CAPE TOWN – June 2, 2025 – The Professional Fighters League has finalized the lineup for the upcoming PFL Cape Town event, marking the debut of MMA in Africa with the continent’s first-ever global MMA event. Set for Saturday, Ιούλιος 19 at Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town, Νότια Αφρική, this landmark event marks a groundbreaking moment in PFL’s global expansion.
The event will feature the launch of the 2025 PFL Africa Tournament with First Round matchups in the Heavyweight and Bantamweight divisions, each featuring an eight-man bracket. In addition to the tournament bouts, the evening will be headlined by five high-stakes PFL Champions Series fights featuring elite global talent.
Tickets for this landmark event are on sale now via Ticketpro.
At 145-pounds, former Bellator Featherweight World ChampionAJ “Mercenary” McKee(22-2) returns to the SmartCage againstAkhmed Magomedov (11-1), a rising Russian star and protégé of the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Also confirmed is a Heavyweight Showcase featuring current Light Heavyweight World ChampionΚορύ Άντερσον (18-6) moving up a division to face 2024 PFL Heavyweight ChampionDenis Goltsov (36-8).
Artur Zaynukov(16-4) returns to the PFL following an impressive showing at Battle of the Giants, aiming to extend his win streak to six. He will meet RIZIN veteranTakeshi Izumi (6-3) of Japan, a decorated wrestler who earned a unanimous decision win over Spike Carlyle in his most recent outing.
These marquee matchups round out an already stacked PFL Champions Series card, showcasing some of the world’s top MMA talent on African soil. Headlining the evening is undefeated Middleweight World ChampionJohnny “Pressure” Eblen(16-0), who puts his perfect record and title on the line against Spain’s surging contenderCostello “The Spaniard” van Steenis (16-3). Στο ομο-κύριο γεγονός, Women’s Flyweight phenom“Dangerous” Dakota Ditcheva (14-0), widely considered one of the top pound-for-pound female fighters in MMA, faces Hawaii’s elite strikerSumiko “Lady Samurai” Inaba (8-1) in a thrilling penultimate bout.
The PFL Cape Town event αρχίζει από 4:30 PM SAST / 10:30 AM ESTwith the PFL Africa portion of the card, followed byPFL Champions Series, που ξεκινά 8:30 PM SAST / 2:30 ΠΡΩΘΥΠΟΥΡΓΟΣ EST.A U.S. broadcast partner will be announced shortly.
Complete PFL Champions Series Card: Σάββατο, Ιούλιος 19 – 8:30 PM SAST / 2:30 ΠΡΩΘΥΠΟΥΡΓΟΣ EST
Middleweight World Championship Main Event:Τζόνι Έμπλεν (16-0) vs.Costello van Steenis (16-3)
Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event:Dakota Ditcheva (14-0) vs. Σούμικο Ινάμπα (8-1)
Featherweight Showcase Bout:AJ McKee (22-2) vs. Akhmed Magomedov (11-1)
Lightweight Showcase Bout:Artur Zaynukov (16-4) vs. Takeshi Izumi(6-3)
Heavyweight Showcase Bout:Κορύ Άντερσον (18-6) vs. Denis Goltsov (36-8)
UNDEFEATED WORLD CHAMPIONΑ.Ι. MCKEETO DEFEND BELLATOR MMA 145-POUND WORLD TITLE IN REMATCH AGAINST FORMER NUMBER ONE POUND-FOR-POUND & TWO-DIVISION CHAMPIONPATRICIO PITBULL
205-POUND CHAMPIONVADIM NEMKOVTO BATTLE TOP-RANKEDCOREY ANDERSONFOR $1 MILLION PRIZE IN BELLATOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX FINAL
BELLATOR 277SET FOR FRIDAY, Απρίλιος 15, AT 10 Ρ.Μ.. ET / 7 Ρ.Μ.. PTLIVE ON SHOWTIME INSIDE THE SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE, CALIF.
TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY
ΛΟΣ ΑΝΤΖΕΛΕΣ (Φεβρουάριος. 16, 2022) -Two outstanding world-championship showdowns. Four of BELLATOR MMA’s best pound-for-pound fighters. One highly anticipated rematch. The promotion’s all-time greatest athlete striving to avenge a highlight-reel loss to the company’s homegrown superstar. A tournament final awarding a seven-figure jackpot to the victor.
