FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX QUARTERFINALS CONTINUE AS DANIEL WEICHEL MEETS EMMANUEL SANCHEZ IN THE CO-MAIN EVENT
Tickets on sale next Friday, Януари 17
Лос Анджелис - В петък, Март 13, Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Кон. will host Bellator 241, an event featuring TWO quarterfinal matchups of the Featherweight World Grand Prix. В основното събитие, fans will see a featherweight world title bout with two-division Bellator championПатрик "Питбул" (30-4) defending his 145-pound crown against SBG Ireland-productПедро Карвальо (11-3).
In addition to the five-round championship main event, a second Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal will also take place, as two former title challengers, Daniel Weichel (40-11) и Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4), meet for the first time since their 2016 razor-thin split decision.
Билети за Bellator 241: Pitbull срещу. Карвальоare available early through an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale beginning Thursday, Jan. 16 при 10 А.М. И. Билетите ще се продават за широката публика в петък, Jan. 17 при 10 А.М. И. Билети можете да закупите в касата на Mohegan Sun Arena, as well Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.
Bellator 241: Pitbull срещу. Карвальоwill stream exclusively onDAZN в петък, Март 13 при 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Preliminary action will stream on DAZN, Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Допълнителни двубои ще бъдат обявени през следващите седмици.
Родом от Натал, голяма северна река, Бразилия, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 23rd time on March 13. С впечатляващи победи в името му Даниел Щраус (x3), Daniel Weichel (x2) и Pat Къран, the 32-year old continues in the Featherweight World Grand Prix not far removed from his lightweight championship win overMichael Chandler in May of last year. След като спечели финал в 21 на неговата 30 победи като професионалист, the simultaneous two-division champion most recently bestedХуан Арчулетаon the scorecards in an exciting opening round grand prix matchup and fans can certainly expect more fireworks when he meets Carvalho on March 13.
Portuguese submission specialist Pedro Carvalho will be entering the Bellator cage for just the fifth time in his eight-year professional career, looking for his seventh consecutive victory and his first world title victory. With victories in nine of his last 11 конкурси, including againstДерек Fields, Даниел Крофорд and a face crank submission overСам Sicilia в кръг за отваряне, the 23-year-old SBG Ireland-product is on the cusp of becoming an elite force in the 145-pound division – winning the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix would be the perfect way to solidify it.
С над 50 professional fights to his name, Germany’s Daniel Weichel is ready to make his 2020 debut in a highly anticipated grand prix quarterfinal bout with Sanchez, a fighter Weichel got the better of nearly four years ago atBellator 159. Following his Bellator debut in 2014, “Drake” has enjoyed an impressive promotional mark of 9-3, including pivotal victories over Sanchez, Pat Къран,Георги Karakhanyan и Saul Rogers.
On the heels of yet another masterful performance that ended in a submission victory overТайван Клакстънin the opening round of the grand prix, “El Matador” is ready for another title run as he prepares for the undefeated 50-fight veteran and the man who beat him once before, Daniel Weichel. Since joining forces with Bellator in 2014, the Milwaukee, Wisc. resident has collected 11 victories over a 14-fight stint, including key wins over the likes of Claxton, Даниел Щраус, Marcos Galvao and Georgi Karakhanyan (2х).
Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the TroopsMain Card:
Josh Barnett (35-8) срещу. Ronny Маркес (19-7) was cancelled by the Hawaii State Boxing Commission deeming Barnett unable to compete tonight due to severe illness
Тоби Мисеч (12-7) победен Ерик Перес (19-7) направо KO (щанци) при 0:54 на първи кръг
Алехандра Лара (9-3) победен Veta Artega(5-3) чрез единодушно решение (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Тайван Клакстън (6-1) победен Braydon Akeo (3-1) чрез единодушно решение (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Джоуи Дейвис (7-0) победен Chris Cisneros (19-11) чрез TKO (щанци) при 3:55 на първи кръг
Предварителен Card:
Hunter Ewald (1-0) победен Brysen Bolohao (0-2)чрез представяне (задно гол дросел) при 1:42 на първи кръг
Joseph Creer (7-1-1) победен Ти Gwerder (4-1) чрез единодушно решение (30-27, 30-27, 29-26)
Кас Бел (5-0) победен Pierre Daguzan(5-4, 1 NC) чрез единодушно решение (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
JOSH BARNETT AND RONNY MARKES HEADLINEBellator & THE USO PRESENT: SALUTE THE TROOPSВ ПЕТЪК, Декември. 20
Bellator 236 В СЪБОТА, Декември. 21 SEES ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE DEFEND HER WORLD TITLE AGAINST KATE JACKSON
Лос Анджелис– The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii this Friday, Декември. 20 и събота, Декември. 21 is official with a stacked doubleheader featuring something for every mixed martial arts fan.
Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troopswill air on Paramount Network on Friday, Декември 20 при 10 p.m. И / 21 ч. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream onBellator.com, DAZN и в световен мащаб на Мобилно приложение Bellator.
Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson –one of the star-powered, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream Saturday, Декември 21 live exclusively onDAZN при 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, докато предварителните действия ще продължат Bellator.com, DAZN и в световен мащаб на Мобилно приложение Bellator.
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) и Ronny Маркес (19-7). Rounding out the stacked main card will see another Bellator debut, като Ерик Перес (19-6) enters the cage to meet Hawaii’s ownТоби Мисеч (11-7), former flyweight No. 1 претенденти Алехандра Лара (8-3) и Veta Arteaga (5-3) return to action and Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix participantТайван Клакстън (5-1) takes on the undefeated prospect out of Maili, Hawaii, Braydon Akeo (3-0). Също, undefeated teammate of A.J. Маккий Джоуи Дейвис (6-0) returns to the Bellator cage when he faces the “Big Island’s” 29-fight MMA veteran, Chris Cisneros (19-10).
Предварителните стадии за Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troopswill feature an appearance from undefeated Bay Area-fighter fighterКас Бел (4-0), as well as undefeated Hawaiian prospectТи Gwerder (4-0).
Само 24 часа по-късно, Bellator 236 will take place exclusively on DAZN and will be headlined by a flyweight world title bout between Honolulu’sIlima-Lei Макфарлейн (10-0) и Англия Кейт Джаксън (11-3-1). The co-main event is a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix withA.J. Маккий (15-0)поемането на Дерек Fields (20-9.).
В допълнение, recently signed Bellator welterweightДжейсън Джаксън (10-4) на Холивуд, Fla. returns to the Bellator cage on short notice to take onКиичи Кунимотоof Osaka, Япония. Джулиана Веласкес (9-0) looks to remain undefeated with Bellator when she meetsБраун Елън (10-6) at flyweight, while local Hawaiian standoutsCheyden Leialoha(7-1) и Nainoa Dung (3-0) go to battle againstRaufeon Stots (12-1) и Зак Зейн (13-9), съответно, to complete the main card.
Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the TroopsMain Card:
Paramount Network & DAZN
10 p.m. И / 21 ч. CT/5 p.m. HST
Основно събитие в тежка категория:Josh Barnett (35-8) срещу. Ronny Маркес (19-7)
Среща на основната карта на Bantamweight: Тоби Мисеч (11-7) срещу. Ерик Перес (19-6)
Мач за главна карта с лека категория: Алехандра Лара (8-3) срещу. Veta Artega(5-3)
Среща на основната карта в перо: Тайван Клакстън (5-1) срещу. Braydon Akeo (3-0)
Средна тегло Основна карта: Джоуи Дейвис (6-0) срещу. Chris Cisneros (19-10)
Предварителен Card:
DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App
8:45 p.m. И / 7:45 p.m. CT/3:45 p.m. HST
Предварителна битка с тегло на теглото: Кас Бел (4-0) срещу. Pierre Daguzan(5-3, 1 NC)
Предварителен двубой в средна категория: Ти Gwerder (4-0) срещу.Joseph Creer (6-1-1)
Лос Анджелис– Ahead of Bellator’s return to Hawaii on December 20 и 21 at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, the world’s leading global mixed martial arts promotion held open tryouts in Honolulu in an effort to further Bellator’s continued commitment to the local MMA scene in Hawaii.
After an overwhelming turnout, 10 athletes from the tryout have been selected to compete inside the Bellator cage next month – and if victorious, will have a chance to earn an exclusive multi-fight Bellator contract. The fighters selected includeBraydon Akeo (3-0), Cheyden Leialoha (7-1), Pierre Daguzan (5-3, 1 NC), Jamie Thorton (6-5), Hunter Ewald (за дебют), Кеони Дигс (7-0), Scotty Hao(4-2), Swayne Lunasco (7-0), Kaylan Gorospe (за дебют) и Ben Wilhelm (3-0).
При Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troopsв петък, Декември. 20, Maili, Хавайските Braydon Akeo (3-0) earns a spot on the main card at 145-pounds againstТайван Клакстън (5-1), who will make his first appearance since competing in the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix. This bout joins the previously announced heavyweight main event betweenJosh Barnett (35-8) и Ronny Маркес (19-7), a bantamweight scrap featuring newly signedЕрик Перес (19-6) срещу Hawaii’s Тоби Мисеч (11-7) and a flyweight contest pitting former title challengers against each other, като Алехандра Лара (8-3) площади приспадат Veta Artega(5-3).
