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Ukulwa okukhulu okuningana okungeziwe ku-bellator 275: Ukugcona vs.. UVanderford eDublin ngoFebhuwari. 25

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-Nokuba. 5 Kubalwa i-sinead kavanagh ihlangana no. 4 Kubalwa uLeah 'isiqalekiso' McCourt ngomncintiswano omkhulu we-Featherweight atBELLATOR 275: Ukugcona vs.. Infordreerd

UDublin's 3Rena PlaYs host to massive ikhadi ngoLwesihlanu, FEBRUARY 25

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Dublin – I-Engiding Art Arlial Artial Retal Bellator MMA yanamuhla iyengeze inani lokulwa kweziqhumane kuBELLATOR 275: Ukugcona vs.. Infordreerd, kwenzeka e-3arena eDublin, Ireland, ngolwesihlanu, FEBRUARY 25.

Kulokho okusethwe ukuba yimpi yabesifazane base-Ireland enkulu kunazo zonke, I-bout yabesifazane featherweight phakathi kweNyakatho Ireland'sULeah McCourt (6-1) ne-challenger ka-Ireland kakhulu e-IrelandIsoad Kavanagh (7-5) isethwe ukukhanyisa ikhadi eliyinhloko. Okuningi, Ukuheha ikhadi eliphambili le-Bantamweight phakathi kwentandokazi yasekhayaBrian Moore (14-8), whitotakes on cha. 9 zibalwaUJOnkel Lugo (7-0).

Ukuqhuma kokunyusa kubuyela enhlokodolobha yase-IrelandBELLATOR 275: Ukugcotshwa vs vanderford, ubona iqhawe lomhlaba eliphakathi nendawoGegard MousasiVikela umqhele wakhe ngokumelene neMelika engaphehliweU-Austin Vanderford. Umcimbi wobumbano ubona inkanyezi yase-Ireland UPeter Bookly Buyela esenzweni ngokumelene neManchester, WaseNgilandiKane Mover (13-4) Esigabeni esingasindi.

Imininingwane yokusakaza kanye nokulwa okwengeziwe kusethwe ukumenyezelwa emasontweni azayo. Amathikithi omcimbi ayathengiswa manje futhi angathengwa online kusukaThiketdaster.ie futhiBellator.com.

I-Sinead kavanagh uzobe enethemba lokuphendula ukulahleka kwesihloko komhlaba okuxakile ngokumelene ne-cyborg ekuhambeni kwakhe kokugcina ngoNovemba eBELLATOR 271. Ophumelele emaphutheni akhe amabili e-bellator ngaphambi kokubhekana nendlovukazi ye-pound-pound, I-Kavanagh izobheka ukubuyela ezindleleni zayo zokuwina futhi iphile nge- "ko" monizer yayo phambi kwesixuku se-3arena.

Njengamanje ukugibela i-streak yokuwina emihlanu, I-MCCourt yaseNyakatho ye-Ireland ibuyela esenzweni ngemuva kokubonisa okuvelele esinqumweni esivumayo ukunqobaUJessica BorgaNgesikhathi sokuphuma kwakhe kokugcina atIBellator 267in October. Manje uhleli ku-cha. 4 kumazinga kaBellator's Featherweight, ukuwina ngokulahlekelwa ngumphikisi wakhe ngoFebhu. 25 izohamba ibanga elide liye ekuhambeni "isiqalekiso" Isinyathelo esisodwa esiseduze nesihloko somhlaba we-bellator ngokumelene nempikiswano evunyelwe, Cris cyborg.

Ukubuyiselwa kwe-Dublin Return ye-Dublin okulindelwe yiBrian Moore kuzobona i-Wexford Fighter Go Toe-to-toe nge. 9 Kubalwa i-bantamweight jornel lugo. "UPikeman" uzobe enethemba lokuthi ukusekelwa ekhaya kumsiza ekunqotshweni kwakhe kokuqala ngochwepheshe futhi ekwenzeni lokho kukhuphuka kumazinga asemthethweni aseBantamweight okokuqala ngqa. ILugo iwine zonke ezine ze-bouts yakhe ngaphansi kweBellator Banner, kufaka phakathi ukufakwa kokuqala okuyindilinga okuphelele kuwina ngokumelene noKeith Lee atBELLATOR 265 ekuqaleni kwalo nyaka.

Ukungezwa okuningana kuqinisekisiwe ngekhadi lokuqala kubandakanya i-bantamweight bout phakathi kweWelshmanUBrett Johns (17-3) futhiKhurshed Kakhorov (8-0). UJohns uyabuyela ebuyeni wakhe emhlabathini waseYurophu babheke ukwenza isitatimende ku-match-up ngokumelene ne-kakhorov engabonakali. UMba Veteran Johns uqhakaza umxhwele 17 uwina kuye 20 kuvelaphi ukulwa professional, Ngenkathi i-kakhorov ithole ngamunye wama-bouts akhe ayisishiyagalombili, Kubandakanya isinqumo esivelele sokuwina esinqunu ekujuleni kwe-bellator yakhe ngokumelene noJair Junior atBELLATOR 267 ngo-Okthoba.

I-England Cha. 5 zibalwaUFabian Edward (9-2) isethwe ukwenza ukubuyela kwakhe ekhejini eDublin lapho ethathaUMarian Dimitrov(10-2). "I-Assassin" yanqoba izimpi zayo zokuqala zobungcweti eziyisishiyagalolunye futhi yazimisela njengenye yezinkanyezi ezikhuphukayo ekwahlukaniseni okuphakathi nendawo. Uzobe efuna ukushaya emuva kusuka ekunqotshweni emzayeni wakhe wokugcina ngokulwa noTublin isihloko Challengenger Austin Vanderford atBELLATOR 259 ngoMeyi.