BELLATOR’s fourth phenomenal fight card of 2022 promises to be one for the ages.
Fresh off a 117-second destruction of his upcoming opponent and claiming the $1 million bounty at the BELLATOR MMA Featherweight World Grand Prix Finale, unbeaten BELLATOR Featherweight World TitleholderΑ.Ι. McKee (18-0) hopes to take the next step toward becoming the sport’s greatest fighter as he battles former top pound-for-pound and two-division championPatricio Pitbull (32-5) for the second time in less than nine months on Friday, Απρίλιος 15, στο10 μ.μ. ET / 7 μ.μ.. PT ζουν σε SHOWTIME.
In the co-feature ofBellator 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 στο SAP Center στο Σαν Χοσέ, Καλιφόρνια., current 205-pound BELLATOR MMA World ChampionVadim Nemkov (15-2) will defend his title for the third time and aims to take home the $1 million prize three days before U.S. Tax Day when he squares off against the surging No. 1-κατάταξης υποψήφιοςΚορύ Άντερσον(16-5)in the BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix final.
Τα εισιτήρια γιαBELLATOR MMA 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2go on sale this Friday, Φεβρουάριος. 18 at bothTicketmaster.com καιBellator.comwith a special presale starting the day prior.
Επιπλέον, four preliminary bouts have been announced including a mouthwatering matchup between two highly ranked heavyweights as No. 5-κατετάγηTim Johnson (15-8) faces surging No. 6-κατετάγηTyrell Fortune(11-2, 1 NC) in a rematch fromBellator 239.Their first fight ended with Johnson securing a win that earned great consideration for the 2020 KO of the Year. The preliminary bouts will stream live three hours earlier at7 μ.μ. ET / 4 μ.μ.. PT στο κανάλι BELLATOR MMA στο YouTube, SHOWTIME Sports κανάλι YouTube και Pluto TV.
In their historic initial matchup at the Forum in Inglewood, Καλιφόρνια., McKee stunned Pitbull by landing a punishing left leg kick to the head at 1:40 of the opening stanza atBELLATOR MMA 263τον Ιουλιο 31, 2021. The champion then continued the onslaught by unleashing a series of brutal unanswered head shots that floored the Brazilian legend.
Moments later as McKee prematurely raised his arms in celebration, Pitbull rose from the depths of defeat only to be greeted by a fighter hell bent on stealing his crown and claiming the $1 million prize. With the 25-time BELLATOR MMA veteran backed up against the fence, MMA’s brightest young brawler locked in a guillotine choke. With Pitbull seeming to lose consciousness, referee Mike Beltran halted matters at 1:57 του πλαισίου άνοιγμα.
“Hosting the world’s best mixed martial artists in the great city of San Jose is something that has been important to me during my career as a fight promoter and I’m happy to continue that with our card on April 15,” BELLATOR President Scott Coker said. “The rematch between A.J. McKee and Patricio Pitbull for the featherweight title, as well as our Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final featuring Vadim Nemkov against Corey Anderson are two fights that could headline any event on their own, but we are bringing both to SAP Center at San Jose on the same night to show the fans here that we truly value their support throughout the years.”
A native of Long Beach, Καλιφόρνια., BELLATOR’s top-rated pound-for-pound fighter has exceeded the lofty expectations placed on him since his professional debut three days following his 20ου γενέθλια. Armed with six knockouts and seven submissions, the Team Bodyshop product, ο οποίος θα γυρίσει 27 eight days before his rematch against Pitbull, has shown a knack for securing lightning-fast finishes with 10 coming in the first round. “Mercenary” has earned dominant victories over every fighter who has opposed him, including former World Champions Pitbull, Pat Curran, and Darrion Caldwell, who McKee submitted with a rare-modified neck crank that was later dubbed the “McKee-otine.” The winner of the 2020 Submission of the Year Award for his 71-second annihilation of Caldwell has fought a total of 33 rounds across 18 διαγωνισμούς καριέρα (1.8 rounds per bout), while logging less than 41 total minutes in the BELLATOR cage since turning pro in August 2012.
