FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX QUARTERFINALS CONTINUE AS DANIEL WEICHEL MEETS EMMANUEL SANCHEZ IN THE CO-MAIN EVENT
Tickets on sale next Friday, Urtarrilaren 17
LOS ANGELES– On Friday, March 13, Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. will host Warrior 241, an event featuring TWO quarterfinal matchups of the Featherweight World Grand Prix. Ekitaldi nagusian, fans will see a featherweight world title bout with two-division Bellator championPatricio “Pitbull” (30-4) defending his 145-pound crown against SBG Ireland-productPedro Carvalho (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) eta Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4), meet for the first time since their 2016 razor-thin split decision.
Sarrerak Warrior 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalhoare available early through an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale beginning Thursday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. ETA. Tickets will go on sale to the general public Friday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. ETA. Tickets can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Arena box office, as well Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.
Warrior 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalhowill stream exclusively onDAZN ostiralean, March 13 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Preliminary action will stream on DAZN, Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. bouts osagarria izango da datozen asteetan jakinaraziko da.
Hailing from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasilen, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 23rd time on March 13. With impressive wins to his name overDaniel Straus (x3), Daniel Weichel (x2) eta Pat Curran, 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. Having earned a finish in 21 bere 30 profesional gisa irabazi du, the simultaneous two-division champion most recently bestedJuan Archuletaon 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 lehiaketak, including againstDerek eremuak, Daniel Crawfordand a face crank submission overSam Sicilia inaugurazio txandan, 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.
Baino gehiago 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 atWarrior 159. Following his Bellator debut in 2014, “Drake” has enjoyed an impressive promotional mark of 9-3, including pivotal victories over Sanchez, Pat Curran,Georgi Karakhanyan eta Saul Rogers.
On the heels of yet another masterful performance that ended in a submission victory overTywan Claxtonin 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, Daniel Straus, Marcos Galvao and Georgi Karakhanyan (2x).
Eguneratua Warrior 241: Pitbull vs. CarvalhoTxartel nagusia:
DAZN
10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
Featherweight World Title Bout/FWGP Quarterfinal:Patricio “Pitbull”Freire (30-4) vs. Pedro Carvalho (11-3)
Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal: Daniel Weichel (40-11) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4)
Bellator and the USO Present: Agurtu TropakTxartel nagusia:
Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. 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) garaitu Erik Perez(19-7) KO bidez (punches) at 0:54 Bat txandan
Alejandra Lara (9-3) garaitu Veta Artega(5-3) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Tywan Claxton (6-1) garaitu Braydon Akeo (3-1) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Joey Davis(7-0) garaitu Chris Cisneros (19-11) TKO bidez (punches) at 3:55 Bat txandan
Aurrematrikula Txartela:
Hunter Ewald (1-0) garaitu Brysen Bolohao (0-2)aurkezteko bidez (atzerako biluzik choke) at 1:42 Bat txandan
Joseph Creer (7-1-1) garaitu Ty Gwerder (4-1) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27, 30-27, 29-26)
Cass Bell (5-0) garaitu Pierre Daguzan(5-4, 1 NC) aho batez erabaki bidez (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
JOSH BARNETT AND RONNY MARKES HEADLINEWarrior & THE USO PRESENT: SALUTE THE TROOPSOSTIRALEAN, DEC. 20
Warrior 236 LARUNBATEAN, 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. Blaisdell Arena Honolulun, Hawaii this Friday, Abendu. 20 and Saturday, Abendu. 21 is official with a stacked doubleheader featuring something for every mixed martial arts fan.
Bellator and the USO Present: Agurtu Tropak ostiralean emitituko da Paramount Networken, Abendua 20 at 10 p.m. ETA / 21:00. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, aurretiazko borrokak, berriz, aurrera jarraituko dute Bellator.com, DAZN eta mundu mailan Bellator Mugikorretarako aplikazioa.
Warrior 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson –one of the star-powered, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream Saturday, Abendua 21 live exclusively onDAZN at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, while preliminary action will stream onBellator.com, DAZN eta mundu mailan Bellator Mugikorretarako aplikazioa.