On Friday’s prelims, Kauai’sHunter Ewald, who was also selected from the tryouts, will make his professional debut against fellow HawaiianJonathan Pico(1-1) на 170 паунда. Също, recently signed to an exclusive deal of his own, Northern California’sКас Бел (4-0) will face Max Holloway’s training partnerPierre Daguzan (5-3) at bantamweight and 82nd Airborne Army VeteranJamie Thorton (6-5) придобива Tiani Valle (3-2) of Maui at flyweight.
Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troopswill air on Paramount Network on Friday, Декември 20 при 10 p.m. И / 21 ч. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream onBellator.com, DAZN и в световен мащаб на Мобилно приложение Bellator.
Събота, Декември. 21Лидер Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson will feature another tryout participant deserving of a main card bout, като Cheyden Leialoha (7-1) meets another top prospect in Nebraska’sRaufeon Stots (12-1) в категория петел. This fight joins a card topped by undefeated Bellator women’s flyweight champIlima-Lei Макфарлейн (10-0) defending her title againstКейт Джаксън (11-3-1), A.J. Маккий (15-0)поемането на Дерек Fields (20-9) in a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix, Neiman Gracie (9-1) returning to action for the first time since his welterweight title shot in a welterweight bout againstКиичи Кунимото (20-8-2, 1 NC) and women’s flyweight title hopefulsJulianna Velasquez(9-0) и Браун Елън (5-2) going to battle.
На Bellator 236 предварителния карта, undefeated tryout prospectBen Wilhelm (3-0) will take on two-time Bellator veteranKona Oliveira (1-2) в конкурса полусредна категория, while Wahiawa-bornКеони Дигс (7-0) and Hilo’sScotty Hao(4-2) were also selected and will fight each other at 155 паунда. И накрая, Хавайските Swayne Lunasco, който отиде 7-0 като аматьор, и Kaylan Gorospe, who were both selected from the tryouts, will make their pro debuts against each other at bantamweight.
Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson –one of the star-powered, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream Saturday, Декември 21 live exclusively onDAZN при 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, докато предварителните действия ще продължатBellator.com, DAZN и в световен мащаб на Мобилно приложение Bellator.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com or the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena box office.
Обновено Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the TroopsMain Card:
Paramount Network & DAZN
10 p.m. И / 21 ч. CT/5 p.m. HST
Основно събитие в тежка категория:Josh Barnett (35-8) срещу. Ronny Маркес (19-7)
Среща на основната карта на Bantamweight: Тоби Мисеч (11-7) срещу. Ерик Перес (19-6)
Мач за главна карта с лека категория: Алехандра Лара (8-3) срещу. Veta Artega(5-3)
Среща на основната карта в перо: Тайван Клакстън (5-1) срещу. Braydon Akeo (3-0)
Актуализирана предварителна карта:
DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App
8:45 p.m. И / 7:45 p.m. CT/3:45 p.m. HST
Предварителна битка с тегло на теглото: Кас Бел (4-0) срещу. Pierre Daguzan(5-3, 1 NC)
JOSH BARNETT MAKES HIS BELLATOR DEBUT AGAINST RONNY MARKES IN HEAVYWEIGHT MAIN EVENT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK
АНГЕЛИТЕ -To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has once again partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, в петък, Декември 20. Emanating from Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, this unique show will be headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring the Bellator debuts of “The Warmaster”Josh Barnett (35-8) и Ronny Маркес (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. Това Salute the Troopsevent 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, Bellator and the USO will also partner for a week of special events in Hawaii leading up to the big weekend of exciting fights on December 20 и 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: Salute the Troopswill air on Paramount Network on Friday, Декември 20 при 10 p.m. И / 21 ч. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream onBellator.com и в световен мащаб на Мобилно приложение Bellator. Details for exclusive ticket distribution will be announced in the coming days.
This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announcedBellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson в събота, Декември 21. This highly-anticipated fight card includes undefeated Bellator women’s flyweight champIlima-Lei Макфарлейнdefending her title againstКейт Джаксън, и A.J. Маккий поемането на Дерек Fieldsin 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 и 2000, a stint that included three fights in one night to win the Superbrawl 13 турнир в тежка категория. One of the top heavyweights of all-time, the Strikeforce, Гордост, UFC, К-1, NJPW, Pancrase, and Affliction mainstay owns victories over legendary stars, including Dan Severn (2х), Semmy Schilt (2х), Randy Couture, Марк Хънт, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Pedro Rizzo, Сергей Харитонов, Frank Mir, Roy Nelsonand Andrei Arlovski.
Борбата с професионално от 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. Родом от Натал, Бразилия, 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.
