PER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO: Bangor, Maine (Novembre 14, 2022) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) returns to the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine on February 11, 2023, with its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event “NEF 51: Banger in Bangor.” The fight promotion has announced an amateur title fight for the card.Key Baltazar (2-0) è prevista per affrontareNate Dorr (2-0) for the vacant NEF Amateur Bantamweight Title.
Key Baltazar remains undefeated after debuting as an amateur in 2022. His first fight took place at “NEF 46” last February in Portland. Baltazar submitted Quinn Poirier that evening in the second round. He would return this past summer at “NEF 48” to take on Hannon Sanford. After a hard-fought, three-round battle, Baltazar got the win by unanimous decision on the judges’ scorecards. He currently represents Nostos MMA based in Somersworth, New Hampshire.
“I like the energy Nate brings into the cage,” noted Baltazar. “But that’s about it. I’m excited to show a different side of my style. The bantamweight belt will go home with me to Nostos.”
Like Baltazar, Nate Dorr also made his amateur MMA debut in 2022 and is currently undefeated with two wins. His first fight was against Tyler Parent last spring at “NEF 47” in Auburn, Maine. Dorr was able to pull out a unanimous decision victory in that bout. He would return at “NEF 48” for his sophomore fight against Clifford Redman. Dorr defeated the more experienced Redman via technical knockout in the first round. He represents Acadia BJJ based in Ellsworth, Maine.
“The belt has always been in my sights,” said Dorr. “I’ve been training for that title shot this entire time and I feel ready. Didn’t expect a shot this early, but I have every intention of wearing that belt after the fight.”
"NEF 51: Banger in Bangor” is scheduled for Saturday night, Febbraio 11, 2023, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Tickets are available now atwww.TicketMaster.com.
Informazioni su New England Combattimenti
New England Combattimenti ("NEF") è una lotta eventi promozioni azienda. La missione di NEF è quello di creare eventi di altissima qualità per i combattenti e fan. Team esecutivo di NEF ha una vasta esperienza nella gestione di sport da combattimento, produzione eventi, relazioni con i media, marketing, legale e la pubblicità.
On a milestone New England Fights card dominated by first-round fireworks, Jonathan Piersma went the distance with a ground-and-pound clinic and overwhelmed one of the promotion’s most enduring stars Saturday night.
Piersma followed his gameplan to the letter and hammered out a unanimous decision over Ryan Sanders to win the vacant professional welterweight title in the main event of NEF 50, held at Aura in Portland, Maine.
Fighting in front of a sold-out crowd heavy with Sanders’ supporters and targeted by the Bangor, Maine veteran’s taunts and trash talk in the lead-up to the fight, Piersma (5-1) arrived from Rochester, New York, and did all his talking on the canvas.
True to Sanders’ forecast that he would shoot for the leg and try to force the action to the mat, Piersma did so in every round and never gave Sanders enough breathing room to unleash his vaunted strikes.
Piersma swept all five rounds on each of three scorecards and enjoyed the last word on the microphone in the center of the cage.
“It feels good to win in my first trip to Maine,” Piersma said. “He did a lot of talking, and he’s a tough guy, but I felt like I dominated the fight.”
All but one of Piersma’s wins as a pro have gone to the final bell. The setback for Sanders (20-10) ended a streak of five consecutive wins by stoppage, four in the first round.
Others experienced that rush on the historic anniversary docket with a parade of electrifying, early endings.
Twelve supporting bouts reached a verdict in the first round, several in a matter of a few seconds. Two others were halted in the second stanza, while only one bout prior to the main event went to the scheduled limit.
Jared Turcotte, Ras Hylton, and Robert Gray were the three prime contenders for knockout of the night.
Turcotte, formerly one of Maine’s most decorated high school and college football players, backed up a 35-second choke-out in his summer debut with a 13-second demolition of Regian Da Silva, Jr.
After a brief exchange in the center of the cage, Turcotte landed one shot that sent his New Hampshire opponent by way of Brazil into la-la land.
“I work hard at this. My goal is to get knockouts, and that’s what the fuck happened,” Turcotte said. “My goal actually was for this one to get to the second round, but I’ll take a 13-second KO any time.”
Bellator veteran Hylton (9-6) has decked his past two opponents in a total of 29 secondi. He expended only 16 ticks of the watch Saturday in a heavyweight shellacking of Indiana’s Jordan Mitchell.
Hylton followed Mitchell to the canvas after the first haymaker and continued his assault to solidify the stoppage.
He dedicated the win to his wife, Janice, in honor of 10 years together.
“She took a drug-addled moron and turned him into something respectable,” the heavy hitter known to his fans as Rasquatch and the Jamaican Shamrock said.
In an amateur cruiserweight contest, Robert Gray (1-0) knocked out Cody Dular (1-1) in 30 seconds. Gray landed a right hand so powerful that it actually launched Dular off his feet into the air. Dular was unconscious for several moments following the knockout and needed attention from the ringside physician.
In an eagerly anticipated grudge match, Matt Denning (8-16) entered the cage in arguably the best shape of his career and exploded to a convincing win over Carl Langston (2-7) a 145 libbre.
Denning backed up his own self-assured forecast and simultaneously dispelled Langston’s claim that he was merely fighting for the paycheck. After intercepting one of several sweeping kicks from Langston, Denning gained control of his opponent’s back and earned a tap to rear naked choke at 1:01 del primo turno.
The quick turn of events ended Langston’s modest two-match winning streak as a pro while giving Denning his third win out of eight fights in the past six months alone.
Three other pro bouts ended in short order.
Mohammad Al Kinani (4-1) spoiled Tymar Miles’ debut with a technical knockout in 1:57. It was the second straight win for the rising lightweight star.
Detroit’s Darren Gibbs (3-10) showed that his record is beyond deceiving with a vicious kick to the inside of Nate Grimard’s leg, followed by a heelhook to end the night for Grimard (2-2) a 1:49 in their 150-pound catchweight clash.
Brian Cosco, a knockout victim of Denning in his pro debut earlier the year, turned the tables and spoiled the maiden paying voyage for Justin Kangas with a keylock at 1:18.
As was the case on the pro side, the main amateur attraction also went to the scorecards, with Zach Faulkner (5-3) grinding out a majority decision over newcomer Chase O’Brien.
O’Brien landed a late barrage that might have ended the fight in a few more seconds. Invece, he settled for a 28-28 draw in one judge’s view and a slim 29-28 loss on the other two cards.