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) eta Ronny Markes (19-7). Rounding out the stacked main card will see another Bellator debut, bezala Erik Perez(19-6) enters the cage to meet Hawaii’s ownToby Misech (11-7), former flyweight No. 1 Lehiakideak Alejandra Lara (8-3) eta Veta 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). Era, undefeated teammate of A.J. McKee 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 forBellator and the USO Present: Agurtu Tropak 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, Warrior 236 will take place exclusively on DAZN and will be headlined by a flyweight world title bout between Honolulu’sILIMA-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) eta Ingalaterrako Kate Jackson (11-3-1). The co-main event is a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix withA.J. McKee (15-0)hartzea Derek eremuak (20-9.).
Horrez gain, recently signed Bellator welterweightJason Jackson (10-4) Hollywoodeko, Fla. returns to the Bellator cage on short notice to take onKiichi Kunimotoof Osaka, Japonian. 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) eta Nainoa Dung (3-0) go to battle againstRaufeon Stots (12-1) etaZach Zane (13-9), hurrenez hurren, to complete the main card.
Bellator and the USO Present: Agurtu TropakTxartel nagusia:
Paramount Network & DAZN
10 p.m. ETA / 21:00. CT/5 p.m. HST
Heavyweight Main Event:Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)
Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Toby Misech(11-7) vs. Erik Perez(19-6)
Flyweight Main Card Bout: Alejandra Lara (8-3) vs. Veta Artega(5-3)
Luma pisuko karta nagusia: Tywan Claxton (5-1) vs. Braydon Akeo (3-0)
Pisu oneko txartel nagusia: Joey Davis(6-0) vs. Chris Cisneros (19-10)
Aurrematrikula Txartela:
DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App
8:45 p.m. ETA / 7:45 p.m. CT/3:45 p.m. HST
Pisu galantak aurrez aurre: Cass Bell (4-0) vs. Pierre Daguzan(5-3, 1 NC)
Pisu ertaineko aurrez aurrekoa: Ty Gwerder (4-0) vs.Joseph Creer (6-1-1)
LOS ANGELES– Ahead of Bellator’s return to Hawaii on December 20 eta 21 at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena Honolulun, 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 (debut), Keoni Diggs (7-0), Scotty Hao(4-2), Swayne Lunasco (7-0), Kaylan Gorospe (debut) eta Ben Wilhelm (3-0).
At Bellator and the USO Present: Agurtu Tropak ostiralean, Abendu. 20, Maili, Hawaii’sBraydon Akeo (3-0) earns a spot on the main card at 145-pounds againstTywan Claxton (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) eta Ronny Markes (19-7), a bantamweight scrap featuring newly signedErik Perez(19-6) against Hawaii’sToby Misech(11-7) and a flyweight contest pitting former title challengers against each other, bezala Alejandra Lara (8-3) plazak aurka off 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) at 170-pounds. Era, recently signed to an exclusive deal of his own, Northern California’sCass Bell (4-0) will face Max Holloway’s training partnerPierre Daguzan (5-3) at bantamweight and 82nd Airborne Army VeteranJamie Thorton (6-5) hartzen Tiani Valle (3-2) of Maui at flyweight.
Bellator and the USO Present: Agurtu Tropak ostiralean emitituko da Paramount Networken, Abendua 20 at 10 p.m. ETA / 21:00. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, aurretiazko borrokak, berriz, aurrera jarraituko dute Bellator.com, DAZN eta mundu mailan Bellator Mugikorretarako aplikazioa.
Larunbata, Abendu. 21'S Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson will feature another tryout participant deserving of a main card bout, bezala Cheyden Leialoha (7-1) meets another top prospect in Nebraska’sRaufeon Stots (12-1) bantamweight at. This fight joins a card topped by undefeated Bellator women’s flyweight champILIMA-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) bere titulua defendatuz Kate Jackson(11-3-1), A.J. McKee (15-0)hartzea Derek eremuak (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 againstKiichi Kunimoto (20-8-2, 1 NC) and women’s flyweight title hopefulsJulianna Velasquez(9-0) eta Bruna Ellen(5-2) going to battle.