One half of the vaunted Pitbull Brothers duo, Patricio has long been considered the crown jewel of BELLATOR MMA, where he currently sits at No. 3 in the BELLATOR MMA men’s pound-for-pound rankings. Holding a remarkable 32-5 record with wins over elite competition, including the likes of former World Champions Pat Curran, Juan Archuleta, and Daniel Straus (δυο φορές). Σε 2019, the 34-year-old Brazilian captured the BELLATOR Lightweight World Championship from Michael Chandler, becoming only the second BELLATOR athlete to hold two titles simultaneously. Με 23 finishes in 37 επαγγελματικούς αγώνες, Pitbull has shown repeatedly that he possesses the well-rounded skillset required to reign over multiple weight classes.
Currently BELLATOR MMA’s second-ranked pound-for-pound fighter, Nemkov captured the BELLATOR MMA light heavyweight crown by defeating Ryan Bader via second-round TKO atBELLATOR MMA 244in August 2020. Riding a nine-fight winning streak dating back to June 2016, the ferocious 29-year-old sports seven first-round knockouts, with two in the initial minute of action. After successfully defending his light heavyweight belt by earning a tough unanimous decision over Phil Davis, the pride of Belgorod, Russia and Fedor Emelianenko protégé scored a fourth-round submission of late replacement Julius Anglickas in the semifinals of the BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix during his last outing on Oct. 16, 2021.
Άντερσον, of Robbinsville, Ν.Ι., has ascended to the top of the BELLATOR 205-pound rankings by vanquishing seven of his past eight opponents, including a third-round stoppage of Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov atBELLATOR MMA 257 τον Απρίλιο 16, 2021. Exactly six months later atBELLATOR MMA 268, the Rockford, Άρρωστος., native walked into the cage to the spellbinding sounds of The Doors’ “Five to One,” and took the song title literally by knocking out Arizona State University wrestling legend Ryan Bader in 51 seconds in front of Bader’s hometown crowd at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz. In his first promotional appearance, “Overtime” registered a second-round TKO over Dutch kickboxing legend Melvin Manhoef atBELLATOR MMA 251 το Νοέμβριο 2020. Prior to joining BELLATOR, Anderson tallied a 10-5 record with a rival promotion, winning “The Ultimate Fighter 19” tournament in 2014, and boasting impressive wins over Glover Teixeira, Jan Błachowicz and Johnny Walker, μεταξύ άλλων.
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Bellator 277: McKEE VS. PITBULL 2ΚΥΡΙΑ ΚΑΡΤΑ:
Παρασκευή, Απρίλιος 15 – live onSHOWTIME
10 μ.μ. ET / 7 μ.μ.. PT
Featherweight World Championship: Γ–Α.Ι. McKee (18-0) vs. No. 1-Patricio Pitbull (15-5)
Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final: Γ-Vadim Nemkov (15-2) vs. Μη. 1-Κορύ Άντερσον (16-5)
ΠΡΟΚΑΤΑΡΚΤΙΚΗ ΚΑΡΤΑ:
Κανάλι BELLATOR MMA στο YouTube | SHOWTIME Sports κανάλι YouTube | Pluto TV
ΟΙ ΑΓΓΕΛΟΙ - Σήμερα, BELLATOR officials confirmed a must-see main event pitting hard-hitting heavyweightsCheick Kongo (30-11-2) και Σεργκέι Kharitonov (32-8) against one another topsBELLATOR MMA 265 την Παρασκευή, Αύγουστος 20 from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D. και μεταδίδεται ζωντανά στο SHOWTIME στις 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT.
The card has also confirmed top featherweights No. 3 Αδάμ Μπόρικς (17-1) και αριθ. 4 Jay-Jay Wilson(8-0) will meet for the right to face the winner of the BELLATOR Featherweight World Grand Prix Final betweenΟ Patricio "Pitbull" (32-4) και AJ McKee (17-0), which takes place on Saturday, Ιούλιος 31.
Tickets for the event go on sale this Thursday at 10 π.μ.. CT and are available at Sanford Pentagon Box Office & Ticketmaster.