Danny Wahlberg rose from the ashes to defeat Eddy Pena by rear naked choke at 2:13 of the second round in easily the most sensational comeback of the evening.
Pena may have emptied his arsenal with an explosion that nearly persuaded the referee to call a halt on at least two occasions. In desperation mode, Wahlberg threw a couple of token counterpunches before taking Pena’s back to set up the fantastic finish to the featherweight scrap.
In another stunning twist of plot, Nick Mulrey (2-0) escaped a near-guillotine from Chris Strout (0-3) and just as quickly locked in a D’arce choke to hasten the end of their featherweight showdown in only 41 secondi.
The lone women’s bout of the occasion went to Cassidy Bedard (2-0), who subdued Lindsey Kelley by rear naked choke with just 20 seconds remaining in their opening round. It was the mixed martial arts debut for Kelley, who accepted the challenge on two weeks’ notice.
Other amateur results:
Ed Davis (2-0) defeated Patrick Mitchell (1-1) by strikes one minute into the first round.
Tristan Wood (1-0) overpowered Armon Bryant (0-1) via guillotine at 42 seconds of the second round.
Soren Mercer (1-0) finished Rosen Iliev (0-1) with an arm triangle at 1:55 del primo turno.
Teddy Politis (3-1) TKO’d Aaron Rodriguez (0-1) nel secondo turno a 1:23.
NEF announced that its next card is set for Saturday, Febbraio 11, 2023 at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. One of the featured attractions at NEF 51: “Banger in Bangor” will be an amateur title bout between 2-0 bantamweights Key Baltazar and Nate Dorr. Tickets are available now atwww.TicketMaster.com.
Los Angeles— BELLATOR MMA has announced that its fifth participant for the New Year’s Eve spectacle against RIZIN Fighting Federation opponents will be No. 10-classificato leggero, Gadzhi Rabadanov(18-4-2), taking on 27-year-old Japanese standoutKoji Takeda(15-3) in a compelling matchup between two competitors riding high on the strength of consecutive victories.
A first-of-its-kind blockbuster co-promotion, BELLATOR MMA vs. MOTIVOtakes place inside the Saitama Super Arena in Japan on Saturday, Dicembre 31, and can be seen in the United States on SHOWTIME at 8 p.m. ET/PT on New Year’s Eve.
Rabadanov versus Takeda will join a star-studded five-fightBELLATOR MMA vs. MOTIVOcarta principale, which is stacked from top to bottom with current and former champions competing in the four-sided ring under RIZIN’s unique rules. Headlining the event will be a dream matchup between RIZIN lightweight championRoberto “Satoshi” de Souza(14-1) against No. 3 BELLATOR pound-for-pound talentAJ “Mercenary” McKee(19-1), with BELLATOR and RIZIN featherweight championsPatricio Pitbull(34-5) eKleber Koike(31-5-1) co-headlining the must-see event.
Former BELLATOR championsJuan “The Spaniard” Archuleta(26-4) eKyoji Horiguchi(30-5) will round out the unparalleled main card, facing off with RIZIN’sSoo Chul Kim(18-6-1) eHiromasa Ougikubo(25-6-2), rispettivamente.
Gadzhi Rabadanov, 29, signed with BELLATOR in 2021 after capturing the Eagle FC lightweight title, and has made an immediate impact on the promotion’s remarkably deep lightweight division. He announced his arrival in thunderous fashion atBELLATOR 263with an emphatic viral knockout of Daniel Carey, which he followed up with back-to-back dominant unanimous decision victories over Jay Jay Wilson and Bobby King in 2022. The product of the renowned Club Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov’s School in Dagestan and the prestigious American Kickboxing Academy, Rabadanov’s pedigree is world-class. On New Year’s Eve, Rabadanov will look to continue building upon his momentum with an impressive performance against Koji Takeda.
“It is a childhood dream come true to fight in Japan at the legendary Saitama Super Arena,” said Rabadanov. “I’m very excited and I know I have a tough opponent, who always leaves everything in the ring. Expect a masterpiece from me, it will be a memorable fight.”
A former DEEP lightweight champion, Japan’sKoji Takedahas been an active fighter since his 2017 debutto professionale. Takeda boasts a compelling case for inclusion on this historic fight card, winning seven of his last ten and three of his last four outings under the RIZIN and DEEP banners. Takeda is also familiar with BELLATOR foes; he has previously fought Spike Carlyle and submitted Zach Zane by armbar, both of whom fought recently for the Scott Coker-led promotion. Takeda will look to add a third straight win to his resume against the highly-touted Rabadanov in his hometown of Saitama, Giappone, a dicembre 31.
BELLATOR MMA VS. RIZIN MAIN CARD:
ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO
Sabato, Dicembre 31 — 8 PM ET/PT
Lightweight Non-Title Main Event: AJ McKee(19-1) vs.Roberto de Souza(14-1)
Featherweight Non-Title Main Event: Patricio Pitbull(34-5) vs.Kleber Koike(31-5-1)
Bantamweight Feature Bout: Juan Archuleta(26-4) vs.Soo Chul Kim(18-6-1)
Funzione Flyweight Bout: Kyoji Horiguchi(30-5) vs.Hiromasa Ougikubo(25-6-2)
Attacco a caratteristiche leggere: Gadzhi Rabadanov(18-4-2) vs.Koji Takeda(15-3)
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RYAN BADER DEFENDS HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST NO. 2 RANKED CHEICK KONGO IN MAIN EVENT REMATCH IN PARIS
MELVIN MANHOEF’S FAREWELL BOUT DELAYED AFTER THE DUTCHMAN WITHDRAWS DUE TO INJURY, YOEL ROMERO NOW MEETS NO. 7 RANKED LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT ALEX POLIZZI IN CO-MAIN EVENT
PARIS –A massive night of championship-level MMA guaranteed to bring fireworks is set for this Friday, Maggio 6 from the Accor Arena in Paris and airs live at a special time of4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT su Showtime.
Anchoring the card will be a heated rematch between BELLATOR Heavyweight World ChampionRyan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) against French combat sports legend and No. 2-ranked heavyweightCheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC). Both Bader and Kongo will be looking for closure when they run it back inside the BELLATOR cage, following a controversial no-contest stemming from a disputed eye-poke during their first meeting in 2019.
In an equally action-packed co-feature event, Yoel Romero (13-6) who was originally slated to take on Melvin Manhoef at 205-pounds, has agreed to meet No. 7 classificato-Alex Polizzi(10-1) on less than a week’s notice. Polizzi has won three consecutive contests en route to his opportunity in Paris against one of the sport’s most popular athletes.
