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Former Title Challenger John Salter Meets Undefeated Johnny Eblen During Main Card of BELLATOR 276 al març 12

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

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LOS ANGELES - A plethora of fantastic fighters armed with world-title aspirations have joined the stackedBellator MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellcard on Saturday, Març 12. SHOWTIME will televise the mammoth main card live from inside the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri, a9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT.

Former title challenger and No. 2 classificat-John Salter (18-5), as well as undefeated BELLATOR MMA No. 3-classificatJohnny Eblen(10-0), and women’s No. 2 pes plomaCat Zingano(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.

En l'esdeveniment principal de la nit, Adam Borics (17-1) iMads 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. En la baralla co-estel·lar, former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight Champion, 13-time BELLATOR veteran, i n. 2-classificatPhil 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. Més, the main card will spotlight an international lightweight extravaganza as undefeated New Alliance Jiu-Jitsu team memberJay-Jay Wilson (8-0) of Auckland, Nova Zelanda, moves up in weight to meet Dagestan, RússiaGadzhi Rabadanov(16-4-2), who is coming off a first-round knockout in his promotional debut atBellator MMA 263 al juliol 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 Champion Gegard Mousasi contra núm. 1-classificat Austin Vanderford a Bellator MMA 275 later 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 de la seva 23 oponents. 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 272al desembre 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 oponents.

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, De., native Zingano against No.7-ranked lightweightPam Sorenson(9-4) of Blaine, Des.

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. Recentment, “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 a Uncasville, Conn.

Also featured will be a bruising brawl pitting two hard-hitting heavyweights with seven career stoppages apiece as No. 8-classificatAlex “Eazy” Polizzi (9-1) of Madison, Wisc., clashes with Team Pitbull’sJose “Guru” Augusto (7-3, 1 NC). Més, San Diego, Califòrnia. natiu, 11-time BELLATOR MMA veteran, i n. 6-classificat“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.

A més, added toBellator MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellis a memorable middleweight match pitting undefeated, No. 6-ranked 185-pounder and owner of three consecutive stoppagesCotó Romero (5-0) of Hutchinson, Kansas, who will bravely battle the horrors of“The Boogeyman” Lance Wright (5-2). D'altra banda, 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) de Amagat, Califòrnia.

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, quanDiana Avsaragova(4-0) of Russia welcomesAshley Deen (5-6) to BELLATOR. Per últim, 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 YouTube Channel i Pluto TV començant per6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.

Les entrades perBellator MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellare on sale now at bothTicketmaster.com iBellator.com

Bellator MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell Main Card:

Dissabte, Març 12 - viure TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ

9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT

Featherweight Main Event: #2-Adam Borics (17-1) vs. #2-Mads Burnell (16-3)

Pes Pesat Co-Main Event Llum: #2-Phil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) vs. #4-Julius Anglickas (10-2)

Mitjà Bout: #2-John Salter (18-5) vs. #3-Johnny Eblen (10-0)

Lleugera Bout: Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) vs.Gadzhi Rabadanov (16-4-2)

TARGETA PRELIMINAR:

Canal de YouTube BELLATOR MMA | Canal de YouTube SHOWTIME Sports | Pluto TV

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

Pes ploma Bout: #2-Cat Zingano (12-4) vs. #7-Pam Sorenson (9-4)

Semipesado Bout: #8-Alex Polizzi (9-1) vs.Jose Augusto (7-3, 1 NC)

Baralla de pes welter: #6-Derek Anderson (17-4-1) vs.Goiti Yamaguchi (26-5)

Mitjà Bout: #6-Cotó Romero (5-0) vs.Lance Wright(5-2)

Bout pes mosca: Diana Avsaragova (4-0) vs.Ashley Deen (5-6)

Pes ploma Bout: Cody Law (5-0) vs. Johnny Soto (4-2)

Baralla de pes welter: Roman Faraldo (6-0) vs.Kelvin Rayford (5-3)

Gall de combat: Jordan Howard (10-5) vs.Trevor Ward (5-5)

Lleugera Bout: Dan Busch (4-1) vs.Josh Augustine (5-2)

*La targeta està subjecta a canvis.

Horari actualitzat dels esdeveniments de Bellator

Dissabte, Febrer. 19 / / Bellator MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.

Lliure. Febrer. 25 // Bellator MMA 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublín, Una

Dis. Març 12 // Bellator MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell //L’àmbit familiar // St. Louis

Lliure. Maig 6 // Bellator Paris: Bader vs.. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // París, Des de

Lliure. Maig 13 // Bellator London: Amos vs. MVP // L’arena SSE, Wembley // Londres

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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. Sota la direcció del veterà promotor de lluita, Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Als Estats Units, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orquestració d'esdeveniments en viu, desenvolupament lluitador / relacions, obtenció de locaciones, creació / desenvolupament de patrocinis, llicències internacionals, mercadeig, publicitat, publicitat i comissió de relacions. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Califòrnia. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, la llar de marques de primera classe d'entreteniment del món que es connecten amb el públic a través d'un contingut atractiu a través de la televisió, pel·lícula, plataformes en línia i mòbils.

UNBEATEN RISING STAR CHRIS COLBERT TO FACE UNDEFEATED DOMINICAN OLYMPIAN HECTOR LUIS GARCIA LIVE ON SHOWTIME® SATURDAY, Febrer 26 FROM THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS

WBA Super Featherweight Champion Roger Gutierrez Forced To Withdraw After Positive COVID-19 Test

Entrades a la venda ara!

LAS VEGAS – February 14, 2022 – Undefeated rising star Chris “Primetime” Colbert will now square off against unbeaten Dominican Olympian Hector Luis Garcia in a 12-round WBA Super Featherweight World Title Eliminator headlining live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Febrer 26 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

The southpaw Garcia replaces WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Roger Gutierrez, who was forced to withdraw after a positive COVID-19 test.

