam McGeary (13-3) i ngníomh trom éadrom. Ina theannta sin, featherweight 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 (Tús Pro).



Comhlánaigh Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch Príomh Cárta:

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

MBan flyweight World Teideal Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (5-2)

Lightweight Príomh Cárta Bout: 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)

Featherweight Príomh Cárta Bout: Gaston Bolanos (4-1) vs. Nathan Stolen (8-4)



Réamh Cárta:

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

160-lb. 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-lb. 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-lb. 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 (Tús Pro)

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

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

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



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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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LOS ANGELES – Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. ar an Aoine, Iúil 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 p.m. CT, as well as DAZN.com, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Ticéid 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. Beidh bouts breise a fógraíodh sna seachtainí atá romhainn.



Fighting out of Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada, 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 foircinn, 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 agus Talita Nogueira. With six of her 12 gairme Bhuaigh teacht ar mhodh knockout nó aighneacht, 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 agus 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, Iosrael, 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 Cárta comhrac:

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



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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



NÍOS MÓ: 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, Tinn. ar an Satharn, Bealtaine 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) i gcás is mó 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 "Venom" Page (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.



Chomh maith leis sin, 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. Ar deireadh, 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, Feabhra. 20 ag 10 a.m. CT and Thursday, Feabhra. 21 ag 10 p.m. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Feabhra. 22 ag 12 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, chomh maith le Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Bellator 221: Chandler vs. PitBull will be broadcast live on DAZN ag 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, cé go mbeidh réamh gníomh sruth ar Bellator.com agus ar fud an domhain ar an Bellator Mobile App. Beidh bouts breise a fógraíodh i seachtainí romhainn.



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, Lena n-áirítear Brent Primus, Benson Henderson, Patricky PitBull (x2), Yamauchi suas 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 comhraic, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Anois, 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, Bhrasaíl, 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) agus Pat Curran, he most recently defeated Emmanuel Sanchez via chinneadh d'aon toil ag 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. Having earned a finish in 20 de chuid 28 Bhuaigh mar gairmiúil, 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, Bhrasaíl, 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 comórtais, 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, agus 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.



Fighting out of Long Beach, Calif., A.J. McKee puts his undefeated record on the line against the former champ on May 11. Currently training alongside the likes of Aaron Pico,“Baby Slice” agus 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. Ag díreach 23 bliain d'aois, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, having defeated Daniel Crawford, Brian Mór, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence and Dominic Mazzotta feadh na slí. 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 Sanchez, John “Macapa”and Georgi Karakhanyan. The longtime Bellator veteran, who debuted at Bellator 14 i 2010, owns additional wins over Patricio “Pitbull,” Joe Warren, Roger Huerta agus Daniel Straus. Chomh maith leis sin, 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, Okla., Hager emphatically showed the world that he belongs in the sport of MMA with a submission win over J.W. Kizer ag Bellator 214 i mí Eanáir. 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. Anois, 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.



Nuashonraithe Bellator 221: Chandler vs. PitBull Cárta:

Lightweight Domhanda Teideal Bout: Michael Chandler (19-4) vs. Patricio "PitBull" (28-4)

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

Featherweight Príomh Cárta Bout: 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. ar Feabhra. 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) ag welterweight, 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.




The prelims for Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov will be highlighted by a women’s featherweight contest featuring Amber Leibrock (3-2) aghaidh Amanda Bell (5-5), as well as top heavyweight prospect Steve Mowry (5-0) ag cur ar Darion Abbey (Tús Pro).



A mere 24-hours later, Bellator 216 will take place exclusively on DAZN and will be headlined by one of the most intense grudge matches in MMA history. Ar an Satharn, Feabhra. 16, undefeated Michael "Venom" Page (13-0) will enter the Bellator cage against 58-fight professional Paul "Semtex" Daley (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, nuair Mirko Cro Cop (37-11-2, 1 NC) makes his Bellator debut against Roy “Big Country” Nelson (23-16).



Chomh maith leis sin, a No. 1 contender’s bout to determine who will face newly crowned heavyweight kingpin Ryan Bader will pit Cheick Kongo (29-10-2) aghaidh undefeated, 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, Feabhra 15 on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and will stream LIVE on DAZN. Bellator: MVP vs. Daley will stream exclusively on DAZN on Saturday, Feabhra 16 ag 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. 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.




Comhlánaigh Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov Príomh Cárta:

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

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Logan Storley (9-0) vs. Ion Pascu (18-9)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Eduardo Dantas (20-6) vs. Toby Misech (12-6)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Mike Kimbel (2-0) vs. John Douma (3-1)

175-Punt Meáchain Príomh-Bout Cárta: Austin Vanderford (6-0) vs. Cody Jones (6-2)



Réamh Cárta:

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Mowry (5-0) vs. Darion Abbey (Tús Pro)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Amber Leibrock (3-2) vs. Amanda Bell (5-5)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Pat McCrohan (3-2) vs. Jason Markland (Tús)

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

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Pete Rogers (3-4) vs. Jason Rine (1-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Matt Probin (3-0) vs. Ali Zebian (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Zarrukh Adashev (1-1) vs. Ronie Arana (0-2)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Billy Goff (1-0) vs. Ryan Hardy (Tús Pro)



