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, Шілде 19 at Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town, Оңтүстік Африка, 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 ChampionCorey Anderson(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). CO-басты жағдайда, 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 басталады 4:30 PM SAST / 10:30 AM ESTwith the PFL Africa portion of the card, followed byPFL Champions Series, басталады, ол 8:30 PM SAST / 2:30 Премьер EST.A U.S. broadcast partner will be announced shortly.
Complete PFL Champions Series Card: Сенбі, Шілде 19 – 8:30 PM SAST / 2:30 Премьер EST
Middleweight World Championship Main Event:Johnny Eblen(16-0) VS. Costello Steenis (16-3)
Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event:Dakota Ditcheva (14-0) VS. Sumiko Inaba(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:Corey Anderson (18-6) VS. Denis Goltsov (36-8)
Complete PFL Africa Card: SuperSport (Африка – Ағылшын) | Canal+ (Африка – Француз) DAZN (Франция, Ұлыбритания & Ирландия) Сенбі, Шілде 19 – 4:30 PM SAST / 10:30 AM EST
Bantamweight First Round Bout: Nkosi Ndebele (8-3) VS. Mahmoud Atef(5-2)
Heavyweight First Round Bout:Maxwell Djantou Nana(6-1) VS. Mikael Groguhe (6-2)
Bantamweight First Round Bout:Shannon Van Tonder (7-2) VS.Boule Godogo (3-0)
Heavyweight First Round Bout:Jashell Ticha Awa (3-1) VS. Justin Clarke (2-0)
Bantamweight First Round Bout:Antero Dos Santos (5-0) VS. Karim Henniene(4-0)
Heavyweight First Round Bout:Abdoullah Kane (3-0) VS. Mohammed Ben Yahia (9-4)
Bantamweight First Round Bout:Simbarashe Hokonya (5-0) VS. Alain Majorique (5-0)
Heavyweight First Round Bout:Abraham Bably(5-2) VS. Badredinne Medkouri (7-2)
Showcase Women’s Strawweight Bout:Juliet Ukah (6-0) VS. Ceileigh Niedermayr(3-2)###
UNDEFEATED WORLD CHAMPIONA.J. 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, СӘУІР 15, AT 10 P.M. ET / 7 P.M. PTLIVE ON SHOWTIME INSIDE THE SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE, CALIF.
TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 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 TitleholderA.J. Макки (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, Сәуір 15, жанында10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT Showtime өмір сүру.
In the co-feature ofБеллатор 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 Сан-Хосе қаласында SAP орталығында, Калифорния., current 205-pound BELLATOR MMA World ChampionВадим 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-орынға ие қарсыласыCorey Anderson(16-5)in the BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix final.
БилеттерBELLATOR MMA 277: McKee vs. Pitbull 2go on sale this Friday, Feb. 18 at bothTicketmaster.com менBellator.comwith a special presale starting the day prior.
Бұған қоса, four preliminary bouts have been announced including a mouthwatering matchup between two highly ranked heavyweights as No. 5-орынға иеTim Johnson (15-8) faces surging No. 6-орынға иеTyrell Fortune(11-2, 1 NC) in a rematch fromБеллатор 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 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PTon the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.
In their historic initial matchup at the Forum in Inglewood, Калифорния., McKee stunned Pitbull by landing a punishing left leg kick to the head at 1:40 of the opening stanza atBELLATOR MMA 263шілде 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 ашылуы жақтаудың.
“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, Калифорния., BELLATOR’s top-rated pound-for-pound fighter has exceeded the lofty expectations placed on him since his professional debut three days following his 20ші туған күні. Armed with six knockouts and seven submissions, the Team Bodyshop product, кім айналады 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, Пэт 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 career contests (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, Хуан Archuleta, and Daniel Straus (екі рет). Жылы 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. Бірге 23 finishes in 37 кәсіби бои, 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.
Anderson, of Robbinsville, N.J., 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 сәуір 16, 2021. Exactly six months later atBELLATOR MMA 268, the Rockford, Ill., 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 қараша айында 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, Басқаларының арасындағы.
Қосымша айқастар ұзамай белгілі болады.
