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Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull Card de principal:

Patrick "Pitbull" (28-4) învins Michael Chandler (19-4) prin KO (pumni) la 1:01 de o rundă

Douglas Lima (31-7) învins Michael "Venom" Page (14-1) prin KO (pumni) la :35 de runda a doua

A. J. McKee (14-0) învins Pat Curran (23-8) prin decizie unanimă (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Jake Hager (2-0) vs. T.J. Jones (1-1) supunere (head and arm choke) la 2:36 de o rundă

Tywan Claxton (5-0) învins James Bennett (4-2) prin TKO (pumni) la 2:09 de turul trei



Card de preliminară:

Cris Lencioni (5-2) învins Adil Benjilany (5-2, 1 NC) prin depunerea (triunghi sufoca) la 4:55 de o rundă

Chris Gonzalez (2-0) învins Charlie Radtke (2-2) prin decizie unanimă (29-28 x3)

Rob Fenicle (2-0) învins Bryan Bautista (1-1) prin depunerea (cârlig toc) la 1:42 de o rundă

Amartuvshin Khuukhenkhuu (10-4) învins Adam Ward (18-12) prin decizie unanimă (29-28 x3)

Christian Rodriguez (1-0) învins Jose Leon (0-1) prin depunerea (armbar) la 4:39 de o rundă

Robert Morrow (29-24-1) învins James Bochnovic (9-4) prin KO (pumni) la 1:18 de o rundă

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

Jesse Bazzi (10-6) învins Joey Diehl (12-10) prin decizie unanimă (30-27 x3)

Josh Streacker (6-2) învins Scott Writz (2-1) prin KO (lovi cu pumnul) la 3:33 de runda a doua



Bellator MMA

Bellator is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing promotion featuring many of the best athletes in the world. Sub conducerea promotor luptă veteran 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. In Statele Unite, 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, orchestrație eveniment live, dezvoltare luptător / Relații, achizițiile loc, creare de sponsorizare / dezvoltare, licențiere internațională, marketing, reclamă, publicitate și relații comision. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, acasă la brandurile de divertisment premier din lume care se conectează cu publicul prin intermediul conținut captivant peste televiziune, film, platforme online și mobile.



About DAZN:

DAZN is the largest global sports streaming platform in the world. Since launching in 2016, DAZN had expanded across four continents with the service available in the United States, Canada, Germania, Austria, Elveția, Italia, Spania, Japonia, 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, smartphone-uri, comprimate, 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, Promoții băiatul de aur, GGG Promoții, 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.

Canelo ALVAREZ VS. Daniel JACOBS ** În profunzime Anunț și Analiză **



De: 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?


AGE, RECORD, Și statistici

Alvarez: Vârstă: 28 ani
Record: 51-1-2 (35 Knockout)
Înălțime: 5"9"
Greutate: 167 * * Greutate pentru ultima meci (12-15-18)
A ajunge: 70"


Jacobs: Vârstă: 32 ani
Record: 35-2 (29 Knockout)
Înălțime: 5’11”
Greutate: 159 * * Greutate pentru ultima meci (10-27-18)
A ajunge: 73"


REALIZARI RING

Alvarez:
WBC Junior Champion Mijlocie (’11-’13)
WBA Junior Champion Mijlocie (‘13)
Ring Magazine Junior Middleweight Champion ('13)
WBC Mijlocie Champion (’15-Pres)
WBA Middleweight Champion (’18-Pres)
Ring Magazine Middleweight Champion (’18-Pres)
WBA Super Middleweight Champion (’18-Pres)
Revista Ring Pound-4-Pound #3 Boxer


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

STYLE

Alvarez:
Un agresiv, physical fighter with underrated boxing skills, Alvarez poartă de multe ori adversarii jos cu presiune constantă și pumni grele-pronunțate. Will use feints and counters to throw is opponent’s timing off and create openings for a strength-sapping body attack. Poartă lupta schimbare de putere în ambele mâini, dar, uneori, nu arunca suficient de pumni. În timp ce el este cel mai cunoscut pentru abilitățile sale ofensive, Alvarez au decent, dar nu mare, abilități defensive alunecarea și blocarea pumni.

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.








PUNCTE FORTE

Alvarez:
* Power – Alvarez carries thunder in both fists. He has knockout power in either hand, dar arma sa cea mai devastator locuiește în cârlig stâng, especially to the body. He has three knockout-of-the-year candidates in his career.