Comhlánaigh Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley Príomh Cárta:

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

Imeacht Comh-Phríomhmheáchain Trom: 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)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Yaroslav Amosov (20-0) vs. Erick Silva (20-9, 1 NC)

Flyweight Main Card Bout: Valerie Loureda (Tús Pro) vs. Colby Fletcher (1-2)



Réamh Cárta:

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Fortune (5-0) vs. Ryan Pokryfky (6-5)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Patrick Casey (4-0) vs. Nekruz Mirkhojaev (3-2)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: 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)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Reginaldo Felix (5-2) vs. Justin Sumter (6-2)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Jesse Kosakowski (2-0) vs. Rodolfo Rocha (1-1)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Demetrius Plaza (Tús Pro) vs. Andrews Rodriguez (1-0)



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BELLATOR RETURNS TO SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE ON SATURDAY, Aibreán 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

FREISIN, 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, Aibreán 27.

Chomh maith leis sin, undefeated Bellator flyweight championIlima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) will return to action against Boise, Idaho’sVeta Arteaga (5-2) in the co-headliner. Beidh bouts breise a fógraíodh sna seachtainí atá romhainn.

An exclusive online presale for this event takes place Wednesday, Jan. 30 through Thursday, Jan. 31, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday, Feabhra. 1 ag 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, ag 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, cé go mbeidh réamh gníomh sruth ar Bellator.com agus ar fud an domhain ar an Bellator Mobile App.

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 i 2018. Anois, “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. Anois, gar do bhaile, 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. Anois, 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.

NuashonraitheBellator: MacDonald vs. FitchCárta comhrac:

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

Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane(9-0) vsVeta Arteaga (5-2)

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

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LOS ANGELES – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, Calif. ar Jan. 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 Pico (4-1) against the always-tough Henry Corrales (16-3) ag featherweight.

Chomh maith leis sin, professional wrestling superstarJake Hager begins his MMA career againstJ.W. Kiser (1-1) ag trom, Juan Archuleta (21-1) cearnóga amach leRicky 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. The prelims forBellator 214: Fedor vs. Baderwill feature the anticipated MMA debut of jiu-jitsu aceA.J. Agazarm (0-0) aghaidhJesse Roberts(0-0), as well as the Bellator debut of 2016 Greco-Roman Word team memberChris Gonzalez (1-0) ag cur arHenry Mendez(0-1) and Lyoto Machida-training partner, Weber Almeida (1-0), atá os comhairOdan Chinchilla(1-0) ag bantamweight.

Ticéid le haghaidhBellator 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 p.m. CT and will be simulcast live on DAZN. Preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.

ComhlánaighBellator: Fedor vs. BaderCárta comhrac:

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

Imeacht Comhphríomhmheáchain cleite: Aaron Pico (4-1) vsHenry Corrales (16-3)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Jake Hager(Tús Pro) vsJ.W. Kiser(1-1)

Bantamweight Feature Bout: Juan Archuleta (21-1) vsRicky Bandejas (11-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Brandon McMahan (5-6) vsAdel Altamimi (7-5)

Réamh Cárta:

160-Pound Catchweight Réamh Bout: A.J. Agazarm (Tús Pro) vsJesse Roberts(Tús Pro)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Chris Gonzalez (1-0) vsHenry Mendez (0-1)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Weber Almeida (1-0) vsOdan Chinchilla(1-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jay Jay Wilson (1-0) vsTyler Beneke(Tús Pro)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Sean Johnson (3-1) vsArt Rivas(5-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jorge Juarez (3-0) vsDavid Pacheco(Tús Pro)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Jesse Merritt (5-4) vsThor Skancke(10-8-1)

190-Pound Catchweight Réamh Bout: Osman Diaz(2-1) vsChristopher Reyes(Tús Pro)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: James Barnes (11-3) vsRyan Lilley(9-4)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Ian Butler (4-5, 1 NC) vsCraig Plaskett(3-3)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Ramirez (6-3) vsDesmond Torres(5-1)

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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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FREISIN, TICKETS FOR BELLATOR: KORESHKOV VS. LARKIN ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, Nollaig 14

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. ar an Aoine, Márta 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, Nollaig 14 and will be available at the Pechanga box office, chomh maith le Bellator.com, Ticketmaster.com and Pechanga.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and simulcast on DAZN.com, cé go mbeidh réamh gníomh sruth ar Bellator.com agus ar fud an domhain ar an Bellator Mobile App. Beidh bouts breise a fógraíodh sna seachtainí atá romhainn.

Hailing from Omsk, Rúis, 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 Feachtas. 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 agBellator 140. Training alongside another former Bellator champion inAlexander Shlemenko, Koreshkov has earned 21 career wins over 24 foircinn, Lena n-áirítear 15 finishes since making his professional debut in 2010. Of his 15 bailchríocha, 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 Gonzalez agBellator 193agusIon Pascu agBellator 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 agusPaul Daley. Proudly hailing from Riverside, Calif., 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. Le 11 de chuid 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.

NuashonraitheBellator: Koreshkov vs. LarkinCárta comhrac:

Welterweight Príomh-Imeacht: Andrey Koreshkov (21-3) vsLorenz Larkin (20-7, 1 NC)

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