La boxa del campionat Showtime® telecast kicks off at 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT and will feature another unbeaten young phenom in the co-main event. Gary Antuanne Russell, 1 2016 U.S. Olímpic, s'enfronta a l'antic campió del món Viktor Postol en 10 assalts en pes superlleuger, while IBF Junior Bantamweight World Champion jerwin Ancajas defends his title against unbeaten Argentine Fernando Martinez in the televised opener of the loaded tripleheader.

Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, que està promogut per Promocions TGB, estan a la venda ara i es poden comprar a través Ticketmaster.com.

Representing his native Brooklyn, N.Y., Colbert (16-0, 6 KOs) has quickly shot up the 130-pound rankings, taking on high-level competition in his first 16 baralles com a professional. Already established as a fighter with dazzling boxing skills, Colbert showcased his ability to fight toe-to-toe with an 11º-round stoppage of Jaime Arboleda in December 2020 before most recently besting Tugstsogt Nyambayar in July 2021. El jugador de 25 anys d'edat, pro lliurat 2015 and defeated three unbeaten fighters in his first eight contests. Prior to the Arboleda fight, Colbert scored a highlight-reel first-round knockout against Miguel Beltran Jr. al setembre 2019 and a dominant 12-round decision victory over former champion Jezzreel Corrales in January 2020.

Tall and rangy with good power in his left hand and a dedicated body attack, the 30-year-old Garcia (14-0, 10 KOs) scored the most impressive victory of his career in his last fight, when he defeated Isaac Avelar by unanimous decision in December 2021. La 5-9 García, who sparred with Devin Haney and Rolly Romero for the Avelar win, represented his native San Juan de la Maguana, República Dominicana, al 2016 Olympics before turning pro in December that year. Garcia is trained by the highly respected Ismael Salas, who has guided a long list of standouts, including Yordenis Ugás, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Yuriorkis Gamboa, Nonito Donaire, i Jorge Linares. Garcia will be fighting for just the third time in the U.S. de febrer 26, having defeated Avelar in Minneapolis. He was zeroing in on facing a top contender in 2022. Now he will get his chance.

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TOP-FIVE Welterweights Neiman Gracie & Logan Storley to Headline Bellator 274 Dissabte, Febrer. 19

FULL CARD CONFIRMED FOR BELLATOR 274 ESDEVENIMENT

AT THE MOHEGAN SUN ARENA IN UNCASVILLE, CONN.

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LOS ANGELES -BELLATOR MMA ha confirmat la targeta de lluita completa perBellator MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storleyaquest dissabte, Febrer. 19, en la Sorra Mohegan Sun a Uncasville, Conn. SHOWTIME will televise the phenomenal main card live at9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT.

Més, nine thrilling preliminary fights will stream live three hours earlier on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Showtime Sports YouTube Channel i Pluto TV començant per6 p.m. ET/3p.m. PT

En l'esdeveniment principal de la nit, No. 4-classificatNeiman Gracie(11-2) will strap on the BELLATOR gloves for the 12º consecutive time when he takes on former four-time collegiate All-American wrestler and No. 5-classificatLogan Storley(12-1) in a five-round clash of top-5 welterweights. En la baralla co-estel·lar, former BELLATOR Welterweight Champion and No. 9-classificatAndrey 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, Oklahoma.

The updated and complete listing of bouts can be found below.

Les entrades perBellator MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley are on sale now at bothTicketmaster.com iBellator.com.

Bellator MMA 274: GRACIE VS. STORLEYTARGETA PRINCIPAL:

Dissabte, Febrer. 19 - viureTEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ

9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT

Esdeveniment Principal welter: #4-Neiman Gracie (11-2) vs. #5-Logan Storley (12-1)

Co-principal esdeveniment de pes pesat: #9-Andrey Koreshkov (24-4) vs.Chance Rencountre(16-4)

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

Heavyweight Bout: #8-Davion Franklin (4-0) vs.#9Said Sowma(8-2)

TARGETA PRELIMINAR: 

Canal de YouTube BELLATOR MMA | Canal de YouTube SHOWTIME Sports | Pluto TV

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

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

175-Lliura de pes de pes: Brennan Ward, (14-6) vs.Brandon Bell (10-10)

Gall de combat: Jaylon Bates (4-0) vs.Chris Disonell (6-4)

Lleugera Bout: #9-Aviv Gozali (6-0) vs. Bobby King(10-4)

Bout pes mosca: #7-DeAnna Bennett (11-7-1) vs.Justine Kish(7-4)

Mitjà Bout: Jordan Newman (3-0) vs.Cody Herbert(2-0)

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

Pes ploma Bout: Isaiah Hokit (0-1) vs.Theodore Macuka(1-2)

Baralla de pes welter: Orlando Mendoza (0-1) vs.Jonathan Di Lorenzo (1-0)

*La targeta està subjecta a canvis.

Si us plau visitaBellator.com per obtenir informació addicional.

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Horari actualitzat dels esdeveniments de Bellator

Dissabte, Febrer. 19 // Bellator 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.

Lliure. Febrer. 25 // Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublín, Irlanda

Dis. Març 12 // Bellator MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell //L’àmbit familiar // St. Louis

Lliure. Maig 6 // Bellator Paris: Bader vs.. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // París

Lliure. Maig 13 // Bellator London: Amos vs. MVP // The OVO Arena Wembley // Londres

Llum pes pesat amb Yoel Romero contra Melvin Manhoef afegit al retorn de Bellator a París el maig 6

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PARIS, França - Dos artistes marcials mixtes icònics amb un historial innegable d'actuacions emocionants Yoel Romero (13-6) adquireix Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1, 2 NC) En l'esdeveniment co-principal del retorn de Bellator MMA a l'Accor Arena de París el divendres, Maig 6. Bellator Paris: Bader vs.. Kongo 2 es televisarà en directe a Amèrica a Showtime a 10 p.m. CEST/4 P.M. I.