Беллатор 277: McKEE VS. PITBULL 2НЕГІЗГІ CARD:
Жұма, Сәуір 15 – live onКӨРСЕТІЛІМ УАҚЫТЫ
10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
Featherweight World Championship: C–A.J. Макки (18-0) vs. No. 1-Patricio Pitbull (15-5)
Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final: C-Вадим Nemkov (15-2) VS. Істемеймін. 1-Corey Anderson (16-5)
LOS ANGELES - Бүгін, BELLATOR officials confirmed a must-see main event pitting hard-hitting heavyweightsCheick Конго (30-11-2) мен Сергей Харитонов (32-8) against one another topsBELLATOR MMA 265 жұмада, Тамыз 20 from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D. and airs live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
The card has also confirmed top featherweights No. 3 Adam Borics (17-1) және жоқ. 4 Jay-Jay Wilson(8-0) will meet for the right to face the winner of the BELLATOR Featherweight World Grand Prix Final betweenPatricio “Pitbull”(32-4) мен AJ McKee (17-0), which takes place on Saturday, Шілде 31.
Tickets for the event go on sale this Thursday at 10 -ден. CT and are available at Sanford Pentagon Box Office & Ticketmaster.
The preliminary portion ofBELLATOR MMA 265: Конго қарсы. Харитонов currentlyfeatures a flyweight bout pitting No.5-rankedAlejandra Lara (9-4) қарсы DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1) and willbegin at 6:00 p.m. ЖӘНЕ / 3:00 p.m. PT and stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV. Additional preliminary bouts will be announced in the near future.
Holding an impressive MMA record of 30-11-2, 1 NC, Істемеймін. 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 overВиталий Минаков, Мирко Cro Cop, 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,” Kharitonov is the owner of an equally notable MMA resume, with the Russian scoring vicious wins against some of the sport’s marquee names, such as Fabricio Werdum, Андрей Арловский, Pedro Риззо, Murilo “Ninja” Rua, Matt Mitrione, and Alistair Overeem. Қазір, 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 туралы 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: Конго қарсы. Харитонов Негізгі Card: КӨРСЕТІЛІМ УАҚЫТЫ Жұма, Тамыз 20 - 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Ауыр салмақта Басты оқиға: #3-Cheick Конго (30-11-2) VS. Сергей Харитонов (32-8) Featherweight No. 1 Contender’s Bout: #3-Adam Borics(17-1) VS. #4-Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0)
Алдын ала Card: BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV 6:00 p.m. ЖӘНЕ / 3:00 p.m. PT
мухи Bout: #5-Alejandra Lara (9-4) VS. DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1)
For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, бару BELLATOR.com.
Беллатор және УСО бүгіні: әскерлер салютНегізгі Card:
Josh Barnett (35-8) VS. Ronny Маркес (19-7) was cancelled by the Hawaii State Boxing Commission deeming Barnett unable to compete tonight due to severe illness
Toby Misech(12-7) жеңіліске Эрик Перес (19-7) К.О. арқылы (соққылары) жанында 0:54 дөңгелек бірі
JOSH BARNETT AND RONNY MARKES HEADLINEБеллатор & THE USO PRESENT: SALUTE THE TROOPSЖҰМАДА, DEC. 20
Беллатор 236 СЕНБІДЕ, DEC. 21 SEES ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE DEFEND HER WORLD TITLE AGAINST KATE JACKSON
LOS ANGELES– The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to Neal S. Гонолулу қаласында Blaisdell Арена, Hawaii this Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21 is official with a stacked doubleheader featuring something for every mixed martial arts fan.
Беллатор және УСО бүгіні: әскерлер салют Жұма күні Paramount желісі ауа болады, Желтоқсан 20 жанында 10 p.m. ЖӘНЕ / 9 p.m. CT. Бүкіл іс-шара, сондай-ақ DAZN туралы ағынмен болады, Алдын-ала айқастар туралы ағынмен, ал Bellator.com, DAZN және жаһандық бойынша Беллатор Mobile App.
Беллатор 236: Macfarlane қарсы. Jackson –one of the star-powered, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream Saturday, Желтоқсан 21 live exclusively onDAZN жанында 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, while preliminary action will stream onBellator.com, DAZN және жаһандық бойынша Беллатор Mobile App.