On egin Warrior 236 aurretiazko txartela, undefeated tryout prospectBen Wilhelm (3-0) will take on two-time Bellator veteranKona Oliveira (1-2) welterweight lehiaketa batean, while Wahiawa-bornKeoni Diggs (7-0) and Hilo’sScotty Hao(4-2) were also selected and will fight each other at 155 kilo. Azkenik, Hawaii’sSwayne Lunasco, who went 7-0 amateur gisa, eta 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, Abendua 21 live exclusively onDAZN at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, while preliminary action will stream onBellator.com, DAZN eta mundu mailan Bellator Mugikorretarako aplikazioa.
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.
Eguneratua Bellator and the USO Present: Agurtu TropakTxartel nagusia:
Paramount Network & DAZN
10 p.m. ETA / 21:00. CT/5 p.m. HST
Heavyweight Main Event:Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)
Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Toby Misech(11-7) vs. Erik Perez(19-6)
Flyweight Main Card Bout: Alejandra Lara (8-3) vs. Veta Artega(5-3)
Luma pisuko karta nagusia: Tywan Claxton (5-1) vs. Braydon Akeo (3-0)
Updated Preliminary Card:
DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App
8:45 p.m. ETA / 7:45 p.m. CT/3:45 p.m. HST
Pisu galantak aurrez aurre: Cass Bell (4-0) vs. Pierre Daguzan(5-3, 1 NC)
JOSH BARNETT MAKES HIS BELLATOR DEBUT AGAINST RONNY MARKES IN HEAVYWEIGHT MAIN EVENT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK
AINGERUAK - AEBetako gizon eta emakume ausartak omentzeko. Indar Armatuak, Bellator MMA has once again partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, haien lagunekin eta senideekin batera, ostiralean, Abendua 20. Emanating from Neal S. Blaisdell Arena Honolulun, Hawaii, this unique show will be headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring the Bellator debuts of “The Warmaster”Josh Barnett (35-8) eta 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. Hau Agurtu Tropakevent 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-ek eta USO-k ere abenduko borrokaldi zirraragarrien asteburu handirako Hawaii-ko gertaera berezien astebeteko lankidetza izango dute 20 eta 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: Agurtu Tropak ostiralean emitituko da Paramount Networken, Abendua 20 at 10 p.m. ETA / 21:00. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, aurretiazko borrokak, berriz, aurrera jarraituko dute Bellator.com eta mundu mailan Bellator Mugikorretarako aplikazioa. Details for exclusive ticket distribution will be announced in the coming days.
Gau ahaztezina aurrez iragarritakoarekin amaitutako asteburu historiko baten parte izango da Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. Jackson larunbatean, Abendua 21. This highly-anticipated fight card includes undefeated Bellator women’s flyweight champILIMA-Lei Macfarlane bere titulua defendatuz Kate Jackson, eta A.J. McKee hartzea Derek eremuakin 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 eta 2000, a stint that included three fights in one night to win the Superbrawl 13 pisu astunen txapelketa. One of the top heavyweights of all-time, the Strikeforce, Pride, UFC, K-1, NJPW, Pancrase, and Affliction mainstay owns victories over legendary stars, including Dan Severn (2x), Semmy Schilt (2x), Randy Couture, Mark Hunt, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Pedro Rizzo, Sergei Kharitonov, Frank Mir, Roy Nelsonand Andrei Arlovski.
Profesionalki borroka geroztik 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. Hailing from Natal, Brasilen, 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.