Amb arts marcials mixtes es legalitzen a França a 2020, Bellator es va convertir en la primera promoció que va celebrar un gran esdeveniment MMA Bellator 248 A l'octubre d'aquest any. L’èxit d’aquella targeta històrica va impulsar Bellator a tornar a “la ciutat de les llums” 2022 En una gran manera amb un esdeveniment principal amb campió de pes pesat de Bellator MMA indiscutible, Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) Defensant la seva corona al territori enemic contra el favorit de la ciutat natal i no. 2-Classificat pesat pesat Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC).

A més de l’esdeveniment principal i co-principal, Una inclinació lleugera que pica l'últim home a derrotar als mitjans de comunicació Darling Paddy Pimblet, El sud darrere (15-1) contra la de Anglaterra Saul Rogers (15-4) també és oficial. Bak només ha tastat la derrota una vegada al seu 16 Les lluites professionals i van mantenir els títols de pes de ploma i lleugers a Cage Warriors abans d’incorporar -se a la llista de Bellator. Lluita fora de Dinamarca, "The True Viking" està muntant una victòria de set lluites a la batalla contra el producte SBG Manchester, Rogers. Conegut com "The Hangman,”Rogers també ha acumulat 15 Victòries al seu currículum, incloent victòries sobre Artem Lobov, Ryan Hall i Georgi Karakhanyan.

La targeta preliminar es garanteix que presenti un aparador de talent francès i ha començat a prendre forma amb el retorn de Elaborat yves (16-9), qui agafa el de Liverpool Gavin Hughes (10-2) En un tema lleuger. L’acció de la targeta preliminar es transmetrà en directe al canal de YouTube de Bellator MMA, Showtime Sports YouTube Channel i Pluto TV començant per 6:30 p.m. CEST/12:30 p.m. I.
Les entrades per a la lluita ja estan a la venda a accorarena.com i Bellator.fr. Segueix Bellator France a Instagram @BellatorFrance i a Facebook a www.facebook.com/bellatorfrance/

Lluitant fora de Miami, Florida, Romero farà la seva segona aparició de Bellator el maig 6 a París. Després d'una etapa de set anys sota la direcció de la UFC, El producte superior nord-americà es va convertir en un dels agents lliures més buscats abans de signar-se amb la promoció dirigida per Scott Coker a 2020. Amb 11 de la seva 13 victòries en la carrera per eliminatòria, inclosos quatre de la varietat de primera ronda, "Soldat de Déu" posseeix el tipus de poder eliminat. Un campió de lluita lliure de la Copa Mundial en tres ocasions, Ciu campió de lluita lliure pan-americana de cinc ocasions, i 2000 Olímpics Medallista de Silver Freestyle Freestyle, El Romero nascut a Cuban ha presentat contínuament el seu talent d’elit al màxim nivell de competició. L’únic trofeu que falta a un llegat gairebé implacable és un títol mundial de Bellator.

Fent la seva desena aparició per a Bellator MMA, La superestrella holandesa Melvin "No Misericòrdia" Manhoef ha creat un currículum impressionant al llarg de la seva il·lustre carrera en diverses disciplines esportives de combat que l'ha vist acabar 29 de la seva 32 Víctimes de MMA mitjançant eliminatòria, Incloent 26 A la primera ronda i vuit al minut d’obertura d’acció. Natural d'Amsterdam, Països Baixos, La meravella sense ànims i no. 10-Bellator Light Heavyweight ara voldrà afegir a un trio d’impressionants eliminatòries que ha recopilat des que es va unir a la promoció de nou 2014.

Bellator Paris: Bader Vs. Kongo 2 TARGETA PRINCIPAL:
TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ (NOSALTRES.) / Esport RMC (FRANÇA) / BBC tres & BBC iPlayer (U.K.) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (Irlanda)
Divendres, Maig 6, 10 p.m. CEST/21 h. GMT/16 h. I / 13 h. PT

Esdeveniment principal del títol mundial de pes pesat: #C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) vs. #2-Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC)
Pes Pesat Co-Main Event Llum: Yoel Romero (13-6) vs. #10-Melvin Manhoef (32-15-1, 2 NC)
Lleugera Bout: El sud darrere (15-1) vs. Saul Rogers (15-4)
Lleugera Bout: Elaborat yves (16-9) vs. Gavin Hughes (10-2)

*La targeta està subjecta a canvis.

Si us plau visita www.bellator.fr i Bellator.com per obtenir informació addicional.

Horari actualitzat dels esdeveniments de Bellator
Dissabte, Febrer. 19 / / Bellator MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.
Lliure. Febrer. 25 // Bellator MMA 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublín, Una
Dis. Març 12 // Bellator MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell // L’àmbit familiar // St. Louis
Lliure. Maig 6 // Bellator Paris: Bader vs.. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // París, Des de
Lliure. Maig 13 // Bellator London: Amos vs. MVP // L’arena SSE, Wembley // Londres

Bellator 276 OFFICIALLY SET FOR SATURDAY, MARÇ 12 IN ST. LOUIS

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LOS ANGELES - A future shot at the BELLATOR Featherweight World Championship will be on the line when No. 2-classificat Adam Borics (17-1) meets a man also ranked No. 2 in the Official BELLATOR Rankings, Mads Burnell (16-3) en l'esdeveniment principal de Bellator 276 en dissabte, Març 12 a The Family Arena de St. Louis.

In the co-main event former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight Champion and No. 2-classificat Phil Davis (23-6) will return to action and open his 2022 campaign against No. 4-classificat Julius Anglickas (10-2), who most recently challenged for the 205-pound title. The main card will also see a pair of skilled lightweights compete, when undefeated Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) moves up in weight to meet Dagestan’s Gadzhi Rabadanov (16-4-2).