Το προκαταρκτικό τμήμα του BELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov currentlyfeatures a flyweight bout pitting No.5-rankedAlejandra Lara (9-4) κατά DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1) and willbegin at 6:00 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ / 3:00 μ.μ. PT and stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports κανάλι YouTube και Pluto TV. Additional preliminary bouts will be announced in the near future.
Διατηρώντας ένα εντυπωσιακό ρεκόρ ΜΜΑ του 30-11-2, 1 NC, Μη. 3-ranked Cheick Kongo returns to action for the first time since headlining the first-ever major MMA event in his native France last October. The former kickboxer remains a force to be reckoned with and holds records for the most fights (16) and wins (12) in BELLATOR heavyweight history. With high-profile victories overΒιτάλι Minakov, Μίρκο Κρο, Antoni Hardonk, and Matt Mitrione, the Parisian is keen to pad his current promotional records, set new ones, and earn his shot at BELLATOR gold.
The man nicknamed “The Paratrooper,Ο Kharitonov είναι ο ιδιοκτήτης ενός εξίσου αξιοσημείωτου βιογραφικού MMA, with the Russian scoring vicious wins against some of the sport’s marquee names, such as Fabricio Werdum, Αντρέι Arlovski, Pedro Rizzo, Murilo “Ninja” Rua, Matt Mitrione, and Alistair Overeem. Τώρα, fresh off two championship victories on the regional circuit, Kharitonov returns to the BELLATOR cage with the intention of climbing the heavyweight rankings and asserting himself as a BELLATOR title contender.
28-year-old Hungarian Adam “The Kid” Borics has won 17 του 18 fights to begin his professional career, bouncing back from his only loss with three straight victories. Training out of South Florida’s Sanford MMA gym, Borics has firmly established himself as a true threat to anyone in the 145-pound division, where he is currently ranked third.
Undefeated in his first eight fights as a professional, New Zealand’s Wilson has won in style, accumulating six finishes in those eight wins. Following a split decision win against Tywan Claxton, Wilson scored a violent knockout of Sergio DeBari, then followed that victory up with an equally vicious spinning backfist stoppage over SBG’s Pedro Carvalho in April. The Kiwi fighter will be looking to secure a high-stakes victory over Borics with a world title shot awaiting the winner.
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BELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov Κύρια Κάρτα: SHOWTIME Παρασκευή, Αύγουστος 20 - 9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT
Κύριο γεγονός βαρέων βαρών: #3-Cheick Kongo (30-11-2) vs. Σεργκέι Kharitonov (32-8) Featherweight No. 1 Contender’s Bout: #3-Αδάμ Μπόρικς (17-1) vs. #4-Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0)
Προκαταρκτική Κάρτα: Κανάλι BELLATOR MMA στο YouTube | SHOWTIME Sports κανάλι YouTube | Pluto TV 6:00 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ / 3:00 μ.μ. PT
flyweight Μπουτ: #5-Alejandra Lara (9-4) vs. DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1)
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με τις επερχόμενες εκδηλώσεις BELLATOR MMA, επίσκεψη BELLATOR.com.
Bellator and the USO Present: Χαιρετίστε τα στρατεύματαΚύρια Κάρτα:
Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ο Ronny Markes (19-7) was cancelled by the Hawaii State Boxing Commission deeming Barnett unable to compete tonight due to severe illness
Toby Misech (12-7) νίκησε Erik Perez (19-7) μέσω ΚΟ (γροθιές) στο 0:54 του πρώτου γύρου
Alejandra Lara (9-3) νίκησε Veta Artega(5-3) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Tywan Claxton (6-1) νίκησε Braydon Akeo (3-1) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Τζόι Ντέιβις (7-0) νίκησε Chris Cisneros (19-11) μέσω TKO (γροθιές) στο 3:55 του πρώτου γύρου
Προκαταρκτική Κάρτα:
Hunter Ewald (1-0) νίκησε Brysen Bolohao (0-2)μέσω της υποβολής (πίσω γυμνή έμφραξη) στο 1:42 του πρώτου γύρου
Τζόζεφ κρερί (7-1-1) νίκησε Εσύ Gwerder (4-1) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (30-27, 30-27, 29-26)
Cass Bell (5-0) νίκησε Pierre Daguzan(5-4, 1 NC) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
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JOSH BARNETT AND RONNY MARKES HEADLINEBellator & THE USO PRESENT: SALUTE THE TROOPSΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΉ, Δεκέμβριος. 20
Bellator 236 ΤΟ ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ, Δεκέμβριος. 21 SEES ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE DEFEND HER WORLD TITLE AGAINST KATE JACKSON
ΛΟΣ ΑΝΤΖΕΛΕΣ– The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to Neal S. Blaisdell Arena στη Χονολουλού, Hawaii this Friday, Δεκέμβριος. 20 και το Σάββατο, Δεκέμβριος. 21 is official with a stacked doubleheader featuring something for every mixed martial arts fan.