Newly announced, No.6-ranked middleweightLorenz Larkin(23-7, 1 NC) ora affronteràKyle Stewart(15-5) during theBellator 280carta principale. France’sDavy Gallon(20-7-2) will go to battle in front of his fellow countrymen and women when he faces Switzerland’sBenjamin Brander(13-8) at lightweight. Opening theBellator 280televised card, English middleweightMike Shipman(14-3) will clash with proud ParisianGregory Babene(21-11, 1 NC).
Nine titillating preliminary matchups have been announced, including a smash between former featherweight title challengerPedro Carvalho(12-5) enewly signed Polish standoutPiotr Niedzielski(16-4), plus a 160-pound contract weight clash between “The True Viking”Søren Bak(15-1) e InghilterraCharlie Leary(17-12-1).
The preliminary bouts will stream live three and a half hours earlier at12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT sul canale YouTube di BELLATOR MMA, Canale YouTube di SHOWTIME Sports e Pluto TV.
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Sotto la direzione del veterano promoter lotta Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries by an available audience of over one billion people. Negli Stati Uniti, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orchestrazione evento dal vivo, sviluppo combattente / Relazioni, procurement locale, creazione di sponsorizzazione / sviluppo, licensing internazionale, marketing, pubblicità, pubblicità e della Commissione relazioni. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant Paramount, patria di marchi premier di intrattenimento del mondo, che si collegano con il pubblico attraverso contenuti interessanti attraverso la televisione, film, piattaforme online e mobile.
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SABATO, Aprile 23 - Bellator 279 QUARTI DI FINALE DEL GRAN PREMIO MONDIALE DI BANTAMWEIGHT Il campione Sergio Pettis vs. Raufeon Stots Mix irregolare vs. Kyoji Horiguchi DI PIÙ, CAMPIONATO DEL MONDO DEI PESI PIUMA BELLATOR Il campione Cris Cyborg contro. Arlene Blencowe 2 E Ilima-Lei Macfarlane delle Hawaii vs. Justine Kish DETTAGLI PER VENERDÌ, Aprile 22 ESSERE ANNUNCIATO LOS ANGELES - BELATOR MMA ha annunciato il suo ritorno nell'isola hawaiana di Oahu, dove Neal S. La Blaisdell Arena ospiterà una coppia estremamente ricca di eventi nelle serate consecutive di venerdì, Aprile 22 e sabato, Aprile 23.
Venerdì sera Bellator 278 sarà un evento speciale gratuito per i militari attuali, veterani, e i primi soccorritori. Gli abbinamenti e ulteriori dettagli per l'evento saranno annunciati a breve.
Sabato sera Bellator 279 sarà caratterizzato dal lancio dell'attesissimo Gran Premio mondiale dei pesi gallo BELATOR da un milione di dollari. L'headliner vedrà l'attuale campione del mondo dei pesi gallo Sergio Pettis (22-5) affrontare il n. 3-classificato Raufeon Stots (17-1), mentre l'evento principale prevede una rivincita tra la più grande artista marziale mista femminile di tutti i tempi, Cris Cyborg (25-2, 1 NC) e il n. 1-classificato Arlene Blencowe (15-8), che cercherà di rivendicare l'oro nel suo terzo tentativo di un titolo mondiale.
Sabato di Bellator 279: Pettis vs. Stots / Cyborg vs. Blencowe 2 andrà in onda in diretta su SHOWTIME a 4:30 p.m.HST ora locale, 10:30 p.m. E / 7:30 p.m. PT. I combattimenti preliminari saranno trasmessi in streaming live sul canale YouTube di BELATOR MMA, SHOWTIME Sports canale YouTube e Pluto TV a partire da 2 p.m. HST ora locale, 8 p.m. ET / 5 pm. PT.
Biglietti per il sabato sera Bellator 279: Pettis vs. Stots / Cyborg vs. Blencowe 2 in vendita questo Venerdì, Marzo 11 e può essere acquistato tramite Bellator.com, così come Ticketmaster.com o il Neal S. Biglietteria Blaisdell Arena. Giovedì avverrà una prevendita speciale, Marzo 10.
Previsto anche il ritorno all'azione, L'ex campionessa mondiale dei pesi mosca femminili di Honolulu Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (11-1) tornerà a casa per gareggiare Justine Kish (7-5) come il No. 1 i look dei pesi mosca femminili classificati per iniziare il suo viaggio di ritorno a un titolo mondiale nella stessa arena si sono svolti due dei più memorabili eventi principali di BELATOR di recente memoria. L'apertura della carta principale dei quattro combattimenti è un altro incontro dei quarti di finale del Gran Premio mondiale dei pesi gallo BELATOR tra il n. 2-pesi gallo classificato Mix irregolare (15-1) ed ex campione del mondo dei pesi gallo BELATOR e Rizin Kyoji Horiguchi (29-4).
L'attuale campione del mondo dei pesi gallo BELATOR Sergio "The Phenom" Pettis siede al n. 7 nell'elenco libbra per sterlina della promozione. Ha difeso con successo la sua cintura per la prima volta contro l'ex detentore del titolo BELATOR da 135 libbre Kyoji Horiguchi con un traguardo in stile "knockout of the year" a Bellator 272 nel mese di dicembre. Il duro del Midwest di Milwaukee ha originariamente conquistato la corona battendo l'ex campione Juan Archuleta. Il fratello minore dell'ex campione dei pesi leggeri UFC Anthony Pettis sarà coinvolto in uno dei combattimenti più duri della sua carriera quando affronterà Raufeon Stots. Stots, che si allenava al fianco di Pettis per diversi anni, è stato impeccabile da quando ha debuttato in promozione a dicembre 2019. Di recente ha segnato una vittoria dominante per decisione unanime su Magomed Magomedov a Bellator 264.
Cris "Cyborg", campionessa del mondo dei pesi piuma e combattente libbra per libbra femminile più in classifica, ha ottenuto tre difese consecutive del titolo, inclusa una sottomissione al secondo turno di Arlene Blencowe in 2020, che sorprendentemente è l'unica vittoria per sottomissione della sua leggendaria carriera. Il nativo brasiliano che attualmente combatte fuori da Las Vegas, Nev. è un "Campione del Grande Slam" avendo vinto cinture in quattro diverse organizzazioni. Lei fa sport 20 vittorie al traguardo con vittorie su competizioni d'élite tra cui Holly Holm, Leslie Smith (due volte), Gina Carano e mira a promuovere la sua eredità come la più grande artista marziale mista femminile di tutti i tempi nella rivincita contro Blencowe. L'australiano Blencowe è il n. 6 combattente libbra per libbra e la n. 1 piuma classificato. Ha vinto cinque dei suoi ultimi sei incontri e si è guadagnata la possibilità di vincere la rivincita del titolo mondiale con una decisione unanime su Pam Sorenson a BELLATOR 271 nel mese di novembre.
