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Full Results & Photos for Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch

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Complete Fight Night Photos



Kāri Main:

Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) a Jon Fitch (32-7-2, 1 NC) fought to a majority draw (48-46, 47-47, 47-47) – MacDonald retains the welterweight title and advances in the Welterweight World Grand Prix

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) patua Veta Arteaga (5-3) mā TKO (tākuta Tuhinga) i 1:50 of round three to retain the women’s flyweight title

Benson Henderson (27-8) patua Arama Piccolot (11-3) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Phil Davis (20-5, 1 NC) patua Liam McGeary (13-4) mā TKO (aro) i 4:11 o te a tawhio noa e toru

Gaston Bolanos (5-1) patua Nathan Stolen (8-5) mā KO (meke) i 2:21 o te tetahi a tawhio noa



Kāri hukihuki:

Aviv Gozali (2-0) patua Travis Crain (0-1) mā tāpaetanga (kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga) i 2:15 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Brandon Faumui (5-3) patua Chris Avila (6-8) mā te whakatau ritua (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

Matt Perez (5-2) patua Justin Tenedora (2-2) mā KO (nifó) i 4:52 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Cass Bell (3-0) patua Peter Ishiguro (1-1) mā KO (nifó) 2:59 o te a tawhio noa e rua

Chuck Campbell (2-0) patua Bruno Casillas (0-1) mā KO (turi) i 1:45 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Hyder Amil (3-0) patua Paradise Vaovasa (6-4, 1 NC) mā tāpaetanga (kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga) i 2:34 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Josh San Diego (9-4) patua Brandon Laroco (5-2) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Jordan Williams (8-2, 1 NC) patua Diego Herzog (4-3-1) via TKO at 1:21 o te a tawhio noa e toru

Abraham Vaesau (5-2, 1 NC) patua Justin Roswell (3-3, 1 NC) via TKO at 1:59 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Chris Inocencio (1-1) patua Boris Novachkov (0-1) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Thomas Ponce de Leon (3-0) patua Jamario Mulder (2-4) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Ignacio Ortiz (2-0-1) a Roger Severson (3-3-1) fought to a unanimous draw (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)

Erik Gunha (2-0-1) a Jon Adams (0-0-1) fought to a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)



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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR SATURDAY’S BELLATOR 220: MACDONALD VS. FITCH INSIDE THE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE – EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN

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San Jose, Calif. - Katoa 18 bouts for the highly anticipated Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch takahanga, streamed exclusively on DAZN, have been announced when Bellator returns home to the SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, April 27.


Two title fights sit atop the card, as Bellator welterweight champion Rory MacDonald (20-5) defends his title world against Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 NC) in the final opening round bout of the Welterweight World Grand Prix, while undefeated Bellator flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) returns to action against Veta Arteaga (5-2) in the evening’s co-headliner.



Bellator220: MacDonald vs. Fitch will stream live exclusively on DAZN, the fastest-growing sports streaming service in the world, i 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, ia ka rere mahi tuatahi i runga i Bellator.com me te ao i runga i te Bellator Mobile App.



Limited tickets remain available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Three former world champions will also appear on the main card, rite Benson Henderson (26-8) takes on the Bay Area’s own Arama Piccolot (11-2) i Kōmāmā, ia Phil Davis(19-5, 1 NC) will run it back with Liam McGeary (13-3) i roto i te mahi taumahamaha o te marama. I tua atu, tekau mā Gaston Bolanos (4-1) looks to add to his impressive highlight reelwhen he kicks off the main card versus Nathan Stolen (8-4).




Tuhinga o mua Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch will feature the U.S. debut of second-generation Israeli fighter Aviv Gozali (1-0) in his sophomore appearance againstTravis Crain (Tuatahi Pro).



