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
MALAIKAT - A plethora of fantastic fighters armed with world-title aspirations have joined the stackedBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellcard on Saturday, Bulan Maret 12. SHOWTIME will televise the mammoth main card live from inside the Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo., di9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Former title challenger and No. 2 peringkat-John Salter (18-5), as well as undefeated BELLATOR MMA No. 3-peringkatJohnny Eblen(10-0), and women’s No. 2 kelas buluTabel Kucing(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.
Dalam acara utama malam, Adam Borics (17-1) danMads 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. Dalam pertarungan co-fitur, former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight Champion, 13-time BELLATOR veteran, dan Tidak. 2-peringkatPhil 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. Selain itu, the main card will spotlight an international lightweight extravaganza as undefeated New Alliance Jiu-Jitsu team memberJay-Jay Wilson (8-0) of Auckland, Selandia Baru, moves up in weight to meet Dagestan, RusiaGadzhi Rabadanov(16-4-2), who is coming off a first-round knockout in his promotional debut atBELLATOR MMA 263 di Juli 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 against No. 1-peringkat Austin Vanderford di BELLATOR MMA 275 later this month in Dublin, Irlandia.
Armed with an 8-2 BELLATOR record, Pedagang garam, 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 nya 23 lawan. 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 272pada bulan Desember 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 lawan.
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, Dari., native Zingano against No.7-ranked lightweightPam Sorenson(9-4) of Blaine, Dari.
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. Baru-baru ini, “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 di Uncasville, Conn.
Also featured will be a bruising brawl pitting two hard-hitting heavyweights with seven career stoppages apiece as No. 8-peringkatAlex “Eazy” Polizzi (9-1) of Madison, Wisc., clashes with Team Pitbull’sJose “Guru” Augusto (7-3, 1 NC). Selain itu, San Diego, Kalif. asli, 11-time BELLATOR MMA veteran, dan Tidak. 6-peringkat“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.
Selanjutnya, added toBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellis a memorable middleweight match pitting undefeated, Tidak. 6-ranked 185-pounder and owner of three consecutive stoppagesRomero Cotton (5-0) of Hutchinson, Kansas, who will bravely battle the horrors of“The Boogeyman” Lance Wright (5-2). Tambahan Pula, former Division II All-American wrestler and fantastic featherweightHukum Cody(5-0), fresh off his third opening-round finish, strives to avoid being scared off by“Phantom” Johnny Soto (5-2) dari Escondido, Kalif.
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, pada saatDiana Avsaragova(4-0) of Russia welcomesAshley Deen (5-6) to BELLATOR. Akhirnya, 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 and Pluto TV beginning at6 p.m. DAN / 3 sore. PT.
Tiket untukBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellare on sale now at bothTicketmaster.com danBellator.com
BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell Main Card:
Hari Sabtu, Bulan Maret 12 – live on SHOWTIME
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Featherweight Main Event: #2-Adam Borics (17-1) vs. #2-Mads Burnell (16-3)
Cahaya Heavyweight Co-Main Event: #2-Phil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) vs. #4-Julius Anglickas (10-2)
Menengah Bout: #2-John Salter (18-5) vs. #3-Johnny Eblen (10-0)
Ringan Bout: Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) vs.Gadzhi Rabadanov (16-4-2)
CARD AWAL:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
6 p.m. DAN / 3 sore. PT
Bulu Bout: #2-Tabel Kucing (12-4) vs. #7-Pam Sorenson (9-4)
Cahaya Heavyweight Bout: #8-Alex Polizzi (9-1) vs.Jose Augusto (7-3, 1 NC)
Welter Bout: #6-Derek Anderson (17-4-1) vs.Goiti Yamaguchi (26-5)
Menengah Bout: #6-Romero Cotton (5-0) vs.Lance Wright(5-2)
kelas terbang Bout: Diana Avsaragova (4-0) vs.Ashley Deen (5-6)
Bulu Bout: Hukum Cody (5-0) vs. Johnny Soto (4-2)
Welter Bout: Roman Faraldo (6-0) vs.Kelvin Rayford (5-3)
Bantam Bout: Jordan Howard (10-5) vs.Trevor Ward (5-5)
Ringan Bout: Dan Busch (4-1) vs.Josh Augustine (5-2)
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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events
Sat., Februari. 19 / / BELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.
Gratis. Februari. 25 // BELLATOR MMA 275: Mousasi vs.. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublin, IRE
Sat. Bulan Maret 12 // BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell //The Family Arena // St. Louis
Gratis. Mei 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs.. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, DARI
Gratis. Mei 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // The SSE Arena, Wembley // London
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