Bellator and the USO Present: Χαιρετίστε τα στρατεύματα θα προβληθεί στο Paramount Network την Παρασκευή, Δεκέμβριος 20 στο 10 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ / 9 p.m. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, ενώ οι προκαταρκτικές περίοδοι θα συνεχιστούν Bellator.com, DAZN και παγκοσμίως Εφαρμογή Bellator Mobile.
Bellator 236: Macfarlane εναντίον. Τζάκσον - ένα από τα αστέρια, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream Saturday, Δεκέμβριος 21 live exclusively onDAZN στο 10 μ.μ. ET / 7 μ.μ.. PT, ενώ η προκαταρκτική δράση θα συνεχιστεί Bellator.com, DAZN και παγκοσμίως Εφαρμογή Bellator Mobile.
The main event of Friday’s card on Paramount Network will see a heavyweight headliner, featuring the Bellator debuts of former world championJosh Barnett (35-8) και Ο Ronny Markes (19-7). Rounding out the stacked main card will see another Bellator debut, ως Erik Perez (19-6) enters the cage to meet Hawaii’s ownToby Misech (11-7), former flyweight No. 1 διεκδικητές Alejandra Lara (8-3) και Βέτα Arteaga (5-3) return to action and Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix participantTywan Claxton (5-1) takes on the undefeated prospect out of Maili, Χαβάη, Braydon Akeo (3-0). Επίσης, undefeated teammate of A.J. McKee Τζόι Ντέιβις (6-0) returns to the Bellator cage when he faces the “Big Island’s” 29-fight MMA veteran, Chris Cisneros (19-10).
Τα προκριματικά για Bellator and the USO Present: Χαιρετίστε τα στρατεύματα will feature an appearance from undefeated Bay Area-fighter fighterCass Bell (4-0), as well as undefeated Hawaiian prospectΕσύ Gwerder (4-0).
Μόλις 24 ώρες αργότερα, Bellator 236 will take place exclusively on DAZN and will be headlined by a flyweight world title bout between Honolulu’sIlima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) και της Αγγλίας Kate Jackson (11-3-1). The co-main event is a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix withΑ.Ι. McKee (15-0)ανάληψη Derek Πεδία (20-9.).
Εξάλλου, recently signed Bellator welterweightΤζέισον Τζάκσον (10-4) του Χόλιγουντ, Fla. returns to the Bellator cage on short notice to take onΚίτσι Κουνιμότο της Οσάκα, Ιαπωνία. Τζούλιανα Βελασέζ (9-0) looks to remain undefeated with Bellator when she meetsΜπράουν Έλεν (10-6) at flyweight, while local Hawaiian standoutsCheyden Leialoha(7-1) και Nainoa Dung (3-0) go to battle againstRaufeon Stots (12-1) και Ζαχ Ζαν (13-9), αντίστοιχα, to complete the main card.