SHOWTIME will televise the Bellator MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell main card live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT Més, the thrilling preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Showtime Sports YouTube Channel i Pluto TV començant per 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.

Les entrades per Bellator MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell will go on sale this Friday, Febrer. 11 at both Ticketmaster.com i Bellator.com, with a special presale taking place the day prior.

La Bellator MMA 276 preliminary battle between two heavy-handed light heavyweights No. 8-classificat Alex “Easy” Polizzi (9-1) and Team Pitbull’s Jose “Gugu” Augusto (7-3, 1 NC) també és oficial. Concursos addicionals s'anunciaran en breu.

A multi-faceted fighter with tremendous success in two different combat sports, Adam Borics knocked out all 25 of his amateur opponents en route to compiling 10-0 (kickboxing) i 15-0 (MMA) registres. Holding a three-inch height advantage and tied with upcoming opponent Mads Burnell as the No. 2 featherweight in the BELLATOR rankings, the Ft. Lauderdale featherweight commenced his pro career with 14 straight triumphs, including ten by KO or submission.

Much like his upcoming foe, the nine-time BELLATOR veteran, armed with an 8-1 promotional record, prefers to dispose of his counterparts quickly as evidenced by ten of his 18 career wins culminating in knockout or submission. Més, the former Hungarian Fight Championship Featherweight kingpin has fought only 41 rounds since turning professional in Aug. 2014, an average of only 2.3 per outing.

Nicknamed “The Kid,” the former Thai and Hungarian Thai Boxing World Titleholder, who lives by the adage “Practice laborious, battle easy,” and holds knockout wins over former BELLATOR featherweight champion Pat Curran and ferocious featherweight Aaron Pico. Born in Budapest, Hongria, the Sanford MMA fighter, who signed a multi-fight extension with BELLATOR in January 2021, launched his promotional campaign by submitting Anthony Taylor via rear-naked choke in April 2017. After dropping his lone BELLATOR bout at the hands of former bantamweight champion Darrion Caldwell in the quarterfinals of the BELLATOR MMA Featherweight Grand Prix, Borics has outpointed his last three opponents under the company banner.

Currently riding a seven-bout winning streak, Mads Burnell prefers to dispatch of his opponents early. En 19 Lluites de carrera, the submission specialist has stopped more than half of his adversaries (10), including eight in the opening round. Més, the Copenhagen, Dinamarca, native has not fought past three rounds in his professional career, while averaging a mere two per contest. The Arte Suave Copenhagen product, qui complirà 28 less than one week prior to his fourth consecutive promotional appearance at Bellator MMA 276, opened his vocation by defeating his initial five opponents, including three via submission.

A first-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Burnell captured the Cage Warriors featherweight title by submitting then-champion Dean Trueman by Japanese necktie at 3:04 of the second round on June 29, 2019. Two months after signing with the company, the ferocious featherweight took the mixed martial arts world by storm when he recorded his lone career knockout and floored Darko Banovic at 3:13 of the first stanza in his promotional debut at Bellator MMA 248 a l'octubre. 10, 2020, a París, França.

Following a second-round destruction of “The Ultimate Fighter: Equip McGregor vs. Team Faber” standout Saul Rogers via rear-naked choke at Bellator MMA 257, the three-time BELLATOR MMA veteran returned to the cage less than four months later and upset Emmanuel Sanchez via three-round unanimous decision (29-28 i 30-27 dues vegades) in a non-stop battle at Bellator MMA 263 al juliol 31, 2021, in Los Angeles. A former European No-Gi champion, Burnell hopes to keep his undefeated BELLATOR record intact when he challenges fellow No. 2-ranked Adam Borics.

Bellator MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell Targeta principal:
Dissabte, Març 12 - viure TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ
9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT

Featherweight Main Event: #2-Adam Borics (17-1) vs. #2-Mads Burnell (16-3)
Pes Pesat Co-Main Event Llum: #2-Phil Davis (23-6) vs. #4-Julius Anglickas (10-2)
Lleugera Bout: Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) vs. Gadzhi Rabadanov (16-4-2)

TARGETA PRELIMINAR:
Canal de YouTube BELLATOR MMA | Canal de YouTube SHOWTIME Sports | Pluto TV
6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Semipesado Bout: #8-Alex Polizzi (9-1) vs. Jose Augusto (7-3, 1 NC)

BELLATOR’S TOP FOUR WELTERWEIGHTS CONVERGE ON LONDON’S OVO ARENA WEMBLEY FRIDAY, MAY 13

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LONDRES, Regne Unit – Avui, BELLATOR MMA has added several explosive fights to Bellator London: Amos vs. MVP, taking place at OVO Arena Wembley – formerly known as The SSE Arena, Wembley – in London on Friday, Maig 13.

With an electric atmosphere expected in London, fans will be treated to a mouthwatering welterweight co-feature as former champion and No. 2-classificat Douglas Lima (32-10) takes on No. 3-classificat Jason Jackson (15-4). British fan favorite Luke Trainer (5-0) will be looking to make the most of his home crowd advantage when he faces Simon Biyong (7-2) in a light heavyweight match up packed with knockout potential.

The promotion’s exciting return to OVO Arena Wembley for Bellator London: Amos vs. MVP, sees home favorite No. 1-classificat Michael Pàgina "Venom" (20-1) look to steal the world welterweight title from the undefeated champion, Yaroslav Amosov. The Ukrainian, que és 26-0, will be aiming to spoil the party in MVP’s own backyard, and deny the Londoner a slice of MMA history in the process.

Also confirmed previously for what is already shaping up to be an incredible card is a women’s flyweight feature fight between No. 3-classificat Denise Kielholtz (6-3) i n. 4-classificat Kana Watanabe (10-1-1) and a featherweight feature fight between No. 8-classificat Daniel Weichel (41-13) i Robert Whiteford (16-4).