IrelandUDanni McCormack (5-0) ibuyela esenzweni esisha kusuka ekuwineni kwakhe e-3Arena ngoNovemba ngokumelene no-Audrey Kerouche, Lapho ebhekeneIkhasi leStephanie(5-3) ku-bout ebomvu. Ikhadi lokuqala libuye libe ne-welteweight bout phakathi kwe-ItalianUStefano Paterno (13-4-1) kanye neBellator DebetantLuca poclit (6-1) kanye ne-featherweight impi phakathi kwamaWales 'UScott Pedersen(1-2) kanye ne-IrelandUNathan Kelly(3-2).

Ukujikeleza okungeziwe ekhadini lokuqala kuyindaba yokuqonda izimpaphe phakathi kwe-Irelandman ne-Irishman ezayoCiaran clarke (4-0) kanye neBellator DebetantAbu Tounkara (7-2).

Abalandeli bangabona ikhadi elivuselelweBELLATOR 275: Ukugcotshwa vs vanderford                        :

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BELLATOR 275: Mousasi vs. VanderfordIKHADI MAIN:

Umcimbi we-Middleweight West Isihloko Esikhulu: #C-Gegard Mousasi (48-7, 2 NC) vs. # 1-U-Austin Vanderford(11-0)

Bout Esilula: #5-UPeter Bookly(13-6, 1 NC) vs.Kane Mover(13-4)

I-Women Featherweight Bout: #5-Isoad Kavanagh(7-5)vs. #4–ULeah McCourt(6-1)

Bantamweight Bout: Brian Moore(14-8) vs. #9-UJOnkel Lugo(7-0)

BELLATOR 275: Mousasi vs. VanderfordIKHADI Preliminary:

Bantamweight Bout: UBrett Johns(17-3) vs.Khurshed Kakhorov(8-0)

Bout Esilula: UCharlie Leary(17-11-1) vs.UDavy Gallon (19-7-2)

Featherweight Bout: Ciaran clarke(4-0) vs.Abu Tounkara(7-2)

Middleweight Bout: #5-UFabian Edward(9-2) vs.UMarian Dimitrov(10-2)

Welterweight Bout: UStefano Paterno(13-4-1) vs.Luca poclit(6-1)

Strawweight Bout: UDanni McCormack(5-0) vs.Ikhasi leStephanie(5-3)

Bout Esilula: Junior morgan (3-0) vs.Darragh Kelly(Pro Debut)

Featherweight Bout: UScott Pedersen(1-2) vs.UNathan Kelly(3-2)

*Ikhadi lincike ekushintsheni.

Sicela uvakasheleBellator.com ukuze uthole ulwazi olwengeziwe.

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Sat. UJan. 29 // BELLATOR 273: Babher vs. Mollvsky// Isikhungo se-Footprint // Phoenix, THE

Free. Feb. 19 // BELLATOR 274: Gracie vs. Isilombi // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT

Free. Feb. 25 // BELLATOR 275: Ukugcona vs.. Infordreerd // 3Arena // Dublin, Bele

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AL KINANI TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL DEBUT AT NEF 46 ON FEBRUARY 12

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Uyekele NGOKUSHESHA: Portland, Maine (January 6, 2022) - New England ayalwa (NEF) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) umcimbi, "NEF 46: Decade of Dominance,” on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. The leading regional promotion launched on February 11, 2012. Ngasekuqaleni namuhla, NEF announced the addition of a professional lightweight bout to the fight card.Mohammad Al Kinani(0-0)Kulindeleke ukuba abhekaneChris “Ironfist” Rooney (0-1) at a fight weight of 155 amakhilogremu.

The fight will be the professional debut for Al Kinani who finished his amateur career with an impressive record of 9-1. He leaves the amateur division as the number-one ranked lightweight in both New England and the Northeast. Six of Al Kinani’s nine victories have been finishes, including a 34-second knockout in his final amateur fight last fall. The fight with Rooney will be Al Kinani’s first in his home state of Maine in over three years. He represents Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.

“This fight on February 12th is the first step of a long journey that I’ve been dreaming of for quite some time,” said Al Kinani. “It’s going to be a fight that’ll start and end with a handshake, but you know how I roll once I’m locked in there. It’s all business, baby. Yilokho engikwenzayo: I take care of fucking business.”

Chris Rooney will make his first appearance in the NEF cage on February 12, but he is a longtime MMA veteran, having competed in the sport since February 2011. He won twelve fights as an amateur prior to making his professional debut last September. Rooney trains at Sargent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in St. Albans, Vermont.

“I am very excited to announce that my next fight will be against Mo Kinani for New England Fights,” stated Rooney. “Though this will be my second fight as a professional, this will be my debut with NEF. I am looking forward to showcasing my knockout power and overall abilities as a mixed martial artist. Even though the fans in Maine may not yet know the name Rooney, they won’t forget it after they witness my iron-fist power.”

"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” takes place on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. Doors evulekile at 6 pm with first fight at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.Ticketmaster.com. 

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GRACIE VS. STORLEY TO HEADLINE NEWLY-ANNOUNCED BELLATOR 274 CARD ON SAT. FEB. 19

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BELLATOR’S NO. 4-RANKED WELTERWEIGHT NEIMAN GRACIETO TAKE ON NO. 5 LOGAN STORLEY IN AN INTERNATIONAL BATTLE OF TOP-10 CONTENDERS IN MAIN EVENT OF Bellator mma 274 NGOMGQIBELO, FEB. 19, PHILA ON Showtime

FORMER BELLATOR CHAMPION ANDREY KORESHKOV FACES FELLOW RUSSIAN STAR MUKHAMED BERKHAMOV IN CO-HEADLINER WHEN BELLATOR RETURNS TO MOHEGAN SUN ARENA IN UNCASVILLE, CONN., WITH AN ACTION-PACKED NIGHT OF FIGHTS

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E-Los Angeles - Fresh off an 87-second destruction of Mark Lemminger in the co-main event ofBellator mma 266, Ungenzi. 4-zibalwaNeiman Gracie(11-2) will strap on the BELLATOR gloves for the 12th consecutive time when he takes on once-beaten and No. 5-zibalwaLogan Storley(12-1) in a clash of top-10 170-pounders atBellator mma 274: Gracie vs. Isilombi ngomgqibelo, Feb. 19.