Bellator and the USO Present: Χαιρετίστε τα στρατεύματαΚύρια Κάρτα:
Paramount Network & DAZN
10 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ / 9 p.m. CT/5 p.m. HST
Κύριο γεγονός βαρέων βαρών:Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ο Ronny Markes (19-7)
Περίοδος κύριας κάρτας Bantamweight: Toby Misech (11-7) vs. Erik Perez (19-6)
Κύρια κάρτα Flyweight: Alejandra Lara (8-3) vs. Veta Artega(5-3)
JOSH BARNETT MAKES HIS BELLATOR DEBUT AGAINST RONNY MARKES IN HEAVYWEIGHT MAIN EVENT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK
ΟΙ ΑΓΓΕΛΟΙ - Για να τιμήσει τους γενναίους άνδρες και γυναίκες των ΗΠΑ. Ενοπλες δυνάμεις, Bellator MMA has once again partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, μαζί με τους φίλους και τις οικογένειές τους, την Παρασκευή, Δεκέμβριος 20. Emanating from Neal S. Blaisdell Arena στη Χονολουλού, Χαβάη, this unique show will be headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring the Bellator debuts of “The Warmaster”Josh Barnett (35-8) και Ο Ronny Markes (19-7).
For a second year, the USO and Bellator team up to honor the men and women who fight for our freedom and to bring entertainment and a piece of home to service members based in Hawaii during the holiday season. Αυτό Χαιρετίστε τα στρατεύματαevent will bring Bellator athletes and personalities to the military community and provide a live free event as a thank you for their sacrifices and dedication to our country, especially for those who are separated from family and home during the holidays. Much like last year, Η Bellator και η USO θα συνεργαστούν επίσης για μια εβδομάδα ειδικών εκδηλώσεων στη Χαβάη, που οδηγεί στο μεγάλο Σαββατοκύριακο συναρπαστικών αγώνων τον Δεκέμβριο 20 και 21.
As the leading military support organization, the USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. This holiday season, hundreds of thousands of service members will remain on duty, away from home. The USO, through its programs, services and entertainment tours, is committed to bringing a piece of home to our nation’s service men and women. MMA fans and military supporters can help keep troops strong and connected to home by visitingwww.USO.org/Holidaysand by using the hashtag#USOHolidayswhen sharing how they have helped the USO’s critical mission to make the holidays special for our military heroes.
Bellator and the USO Present: Χαιρετίστε τα στρατεύματα θα προβληθεί στο Paramount Network την Παρασκευή, Δεκέμβριος 20 στο 10 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ / 9 p.m. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, ενώ οι προκαταρκτικές περίοδοι θα συνεχιστούν Bellator.com και παγκοσμίως Εφαρμογή Bellator Mobile. Details for exclusive ticket distribution will be announced in the coming days.
Αυτή η αξέχαστη βραδιά θα είναι μέρος ενός ιστορικού Σαββατοκύριακου που θα κορυφωθεί με τα προηγούμενα ανακοινωθέντα Bellator Χαβάη: Macfarlane εναντίον. Τζάκσον Σάββατο, Δεκέμβριος 21. This highly-anticipated fight card includes undefeated Bellator women’s flyweight champIlima-Lei Macfarlane υπερασπίζεται τον τίτλο της Kate Jackson, και Α.Ι. McKee ανάληψη Derek Πεδίαin a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix.
After signing with Bellator in April, former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett will make his return to MMA competition for the first time since 2016. A second-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Barnett has remained prevalent in the combat sports realm, competing in jiu-jitsu events, promoting and performing at his own professional wrestling shows and working as a color commentator for New Japan Pro Wrestling. Barnett is no stranger to the devoted MMA fanbase in Hawaii, fighting for regional Hawaiian promotion Superbrawl in 1999 και 2000, a stint that included three fights in one night to win the Superbrawl 13 τουρνουά βαρέων βαρών. One of the top heavyweights of all-time, the Strikeforce, Υπερηφάνεια, UFC, K-1, NJPW, Pancrase, and Affliction mainstay owns victories over legendary stars, including Dan Severn (2x), Semmy Schilt (2x), Randy Couture, Μαρκ Χαντ, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Pedro Rizzo, Σεργκέι Kharitonov, Frank Mir, Roy Nelsonand Andrei Arlovski.
Καταπολέμηση επαγγελματικά από 2007, Ronny Markes will join the Bellator ranks following 26-fights all over the globe including three wins in UFC. Competing for a majority of his nearly 13-year career at middleweight, the 31-year-old will now lace up the gloves as a Bellator heavyweight. Χαιρετίζοντας από τον Νατάλ, Βραζιλία, Markes is coming off a TKO victory in June, and will add another big-name fighter to his list of opposition, a list that includes fights against Yoel Romero, Thiago Santos, Aaron Simpson and Paulo Filho.