Bellator London: Amos vs. MVP will be broadcast live in the UK at 9 p.m. GMT/16 h. I on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, following last week’s announcement of the major UK broadcast deal with the BBC. SHOWTIME will televise the fight live in America.

Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased online from axs.com/uk i Bellator.com.

Douglas Lima is also set for another visit to the English capital, following his headline bout against MVP last year, with a return to winning form on his mind in familiar territory. He takes on Jason Jackson in what is set to be another exhilarating clash. Lima is one of the most experienced fighters on the Bellator roster and will be hoping to add to his 32 victòries en la seva carrera. Standing in his way is the formidable challenge of “The Ass Kicking Machine” who is performing true to his nickname with five straight victories. Jackson’s most recent win was a convincing unanimous decision triumph over Paul Daley en Bellator 260 and he’ll be hoping to continue his strong professional record.

After a devastating knockout victory over Yanick Bahati in his biggest test to date at Bellator 267 in London last year, Luke Trainer will be looking to extend his unbeaten professional record to six fights as “The Gent” takes on Simon Biyong. With both fighters possessing genuine knockout power, the Cameroonian will hope to get on top in the striking exchanges and silence a partisan crowd. Trainer returns to home turf looking to continue his journey as one of Bellator’s fastest rising stars after an explosive performance last time out.

In addition to the aforementioned bouts, Londoner Alfie “The Axe Man” Davis (14-4) is also set to make a homecoming when he takes on fellow countryman Tim “The Experiment” Wilde (14-4) in a lightweight preliminary bout. The pair were due to meet in 2020 but will clash in front of their home faithful in a domestic clash that is certain to grab the attention of English fight fans. “The Axe Man” will be searching for the form that saw him go four fights undefeated prior to a unanimous decision loss last time out at Bellator 259. Wilde will not be in accommodating mood however, as he aims to string together three consecutive victories for the first time in his Bellator career.

There is another English talent on show in the women’s flyweight division as former title challenger Kate Jackson (11-5-1) takes on Greek athlete Elina “Gunner” Kallionidou (8-4). Jackson will be backed all the way by the London crowd but faces an opponent who was victorious on her last appearance in Wembley with a first-round stoppage victory at Bellator 267.

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UPDATED BELLATOR LONDRES: AMOSOV VS. MVP TARGETA PRINCIPAL:
TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ (NOSALTRES.) / BBC tres & BBC iPlayer (U.K.) / Virgin Media Two & Virgin Media Sport (Irlanda)
Divendres, Maig 13, 9 p.m. GMT/16 h. I/1 p.m. PT

Welterweight World Title Main Event: #C-Yaroslav Amosov (26-0) vs. #1-Michael Pàgina (20-1)
Baralla de pes welter: #2-Douglas Lima (32-10) vs. #3-Jason Jackson (15-4)
de les dones de pes mosca Bout: #3-Denise Kielholtz (6-3) vs. #4-Kana Watanabe (10-1-1)
Semipesado Bout: Luke Trainer (5-0)vs. Simon Biyong (7-2)

UPDATED BELLATOR LONDON: AMOSOV VS. MVP TARGETA PRELIMINAR:
Canal de YouTube BELLATOR MMA | Canal de YouTube SHOWTIME Sports | Pluto TV (Nos)
BBC iPlayer (Regne Unit)
Divendres, Maig 13, 5:30 p.m. GMT/12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT

Pes ploma Bout: #8-Daniel Weichel (41-13) vs. Robert Whiteford (16-4)
Lleugera Bout: Alfie Davis (14-4) vs. Tim Wilde (14-4)
Bout pes mosca: Kate Jackson (11-5-1) vs. Elina Kallionidou (8-4)

*La targeta està subjecta a canvis.

Si us plau visita Bellator.com per obtenir informació addicional.

Horari actualitzat dels esdeveniments de Bellator
Dissabte, Febrer. 19 / / Bellator 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.
Lliure. Febrer. 25 // Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublín, Una
Lliure. Maig 6 // Bellator Paris: Bader vs.. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // París, Des de
Lliure. Maig 13 // Bellator London: Amos vs. MVP // The OVO Arena Wembley // Londres

BELLATOR MMA ANNOUNCES MAJOR NEW UK BROADCAST DEAL WITH BBC

New deal sees 2022 European events air live on new broadcast channel BBC Three with USA events airing live on BBC iPlayer

London UK– Leading mixed martial arts promotion BELLATOR MMA has today announced an exciting new partnership with BBC Sport which will see events emanating from outside America air live on the newly launched BBC Three channel and BBC iPlayer.

The ground-breaking broadcast deal will see BELLATOR MMA become one of the staples of the new channel. BBC Three and BBC iPlayer will have live broadcast of BELLATOR events taking place outside of the USA throughout 2022 whilst the promotion’s USA events will be available to watch live on BBC iPlayer.

The deal represents a commitment from the BBC to continue showing all BELLATOR events live across its platforms in 2022 following the promotion’s hugely successful partnership with the broadcaster in 2021. BELLATOR news, features and results will also be regularly featured across BBC Sport’s digital platforms such as the BBC Sport website and app.

BELLATOR MMA is home to some of the most entertaining and skilled mixed martial artists in the world including Ryan Bader, AJ McKee, Gegard Mousasi, Cris “Cyborg,” Yaroslav Amosov and London’s own Michael “Venom” Page.

The BBC Three tie-up will kick off in style with a triple-header of exciting European cards, starting with BELLATOR’s highly anticipated return to Dublin’s 3Arena on Friday, Febrer 25. The card features a middleweight title fight between MMA legend Gegard Mousasi and the undefeated Austin Vanderford.

Following Dublin is another huge night in Paris on Friday, Maig 6, as BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader defends his title against iconic French mixed martial artist Cheick Kongo. The promotion made history in the capital in 2020 by becoming the first major MMA promotion to hold an event in France, which was also the first time an MMA event was shown live on the BBC.