In the co-featured bout inside Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., former BELLATOR Welterweight Champion and No. 8-zibalwaAndrey Koreshkov (24-4) will return to action and open his 2022 campaign againstMukhamed Berkhamov(15-1), a winner of his last seven contests. The main card will also see undefeatedKeri Taylor Melendez (5-0) compete at flyweight against former title challenger and No. 6-zibalwaVeta Arteaga (6-4) and a pair of heavyweights who find themselves tied at No. 8 in the official rankings will open the main card, when undefeated prospectDavion Franklin (4-0) ukulwaSaid Sowma (8-2).

SHOWTIME will televise theBellator mma 274: Gracie vs. Isilombi main card live at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.Ukwengeza, the thrilling preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Isiteshi se-Showtime Sports YouTube kanye nePluto TV eqala lapho6 p.m. ET/3p.m. PT.

Amathikithi forBellator mma 274: Gracie vs. Isilombi will go on sale Friday, UJan. 7 KokubiliTicketmaster.com futhiBellator.com, with a special presale taking place Thursday, UJan. 6.

Five preliminary contests are also official forBellator mma 274, three lightweight bouts, the first pitting 44-fight veteranGeorgi Karakhanyan(31-12-1) against Northern California’sAdam Piccolot(12-4), a battle between two of the best nicknames in MMA, Mandel “Rat Garbage” Nallo (8-1, 1 NC) futhiNick “Nyquil” Browne(12-1), kanye neCorey Samuels (3-2), who won in ten seconds in his BELLATOR debut, returning to face undefeatedJustin Montalvo(4-0).

The final two preliminary contests will seeIsaiah Hokit (0-1) will move down to featherweight in his second BELLATOR outing, lapho ethathaAlbert Birckhead (0-1) in DEBUT yakhe yokukhangisa. Okokugcina, top-flight bantamweight prospectJaylon Bates (4-0) welcomesChris Disonell (6-4) back to BELLATOR for the first time since 2019.

Originating from the exalted Brazilian jiu-jitsu family, Gracie scored his first professional TKO when he backed his opponent against the fence and unleashed a barrage of unanswered punches to Lemminger’s head, forcing referee Jason Herzog to stop the contest at 1:27 of the opening round on Sept. 18, 2021, e San Jose, Calif.

The great grandson of Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu founder Carlos Gracie, nephew of MMA icon Royce Gracie, and cousin to Renzo Gracie, Neiman Gracie opened his outstanding MMA career by recording nine consecutive wins of then-undefeated opponents, including eight by submission.

A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the 33-year-old BELLATOR veteran currently holds a 9-2 promotional record. While others his age were learning to speak their native language, Gracie began jiu-jitsu training at age four. Fast forward to 18 years later when the multi-faceted fighter earned the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt at 22. Ukwengeza, the Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Kings MMA fighter captured the 2011 U.S National Jiu-Jitsu title, 2008 Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu crown, futhi 2007 American National Jiu-Jitsu championship during an illustrious amateur career.

Hailing from Webster, S.D., the hard-hitting Storley commenced his pro vocation with six consecutive knockouts, including five in the initial stanza, en route to 11 straight triumphs overall. Ngaphezu kwalokho, “The Storm” will make his ninth consecutive BELLATOR appearance where he currently holds a magnificent 7-1 irekhodi.

Like his counterpart on Feb. 19, Storley began wresting at a young age, albeit one year later at age five. Ukwengeza, the Sanford MMA product and former folkstyle wrestler completed a fabled amateur career as a four-time NCAA Division-I champion at the University of Minnesota, as well as a six-time South Dakota High School Activities Association titlist.

The 29-year-old Storley, who holds academic degrees in both business and marketing, thrilled his hometown crowd in his last turn by earning a split-decision victory over Dante Schiro in the co-featured bout ofBellator mma 265 in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Bellator mma 274: GRACIE VS. STORLEYIKHADI MAIN:

Saturday, Feb. 19 - Hlala eISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO

9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Welterweight Main Indawo: #4-Neiman Gracie (11-2) vs. #5-Logan Storley (12-1)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: #8-Andrey Koreshkov (24-4) vs.Mukhamed Berkamov (15-1)

Flyweight Bout: #6–Veta Arteaga (6-4) vs.Keri Taylor Melendez (5-0)

Wesibhakela Bout: #8-Said Sowma (8-2) vs.#8–Davion Franklin(4-0)

IKHADI Preliminary: 

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6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Bout Esilula: Georgi Karakhanyan(31-12-1) vs.Adam Piccolot(12-4)

Bout Esilula: Mandel Nallo (8-1, 1 NC) vs.Nick Browne(12-1)

Bantamweight Bout: Jaylon Bates (4-0) vs.Chris Disonell (6-4)

Bout Esilula: Corey Samuels (3-2) vs. Justin Montalvo(4-0)

Featherweight Bout: Isaiah Hokit (0-1) vs.Albert Birckhead (0-1)

*Ikhadi lincike ekushintsheni.

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Sat. UJan. 29 // BELLATOR 273: Babher vs. Mollvsky// Isikhungo se-Footprint // Phoenix, Ariz.

Sat., Feb. 19/ / BELLATOR 274: Gracie vs. Isilombi // Mohegan Sun Area // Uncasville, Conn.