Attualmente BELATOR n. 2 pesi gallo classificato, Patchy Mix ha recentemente sconfitto James Gallagher per sottomissione nella sua ultima uscita al BELATOR 270 a Dublino. Mix si è fatto un nome nella gabbia BELATOR mostrando sottomissioni impressionanti e la sua unica sconfitta professionale è arrivata all'ex campione Juan Archuleta. Ora affronta Horiguchi, un altro ex campione del mondo che viene da Takasaki, Giappone. Il prodigio dell'American Top Team Horiguchi è diventato un simultaneo, due volte campione di promozioni in 2019 dopo aver sconvolto l'allora campione BELATOR Darrion Caldwell mentre deteneva anche il campionato RIZIN. Dopo essere stato costretto a rinunciare al titolo BELATOR a causa di un infortunio, Horiguchi ha quasi rimesso le mani sul titolo di BELATOR, ma a dicembre è stato fermato dall'attuale campione Sergio Pettis. Il no. 5 classificato dei pesi gallo ora mira a tornare nella colonna vincente e riconquistare la sua cintura, insieme al premio da un milione di dollari che attende il vincitore del Gran Premio mondiale dei pesi gallo BELATOR.
BELLATOR MMA 279: Pettis vs. Stots / Cyborg vs. Blencowe 2 Scheda principale: Sabato, Aprile 23 – continua a vivere ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO 10:30 p.m. E / 7:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. HST (Locale)
Incontro per il titolo mondiale dei pesi gallo: C-Sergio Petti(22-5) vs. #3-Raufeon Stots (17-1) Incontro per il titolo mondiale dei pesi piuma: C-Cris "Cyborg"(25-2, 1 NC) vs. #1-Arlene Blencowe (15-8) Peso mosca Bout: #1-Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (11-1) vs. Justine Kish (7-5) Incontro del Gran Premio mondiale dei pesi gallo: #2-Mix irregolare (15-1) vs. #5-Kyoji Horiguchi (29-4)
*Carta soggetta a cambiamento.
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CAMPIONE DEL MONDO IMBATTUTOA.J. MCKEE PER DIFENDERE IL TITOLO MONDIALE DI BELATOR MMA 145 POUND IN REMATCH CONTRO L'EX NUMERO 1 POUND-PER-POUND & CAMPIONE DUE DIVISIONIPATRICK PIT BULL
205-CAMPIONE DELLA POTOLAVADIM NEMKOV PER COMBATTERE I PRIMI CLASSICOREY ANDERSON PER $1 MILIONI DI PREMIO NELLA FINALE DEL GRAN PREMIO MONDIALE DEI PESI MASSIMI BELLATOR
BELLATORE 277 FISSATO PER VENERDÌ, Aprile 15, AT 10 P.m. ET / 7 p.m. PTIN DIRETTA SU SHOWTIME ALL'INTERNO DEL SAP CENTER DI SAN JOSE, CALIF.
BIGLIETTI IN VENDITA QUESTO VENERDI
LOS ANGELES (Febbraio. 16, 2022) -Due straordinari scontri mondiali. Quattro dei migliori combattenti libbra per libbra di BELATOR MMA. Una rivincita attesissima. Il più grande atleta di tutti i tempi della promozione che si sforza di vendicare una perdita sui rulli dei momenti salienti della superstar nostrana dell'azienda. Una finale del torneo che assegna un jackpot a sette cifre al vincitore.
La quarta fenomenale carta di combattimento di BELATOR 2022 promette di essere uno per i secoli.
Fresco di una distruzione di 117 secondi del suo prossimo avversario e rivendicando il $1 un milione di taglie al BELATOR MMA Featherweight World Grand Prix Finale, imbattuto BELATOR detentore del titolo mondiale dei pesi piumaA.J. McKee (18-0) spera di fare il prossimo passo per diventare il più grande combattente di questo sport mentre combatte l'ex campione libbra per libbra e due divisioniPatricio Pitbull (32-5) per la seconda volta in meno di nove mesi il venerdì, Aprile 15, a10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT in diretta su Showtime.
Nella co-caratteristica diBellator 277: McKee contro. Pitbull 2 presso il Centro di SAP a San Jose, Calif., attuale campione del mondo di MMA BELATOR da 205 libbreVadim Nemkov (15-2) difenderà il suo titolo per la terza volta e punta a portarsi a casa il $1 milione di premi tre giorni prima degli Stati Uniti. Tax Day quando si confronta con l'impennata n. 1-classificato contendenteCorey Anderson(16-5)nella finale del Gran Premio mondiale dei pesi massimi leggeri BELATOR MMA.
BigliettiBELLATOR MMA 277: McKee contro. Pitbull 2 in vendita questo Venerdì, Febbraio. 18 ad entrambiTicketmaster.com eBellator.com con una speciale prevendita a partire dal giorno prima.
Inoltre, sono stati annunciati quattro incontri preliminari, incluso un incontro appetitoso tra due pesi massimi di alto livello come n. 5-classificatoTim Johnson (15-8) facce in aumento n. 6-classificatoTyrell Fortune(11-2, 1 NC) in una rivincita daBellator 239. Il loro primo incontro si è concluso con Johnson che si è assicurato una vittoria che ha guadagnato grande considerazione per il 2020 KO dell'anno. Gli attacchi preliminari saranno trasmessi in streaming dal vivo tre ore prima a7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT sul canale YouTube di BELLATOR MMA, Canale YouTube di SHOWTIME Sports e Pluto TV.
Nel loro storico incontro iniziale al Forum di Inglewood, Calif., McKee ha sbalordito Pitbull sferrando un calcio punitivo alla testa con la gamba sinistra 1:40 della strofa di apertura aBELLATORE MMA 263luglio 31, 2021. Il campione ha poi continuato l'assalto scatenando una serie di brutali colpi di testa senza risposta che hanno messo a terra la leggenda brasiliana.