* Puterea - Alvarez este un luptător fizic-maturare și un strat gros-a construit cu putere stranie. El este eficient în susținerea luptători până, chiar și atunci când nu aterizare pumni de spălare. 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 sale 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.




PUNCTE SLABE

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. Totuși, this is his first marquee Las Vegas Cinco-de-Mayo weekend extravaganza.



BOUT PRECEDENT

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, a marcat patru singure runde, 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 Cele mai bune performanțe

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 3
rd 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 7
lea și 8lea rounds before ending the show with his left hook to the liver in the 9lea rotund.

* Carlos Baldomir (9/18/10) – Alvarez was a 20-year-old prodigy facing a durable former world champion in Baldomir. Alvarez a fost de succes de box devreme și utilizarea avantajelor sale în viteză și îndemânare pentru a matura primele cinci runde. Dar a fost de afișare său în care a fost memorabil 6. Alvarez a zguduit Baldomir înainte de final, in scadere cu un croșeu de stânga, l făcând inconștient înainte de a lovi saltea și se ocupă numai Lui sa pierdere oprirea într-o carieră de 16 ani.



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 7
lea rotundă TKO. Jacobs scored a knockdown each in the 4lea și 5lea rounds before opening up and dropping Mora three times in the 7lea rotund, forcing the stoppage.

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




CHEI LA VICTORIE

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







ÎNTREBĂRI

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 PREDICTIE

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 1
st 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 2
nd și 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 6
lea round but will then erupt in the 7lea 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 8
lea rotund, 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.

Pe tot parcursul 9
lea și 10lea runde, 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.

The 11
lea 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 , “Psihic” Tom Padgett and “Gloată Rousin "” Rich Bergeron discuss the fight.


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


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Card de principal:

Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) și 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) învins Veta Arteaga (5-3) prin TKO (doctor oprire) la 1:50 of round three to retain the women’s flyweight title

Benson Henderson (27-8) învins Adam Piccolot (11-3) prin decizie divizat (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Phil Davis (20-5, 1 NC) învins Liam McGeary (13-4) prin TKO (greve) la 4:11 de turul trei

Gaston Bolanos (5-1) învins Nathan Stolen (8-5) prin KO (lovi cu pumnul) la 2:21 de o rundă



Card de preliminară:

Aviv Gozali (2-0) învins Travis Crain (0-1) prin depunerea (sufoca-spate gol) la 2:15 de o rundă

Brandon Faumui (5-3) învins Chris Avila (6-8) prin decizie divizat (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

Matt Perez (5-2) învins Justin Tenedora (2-2) prin KO (pumni) la 4:52 de o rundă

Cass Bell (3-0) învins Peter Ishiguro (1-1) prin KO (pumni) 2:59 de runda a doua

Chuck Campbell (2-0) învins Bruno Casillas (0-1) prin KO (genunchi) la 1:45 de o rundă

Hyder Amil (3-0) învins Paradise Vaovasa (6-4, 1 NC) prin depunerea (sufoca-spate gol) la 2:34 de o rundă

Josh San Diego (9-4) învins Brandon Laroco (5-2) prin decizie unanimă (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Jordan Williams (8-2, 1 NC) învins Diego Herzog (4-3-1) prin TKO la 1:21 de turul trei

Abraham Vaesau (5-2, 1 NC) învins Justin Roswell (3-3, 1 NC) prin TKO la 1:59 de o rundă

Chris Inocencio (1-1) învins Boris Novachkov (0-1) prin decizie divizat (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Thomas Ponce de Leon (3-0) învins Jamario Mulder (2-4) prin decizie unanimă (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

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

Erik Gunha (2-0-1) și 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


SAN JOSE, Calif. - Toate 18 bouts for the highly anticipated Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch eveniment, streamed exclusively on DAZN, have been announced when Bellator returns home to the SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, Aprilie 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 va transmite în direct exclusiv pe DAZN, the fastest-growing sports streaming service in the world, la 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, în timp ce acțiunea preliminară va transmite în flux pe Bellator.com și la nivel global pe 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, ca Benson Henderson (26-8) takes on the Bay Area’s own Adam Piccolot (11-2) la usoare, în timp ce Phil Davis(19-5, 1 NC) will run it back with Liam McGeary (13-3) în acțiune grea lumină. În plus,, pană 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).