Rounding out the first three massive European events live on BBC Three will be BELLATOR’s return to London on Friday, Maig 13, with another world title fight topping the bill. After an electric London show in October, the UK’s Michael “Venom” Page takes on the undefeated welterweight champion, Yaroslav Amosov, as he aims to become just the second British BELLATOR MMA champion.

Head of BELLATOR MMA Europe, David Green, dit: “We’re thrilled to be renewing our relationship with the BBC and to be on BBC Three. We’ve enjoyed an incredibly successful first year partnered with the broadcaster and we’re looking forward to reaching millions more UK homes as part of an exciting new channel. We’ve worked incredibly hard to bring live action from this amazing sport to as many people in the UK as possible, and this is yet another landmark step on that journey.”

President of BELLATOR MMA, Scott Coker,, addicional: “I’m so excited by the continued growth of MMA in the UK and delighted that we’ll continue to enjoy the support of the BBC by bringing our events live to existing British fans and new audiences in 2022.”

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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. Sota la direcció del veterà promotor de lluita, Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Als Estats Units, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, orquestració d'esdeveniments en viu, desenvolupament lluitador / relacions, obtenció de locaciones, creació / desenvolupament de patrocinis, llicències internacionals, mercadeig, publicitat, publicitat i comissió de relacions. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Califòrnia. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, la llar de marques de primera classe d'entreteniment del món que es connecten amb el públic a través d'un contingut atractiu a través de la televisió, pel·lícula, plataformes en línia i mòbils.

Complete Results & Photos for BELLATOR MMA 273: Bader vs.. Moldavsky

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Bellator MMA 273: Bader Vs. MOLDAVSKY TARGETA PRINCIPAL:
C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) defeated IC-Valentin Moldavsky (11-2) per decisió unànime (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)

Ryan Bader defends his heavyweight title: "“Obviously, it was a really close fight and at the end there I’m like man that’s a toss up. I felt like I did more damage but it felt so good considering the last fight was a fight I lost. But it was a back and forth, even fight the whole five rounds. It’s just anticlimactic to go out there and have a exciting heavyweight championship five-rounder with a tough dude in Arizona. I wanted that bad!

I’m never too confident, going to judges you know. It’s the first time in my life that I was hoping that they weren’t scoring for the wrestling. I was rocking him pretty good with my punches and I was seeing everything clearly. I underestimated his clenching, his body lock, he kept stepping in front of me with this weird move and he’s stronger than I thought. I’ve never been picked up like before…but I just told myself to keep getting up and then keep with the strikes. At the end there he was just holding on and I landed 20 unanswered elbows to his head. Those can’t be ignored and so when he went to the score cards, I said who knows now…”

#6-Benson Henderson (29-11) derrotat #7-Islam Mamedov (20-2-1) per decisió dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Benson Henderson following the win in front of his hometown: “Fighting in front of my adopted hometown Phoenix, LA, it’s amazing. Last time I didn’t give Arizona a very good show. Aquesta vegada, I thought I had a better performance so win or lose I knew that I could live with that. Just having a good performance, not a great performance but having a good performance, as opposed to having a bad performance, win or lose you always feel good after great performances. We’re seeking perfection. If you write a book, all these journalists, all these moviemakers, they want to make them part of a movie then make an amazing movie. If you want to, then you have to do your absolute best out there and that’s why I’m always after a better performance.”
“Tonight, getting my hand raised is awesome. This was the first time I fought in front of my sons, my two oldest sons. El meu 6 year-old and my 4-year-old. Tonight was a great night, but they’re not all great nights so I’m learning to definitely appreciate the good ones when I have them.”

“I felt that I did enough to deserve to get my hand raised, but you just never know. Like Burt Watson always says, if you leave it to the judges, they’re going to make you cry. He is absolutely right. Així, I definitely don’t ever want to leave it to the judges. When someone says split decision I’m like oh no, my boys are in the ring…but it was a good night, so I was thankful for it.”

Henry Corrals (20-6) derrotat Aiden Lee (10-6) via unanimous technical decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) - (accidental eye poke)

Henry Corrales following his victory: “That’s definitely not the way I wanted to end it here in Phoenix. The fans deserve more and that’s nothing against him, it’s just kind of a late finish and this was the final fight on my contract. This was my 15th fight with BELLATOR and my 20th win, so there’s a lot riding on this fight. I needed to go out there and put on a good performance…I tried.”

I didn’t feel like I really poked him to be honest with you and the replay was showing that it just didn’t look as serious as he was playing it off to be, but it’s the eye, so only he knows how much that hurt. He was super upset after and I was like hey big dog I didn’t poke you on purpose. I mean this is a fist fight! Però, he was walking away from the cage after and he was acting disappointed the the fight was stopped but while the fight was going on he wasn’t really fighting. His demeanor was off and he was kind of whimpering on shots and it’s like dude you weren’t really going, you were just acting.”

Bon dia Homasi (16-10) derrotat Jaleel Willis (15-4) a través de la submissió (arm-triangle) a 1:42 de la primera ronda

Sabah Homasi following his submission win: “It’s one of the kicks I threw I just kicked hard man. I expect this after every fight but just a little swelling. It’s the same stuff after every fight man from all my kicks.”

“You know I just I take whatever they give me. I had his back, I thought I was going to get the rear naked. I don’t like to exert too much energy on something, so if I don’t have it I’m not going to force it. I’m going to take something that’s there, so I let it go and I set up a little trap. It’s something that I’ve transitioned with very well from the back to that trick, so it was there and I took it.”

“He was saying something to me earlier and if he’s saying something to me he should say it like a man. Say it with your damn chest, don’t whisper it. I forgot what he said, but I told him he was going to feel real power tonight and that was it and then obviously quick fight. I’m healthy, Estic en gran manera, going to get back in the gym and whenever BELLATOR lets me know I’ll give my manager the green light.”