Pochi istanti dopo, McKee alzò prematuramente le braccia in segno di festa, Pitbull è risorto dalle profondità della sconfitta solo per essere accolto da un combattente deciso a rubare la sua corona e rivendicare il $1 premio di un milione. Con il 25 volte veterano di BELATOR MMA contro il recinto, Il giovane combattente più brillante di MMA rinchiuso in una ghigliottina. Con Pitbull che sembra perdere conoscenza, l'arbitro Mike Beltran ha interrotto le cose 1:57 del telaio apribile.
"Ospitare i migliori artisti marziali misti del mondo nella grande città di San Jose è qualcosa che è stato importante per me durante la mia carriera di promotore di combattimenti e sono felice di continuare con la nostra carta il 15 aprile", il presidente di BELATOR Scott Coker disse. “La rivincita tra A.J. McKee e Patricio Pitbull per il titolo dei pesi piuma, così come la nostra finale del Gran Premio mondiale dei pesi massimi leggeri con Vadim Nemkov contro Corey Anderson sono due incontri che potrebbero essere gli headliner di qualsiasi evento da soli, ma stiamo portando entrambi al SAP Center di San Jose la stessa notte per mostrare ai fan qui che apprezziamo davvero il loro supporto nel corso degli anni.”
Nativo di Long Beach, Calif., Il combattente libbra per libbra più votato di BELATOR ha superato le alte aspettative riposte su di lui dal suo debutto professionale tre giorni dopo il suo 20th compleanno. Armato con sei knockout e sette sottomissioni, il prodotto Team Bodyshop, che compirà 27 otto giorni prima della sua rivincita contro Pitbull, ha mostrato un talento per garantire finiture fulminee con 10 arrivando al primo turno. "Mercenario" ha ottenuto vittorie dominanti su ogni combattente che si è opposto a lui, compreso l'ex campione del mondo Pitbull, Pat Curran, e Darrion Caldwell, che McKee ha presentato con una manovella del collo modificata in modo raro che in seguito è stata soprannominata "McKee-otine". Il vincitore del 2020 Il premio Submission of the Year per i suoi 71 secondi di annientamento di Caldwell ha combattuto un totale di 33 giri trasversali 18 concorsi di carriera (1.8 round per incontro), registrando meno di 41 minuti totali nella gabbia BELATOR da quando è diventato professionista ad agosto 2012.
Una metà del decantato duo dei Pitbull Brothers, Patricio è stato a lungo considerato il gioiello della corona di BELATOR MMA, dove attualmente siede al n. 3 nella classifica libbra per libbra maschile di BELATOR MMA. In possesso di un notevole 32-5 record con vittorie su competizioni d'élite, tra cui artisti del calibro dell'ex campione del mondo Pat Curran, Juan Archuleta, e Daniel Straus (due volte). In 2019, il 34enne brasiliano ha conquistato il campionato mondiale dei pesi leggeri BELATOR da Michael Chandler, diventando solo il secondo atleta BELATOR a detenere due titoli contemporaneamente. Con 23 finisce nel 37 combattimenti professionali, Pitbull ha dimostrato ripetutamente di possedere le abilità a tutto tondo necessarie per regnare su più classi di peso.
Attualmente il combattente libbra per libbra di BELATOR MMA secondo classificato, Nemkov ha conquistato la corona dei pesi massimi leggeri BELATOR MMA sconfiggendo Ryan Bader tramite TKO al secondo round aBELLATOR MMA 244 nell'agosto 2020. In sella a una serie di nove vittorie consecutive risalenti a giugno 2016, il feroce 29enne mette in mostra sette ko al primo turno, con due nel minuto iniziale di azione. Dopo aver difeso con successo la sua cintura dei pesi massimi leggeri guadagnandosi una dura decisione unanime su Phil Davis, l'orgoglio di Belgorod, La Russia e il protetto Fedor Emelianenko hanno segnato una sottomissione al quarto round del sostituto in ritardo Julius Anglickas nelle semifinali del Gran Premio mondiale dei pesi massimi leggeri BELATOR durante la sua ultima uscita a ottobre. 16, 2021.
Anderson, di Robbinsville, N.J., è salito in cima alla classifica BELATOR da 205 libbre sconfiggendo sette dei suoi ultimi otto avversari, inclusa un'interruzione del terzo round di Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov aBELLATOR MMA 257 aprile 16, 2021. Esattamente sei mesi dopo aBELLATOR MMA 268, il Rockford, Ill., nativo entrò nella gabbia al suono affascinante di "Five to One" dei Doors,” e ha preso letteralmente il titolo della canzone eliminando la leggenda del wrestling dell'Arizona State University Ryan Bader 51 secondi davanti alla folla della città natale di Bader al Footprint Center di Phoenix, Ariz. Nella sua prima apparizione promozionale, "Overtime" ha registrato un TKO al secondo round sulla leggenda del kickboxing olandese Melvin Manhoef aBELLATOR MMA 251 nel mese di novembre 2020. Prima di entrare in BELATOR, Anderson ha contato a 10-5 record con una promozione rivale, vincere il torneo "The Ultimate Fighter 19" in 2014, e vantando impressionanti vittorie su Glover Teixeira, Jan Blachowicz e Johnny Walker, tra gli altri.
Attacchi supplementari saranno annunciati a breve.
Bellator 277: McKEE VS. PITBULL 2CARD PRINCIPALE:
Venerdì, Aprile 15 – continua a vivereORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO
10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
Campionato mondiale pesi piuma: C–A.J. McKee (18-0) contro n. 1-Patricio Pitbull (15-5)
Finale del Gran Premio mondiale dei pesi massimi leggeri: C-Vadim Nemkov (15-2) vs. Non. 1-Corey Anderson (16-5)
CARD PRELIMINARE:
Canale YouTube di BELLATOR MMA | Canale YouTube sportivo di SHOWTIME | Plutone TV
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Dei pesi massimi Bout: Non. 5-Tim Johnson(15-8) contro n. 6-Tyrell Fortune(11-2, 1 NC)
TOP FEATHERWEIGHT CONTENDERS CAT ZINGANO AND PAM SORENSON WILL BATTLE ON PRELIMINARY CARD, ALONG WITH PIVOTAL WELTERWEIGHT CLASH BETWEEN DEREK ANDERSON VS. GOITI YAMAUCHI
TOP PROSPECTS ROMERO COTTON, CODY LAW, ROMAN FARALDO ALSO SET FOR ACTION
LOS ANGELES -A plethora of fantastic fighters armed with world-title aspirations have joined the stackedBELLATOR MMA 276: Boric vs. Burnellcard on Saturday, Marzo 12. SHOWTIME will televise the mammoth main card live from inside the Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo., a9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Former title challenger and No. 2 classificato-John Salter (18-5), as well as undefeated BELLATOR MMA No. 3-classificatoJohnny Eblen(10-0), and women’s No. 2 piumaTabelle del gatto(12-4) hope to take the next step toward BELLATOR MMA gold as they join the four co-headline brawlers currently ranked among the upper echelon of their respective divisions.