Complet Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch Card de 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. Veta Arteaga (5-2)

Bătălie ușoară a cărții principale: 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)

Puterea cărții principale greutăți: Gaston Bolanos (4-1) vs. Nathan Stolen (8-4)



Card de preliminară:

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

160-livre. 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-livre. 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-livre. 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)



*Cardul poate fi modificat



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JULIA BUDD DEFENDS HER BELLATOR FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST OLGA RUBIN AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO AND RESORT ON JULY 12


Bilete de vânzare acum!



LOS ANGELES – Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. vineri, Iulie 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, în timp ce acțiunea preliminară va continua Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Bilete 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. Bătăi suplimentare vor fi anunțate în următoarele săptămâni.



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 capete, 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 și Talita Nogueira. With six of her 12 cariera victorii vine prin knock-out sau de depunere, 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 și 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 Card de luptă:

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



*Cardul poate fi modificat



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


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



MAI MULT: 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, Bolnav. sâmbăta, Mai 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 Patrick "Pitbull" (28-4) în evenimentul principal al 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), mai cunoscut fanilor ca „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.



În plus, 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. În cele din urmă, 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, Februarie. 20 la 10 a.m. CT and Thursday, Februarie. 21 la 10 p.m. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Februarie. 22 la 12 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, precum și Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull will be broadcast live on DAZN la 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, în timp ce acțiunea preliminară va transmite în flux pe Bellator.com și la nivel global pe Bellator Mobile App. accese suplimentare vor fi anunțate în săptămânile următoare.



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, inclusiv Brent Primus, Benson Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi up 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 adversar, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Acum, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.



Provenind de la Natal, mare râu nordic, Brazilia, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 21th time. Cu victorii impresionante pentru numele său Daniel Straus (x3), Daniel Weichel (x2) și Pat Curran, he most recently defeated Emmanuel Sanchez prin decizie unanimă, la 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. După ce a câștigat un punct final în 20 sale 28 câștigă ca un profesionist, 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, Brazilia, 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 concursuri, 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, și 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” și 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. La doar 23 ani, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, după ce a învins Daniel Crawford, Brian Moore, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence and Dominic Mazzotta pe parcurs. 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 în 2010, owns additional wins over Patricio “Pitbull,” Joe Warren, Roger Huerta și Daniel Straus. De asemenea, 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 la Bellator 214 în ianuarie. 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. Acum, 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.



Actualizat Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull Card:

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

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

Puterea cărții principale greutăți: A. J. McKee (13-0) vs. Pat Curran (23-7)

Combaterea cărții principale grele: 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. Feb. 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 Serghei 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) la semimijlocie, 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) împotriva Amanda Bell (5-5), as well as top heavyweight prospect Steve Mowry (5-0) luând în Darion Abbey (Pro Debut).



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. Sâmbăta, Februarie. 16, neînvinsă 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, când Mirko Cro Cop (37-11-2, 1 NC) makes his Bellator debut against Roy "Big Country" Nelson (23-16).



În plus, a No. 1 contender’s bout to determine who will face newly crowned heavyweight kingpin Ryan Bader will pit Cheick Kongo (29-10-2) împotriva neînvinsă, 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, Februarie 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, Februarie 16 la 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.




Complet Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov Card de principal:

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

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



Card de preliminară:

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

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea plumii: Amber Leibrock (3-2) vs. Amanda Bell (5-5)

Atac preliminar pentru greutate medie: Pat McCrohan (3-2) vs. Jason Markland (Debut)

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

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea plumii: Pete Rogers (3-4) vs. Jason Rine (1-4)

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea plumii: Matt Probin (3-0) vs. Ali Zebian (1-0)

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

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea welter: Billy Goff (1-0) vs. Ryan Hardy (Pro Debut)



Complet Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley Card de principal:

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

Co-Eveniment principal de greutate: Mirko Cro Cop (37-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-16)

Combaterea cărții principale grele: 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 (Pro Debut) vs. Colby Fletcher (1-2)



Card de preliminară:

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

Atac preliminar ușor: Patrick Casey (4-0) vs. Nekruz Mirkhojaev (3-2)

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea 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)

Atac preliminar ușor: Reginaldo Felix (5-2) vs. Justin Sumter (6-2)

Atac preliminar pentru greutate medie: Jesse Kosakowski (2-0) vs. Rodolfo Rocha (1-1)

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea welter: Demetrius Plaza (Pro Debut) vs. Andrews Rodriguez (1-0)



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

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

DE ASEMENEA, 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, Aprilie 27.