TARGETA PRELIMINAR:
Enrique Barzola (17-5-2) derrotat Darrion Caldwell (15-6) per TKO (vagues) a 3:01 de la tercera ronda
Chris González (7-1) derrotat Vostè Awad (24-14, 1 NC) per KO (cops) a :36 de la primera ronda
Dalton Rosta (6-0) derrotat Duane Johnson (6-3) per decisió unànime (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Nikita Mikhailov (9-1) derrotat Blaine Shutt (8-6) per TKO (cops) a 3:23 de la tercera ronda
Lucas Brennan (6-0) derrotat Ben Lugo (5-5) a través de la submissió (estrangulador braç-triangle) a 2:27 de la primera ronda
Sullivan Cauley (3-0) derrotat Ben Parrish (5-2) per TKO (cops) a 4:35 de la primera ronda

Si us plau visita Bellator.com per obtenir informació addicional.

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Bellator MMA es va posar a la tornada a París el divendres, MAIG 6 Amb un massiu campionat mundial de pes pesat

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El campió indiscutible, Ryan Bader

PARIS, França - Fresh Off Unificant el campionat de pes pesat de Bellator MMA, Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) Defensarà la seva corona al territori enemic contra el favorit de la ciutat natal i no. 2-Classificat pesat pesat Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC) el divendres, Maig 6. L’Accor Arena de París es jugarà a la lluita del títol mundial, que encapçalarà el Bellator Paris: Bader vs.. Kongo esdeveniment.

Les entrades per Bellator Paris: Bader vs.. Kongo 2 estan a la venda ara a accorarena.com i Bellator.fr.

Detalls de transmissió i baralles addicionals, inclosa una gran quantitat de talent francès, s'anunciarà en les properes setmanes. Segueix Bellator France a Instagram @BellatorFrance i a Facebook a www.facebook.com/bellatorfrance/.

Amb arts marcials mixtes es legalitzen a França a 2020, Bellator es va convertir en la primera promoció que va celebrar un gran esdeveniment MMA Bellator 248 A l'octubre d'aquest any. L'èxit d'aquesta històrica targeta va impulsar Bellator a tornar a "la ciutat de les llums".

“Portant a Bellator a França a 2020 va ser un dels punts destacats de la meva carrera, I sabia que era l’inici d’un llarg recorregut de grans esdeveniments a París,” Va dir el president de Bellator, Scott Coker. “Aquí estem preparats per al nostre segon viatge a França i aquesta vegada portem una reanimació del títol mundial de pes pesat amb possiblement l’artista marcial mixt francès més reconeixible de la nostra història esportiva. Personalment és important per a mi ajudar a fer créixer l’esport a França i donar a aquests atletes la possibilitat d’actuar en un gran escenari.”

L’esdeveniment principal és una revenda de Bellator 226 a 2019 Això va acabar en un controvertit no-concurs després d'un cop d'ull disputat, creant una tensió elevada entre els dos camps de lluita que segurament es bulliran al maig 6.

Tornant amb èxit a la divisió de 265 lliures després d’una impressionant carrera al Gran Premi Mundial de peses pesades de Bellator, Ryan Bader (29-7) és una defensa dominant de la defensa del títol de pes pesat de Bellator MMA sobre el campió interí Valentin Moldavsky Davant una multitud partidista de Phoenix el gener. 29. Un antic campió de dues divisions, Bader ha derrotat nou dels seus últims 12 opositors tant a pes pesat com a pes pesat. Lluitant fora de Chandler, Ariz., L'ex-lluitador de la Divisió I nord-americana de la Divisió I de la NCAA de la Universitat Estatal d'Arizona va obrir la seva carrera professional guanyant la vuit temporada de "The Ultimate Fighter". Mai no s’allunya d’un oponent, Bader no ha tingut res més que atacs d'alt perfil des que va signar amb Bellator MMA 2017, Derrotant a Fedor Emelianenko, King Mo, Matt Mitrione, Linton Vassell, Lyoto Machida, i Phil Davis. En la seva defensa inicial de 265 lliures contra Kongo, Bader va controlar l'acció abans que l'àrbitre Mike Beltran va aturar el concurs a causa d'un cop d'ull a l'ull esquerre de Kongo 3:52 de la primera ronda.

Arrabassant la victòria de les mandíbules de la derrota a Bellator MMA 265, Bellator Veteran de molt de temps Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC) Va estar a punt de ser aturat per Sergei Kharitonov a l'estrofa inicial durant la seva última sortida a l'agost. 20, 2021. Després de colpejar el llenç i fer -se mal, El parisenc esgotat es va reunir per assegurar un toc a través de sufocament de la part posterior amb un segon restant a la segona ronda. Deu mesos abans del triomf dramàtic, L'antic destacat de la UFC va dirigir el primer gran esdeveniment MMA a la seva França natal mentre va assumir Tim Johnson En una revenda a l'octubre. 10, 2020. Des de la signatura amb la companyia dirigida per Scott Coker a finals d’agost 2013, el punt principal promocional, que actualment porta un 13-3 Registre promocional amb un concurs sense, manté els registres de la majoria de baralles (17) i guanya (12) A la història de pes pesat de Bellator. Només tres anys tímid 50, Kongo ha demostrat que l'edat és només un nombre, ja que continua desafiant el millor que Bellator MMA ofereix.

Bellator Paris: Bader Vs. Kongo 2 TARGETA PRINCIPAL:

Esdeveniment principal del títol mundial de pes pesat: #C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) vs. #2-Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC)

*La targeta està subjecta a canvis.

Si us plau visita www.bellator.fr i Bellator.com per obtenir informació addicional.