Featured among the magnificent MMA melees will be three of the top-ten middleweights, five undefeated and one unblemished amateur, four top-two contenders, and ten fighters ranked along with BELLATOR MMA’s elite.
Nel main event della serata, Adam Borics (17-1) eMads Burnell(16-3), two featherweights currently tied at No. 2 in the official BELLATOR MMA rankings, will square off for a future shot at the BELLATOR 145-pound world title. Nella co-optional attacco, former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight Champion, 13-time BELLATOR veteran, e No. 2-classificatoPhil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) will open his 2022 campaign against No. 4 Julius Anglickas(10-2), who most recently challenged for the 205-pound title. Inoltre, the main card will spotlight an international lightweight extravaganza as undefeated New Alliance Jiu-Jitsu team memberJay-Jay Wilson (8-0) of Auckland, Nuova Zelanda, moves up in weight to meet Dagestan, RussiaGadzhi Rabadanov(16-4-2), who is coming off a first-round knockout in his promotional debut atBELLATOR MMA 263 nel mese di luglio 2021.
Prior to the consequential co-featured contests, a pair of top middleweights will round out the main card as Salter and Eblen square off for a shot at the winner of the upcoming world title bout pitting 185-pound ChampionGegard Mousasiagainst No. 1-classificato Austin Vanderford a BELLATOR MMA 275later this month in Dublin, Irlanda.
Armed with an 8-2 BELLATOR record, Salter, a 15-year pro MMA veteran out of Nashville, Tenn., holds the promotional record for most submissions in BELLATOR MMA middleweight history, and has stopped 17 della sua 23 avversari. Nicknamed “Diamond Hands” due to his love for crypto currency and willingness to hold onto his investments, Eblen is coming off a 71-second annihilation of Collin Huckbody atBELLATOR MMA 272nel mese di dicembre 2021. The six-time BELLATOR MMA veteran and American Top-Team product, who recently signed a six-fight BELLATOR contract extension, has secured six opening-round stoppages, including two of his three 2021 avversari.
In addition to the magnificent main card, a veritable cornucopia of pulsating preliminary punch ups will commence the preeminent night of action, including a Minnesota midwestern melee pitting former UFC title challenger and Winona, Da., native Zingano against No.7-ranked lightweightPam Sorenson(9-4) of Blaine, Da.
Set to make her third straight BELLATOR MMA appearance with aspirations of challenging BELLATOR MMA Women’s Welterweight World ChampionCris Cyborg, Zingano has had a decorated fighting career. The former NCAA Division III All-American wrestler became the first mother to compete in the UFC and initial woman to capture the company’s “Fight of the Night” award, counting victories over Miesha Tate, Amanda Nunes, Marion Reneau, and Gabrielle Holloway. Recentemente, “Alpha” was featured in the series “Double Duty” that chronicled the attempts to maintain a balance between the daily responsibilities of parenthood and earning a living as a pro athlete.
A former Invicta FC women’s featherweight champion, Sorenson started kickboxing after the passing of her best friend. After vacating her crown and requesting a release from Invicta in July 2021, the Minneapolis mauler signed a multi-fight deal with BELLATOR MMA in mid-2021. Soon after joining the pioneering company, the 35-year-old recorded a hard-fought split decision over Roberta Samad atBELLATOR MMA 264 in Uncasville, Conn.
Also featured will be a bruising brawl pitting two hard-hitting heavyweights with seven career stoppages apiece as No. 8-classificatoAlex “Eazy” Polizzi (9-1) of Madison, Wisc., clashes with Team Pitbull’sJose “Guru” Augusto (7-3, 1 NC). Inoltre, San Diego, Calif. nativo, 11-time BELLATOR MMA veteran, e No. 6-classificato“Barbaric” Derek Anderson(17-4, 1 NC) will mix it up with submission specialist, BELLATOR Brazilian bruiser, and Japanese-bornGoiti Yamaguchi (26-5), in a worldwide welterweight war.
Inoltre, added toBELLATOR MMA 276: Boric vs. Burnellis a memorable middleweight match pitting undefeated, Non. 6-ranked 185-pounder and owner of three consecutive stoppagesRomero Cotton (5-0) of Hutchinson, Kansas, who will bravely battle the horrors of“The Boogeyman”Lance Wright (5-2). Inoltre, former Division II All-American wrestler and fantastic featherweightCody Law(5-0), fresh off his third opening-round finish, strives to avoid being scared off by“Phantom”Johnny Soto (5-2) di Escondido, Calif.
Continuing the unforgettable night of amazing action, undefeated welterweight and American Top-Team memberRoman Faraldo (6-0) will make his fourth consecutive promotional appearance when he challenges BELLATOR MMA rookieKelvin Rayford (5-3), while local combatantJordan Howard (10-5) of Jefferson City hopes to thrill the Missouri faithful against Athens, Illinois’ ownTrevor Ward(5-5). Two flyweights will test their skills as well, quandoDiana Avsaragova(4-0) of Russia welcomesAshley Deen (5-6) to BELLATOR. da ultimo, a Show-Me State lightweight showdown between BELLATOR beginnerDan Busch (4-1) makes his sixth straight Missouri appearance by confronting St. Louis’Josh Augustine (5-2).
The thrilling preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports canale YouTube e Pluto TV a partire da6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.
Sat. Marzo 12 // BELLATOR MMA 276: Boric vs. Burnell //L'Arena della Famiglia // St. Louis
Gratis. Maggio 6 // BELLATORE PARIGI: Bader contro. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Parigi, A PARTIRE DAL
Gratis. Maggio 13 // BELATOR LONDRA: Amosov vs. MVP // The SSE Arena, Wembley // Londra
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About BELLATOR
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Sotto la direzione del veterano promoter lotta Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 paesi ad un pubblico a disposizione di oltre un miliardo di persone. Negli Stati Uniti, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orchestrazione evento dal vivo, sviluppo combattente / Relazioni, procurement locale, creazione di sponsorizzazione / sviluppo, licensing internazionale, marketing, pubblicità, pubblicità e della Commissione relazioni. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, patria di marchi premier di intrattenimento del mondo, che si collegano con il pubblico attraverso contenuti interessanti attraverso la televisione, film, piattaforme online e mobile.