Free. Feb. 25 // BELLATOR 275: Ukugcona vs.. Infordreerd // 3Arena // Dublin, Ireland

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Imiphumela Egcwele Yempi Yempi, Amacaphuna & Izithombe zeBellator MMA 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi

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C-USergio Pettis (22-5) wanqoba UKyoji Horiguchi (29-4) via KO (Ukujikeleza i-Backfist) at 3:24 round ezine

USergio Pettis: "Ngiphume lapha ngashaywa imijikelezo emine. Lapho kwenzeka, Bengifana nje, 'Umuntu ngilahlekelwa yile mpi. Kufanele ngenze okuthile okumangazayo. 'IT (I-punch enqumayo eqeda ukulwa) weza ngesikhathi esifanele. "

"Bengidinga ukubhekana nobunzima obuthile, futhi kulobubusuku uHoriguchi wanginikeza konke lokho. Kwakunzima ukuzama isikhathi isigqi sakhe, ukuzama ukuthola ukunyakaza kwakhe phansi. "

"Abaqeqeshi bami bahlala bengitshela, 'Uma uvula, Ungaba ngomunye omuhle kakhulu emhlabeni. 'Lokho engikucindezela. "

#9-UJeremy Kennedy (17-3, 1 NC) wanqoba #4-Emmanuel Sanchez (20-7) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

UJeremy Kennedy: "Angibonakali ngathi ngiyayithola. Abaqeqeshi bami bangithukuthelele empini yami yokugcina. Nginebhomu le-athomu. Yilokho okushiwo ngumqeqeshi wami. Kungamamayela ayi-100 (ngehora) -mfazile. Kufanele ngiyisebenzise. Ukulwa Kokugcina, Angizange. Bengifuna ukuzama ngiyixube, Shintsha isitayela sami. Bengincintisana, Kepha kwadingeka ngibuyele ezimpandeni zami. "

"Ngingathanda ukuthi ngiyixube ngaphezulu, kodwa (Emmanuel) USanchez usebusweni bakho sonke isikhathi. Kwakunzima ukubikezela ukuthi ibanga elibaliwe. Wavele wafika kimi. "

"Ngibeka ingcindezi enkulu kimi. Ngibe nomngani osondelene naye udlule. Wayesekhoneni lami ekulweni kwami okumbalwa kokugcina. Bengingafuni ukuya ekhaya ngokulahleka. Bengingafuni ukuthatha noma yiliphi ithuba elengeziwe. Bengifuna ukuzuza konke ukushintshana okukodwa. Bengifuna ukuwina umzuzwana ngamunye, Njalo ngomzuzu wale mpi. Anginendaba nokuthi ubukeka kanjani. Kwakufanele ngithole 'W.' "

"Esikhathini esizayo, Ngizobuyela ekuzijabuliseni futhi ngithole lelo medium elijabulisayo. Lena yenzelwe i-boom. Kwakufanele ngithole isandla sami ngasinye. Bengingaphumi kulokhu ngaphandle kokuwina. "

#7-UJosh Hill (21-4) wanqoba I-Scoggins ejabule (10-2) via KO (Punch) at :56 round amabili

UJosh Hill: "Lona wayekhuluma ngesikhathi. Besazi ukuthi umjikelezo wokuqala kungaba nzima ukuthola lelo sikhathi. Yena (I-Scoggins ejabule) kwakungukugxuma okukhulu, ngaphakathi nangaphandle. Leyo (punch eqeda ukulwa) wayelungile enkingeni. "

"Ngikhona (EBellator MMA World Prix Prix). Ngiyazi ukuthi lesi sigaba siboshwe, ngakho ngiyaqonda (Okwenza Akafakiwe). Ngifuna ngaphakathi. Uma kukhona ukulimala noma ukudonsa, Ngingumuntu wakho. "

"Ngambona (Ama-scoggins) Yehla futhi wayazi ukuthi wayephumile. Kwakungekho phuzu ukuze uqhubeke. "

"Yena (Ama-scoggins) kungokwesiko kakhulu, Karate-Esque. Mina nomqeqeshi wami sasebenza ngesikhathi esincane. Bengazi umjikelezo wokuqala kungenzeka ube yinkohliso encane. Ngithole ipunch okokuqala, Kepha bekungekho emalini. Lowo owesibili (lokho kwaqeda impi) kwaba. "

#5-UJohnny EBTS (10-0) wanqoba UCollin Hucky (10-4) via TKO (punches) at 1:11 eyodwa round

UJohnny EBTS: "Bengifuna ukuthumela leyo dude (Hucky) ku-metaverse. Ngokudabukisayo, Angikwazanga ukukwenza lokho kusihlwa. Mina bengingabe sengibeka embukisweni ongcono, Kepha yilokho.

"John SALTER, Ngisayine isivumelwano se-bout ukukulwela eFlorida, kepha wena [Okuhlongoze okuvinjelwe] ngaphandle. Angazi uma ulimele, noma wena [Okuhlongoze okuvinjelwe] ngaphandle. Kepha ngifuna ukukubona kulokhu [Okuhlongoze okuvinjelwe] cage, John. Masibhale futhi sikutholele. "

IKHADI Preliminary:
U-Alexander Shabluy (21-3) wanqoba Bobby King (10-4) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
U-Andy II (9-4-1) wanqoba UJohn De Jesus (14-10) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
U-Levan Chokeleli (10-1, 1 NC) wanqoba Vinicius de Jesus (9-5) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Justin Montalvo (4-0) wanqoba UJacob Bohn (10-8) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Mike hamel (8-5) wanqoba I-Killys Mota (12-3) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Spike Carlyle (13-3) wanqoba Kanye neMorit (15-7) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 2:58 round ezintathu
UKyle Crutchmer (8-1) wanqoba #10-I-Oliver Enkamp (10-3) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Sicela uvakashele Bellator.com ukuze uthole ulwazi olwengeziwe.
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2022 is the Year of the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix

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HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EIGHT-MAN TOURNAMENT SET TO DETERMINE 135-POUND WORLD CHAMPION AND $1 MILLION DOLLAR GRAND PRIZE WINNER

YEARLONG TOURNAMENT BEGINS IN FIRST QUARTER OF NEXT YEAR, EXCLUSIVELY ON SHOWTIME

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E-Los Angeles -It was officially announced at tonight’sBELLATOR 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi event that next year’s prestigious BELLATOR World Grand Prix will take place in the promotion’s incredibly stacked bantamweight division. The winner of tonight’s 135-Pound World Championship fight betweenUSergio Pettis futhiUKyoji Horiguchi will defend their title next year in the Bantamweight World Grand Prix featuring a gauntlet of the eight best athletes the weight class has to offer.