Обновено Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the TroopsБойна карта:
Основно събитие в тежка категория:Josh Barnett (35-8) срещу. Ronny Маркес (19-7)
Bellator is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing promotion featuring many of the best athletes in the world. Под ръководството на ветерана борбата промоутър Скот Кокър, Bellator events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 страни до налична аудитория от над един милиард души. В Съединените щати, Bellator can be seen on both Paramount Network and DAZN, the world’s first truly dedicated LIVE sports streaming service. Bellator се състои от изпълнителен екип, който включва най-добрите професионалисти в индустрията в телевизионното производство, събитие на живо оркестрация, развитие на изтребител / отношения, място поръчки, създаване спонсорство / развитие, международно лицензиране, маркетинг, реклама, отношенията публичност и комисионни. Bellator е базиран в Холивуд, Халиф. и собственост на развлекателния гигант Viacom, дом на най-големите световни марки развлечения, които се свързват с публиката чрез завладяващо съдържание цяла телевизия, филм, онлайн и мобилни платформи.
About Paramount Network:
Paramount Network is a premium entertainment destination that pushes the limits of story-telling with bold original scripted and non-scripted series. Inspired by over a century of cinema, Paramount Network is where today’s brightest stars bring the experience of the big screen to every screen with stories that are immersive, inclusive, and deeply personal.
About DAZN:
DAZN is the largest global sports streaming platform in the world. От стартирането си през 2016, DAZN has expanded across four continents with the app currently available for download in the United States, Канада, Германия, Austria, Швейцария, Италия, Испания, Japan and Brazil. In the U.S., DAZN has made its mark as an attractive alternative to pay-per-view within the combat sports industry. The platform features big fights from Matchroom Boxing, Golden Boy Промоции, GGG Промоции, Bellator MMA, the World Boxing Super Series and Combate Americas, all for one affordable price, on any device – including smart TVs, смартфони, таблети, games consoles and PCs. DAZN also features live MLB action each day of the season with its new daily show, ChangeUp. The much-anticipated daily program The Pat McAfee Show launched in September.
SAITAMA SUPER ARENA TO HOSTBELLATOR JAPAN Неделя, Декември 29 – LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK
TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER 3
Лос Анджелис– For the first time in the organization’s history, Bellator travels to Japan and the iconic Saitama Super Arena for an historic event, като Fedor Emelianenko(38-6, 1 NC) и Quinton "Rampage" Jackson(38-13) square off in a long-awaited heavyweight showdown. Bellator Japan: Fedor срещу. Вилнеене, powered by RIZIN, takes place Sunday, Декември 29 and will air LIVE on Paramount Network.
Билети за Bellator Japan: Fedor срещу. Вилнеене go on sale November 3. Additional bouts are expected to be announced in the coming days.
“For Bellator’s debut in Japan, we wanted to bring a massive event and fighters that the Japanese fans really connect with,"Каза Bellator председател Скот Кокър. “Given the vast history of martial arts and MMA in Japan, and especially at Saitama Super Arena, this will be a very special show that no one will want to miss.This will, unquestionably, be a monumental event for Bellator and I am looking forward to the moment that Fedor and ‘Rampage’ walk out to a crowd that has known them since their careers began. I would also like to thank RIZIN for their help in making this event a possibility and we look forward to working together in the near future to showcase the best talent each organization has to offer.”
Борба с Стари Оскол, Белгородска област, Русия, Fedor Emelianenko returns to Japan following a successful run in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix earlier this year, where he earned consecutive first-round knockouts overChael Sonnen и Frank Mir. Бивш шампион на PRIDE в тежка категория и PRIDE 2004 Световният шампион в Голямата награда в тежка категория, “The Last Emperor” returns to where his career started. Often referred to as “The GOAT” by fans around the world, his career resume stands as one of the most impressive in the history of the sport with victories over Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, Mirko Cro Cop, Марк Хънт, Mark Coleman and Andrei Arlovski, да назовем само няколко. С 29 career victories ending via finish, the punching power and world-class Sambo of the stoic Russian could result in yet another defining moment in his illustrious career.
An eight-fight veteran of Bellator, “Rampage” Jackson’s legendary career has seen him compete against some of the top names in the sport, генериране на лоялна армия от фенове по пътя. The former PRIDE and UFC champion is the proud owner of many epic highlight reel slams and knockouts that he has racked up throughout his epic battles with the likes of Chuck Liddell, Дан Хендерсън |, "King Mo" Lawal, Kevin Randleman and, perhaps most-notably, his four-fight series with Wanderlei Silva. The Memphis, Tennessee-native has long been seen as an icon to MMA fans around the globe and has openly voiced a desire to face Fedor in front of a Japanese crowd before his career comes to an end. Сега, the two legends will finally meet inside the Bellator cage on December 29 at the famed Saitama Super Arena.