Eguneratua Bellator and the USO Present: Agurtu TropakBorroka Txartela:
Heavyweight Main Event:Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)
Bellator mundu osoko borroka arte eta kickboxing mistoen promozio nagusia da, munduko kirolari onenetako asko dituena. Beteranoa borroka sustatzailea Scott Coker zuzendaritzapean, Bellator-eko gertaerak mundu osoko hiri garrantzitsuetan gertatzen dira eta telebistan ikus daitezke 160 herrialdeek mila milioi bat pertsona baino gehiagoko audientzia eskuragarri izateko. Ameriketako Estatu Batuetan, Bellator Paramount Networken eta DAZNn ikus daiteke, munduko lehen zuzeneko kirol zuzeneko zuzeneko zerbitzua. Bellator telebistako produkzioan sektoreko profesional nagusiak biltzen dituen talde exekutibo batez osatuta dago, zuzeneko ekitaldi orkestazio, Borrokalari garapena / harremanak, Euskalduna Jauregian kontratazio, babesari / garapenerako, nazioarteko lizentzien, marketing, publizitatea, publizitatea eta batzorde harremanak. Bellator Hollywooden du egoitza, Kalifornia. eta Viacom entretenimendu erraldoiaren jabetzakoa, munduko ataria entertainment marka ikusleak konektatu telebista zehar eduki sinesgarria bidez hasiera, mugimenduaren irudi, plataformen online eta sakelako.
Paramount Network-i buruz:
Paramount Network aisialdirako helmuga bikaina da, istorioak kontatzeko mugak gainditzen dituena, jatorrizko gidoi eta gidoi gabeko serie ausartekin. Mende bat baino gehiagoko zinemak inspiratuta, Paramount Network da gaurko izar distiratsuenek pantaila handiaren esperientzia pantaila guztietara eramaten dutena, murgilduta dauden istorioekin, biak barne, eta sakonki pertsonala.
DAZN-i buruz:
DAZN munduko kirol streaming munduko plataforma handiena da. Urtean abiarazi zenetik 2016, DAZN lau kontinenteetan hedatu da gaur egun Estatu Batuetan deskargatzeko erabilgarri dagoen aplikazioarekin, Kanadan, Alemanian, Austria, Suitzan, Italian, Espainiako, Japonia eta Brasil. AEBetan, DAZN-k arrastoa egin du borroka-kirolaren industriaren barruan ordainketarako alternatiba erakargarri gisa. Plataformak Matchroom Boxing-en borroka handiak ditu, Golden Boy Promozioak, GGG Promociones, Warrior MMA, World Boxing Super Series eta Combate Americas, dena prezio merkean, edozein gailutan – telebista adimendunak barne, smartphones, pilulak, joko kontsolak eta ordenagailuak. DAZN-k denboraldiko egun guztietan MLB zuzeneko ekintza ere eskaintzen du bere eguneroko ikuskizun berriarekin, ChangeUp. Itxaropen handiko eguneroko programa The Pat McAfee Show irailean jarri zen abian.
SAITAMA SUPER ARENA TO HOSTBELLATOR JAPAN IGANDEA, ABENDUA 29 – LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK
TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER 3
LOS ANGELES– For the first time in the organization’s history, Bellator travels to Japan and the iconic Saitama Super Arena for an historic event, bezala Fedor Emelianenko(38-6, 1 NC) eta Quinton "Ilusioz" Jackson(38-13) square off in a long-awaited heavyweight showdown. Bellator Japan: Fedor vs. Rampage, powered by RIZIN, takes place Sunday, Abendua 29 and will air LIVE on Paramount Network.
Sarrerak Bellator Japan: Fedor vs. Rampage 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,"Esan Bellator presidente Scott Coker. “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.”
Fighting out of Stary Oskol, Belgorod oblasta, Errusiak, 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 eta Frank Mir. A former PRIDE FC Heavyweight Champion and PRIDE 2004 Pisu astunen Munduko Sari Nagusiko txapelduna, “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, Mark Hunt, Mark Coleman eta Andrei Arlovski, batzuk aipatzearren. With 29 karrerako garaipenak helmugan amaitu arte, 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, generating a loyal army of fans along the way. 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, Dan Henderson, "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. Orain, the two legends will finally meet inside the Bellator cage on December 29 at the famed Saitama Super Arena.
Eguneratua Bellator Japan: Fedor vs. Rampage Borroka Txartela:
Heavyweight Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (38-6, 1 NC) vs. Quinton "Ilusioz" Jackson (38-13)