In addition to both Pettis and Horiguchi, the Bantamweight World Grand Prix is set to feature former divisional championJuan Artuleta, Ungenzi. 2 zibalwa-Izithungo zeRaufeon, Ungenzi. 3 zibalwa-Patchy Mix, Ungenzi. 4 zibalwa-Magomed Magomedov, Ungenzi. 5 zibalwa-Leandro Higo, futhi No. 6 zibalwa-James Gallagher, who will all vie for the right to be named the next BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion and take home a grand prize of one-million-dollars.

First-round matchups and additional details such as dates, locations and tournament alternates will be revealed soon.

All tournament bouts will be five-round contests and will be telecast in the United States exclusively on SHOWTIME.

Former BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion Kyoji Horiguchi enters tonight’s contest unranked due to inactivity within the promotion. Official BELLATOR Rankings will be updated and distributed on Monday, Dec. 6.

Champion – USergio Pettis (21-5):

Fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisc.,USergio Pettis captured the BELLATOR bantamweight crown in May 2021 by outpointing former championJuan Artuleta in a fast-paced contest atBELLATOR 258.During a nearly six-year, 14-fight UFC stint, the Roufusport-product competed in both the flyweight and bantamweight classes, collecting nine victories and a pair of “Fight of the Night” honors against Alex Caceres and Matt Hobar in 2014. Prior to his UFC tenure, Pettis, the younger brother of former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, earned world titles in Resurrection Fighting Alliance’s flyweight division and North American Fighting Championship’s 135-pound class. Following a trio of impressive triumphs over some of the division’s elite, BELLATOR’s bantamweight champion is set to protect his belt and an unblemished 3-0 promotional mark entering the tournament.

Former BELLATOR Bantamweight Champion – UKyoji Horiguchi (29-3):

Hailing from Takasaki, Japan, ngonyaka-31 ubudalaUKyoji Horiguchi is the reigning RIZIN bantamweight champion who notoriously became a simultaneous, two-promotion champion in 2019 after taking down and upsetting then-BELLATOR champion Darrion Caldwell at Madison Square Garden. Ngeshwa, an injury would force Horiguchi to relinquish his BELLATOR title in 2019, and he now looks to reclaim his belt in a main event clash with current championUSergio Pettis atBELLATOR 272. While with RIZIN, the American Top Team-product amassed an impressive 10-1 promotional mark, highlighted by eight finishes and five first-round knockouts. Ukwengeza, more than half of Horiguchi’s career victories have come via knockout. Manje, after reclaiming his RIZIN bantamweight strap and avenging only his third loss in 32 outings with a highlight-reel, opening-round knockout over Kai Asakura on New Year’s Eve 2020, the Japanese sensation fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla., aims to get his hands back on BELLATOR’s title

Ungenzi. 1 Ranked Bantamweight – Juan Artuleta (25-3):

With the Bantamweight World Grand Prix set, former BELLATOR World Champion and No. 1-zibalwaJuan Artuleta sees a clear path toward regaining the 135-pound crown. Armed with 25 professional victories, okubala 12 by way of K.O. noma ukuzithoba, the “Spaniard” has no issues stopping opponents inside the BELLATOR cage. The former four-division King of the Cage world champion, who holds victories over Patchy Mix, Henry Corrales, and Ricky Bandejas, strives to keep that trend going throughout the Grand Prix.

Ungenzi. 2 Ranked Bantamweight – Izithungo zeRaufeon (17-1):

Considered one of the world’s best 135-pound fighters, Raufeon “Supa” Stots has been in the title conversation since his 2019 BELLATOR debut. Currently riding a nine-fight winning streak, the No. 2-ranked bantamweight has defeated some of BELLATOR’s finest, including Magomed Magomedov and Josh Hill, by smothering opponents with top-tier grappling ability. Sporting a near-perfect 17-1 irekhodi, the Roufusport product and two-time NCAA Division II Champion now has an opportunity to compete for a long-awaited crown.

Ungenzi. 3 Ranked Bantamweight – Patchy Mix (15-1):

Set to make his sixth promotional appearance under the BELLATOR umbrella, the pride of Angola, N.Y., has collected two-first round submission victories while compiling a 4-1 record with the Scott Coker-led promotion. The 28-year-old Buffalo, N.Y.. native looks to build off his most recent win atBELLATOR 270 over James Gallagher in his opponent’s hometown of Dublin, Ireland, ngenyanga edlule. Prior to his time with BELLATOR, Mix dominated the competition while on the regional scene by collecting nine of his 15 professional victories, including five first-round finishes. Manje, the submission specialist will face the toughest challenge of his career, a shot at the tournament’s $1 million prize and BELLATOR’s 135-pound strap.

Ungenzi. 4 Ranked Bantamweight – Magomed Magomedov (18-2):

After capturing belts in different organizations, Dagestani phenomMagomed Magomedov hopes to add to his collection by taking home BELLATOR gold. Amassing an impressive 18-2 career record with 12 via finish, “Tiger” has made a swift impact on the BELLATOR 135-pound division since his December 2020 promotional debut by climbing to No. 4 in the rankings. Possessing both a blistering pace and superior grappling, Magomedov has the potential to be a nightmare matchup for anyone in the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix.

Ungenzi. 5 Ranked Bantamweight – Leandro Higo (21-5):

After dropping in weight to 135-pounds, Leandro Higo has been on a tear by winning three consecutive fights and putting the entire bantamweight division on notice. Under the tutelage of the famed Pitbull Brothers camp, the Brazilian is coming off a hard-fought, split-decision victory over former Bantamweight World Champion Darrion CaldwellatBELLATOR 259 ngoMeyi 2021. As 12 of Higo’s 21 pro victories have come by submission, the entire bracket knows that the No. 5-ranked bantamweight will not be an easy out.