LOS ANGELES -BELLATOR MMA ha confermato la carta di lotta completa perBELLATOR MMA 274: Grazia vs. Storleyquesto Sabato, Febbraio. 19, presso il Mohegan Sun Arena di Uncasville, Conn. SHOWTIME will televise the phenomenal main card live at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Inoltre, nine thrilling preliminary fights will stream live three hours earlier on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports canale YouTube e Pluto TV a partire da6 p.m. ET/3p.m. PT.
Nel main event della serata, Non. 4-classificatoNeiman Gracie(11-2) will strap on the BELLATOR gloves for the 12thconsecutive time when he takes on former four-time collegiate All-American wrestler and No. 5-classificatoLogan Storley(12-1) in a five-round clash of top-5 welterweights. Nella co-optional attacco, former BELLATOR Welterweight Champion and No. 9-classificatoAndrey Koreshkov (24-4) will return to action and open his 2002 campaign against Alliance MMA product and owner of seven first-round finishesChance Rencountre(16-4) of Pawhuska, Okla.
The updated and complete listing of bouts can be found below.
Portland, Maine (Febbraio 13, 2022) – One new champion and one successful title defense in the amateur ranks and one stunning reversal of fortune at the professional level highlighted New England Fights’ 10-year anniversary card Saturday night.
"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” was a jam-packed, 15-fight fusillade before another sold-out, energetic crowd at Aura in Portland, Maine.
Mike Murray eZach Faulknerthrilled those fans with an early “Fight of the Year” candidate in their brouhaha for the vacant 170-pound title. Murray (4-2) applied the lessons he learned in prior losses to Zac Richard and Tim Birkenhead at NEF 40 e 41, rispettivamente, by rallying for a split decision victory over Faulkner (4-2).
On the heels of a unanimous win on the scorecards in his most recent fight, Faulkner set the tone with a thunderous slam in the opening round. He fought out of a guillotine attempt in the second stanza and bounced back from a pair of early Murray takedowns to inflict a fair share of punishment in the third.
Murray turned momentum in his direction by landing a bundle of bombs in round four, and Faulkner’s takedown late in the fifth likely wasn’t enough to seal the deal after Murray connected with a series of body punches.
The other title bout took much less time and left far less to interpretation.Tyler Smythe (4-1) was authoritative in his first defense of the 125-pound strap, dispatchingRyan Burgess (3-3) via rear naked choke at 2:37 della gara di apertura.
Burgess ended a four-year layoff from the NEF hexagon to challenge Smythe, who won the title with a technical knockout of Caleb Austin.
He pushed the issue early, but Smythe turned the tables on that aggression by throwing Burgess to the mat. Borghese’ attempt at a retaliatory armbar failed, and Smythe ultimately locked in a guillotine choke that ended his night.
In a highlight among the five professional bouts, Carl Langston– winless in six prior pro bouts after an extensive amateur career – avenged his most recent defeat with a rear naked choke ofZac Richard.
The end came 81 secondi dopo il campanello di apertura, when Richard (1-1), a past NEF amateur champion and decorated wrestler, went for a takedown. He initially succeeded but gave up his back and fell victim to the choke.
Both fighters accepted the 140-pound bout on only a few days’ notice after their initial opponents became unavailable. Richard lowered the boom on Langston with a knockout at 3:52 of the first round in his pro debut back in November.
Langston, chi andò 7-9 as an amateur and took four of his six pro conquerors to the scorecards, promised a different outcome in his pre-fight remarks, and he delivered.
Aaron Lacey di Bangor, Maine, making his first appearance in the cage since September 2018, migliorato per 7-2 in the pro main event with a second-round technical knockout to strikes over Bronx bomber and Bellator veteranJerome Mickle (4-12). In an emotional moment to end the night, Mickle announced his retirement after nearly nine years of cage competition.
Lacey took advantage of an early takedown to dominate the first round of the 155-pound showcase, then ramped up his ground-and-pound assault to another level in the second chapter before the referee waved off the proceedings at 1:42.
In the sole women’s fight on the card, folla-piacevoleGlory Watson (2-1) continued her winning ways with a rear naked choke of previously undefeatedAlibeth Milliron (2-1) a 2:23 of the second round in their 115-pound tussle.
Both women landed early haymakers, with Watson’s facial expressions indicating she was anything but hurt. She further demonstrated that point by taking Milliron to the canvas and narrowly running out of time in her first attempt to turn out the lights.
Milliron made more overtures with the stand-up game in round two. A quick takedown and a series of punches gave Watson another opportunity for the choke, tuttavia, and she sealed the deal.
In a battle of two 140-pounders making their pro debut, Nate Grimardexercised top control throughout and breezed to a unanimous decision over Risposta di Antonio. Grimard’s success as a pro comes as no surprise to fans. He is a former NEF Amateur Featherweight Champion who put together a record of 4-1 in the amateur ranks.
Mohammad Al Kinanialso enjoyed a victorious dive into the pro waters, needing only 42 seconds to dismissChris Rooney (0-2) via strikes at 155. Al Kinani countered Rooney’s early kick with a flurry, dropping Rooney and subjecting him to another barrage that hastened the stoppage.
First Class MMA stablematesCody Kilton eJustin Kangaspassed muster with the judges in back-to-back amateur bouts.
Kilton (2-1) carved out a unanimous decision overKaleb Kenney(0-2) a 155. Kangas (1-3) tasted victory for the first time with a split decision verdict at the expense ofJon Assam (2-4). Kangas kept control on the ground through the second and third rounds to put the long-awaited mark in the left-hand column of his ledger.
Three amateur bouts featured the rookie outing for both combatants.
Mike Jolicoeurused an arm triangle to take care of business againstWill Smith a 145. In a 125-pound collision, Key Baltazarlocked in a rear naked choke at 1:33 of the second round againstQuinn Poirier. Baltazar’s team, Nostos MMA, was an undefeated 3-0 at “NEF 46.”Jack Burkepunctuated his win overNick Legrandewith a brutal knockout blow at 1:25 of the opening frame in their 265-pound rumble.
Curtis Ouellette (2-3) spoiledChristopher Smith’sdebut with a TKO via accumulation of strikes in round three.
Two other amateur scraps produced first-round finishes.Jeff Reynolds (3-2) won by rear naked choke overDavid McCarty (1-1) a 185, eBen Grady(3-0) kept his record spotless whenBrandon Maillet-Fevens (3-3) couldn’t continue after injuring his arm while blocking a kick. Reynolds’ win gave his team of Karasu Tengu Academy a perfect record of 2-0 on the night.