Ενημερώθηκε Bellator and the USO Present: Χαιρετίστε τα στρατεύματαΚάρτα μάχης:
Κύριο γεγονός βαρέων βαρών:Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ο Ronny Markes (19-7)
*Κάρτα υπόκεινται σε αλλαγή
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BELLATOR LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP MICHAEL CHANDLER DEFENDS HIS TITLE AGAINST FEATHERWEIGHT KINGPIN PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ IN LONG-AWAITED GRUDGE MATCH LIVE ON DAZN
THE WELTERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX CONTINUES WITH DOUGLAS LIMA TAKING ON MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE IN SEMI-FINAL ACTION
ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑ: UNDEFEATED PROSPECT A.J. MCKEE MEETS CHICAGO’S PAT CURRAN AND THE RETURN OF FORMER WWE STAR JAKE HAGER
ΛΟΣ ΑΝΤΖΕΛΕΣ– Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Άρρωστος. Σάββατο, Μάιος 11 is stacked with a must-see lineup of fights, headlined by current lightweight titleholderMichael Chandler(19-4) in his attempt to become the only man to defeat both Pitbull Brothers and put an end to their years-long rivalry, when he defends his belt against Bellator’s 145-pound champΟ Patricio "Pitbull" (28-4) στο κύριο γεγονός της Bellator 221 - which will be streamed live exclusively onDAZN.
The co-headliner will see former two-time Bellator welterweight championDouglas Lima (30-7) face undefeatedMichael "δηλητήριο" Σελίδα (14-0), πιο γνωστό στους οπαδούς ως «MVP,” in the first semi-final matchup in Bellator’s Welterweight World Grand Prix. Each fighter has their eyes set on moving one step closer to becoming Bellator welterweight champ and taking home one million dollars.
Εξάλλου, arguably one of the world’s top featherweight prospectsΑ.Ι. McKee (13-0) will face the stiffest test of his young career when he fights two-time former Bellator featherweight championPat Curran(23-7) on Curran’s home turf. Τελικά, former WWE championΤζέικ Χάγκερ (1-0) returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since his first-round submission victory in January looking to continue his early dominance inside the cage.
An exclusive online presale forBellator 221: Τσάντλερ vs. Pitbull takes place between Wednesday, Φεβρουάριος. 20 στο 10 π.μ.. CT and Thursday, Φεβρουάριος. 21 στο 10 μ.μ. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Φεβρουάριος. 22 στο 12 μ.μ. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, καθώς και Ticketmaster.comand Bellator.com.
Bellator 221: Τσάντλερ vs. Pitbull will be broadcast live onDAZN στο 10 μ.μ. ET / 7 μ.μ.. PT, ενώ η προκαταρκτική δράση θα ξεχυθούν στις Bellator.com και σε παγκόσμιο επίπεδο σχετικά με το Bellator Mobile App. Πρόσθετες περιόδους θα ανακοινωθούν τις επόμενες εβδομάδες.
Ένας από τους πιο διακοσμημένους μαχητές στην ιστορία της Bellator, Michael Chandler reclaimed the lightweight championship this past December to become a three-time titleholder. Το "Iron" έχει νικήσει ποιος είναι ανάμεσα στην ελίτ του τμήματος, συμπεριλαμβανομένου Brent Primus, Benson Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi μέχρι και Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler from High Ridge, Μο, που τώρα καλεί το Νάσβιλ σπίτι, has had a slow-building feud with his May 11 αντίπαλος, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Τώρα, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.
Χαιρετίζοντας από τον Νατάλ, μεγάλο βόρειο ποτάμι, Βραζιλία, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 21th time. With impressive wins to his name overΟ Daniel Straus (x3), Ντάνιελ Weichel (x2) και Pat Curran, he most recently defeatedΕμμανουήλ Σάντσες με ομόφωνη απόφαση Bellator 209. Moving up a weight class for the first time sinceBellator 160when he met Benson Henderson, “Pitbull” is planning to leave his mark in a new division and go down as one of the all-time greats. Έχοντας κερδίσει τον τερματισμό 20 από του 28 κερδίζει ως επαγγελματίας, the reigning champion has become synonymous with excitement and fans can certainly expect more fireworks when looks to become a simultaneous two-division champion on May 11.