În plus, undefeated Bellator flyweight championIlima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) will return to action against Boise, Idaho’sVeta Arteaga (5-2) in the co-headliner. Bătăi suplimentare vor fi anunțate în următoarele săptămâni.

An exclusive online presale for this event takes place Wednesday, Jan. 30 până joi, Jan. 31, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday, Februarie. 1 la 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. Fitchva transmite în direct exclusiv peDAZNthe fastest-growing sports streaming service in the world, la 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, în timp ce acțiunea preliminară va transmite în flux pe Bellator.com și la nivel global pe 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 în 2018. Acum, “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. Acum, aproape 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. Acum, 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.

ActualizatBellator: MacDonald vs. FitchCard de luptă:

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

Flyweight World Title BoutIlima-Lei Macfarlane(9-0) vs.Veta Arteaga (5-2)

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

LOS ANGELES – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, Calif. pe 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) la pană.

În plus, professional wrestling superstarJake Hager begins his MMA career againstJ.W. Kiser (1-1) la categoria grea, Juan Archuleta (21-1) pătrate off cuRicky Trays (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) împotrivaJesse Roberts(0-0), as well as the Bellator debut of 2016 Greco-Roman Word team memberChris Gonzalez (1-0) luând înHenry Mendez(0-1) and Lyoto Machida-training partnerWeber Almeida (1-0), cu care se confruntăOdan Chinchilla(1-0) la cocoș.

Bilete pentruBellator 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.

CompletBellator: Fedor vs. BaderCard de luptă:

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

Co-Main Event Featherweight: Aaron Pico (4-1) vs.Henry Corrales (16-3)

Combaterea funcției grele: Jake Hager(Pro Debut) vs.J.W. Kiser(1-1)

Bantamweight Feature BoutJuan Archuleta (21-1) vs.Ricky Trays (11-1)

Featherweight Feature BoutBrandon McMahan (5-6) vs.Adel Altamimi (7-5)

Card de preliminară:

160-Pound Catchweight Preliminary BoutA. J. Agazarm (Pro Debut) vs.Jesse Roberts(Pro Debut)

Atac preliminar ușor: Chris Gonzalez (1-0) vs.Henry Mendez (0-1)

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea bantamă: Weber Almeida (1-0) vs.Odan Chinchilla(1-0)

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea plumii: Jay Jay Wilson (1-0) vs.Tyler Beneke(Pro Debut)

Heavyweight Preliminary BoutSean Johnson (3-1) vs.Art Rivas(5-2)

Atac preliminar ușor: Jorge Juarez (3-0) vs.David Pacheco(Pro Debut)

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea welter: Jesse Merritt (5-4) vs.Thor Skancke(10-8-1)

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

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea bantamă: James Barnes (11-3) vs.Ryan Lilley(9-4)

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea welter: Ian Butler (4-5, 1 NC) vs.Craig Plaskett(3-3)

Atac preliminar pentru greutatea bantamă: Steve Ramirez (6-3) vs.Desmond 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



DE ASEMENEA, TICKETS FOR BELLATOR: KORESHKOV VS. LARKIN ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, Decembrie 14

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. vineri, Martie 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, Decembrie 14 and will be available at the Pechanga box office, precum 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, în timp ce acțiunea preliminară va transmite în flux pe Bellator.com și la nivel global pe Bellator Mobile App. Bătăi suplimentare vor fi anunțate în următoarele săptămâni.

Hailing from Omsk, Rusia, 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 campanie. 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 laBellator 140. Training alongside another former Bellator champion inAlexander Shlemenko, Koreshkov has earned 21 career wins over 24 capete, inclusiv 15 finishes since making his professional debut in 2010. Of his 15 finisaje, 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 laBellator 193șiIon Pascu laBellator 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 șiPaul 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. Cu 11 sale 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.

ActualizatBellator: Koreshkov vs. LarkinCard de luptă:

Semimijlocie Main Event: Andrey Koreshkov (21-3) vs.Lorenz Larkin (20-7, 1 NC)

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