Ungenzi. 6 Ranked Bantamweight – James Gallagher (11-2):

Hailing from Strabane, Ireland, one of MMA’s brightest young fighters strives to notch his 12th career victory in a tournament stacked with 135-pound talent. Following a finish over Anthony Taylor atBELLATOR 169 ngoDisemba 2016 and a pair of first-round submissions the following year, “The Strabanimal” has tallied four victories over his past six contests, including three first-round finishes and a highlight reel 35-second win atBELLATOR 227. Poised for the biggest test of his young career, the former SBG Ireland-product aims to shed the shadow of former training partner, Conor McGregor, and add to his own legacy with a shot at BELLATOR bantamweight gold.

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GRIMARD AND VASTA SET TO GO PRO AT NEF 46

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Uyekele NGOKUSHESHA: Portland, Maine (November 30, 2021) - New England ayalwa (NEF) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) umcimbi, "NEF 46: Decade of Dominance,” on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. The leading regional promotion launched on February 11, 2012. Ngasekuqaleni namuhla, NEF announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the fight card. Former NEF Amateur Featherweight ChampionNathaniel Grimard (0-0) is scheduled to take onAnthony Vasta (0-0) at a isisindo fight 145 pounds-.

Nathaniel Grimard made his NEF MMA debut in September 2019 at “NEF 40: School of Hard Knocks.” That night, Grimard submitted Justin Kangas (0-3) via armbar in the first round. During the pandemic lockdown, Grimard competed twice in Florida and improved his record to 3-0. His unbeaten record positioned Grimard to challenge for the then vacant NEF Featherweight Championship. In August, Grimard stopped Brandon Maillet-Fevens (3-2) in the second round at “NEF 44: Back in Black” to become the 145-pound titleholder. Grimard got right back in the cage at “NEF 45: Uprising” to defend his strap against Billy Wilson (7-1) from the famed Jackson Wink MMA camp in New Mexico. Grimard lost a laborious five-round decision that made Wilson the new champion. Manje, Grimard hits the reset switch as he plans to turn professional against NEF newcomer, Anthony Vasta. Grimard represents Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire where he trains under UFC and Bellator veteran, and former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion, Devin Powell (10-5).

“I can’t imagine a better way to start my pro career than on NEF’s 10th anniversary card,” Grimard stated. “I have big goals for myself and I’m ready to take on anybody in my way. I have nothing but respect for Vasta and his martial arts skills, but I have never been more focused.”

Anthony Vasta will also be making his professional debut at NEF 46. Vasta and Grimard made their respective MMA amateur debuts within a couple of months of each other. Vasta and Grimard share another common tie, as both competed on the same card in Florida during the pandemic. Vasta has a 1-1 amateur record and trains at Defensive Edge Martial Arts Academy in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

“Being able to make my professional debut against another rising New England fighter that I respect is exciting,” Vasta stated. “It’s time to take the next step in my career, put my skills to the test, and seize the opportunity. My style is really unorthodox and hard to prepare for. I plan to go out there and put on a dominant performance against another tough prospect of this division.”

"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” takes place on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. Doors evulekile at 6 pm with first fight at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.Ticketmaster.com. 

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IBellator MMA iqinisekisa ikhadi eligcwele le-Bellator MMA 272: Pettis vs. IHORIGUCHI KWI-SHOWTIME kulo Lwesihlanu, Dec. 3 at 10 P.M. I-ET / PTBELLATR MMA iqinisekisa ikhadi eligcwele lokulwa neBellator MMA 272: Pettis vs. IHORIGUCHI KWI-SHOWTIME kulo Lwesihlanu, Dec. 3 at 10 P.M. ET / PT

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Isihloko soMhlaba seBantamweight sikulayini njengoba uBellator evala unyaka eMohegan Sun Arena enomugqa wokulwa okugcwele isenzo

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E-Los Angeles - IBellator MMA ikuqinisekisile ikhadi eligcwele le-Fight FightBellator mma 272: UPettis vs Horiguchiikhadi eMohegan Sun Arena e-Unasville, Conn. Umcimbi ubeka isitembu ku 2021 Unyaka wekhalenda futhi usethelwe ukuqala ngesikhathi sokubona at10 p.m. ET / PT.

Ikhadi lokuqalisa elihlanganisiwe lizosakaza bukhoma kwiBellator MMA YITUTUBE, Isiteshi se-Showtime Sports YouTube kanye nePluto TV eqala lapho7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

In the umcimbi main of the kusihlwa, I-Bantamweight Champion yamanje ye-BantamweightUSergio Pettis (21-5) Ibeka ibhande lakhe emugqeni ngokumelene nomqashi wangaphambili weBellator 135-Pound Thiclepholer kanye ne-Rizin Champion yamanjeUKyoji Horiguchi (29-3). Umcimbi omkhulu we-Co-Main uveza owake wayiphikisi le-Challenger Well Challenger Cha Challenger No. 4-zibalwaEmmanuel Sanchez (20-6) qhathanisa nokuma kwangaphambilini kwe-UFC futhi cha. 9-zibalwaUJeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC).

Futhi i-ansarring ikhadi eliyinhloko kuzoba yi-bantamwomweight bout phakathi kwe-UFC VeteroanI-Scoggins ejabule (10-1) futhi No. 7-zibalwaUJosh Hill (20-4), kanye nomkhiqizo weqembu eliphakeme laseMelika, futhi No. 5-Kubalwa ophakathi nendawoUJohnny EBTS (9-0), Ngubani obheka ukuvikela irekhodi lakhe elingenasici ngokumelene ne-bellator elishaUCollin Hucky (10-3).