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) мен Ronny Маркес (19-7). Rounding out the stacked main card will see another Bellator debut, ретінде Эрик Перес (19-6) enters the cage to meet Hawaii’s ownToby Misech (11-7), former flyweight No. 1 үміткерлер Alejandra Lara (8-3) мен Вета Arteaga (5-3) return to action and Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix participantTywan Claxton (5-1) takes on the undefeated prospect out of Maili, Hawaii, Braydon Akeo (3-0). Сондай-ақ,, undefeated teammate of A.J. Макки Joey Davis (6-0) returns to the Bellator cage when he faces the “Big Island’s” 29-fight MMA veteran, Chris Cisneros (19-10).
The prelims forБеллатор және УСО бүгіні: әскерлер салют will feature an appearance from undefeated Bay Area-fighter fighterCass Bell (4-0), as well as undefeated Hawaiian prospectTy Gwerder (4-0).
A mere 24-hours later, Беллатор 236 will take place exclusively on DAZN and will be headlined by a flyweight world title bout between Honolulu’sIlima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) және Англия ның Кейт Джексон (11-3-1). The co-main event is a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix withA.J. Макки (15-0)қабылдау Derek Fields (20-9.).
Одан басқа, recently signed Bellator welterweightДжейсон Джексон (10-4) Голливуд, Флорида. returns to the Bellator cage on short notice to take onKiichi Kunimotoof Osaka, Жапония. Juliana Velasquez (9-0) looks to remain undefeated with Bellator when she meetsBruna Ellen (10-6) at flyweight, while local Hawaiian standoutsCheyden Leialoha(7-1) мен Nainoa Dung (3-0) go to battle againstRaufeon Stots (12-1) менZach Zane (13-9), тиісінше, to complete the main card.
Беллатор және УСО бүгіні: әскерлер салютНегізгі Card:
Paramount Network & DAZN
10 p.m. ЖӘНЕ / 9 p.m. CT/5 p.m. HST
Ауыр салмақта Басты оқиға:Josh Barnett (35-8) VS. Ronny Маркес (19-7)
Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Toby Misech(11-7) VS. Эрик Перес (19-6)
Flyweight Main Card Bout: Alejandra Lara (8-3) VS. Veta Artega(5-3)
Жеңіл салмақтағы негізгі карточка: Tywan Claxton (5-1) VS. Braydon Akeo (3-0)
Жартылай орта салмақтағы негізгі карточка: Joey Davis(6-0) VS. Chris Cisneros (19-10)
Алдын ала Card:
DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App
8:45 p.m. ЖӘНЕ / 7:45 p.m. CT/3:45 p.m. HST
Алдын ала салмақ: Cass Bell (4-0) VS. Pierre Daguzan(5-3, 1 NC)
Орта салмақтағы алдын-ала жекпе-жек: Ty Gwerder (4-0) VS.Joseph Creer (6-1-1)
JOSH Barnett RONNY Маркес ауыр басты шарасы Paramount желі қарсы оның Беллатор дебют жасайды
LOS ANGELES - U.S батыл ерлер мен әйелдер құрметіне. Қарулы Күштері, Беллатор MMA тағы бір рет әскер тегін арнайы тірі оқиғаны ұсынуға тұрынтағы УСО серіктесі болды, олардың достары мен отбасы бірге, жұмада, Желтоқсан 20. Нил S шығатын. Гонолулу қаласында Blaisdell Арена, Hawaii, Осы бірегей шоу «Warmaster» АҚ Беллатор дебюті бар ауыр айқаста тақырыппен болады Josh Barnett (35-8) мен Ronny Маркес (19-7).
екінші жыл үшін, Біздің бостандығы үшін және демалыс маусымы кезінде Гавайи негізделген қызмет мүшелеріне ойын-сауық және үй бір бөлігін алып, соғысуға ерлер мен әйелдерді құрмет УСО және Беллатор командасы дейін. Осы әскерлер салют біздің елде өз құрбандықтар мен жанқиярлығы үшін рақмет ретінде іс-шара әскери қоғамдастыққа Беллатор спортшылар мен тұлғалар алып және тірі тегін оқиғасын қамтамасыз етеді, әсіресе демалыс кезінде отбасы мен үйден бөлінген, кім үшін. Өткен жылдың ұқсас көп, Беллатор және УСО желтоқсанда қызықты жекпе үлкен демалыс дейін жетекші Гавайи арнайы іс-шаралар бір апта, сондай-ақ әріптес болады 20 мен 21.