Fighting out of Atlanta, Ga., by way of Goiania, Βραζιλία, Douglas “The Phenom” Lima has been a mainstay at the top of the 170-pound division for the better part of three years. With wins against the likes ofΛορέντζ Λάρκιν, Andrey Koreshkov (x2), Paul Daleyand Ben Saunders, the 31-year-old advanced to the semifinals of the Welterweight World Grand Prix after a technical submission win against Koreshkov. A winner of nine out of his last 11 διαγωνισμούς, the American Top Team product remains set on showing the world how dominant he truly is.
One of the most unorthodox strikers to ever compete, Το "MVP" έχει δουλέψει σταθερά στην τάξη του welterweight από τότε που υπέγραψε με τον οργανισμό 2013. Known for his unique style and personality both inside the cage and out, κάθε μάχη του Michael Page είναι ψυχαγωγία που πρέπει να δείτε. Με αήττητο ρεκόρ 14-0, και 11 από αυτές τις νίκες που έρχονται με διακοπή, the 31-year-old out of London Shootfighters advanced to the semifinals following a closely contested unanimous decision win against rival Paul Daley atBellator 216.
Καταπολέμηση του Λονγκ Μπιτς, Καλιφόρνια., Α.Ι. McKeeputs his undefeated record on the line against the former champ on May 11. Currently training alongside the likes ofAaron Pico,“Baby Slice”και Τζόι Ντέιβις at The Body Shop under the tutelage of his father, MMA veteran Antonio McKee, the second-generation fighter has been making quite the name for himself since joining the professional ranks. Σε απόσταση μόλις 23 ετών, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, έχοντας νικήσει Daniel Crawford, Μπράιαν Μουρ, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence andΝτομινίκ Ματζότα κατά μήκος του τρόπου. Known for his highlight-reel finishes, McKee will look to remain unbeaten and keep his name etched in the record books when he meets Curran atBellator 221. A former two-time Bellator world featherweight champion, Pat Curranreturns to the cage near his hometown looking to earn another shot at gold. Fighting out of Crystal Lake, Άρρωστος., “Paddy Mike” is in the midst of a three-fight win streak that includes victories overΕμμανουήλ Σάντσες, John "Macapa"and Georgi Karakhanyan. The longtime Bellator veteran, who debuted atBellator 14 σε 2010, owns additional wins overPatricio “Pitbull,” Joe Warren, Ρότζερ Χουέρτα και Ο Daniel Straus. Επίσης, a two-time Bellator tournament winner, the 31-year-old’s return to the top of the 145-pound division begins with a tough test against McKee.
A native of Perry, Οκλαχόμα., Hager emphatically showed the world that he belongs in the sport of MMA with a submission win over J.W. Kizerστο Bellator 214 τον Ιανουάριο. A collegiate wrestler at the University of Oklahoma, where he was an All-American and set the school record for most pins at the 285-pound weight class in a single season with 30. Following graduation and a conversation with legendary pro wrestling announcer and fellow Oklahoma Sooner, Jim Ross, Hager made the transition to professional wrestling and signed with World Wrestling Entertainment. While in WWE, Hager would go on to claim multiple coveted professional titles during his time with the organization, including the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, ECW Championship and WWE United States Championship. Τώρα, the man also known to fans around the globe as “Jack Swagger” will return to action MMA action in Chicago against a soon-to-be-announced heavyweight opponent.
Ενημερώθηκε Bellator 221: Τσάντλερ vs. Pitbull Κάρτα:
Ελαφρύς παγκόσμιος τίτλος: Michael Chandler (19-4) vs. Ο Patricio "Pitbull" (28-4)
Welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-final: Douglas Lima (30-7) vs. Michael "δηλητήριο" Σελίδα (14-0)
Featherweight Κύριας Κάρτας Μπουτ: Α.Ι. McKee (13-0) vs. Pat Curran (23-7)
Βαρέων βαρών Κύριας Κάρτας Μπουτ:Τζέικ Χάγκερ (1-0) vs. TBA
*Κάρτα υπόκεινται σε αλλαγή
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