Ngezimpi eziyisikhombisa ezijabulisayo zizonke, theBellator mma 272 Ikhadi lokuqala liqokonyiswa yimincintiswano yeWelterweight phakathi kochwepheshe bokuhambisa baseSweden Cha. 10-zibalwaI-Oliver Enkamp (10-2) kanye ne-Oklahoma State University Wrestling Wrestling StartingUKyle Crutchmer (7-1) kanye neU-Levan Chokeleli (9-1, 1 NC) futhiVinicius de Jesus (9-4).

Hawaii'sU-Andy II (8-4-1) ibuyela e-Scott COKER-LED Promotion, njengoba elungiselela impi neUJohn De Jesus (14-9) in action featherweight, ngenkathiKanye neMorit(15-6) futhiSpike Carlyle (12-3) Hlangana ne-160-LB yesisindo senkontileka yesisindo.

Ama-matchphus amathathu angasindi nawo amenyezelwe ngomuzwa waseRussiaU-Alexander Shabluy (20-3) ukuthatha e-UtahBobby King (10-3), I-Killys Mota (12-2) ohlushwaMike hamel (8-5), futhiJustin Montalvo(3-0) sling ngeUJacob Bohn (10-7)

Amathikithi forBellator mma 272 bayathengiswa manje futhi bangathengwa ku-Ticketmaster.com futhiBellator.com.

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Bellator mma 272: Pettis vs. IHoriguchiIKHADI MAIN:

Friday, Dec. 3 - Hlala eISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO

10 p.m. ET / PT

Isihloko se-Bantamweight World Bout: C-USergio Pettis (21-5) vs.UKyoji Horiguchi (29-3)

Featherweight iziqubu: #4-Emmanuel Sanchez (20-6) vs. #9-UJeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC)

Bantamweight Bout: UJosh Hill(20-4) vs.I-Scoggins ejabule(10-1)

Middleweight iziqubu: #5-UJohnny EBTS (9-0) vs.UCollin Hucky (10-3)

IKHADI Preliminary:

IBellator MMA YITHUBE | Isiteshi se-Showtime Sports YouTube | Pluto TV 

7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

Iziqubu Esilula: U-Alexander Shabluy (20-3) vs.Bobby King (10-3)

Featherweight iziqubu: UJohn De Jesus (14-9) vs.U-Andy II (8-4-1)

Welterweight iziqubu: U-Levan Chokeleli (9-1, 1 NC) vs.Vinicius de Jesus (9-4)

Iziqubu Esilula: Justin Montalvo (3-0) vs.UJacob Bohn (10-7)

Iziqubu Esilula: I-Killys Mota (12-2) vs.Mike hamel (8-5)

160-Isisindo senkontileka yephawundi: Kanye neMorit (15-6) vs.Spike Carlyle (12-3)

Welterweight iziqubu: #10-I-Oliver Enkamp (10-2) vs.UKyle Crutchmer (7-1)

*Ikhadi lincike ekushintsheni.

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CHAMP VS FORMER CHAMP SET FOR FLYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT ON FEBRUARY 12TH

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Uyekele NGOKUSHESHA: Portland, Maine (November 26, 2021) - New England ayalwa (NEF) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) umcimbi, "NEF 46: Decade of Dominance,” on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. The leading regional promotion launched on February 11, 2012. Ngasekuqaleni namuhla, NEF announced the addition of an amateur championship bout to the fight card. NEF Flyweight ChampionTyler Smythe (3-1) is scheduled to defend his title against former NEF Flyweight ChampionURyan "Gordo" Burgess (3-2) at a fight weight of 125 amakhilogremu.

Tyler Smythe notched his third MMA win and captured coveted NEF gold in the process when he recently stopped previously undefeated flyweight prospect Caleb “Dr. Feelgood” Austin (5-1) in a “Fight of the Night” performance at “NEF 45: Uprising.” Down on the scorecards but not discouraged, Smythe waged a come-from-behind victory to earn the technical knockout (WHO) stoppage over Austin in the final second of the fourth round of their championship bout. Never one to slow down, Smythe, who is trained by Nate Libby out of Evolution Athletix in Saco, Maine, is anxious to make an immediate turnaround and defend his title against a former NEF Champion.

“From bell to bell, every round, I’ll be going at this kid like he owes me money,” Smythe stated. “I want a quick finish. Ryan doesn’t deserve to be in that cage with me. February 12th, I’ll show why I’m the NEF flyweight champ.”

Ryan Burgess is no stranger to championship challenges. Hailing from Rumford, Maine, Burgess is one of only four Mountain Valley High School mat men to ever win triple state crowns in wrestling. He amassed an amazing 151-23 overall high school record before graduating and turning his attention to mixed martial arts. Burgess quickly made a name for himself in MMA when he won the NEF Flyweight Championship in November 2015 with a split-decision nod over then Champion Dustin Veinott (5-4). When Burgess last competed, he displayed a dangerous Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) game off his back in defeating Nate Boucher (0-1) in a heated hometown rivalry. Burgess, a BJJ purple belt, trains under Jason “JB” Bell and fights out of Bell’s Famoso BJJ.

“I’m super excited to make my return on NEF’s 10-year anniversary show,” Burgess stated. “It’s been a long time coming for me to return to the cage and I can’t think of a more perfect scenario than coming back and regaining my flyweight title with a finish over Smythe. It’s been three years since I’ve competed, but my coach, Jason Bell, and I have been putting in work behind the scenes. I can’t wait to showcase my skills and put on a show for the fans.

“Smythe seems like a tough opponent, and it was no easy feat for him to defeat Caleb Austin for the belt,” Burgess continued. “With that being said, I see many holes in his game that I plan to exploit come February 12th. I hope he’s not expecting the same fighter he’s watching in the three-plus-year-old film he’s researching to better understand me. Mentally and skillfully, I am a far superior fighter compared to my previous bouts and only my training partners actually know the weapons I’ll be bringing into that cage to get the job done. Smythe may rethink his entire pursuit of a professional MMA career when I’m finished with him. The pressure I’m going to bring would melt any of these amateur flyweights in New England and come February they will all be on notice.”