жетекші әскери қолдау ұйым ретінде, УСО отбасына байланысты сақтай отырып, олардың Американың әскери қызмет мүшелерін нығайтады, үй және ел, ұлттың өз қызметінің бүкіл. Бұл мереке маусымы, қызмет мүшелерінің жүздеген мың кезекші қалады, үйден. УСО, оның бағдарламалары арқылы, қызметтер мен ойын-сауық турлар, Біздің ұлттың қызметі ерлер мен әйелдердің үйде бір бөлігін тарту ұстанады. MMA жанкүйерлер және әскери жақтастары күшті және бару арқылы үйде қосылған сақтау әскерлерін көмектесе аласыз www.USO.org/Holidays және хэштегі көмегімен #USOHolidays олар біздің әскери кейіпкерлерінің үшін мерекелер ерекше жасауға УСО сыни миссиясын көмектесті қалай бөліскенде.
Беллатор және УСО бүгіні: әскерлер салют Жұма күні Paramount желісі ауа болады, Желтоқсан 20 жанында 10 p.m. ЖӘНЕ / 9 p.m. CT. Бүкіл іс-шара, сондай-ақ DAZN туралы ағынмен болады, Алдын-ала айқастар туралы ағынмен, ал Bellator.com және жаһандық бойынша Беллатор Mobile App. эксклюзивті билет тарату үшін Толығырақ алдағы күндері белгілі болады.
Бұл ұмытылмас түнгі бұрын жарияланған тарихи демалыс шарықтау бөлігі болады Беллатор Гавайи: Macfarlane қарсы. Джексон сенбіде, Желтоқсан 21. Бұл жоғары күткен күрес карта непобедимый Беллатор әйелдер мухи Чемпионы қамтиды Ilima-Lei Macfarlane қарсы оның атағын қорғап Кейт Джексон, мен A.J. Макки қабылдау Derek Fields Беллатор салмағы Әлемдік Гран-при ширек матч жылы.
Сәуір айында Беллатор бар қол қойылғаннан кейін, бұрынғы UFC чемпионы Джош Барнетт жылдан бері бірінші рет MMA конкурсқа оны қайтып 2016. Екінші дәрежелі бразилиялық джиу-джитсу қара белбеу, Barnett жауынгерлік спорт саласындағы басым қалды, Джиу-джитсу шараларға бәсекелес, насихаттау және жүзеге асыратын өз кәсіби күрес шоу және жаңа Жапония Pro күрес түсті комментаторы ретінде жұмыс. Barnett Гавайи арналған ММА Жанкүйерлер бейтаныс емес болып табылады, аймақтық Гавай насихаттау Superbrawl IN үшін күрес 1999 мен 2000, Superbrawl жеңіске бір түнде үш жекпе енгізілген шайқас 13 ауыр салмақтағы турнир. барлық уақыт жоғарғы ауыр салмақтағы бірі, Strikeforce, Мақтаныш, UFC, K-1, NJPW, Pancrase, және Affliction тірегі аты аңызға айналған жұлдыздар астам жеңіске иелік, Dan Severn, соның ішінде (2X), Semmy Schilt (2X), Рэнди Кутюр, Марк Hunt, Антонио Родриго Nogueira, Pedro Риззо, Сергей Харитонов, Frank Мир, Рой Нельсон және Андрей Arlovski.
Жылдан бастап кәсіби күрес 2007, Ронни Маркес Беллатор UFC үш жеңіске қоса алғанда, бүкіл әлемнің 26-төбелес мына қатарын толықтыратын болады. орташа оның шамамен 13-жылдық мансап көпшілігі үшін бәсекелес, 31 жастағы ерік қазір Беллатор ауыр салмақтағы ретінде қолғап зашнуровать. Натали шыққан, Бразилия, Маркес маусым айында нокаутпен жеңіске өшіру келеді, және оппозиция өз тізіміне тағы бір үлкен-аты күрескер қосуға болады, Yoel Romero қарсы төбелес қамтиды тізімі, Thiago Сантос, Аарон Симпсон және Паулу Filho.