The quick results from Portland, Maine:
MMA PROFESSIONALE
Aaron Lacey def. Jerome Mickle via TKO (round two)
Carl Lagston def. Zac Richard via rear-naked choke (un round)
Glory Watson def. Alibeth Milliron via rear-naked choke (round two)
Nathaniel Grimard def. Anthony Vasta via unanimous decision
Mohammad Al Kinani def. Chris Rooney via TKO (un round)
AMATEUR MMA
Mike Murray def. Zach Faulkner via unanimous decision
Tyler Smythe def. Ryan Burgess via guillotine (un round)
Mike Jolicoeur def. Will Smith via arm triangle (un round)
Key Baltazar def. Quinn Poirier via rear-naked choke (round two)
Jack Burke def. Nick Legrande via KO (un round)
Jeff Reynolds def. David McCarty via rear-naked choke (un round)
Ben Grady def. Brandon Maillet-Fevens via TKO (un round)
Cody Kilton def. Kaleb Kenney via unanimous decision
Justin Kangas def. Jon Assam via split decision
Curtis Ouellette def. Christopher Smith via TKO (round three)
NEF announced that it will return to the Twin Cities for its next installment. "NEF 47: Good Friends, Better Enemies” will pit Lewiston-Auburn mainstays Jesse Erickson and Matthew Denning in the main event. The card is scheduled for Saturday, Aprile 30 at Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn, Maine. For more details or to get your seats now, vai anewenglandfights.com/tickets.
Informazioni su New England Combattimenti
New England Combattimenti ("NEF") è una lotta eventi promozioni azienda. La missione di NEF è quello di creare eventi di altissima qualità per i combattenti e fan. Team esecutivo di NEF ha una vasta esperienza nella gestione di sport da combattimento, produzione eventi, relazioni con i media, marketing, legale e la pubblicità.
PARIGI, FRANCE –Two iconic mixed martial artists with an undeniable track record of thrilling performances will square up asYoel Romero (13-6) assume Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1, 2 NC) in the co-main event of BELLATOR MMA’s return to Paris’ Accor Arena on Friday, Maggio 6. BELLATORE PARIGI: Bader contro. Kongo 2 will be televised live in America on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. CEST/4 p.m. E.
With mixed martial arts becoming legalized in France in 2020, BELLATOR became the first promotion to hold a major MMA event withBellator 248 in October of that year. The success of that historic card propelled BELLATOR to make a return to “The City of Lights” in 2022 in a big way with a main event featuring undisputed BELLATOR MMA Heavyweight Champion, Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) defending his crown in enemy territory against hometown favorite and No. 2-ranked heavyweightCheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC). In addition to the main and co-main event, a lightweight tilt pitting the last man to defeat media darling Paddy Pimblett, Søren Bak(15-1) against England’sSaul Rogers (15-4) è anche ufficiale. Bak has only tasted defeat once in his 16 professional fights and held both the featherweight and lightweight titles in Cage Warriors before joining the BELLATOR roster. Fighting out of Denmark, “The True Viking” is riding a seven-fight win streak into battle against the SBG Manchester product, Rogers. Known as “The Hangman,” Rogers also has amassed 15 victories on his resume including wins over Artem Lobov, Ryan Hall and Georgi Karakhanyan.
The preliminary card is guaranteed to feature a showcase of French talent and has begun to take shape with the return ofYves Landu (16-9), who takes on Liverpool’sGavin Hughes (10-2) in a lightweight affair. Preliminary card action will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports canale YouTube e Pluto TV a partire da 6:30 p.m. CEST/12:30 p.m. E. Tickets for the fight are on sale now ataccorarena.com e bellator.fr. Follow Bellator France on Instagram @BellatorFrance and on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/ Combattimento da Miami, Florida, Romero will be making his second BELLATOR appearance on May 6 a Parigi. Following a seven-year stint under the direction of the UFC, the American Top Team-product became one of the most sought-after free agents prior to signing with the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2020. Con 11 della sua 13 vittorie in carriera arrivando a eliminazione diretta, di cui quattro della prima varietà, “Soldier of God” possesses the type of knockout power that can force any opponent into submission. A three-time World Cup Freestyle Wrestling Champion, five-time Pan-American Freestyle Wrestling Champion, e 2000 Olympics Freestyle Wrestling Silver Medalist, the Cuban-born Romero has continuously showcased his elite talents at the highest level of competition. The only missing trophy to a near-flawless legacy is a BELLATOR world title.
Making his tenth appearance for BELLATOR MMA, Dutch superstar Melvin “No Mercy” Manhoef has put together an impressive resume throughout his illustrious career in multiple combat sports disciplines that has seen him finish 29 della sua 32 MMA victims via knockout, Compreso 26 nel primo turno e otto nel primo minuto di azione. Un nativo di Amsterdam, Paesi Bassi, the ageless wonder and No. 10-ranked BELLATOR light heavyweight will now look to add to a trio of impressive knockouts that he’s collected since joining the promotion back in 2014.
BELLATORE PARIGI: BADER VS. KONGO 2 CARD PRINCIPALE: ORARIO DELLO SPETTACOLO (NOI.) / RMC SPORT (FRANCIA) / BBC Three & BBC iPlayer (U.K.) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (IRLANDA) Venerdì, Maggio 6, 10 p.m. CEST/9 p.m. GMT/4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) vs. #2-Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC) Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Yoel Romero (13-6) vs. #10-Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1, 2 NC) Leggero Bout: Søren Bak(15-1) vs. Saul Rogers (15-4) Leggero Bout: Yves Landu (16-9) vs. Gavin Hughes (10-2)
*Carta soggetta a cambiamento.
Si prega di visitare www.Bellator.fr e Bellator.com per ulteriori informazioni. Programma aggiornato degli eventi BELLATOR Sat., Febbraio. 19 / / BELLATOR MMA 274: Grazia vs.Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn. Gratis. Febbraio. 25 // BELLATOR MMA 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublin, IRE Sat. Marzo 12 // BELLATOR MMA 276: Boric vs. Burnell // L'Arena della Famiglia // St. Louis Gratis. Maggio 6 // BELLATORE PARIGI: Bader contro. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Parigi, A PARTIRE DAL Gratis. Maggio 13 // BELATOR LONDRA: Amosov vs. MVP // The SSE Arena, Wembley // Londra