"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” takes place on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. Doors evulekile at 6 pm with first fight at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.Ticketmaster.com. 

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ASSAM VS KANGAS SET TO STRIKE AT NEF 46 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT

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Uyekele NGOKUSHESHA: Portland, Maine (November 24, 2021) - New England ayalwa (NEF) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) umcimbi, "NEF 46: Decade of Dominance,” on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. The leading regional promotion launched on February 11, 2012. Ngasekuqaleni namuhla, NEF announced the addition of an amateur welterweight bout to the fight card.Jon Assam (2-3) is scheduled to take on former lightweightJustin Kangas (0-3) at a isisindo ukulwa 170-amakhilogremu.

Jon Assam will have fought for NEF for four straight years when he steps in the cage on February 12th. The Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) staple most recently made Austin Hamilton (0-3) retire on the stool in between rounds when they faced-off at the Hampshire Dome last August at “NEF 44: Back in Black” in New Hampshire. Assam will be looking to extend his win streak to two when he shares the cage with Kangas in February.

“I’m very excited to be part of another NEF event, always good cards and good fights,” Assam stated. “I don’t like to do much talking outside of the cage, but my opponent can expect the same thing I expect from him—the best version of ourselves—and we’ll see whose best is better.”

Justin Kangas has struggled to find his first win in NEF, having dropped losses to a who’s who of young up and coming talent including Nate “The Mule White (5-0) and former NEF Featherweight Champion Nathaniel Grimard (4-1). Standing 6’3”, the cut to 155-pounds has always been a struggle for the moonlighting mixed martial artist who spends his days working as a school principal. Having finally found the rhythm between his professional life and passion for training, Kangas is confident that the move up in weight class will help him secure that elusive first win in the NEF hexagon.

“I am extremely excited to step back into the NEF cage. It has been far too long. Covid has been rough on us all in a variety of ways, but if there is a silver lining, it’s that it gave me a ton of time to work on my deficits. When I first started fighting for NEF, I was only nine months into my training, and I was a fish out of water on the ground. Each fight gave me a lot to reflect on and gave me a full picture of what needed to change. Covid may have stopped a lot of things in our country, but it didn’t stop me from training and growing as a fighter.

“My weaknesses have become new passions and strengths for me. Losing and identifying faults doesn’t break me down. It excites me. Nothing is more rewarding than improving yourself. Have no doubt, I have done just that.

“After all the time off, I made the decision to jump up a weight class. I have been working hard to put on weight the right way over the last year and a half and have come leaps and bounds in my confidence and technique on the feet, the cage and the ground. I am a far more well-rounded and skilled fighter. I look forward to showing off that work.

“Jon Assam is a veteran in the NEF cage and he always goes to war. I am excited to share the cage with him and I know the fans won’t be disappointed. I took this fight because I knew it would push me to my limits and that’s how exciting fights are made. I don’t take fights looking for an easy win to pad my record. I’m here to push and challenge myself. My past three opponents have a combined record of 12-4. Expect nothing less than a battle in that cage.”

"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” takes place on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. Doors evulekile at 6 pm with first fight at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.Ticketmaster.com. 

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MURRAY VS FAULKNER SET TO CLASH FOR WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

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Uyekele NGOKUSHESHA: Portland, Maine (November 23, 2021) - New England ayalwa (NEF) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) umcimbi, "NEF 46: Decade of Dominance,” on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. The leading regional promotion launched on February 11, 2012. Ngasekuqaleni namuhla, NEF announced the addition of an amateur championship bout to the fight card. Former NEF Lightweight Contender“Magic” Mike Murray(3-2) is scheduled to move up in weight to faceZach Faulkner (4-1) for the currently vacant NEF Welterweight Championship at a fight weight of 170 amakhilogremu. The Championship was recently vacated when former title holder Mike Bezanson (5-0) publicly stated that he will be turning professional in his next bout.

Mike Murray has dazzled fans since he made his NEF debut in June 2019. After rattling off impressive back-to-back first-round rear-naked-choke submission victories in his first two fights, Murray faced off against Zac Richard (1-0) for the then vacant NEF Lightweight Championship. After a lively five-round fight, Murray lost a decision to Richard. Murray rebounded with a win in Florida. Murray recently retired from a successful service career in the US Marine Corps.

“I’m extremely grateful and excited to be back after two years outside of the cage, and to be given the opportunity to fight for the 170-pound title against an absolutely game opponent,” Murray stated. “I personally feel like we are each other’s best match up after seeing his striking and jiu jitsu in his last fight. I’ve been two years out of the cage, but not two years out of the fight. This past summer alone, I went undefeated in Muay Thai, and had 15 jiu jitsu matches, and placed increasingly higher in each tournament. My prediction for this fight is that it’ll be the most entertaining amateur fight on this card – if not this year. I’ve been putting in the work to be the most lethal version of myself, and I believe this is the best I’ve ever been coming into a fight. There’s no animosity going into this one, this is purely two dogs getting locked in a cage. I’m so thrilled to be a part of this incredibly special 10-year anniversary card. This will for sure be a night to remember.”

Zach Faulkner made his triumphant NEF debut in 2017 at “NEF 30: Rumble in Bangor” and has remained perfect inside the NEF hexagon ever since. He most recently won a unanimous decision victory over Curtis Ouellette (1-3) last August at “NEF 44” in New Hampshire. He trains with Jon Deupree (1-0) at Recon Fitness in Westbrook, Maine.

“I’m super excited to not only have the opportunity to fight for the NEF welterweight title, but also to be able to fight on such a big card against a tough, game opponent,” Faulkner stated. “Winning would mean a lot to me because it would show that my fight journey is moving in the right direction and show that I’m ready to start to think about moving up to the next level.”

"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” takes place on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. Doors evulekile at 6 pm with first fight at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.Ticketmaster.com.