Жаңартылған Беллатор және УСО бүгіні: әскерлер салютFight Card:
Ауыр салмақта Басты оқиға:Josh Barnett (35-8) VS. Ronny Маркес (19-7)
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
КӨБІРЕК: UNDEFEATED PROSPECT A.J. MCKEE MEETS CHICAGO’S PAT CURRAN AND THE RETURN OF FORMER WWE STAR JAKE HAGER
LOS ANGELES– Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ауру. сенбіде, Мамыр 11 is stacked with a must-see lineup of fights, headlined by current lightweight titleholderМайкл Чандлер(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 champPatricio “Pitbull” (28-4) негізгі іс-шараға Беллатор 221 - which will be streamed live exclusively onDAZN.
The co-headliner will see former two-time Bellator welterweight championDouglas Lima (30-7) face undefeatedМайкл «Venom» Page (14-0), better known to fans as “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.
Одан басқа, arguably one of the world’s top featherweight prospectsA.J. Макки (13-0) will face the stiffest test of his young career when he fights two-time former Bellator featherweight championПэт Curran(23-7) on Curran’s home turf. Соңында, former WWE championДжейк Хагер (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 forБеллатор 221: Chandler қарсы. Pitbull takes place between Wednesday, Feb. 20 жанында 10 -ден. CT and Thursday, Feb. 21 жанында 10 p.m. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Feb. 22 жанында 12 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, сонымен қатар Ticketmaster.comand Bellator.com.
Беллатор 221: Chandler қарсы. Pitbull will be broadcast live onDAZN жанында 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, Алдын-ала іс-қимыл Bellator.com және ғаламдық Беллатор Mobile App бойынша ағынмен, ал. Қосымша айқастар алдағы аптада белгілі болады.
Bellator тарихындағы ең безендірілген күрескерлердің бірі, Michael Chandler reclaimed the lightweight championship this past December to become a three-time titleholder. «Темір» дивизия элитасының ішінде кім кім екенін жеңді, соның ішінде Brent Primus, Benson Хендерсон, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Ямаути дейін және Эдди Альварес. The former University of Missouri wrestler from High Ridge, Дс, ол қазір Нэшвиллді үйге шақырады, has had a slow-building feud with his May 11 қарсылас, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Қазір, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.
Натали шыққан, Rio Grande do Norte, Бразилия, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 21th time. With impressive wins to his name overDaniel Straus (x3), Daniel Weichel (x2) мен Пэт Curran, he most recently defeatedЭммануэль Санчес кезінде бірауыздан шешімімен арқылы Беллатор 209. Moving up a weight class for the first time sinceБеллатор 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. Having earned a finish in 20 оның 28 кәсіби ретінде жеңіс, 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, Га., by way of Goiania, Бразилия, 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 ofLorenz Larkin, Андрей Корешков (x2), Paul Дейлиand 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 конкурстар, 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, “MVP” has steadily worked his way up the welterweight ranks since signing with the organization in 2013. Known for his unique style and personality both inside the cage and out, every Michael Page fight is must-see entertainment. With an undefeated record of 14-0, мен 11 of those victories coming by stoppage, the 31-year-old out of London Shootfighters advanced to the semifinals following a closely contested unanimous decision win against rival Paul Daley atБеллатор 216.
Fighting out of Long Beach, Калифорния., A.J. Маккиputs his undefeated record on the line against the former champ on May 11. Currently training alongside the likes ofAaron Pico,“Baby Slice”мен Joey Davisat 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. Жай уақытта 23 жастағы жыл, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, having defeatedDaniel Crawford,Brian Moore, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence andDominic Mazzotta Жолда. 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 atБеллатор 221. A former two-time Bellator world featherweight champion, Пэт Curranreturns to the cage near his hometown looking to earn another shot at gold. Fighting out of Crystal Lake, Ill., “Paddy Mike” is in the midst of a three-fight win streak that includes victories overЭммануэль Санчес, John “Macapa”and Georgi Karakhanyan. The longtime Bellator veteran, who debuted atБеллатор 14 жылы 2010, owns additional wins overPatricio “Pitbull,” Joe Warren, Роджер Huerta мен Daniel Straus. Сондай-ақ,, 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, Окла., Hager emphatically showed the world that he belongs in the sport of MMA with a submission win over J.W. Kizerжанында Беллатор 214 жылғы қаңтар. 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. Қазір, 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.