Horari actualitzat dels esdeveniments de Bellator
Dissabte, Febrer. 19 / / Bellator 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Zona de sol de Mohegan // Uncasville, Conn.
Lliure. Febrer. 25 // Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublín, Una
Lliure. Maig 6 // Bellator Paris: Bader vs.. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // París, Des de
Lliure. Maig 13 // Bellator London: Amos vs. MVP // L’arena SSE, Wembley // Londres

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GARY RUSSELL JR. VS. MARK MAGSAYO VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

“He has good punching power, but none of that matters if you can’t hit your target,” – Russell

“I want to prove to the people everywhere that I’m the best featherweight in the world,” – Magsayo

WBC Featherweight World Champion Russell To Defend Title Against Top Contender Magsayo Live On SHOWTIME®
Dissabte, Gener 22 in Premier Boxing Champions Event
From Borgata in Atlantic City, N.J.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Gener 11, 2022 - WBC campió mundial de pes ploma Gary Russell Jr.. and top contender and WBC mandatory challenger Marc Magsayo previewed their world title showdown during a virtual press conference Tuesday before they headline action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Gener 22 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.

La boxa del campionat Showtime® transmissió comença a 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and will see super lightweight contenders Subriel Matías i Petros Ananyan meet for a rematch in the 12-round co-main event, while hard-hitting featherweight Tugstsogt “King Tug” Nyambayar i Vic Pasillas square off in the 10-round telecast opener.

Les entrades per a l'esdeveniment en viu, que està promogut per Promocions TGB, estan a la venda ara i es poden comprar a través Ticketmaster.com.

Russell, who owns the longest reign of any current male champion and has held his 126-pound belt since 2015, will look to make his sixth consecutive successful title defense on January 22, when he takes on the Filipino power-puncher Magsayo, who is trained by Freddie Roach and comes in off of a Knockout of the Year contender over former champion Julio Ceja last August.

Això és el que els combatents havien de dir dimarts:

GARY RUSSELL JR.

“I use everything going on with me outside of the ring as fuel. It’s been very difficult dealing with the passing of my brother and my dad’s health issues. I tell people all the time that life is like boxing. You have to keep your chin down and hands up. I’m grateful that I’m mentally strong when it comes to stuff like this. This is what champions do, we overcome adversity.

“I’ve been willing to compete against whoever, whenever and wherever. But I can’t force these guys to get in the ring and fight me. I just have to prepare to the best of my ability. I need a dance partner.

“I see him as a good even-handed puncher, maybe he leans a little more to the right hand. He has good punching power, but none of that matters if you can’t hit your target.

“We’re grinding in training camp. No importa que, we’re not going to make any excuses or complaints.

“If I’m going to move up in weight, I want to fight the champion. I’m not planning to move up in weight just to stand in line. I’m fighting Magsayo because he moved up the rankings and earned this spot. Everyone who I’ve competed against has been the next best guy under the champion.

“I don’t have any concerns with Magsayo’s power. You very seldom see me have to come back on the scorecards. Magsayo had to come back in his last fight because he was losing on the cards. That shows some holes in his armor.

“I never overlook anybody. Of course I want the Gervonta Davis fight. But I’m focused on Magsayo. He’s the one who worked his way into this position to fight me. Davis is in no rush, so I’m going to remain focused on a true warrior who’s getting into the ring with me.

“I stay in the gym. Boxing is not just what I do, it’s a lifestyle for me. Even when I’m over and done with my career, I’m still going to be in the gym. I never really blow up and get big in weight. I love what I do and I’m very militant in my mindset.

“No one can really prepare for me. You can’t prepare like you think you can. I know Magsayo will be at his physical and mental best. Li trec el barret, because he’s willing to put it on the line to prove he’s the best. I wish other fighters would take that same risk.

“A lot of these other guys aren’t willing to step in there with me because of the skillset that I bring. Finalment, we have another fighter with some heart who’s willing to fight. I want him to bring his best, so we’ll see whose best is best.”

MARK MAGSAYO

“I’m very thankful to my whole team for making this fight happen. I’ve been training for three and a half months now, so I’m going to be well prepared for this fight.

“I don’t think Gary has faced anyone since he became champion that has the skills that I have. I’m going to go in there to show him something he’s never seen before and we’ll see how he reacts.
“I learned a lot from the Ceja fight. That gave me a lesson on how to adjust in the middle of a fight. It’s going to help me against Russell.

“I respect Gary Russell Jr., és un gran campió, but I’m winning this fight on January 22. I want to prove to the people everywhere that I’m the best featherweight in the world.

“I’m going to show the world that I’m the best at this weight. This is the fight that I’ve wanted for a long time. I’ve been waiting patiently for my chance and I’m ready to do my best.

“I’ve had great sparring partners to prepare me for Russell and give me the same looks that he’ll give me on fight night. This is my first world title fight and I’m going to give it my all.

“I’m not trying to be the next Manny Pacquiao, but I’m trying to put my own mark on the history of this sport and for all Filipinos. I’m hungry to prove it all in the ring.

“I’m going to be the stronger fighter against Russell. We trained every day with Freddie Roach and we’ve worked on a lot of different techniques we’ll use in this fight.

“I know he’s going to bring his talent into the ring, but I’m going to show everybody that I can deliver a great fight and become champion.”

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ABOUT RUSSELL VS. MAGSAYO
Russell vs. Magsayo will see WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. defend his world title against top contender and WBC mandatory challenger Mark Magsayo headlining action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, Gener 22 in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.

La boxa del campionat Showtime® tripleheader begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT and features a 12-round rematch between super lightweight contenders Subriel Matías and Petros Ananyan in the co-main event, plus hard-hitting featherweights Tugstsogt Nyambayar and Vic Pasillas squaring-off in the 10-round telecast opener.

Per obtenir més informació, visiteu www.sho.com/sports, www.PremierBoxingChampions.com, segueixi a Twitter @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing i @TGBPromotions a Instagram @ShowtimeBoxing, @PremierBoxing i @TGBPromotions o fes-te fan a Facebook a www.Facebook.com/SHOBoxing.