Whakaoti Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch Kāri Main:

Welterweight World Grand Prix Title Bout: Rory MacDonald (20-5) vs. Jon Fitch (32-7-1, 1 NC)

Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (5-2)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Benson Henderson (26-8) vs. Arama Piccolot (11-2)

Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (19-5, 1 NC) vs. Liam McGeary (13-3)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Gaston Bolanos (4-1) vs. Nathan Stolen (8-4)



Kāri hukihuki:

Lightweight Undercard Bout: Aviv Gozali (1-0) vs. Travis Crain (Tuatahi Pro)

160-LB. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Chris Avila (6-7) vs. Brandon Faumui (4-3)

Flyweight Undercard Bout: Justin Tenedora (2-1) vs. Matt Perez (2-2)

140-LB. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Cass Bell (2-0) vs. Peter Ishiguro (1-0)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Hyder Amil (2-0) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (6-3, 1 NC)

140-LB. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Josh San Diego (8-4) vs. Brandon Laroco (5-1)

Middleweight Undercard Bout: Diego Herzog (4-2-1) vs. Jordan Williams (7-2, 1 NC)

Welterweight Undercard Bout: Justin Roswell (3-2, 1 NC) vs. Abraham Vaesau (4-2, 1 NC)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Ignacio Ortiz (2-0) vs. Roger Severson (3-3)

Light Heavyweight Undercard Bout: Chuck Campbell (1-0) vs. Bruno Casillas (Tuatahi Pro)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Boris Novachkov (Tuatahi Pro) vs. Chris Inocencio (0-1)

Welterweight Undercard Bout: Thomas Ponce de Leon (2-0) vs. Jamario Mulder (2-3)

Flyweight Undercard Bout: Erik Gunha (Tuatahi Pro) vs. Jon Adams (Tuatahi Pro)



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JULIA BUDD DEFENDS HER BELLATOR FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST OLGA RUBIN AT WINSTAR WORLD CASINO AND RESORT ON JULY 12

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Los Angeles – Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. i runga i te Paraire, Hōngongoi 12 will be headlined by a women’s featherweight title fight featuring Canada’s Julia Budd (12-2) defending her title for a third time against undefeated Olga Rubin (6-0) of Israel.


The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, as well as DAZN.com, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, as well as through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.



Fighting out of Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada, Budd is set to enter the Bellator cage for the first time in 2019 and for the third time since claiming the inaugural Bellator women’s featherweight world title in 2017. Currently riding a winning streak of 10 pito, including six straight since joining forces with Bellator in 2015, “The Jewel” has her eyes set on a third consecutive world title defense when she challenges the undefeated Rubin on July 12. Since knocking off Dutch legend Marloes Coenen for the 145-pound strap at Bellator 174, the Gibson MMA-product has since collected back-to-back victories over top contenders Arlene Blencowe a Talita Nogueira. With six of her 12 mahi toa haere mai i te ara o te knockout tukunga ranei, the former kickboxing standout will look to hand Rubin the first loss of her professional career.



Making her fifth appearance since signing with Bellator in 2017, Rubin looks to protect her unblemished professional mark en route to her first career women’s featherweight world title on July 12. Following a pair of notable knockouts in her first two promotional appearances at Bellator 164 a Bellator 188, the 29-year-old prospect has bolstered her resume with dominating victories over the likes of Cindy Dandois and Iony Razafiarisonin each of her past two bouts. Now residing in Holon, A Iharaira, Rubin splits her time training between Tel Aviv and London’s Team Titan under the tutelage of veteran Brad Pickett. “Big Bad” will look to become the first fighter to beat Budd in almost eight years and join a select group of women that includes just Ronda Rousey and Amanda Nunes, who have succeeded against the champ in the past.



Updated Bellator: Budd vs. Rubin Fight Card:

Women’s Featherweight World Title Bout: Julia Budd (12-2) vs. Olga Rubin (6-0)



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RESULTS & WHAKAAHUA PARAU 218: Sanchez vs. KARAKHANYAN 2

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COMPLETE EVENT PHOTOS



Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karkhanyan 2 Kāri Main:

Emmanuel Sanchez (17-4) patua Georgi Karakhanyan (28-8-1) (29-28 X3)

Valentin Mouldavsky (8-1) patua Linton Vassell (18-8) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-27 X3)

Anatoly Tokov (28-2) patua Gerald Harris (25-7-1) mā tāpaetanga (kowaowaotia iho pororere) i 0:37 o te a tawhio noa e rua

Nobert Novenyi JR. (3-0) patua Will Lavine (1-2) mā tāpaetanga (head and arm choke) i 4:05 o te a tawhio noa e rua



Kāri hukihuki:

Deborah Kouzmin (2-0) patua Ky Bennett (1-2) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27 X3)

Johnny Eblen (5-0) patua Chauncey Foxworth (9-8) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27 X3)

John Macapa (22-4-3) patua Kevin Croom (18-12) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-26, 30-26, 29-27)

Jordan Newman (1-0) patua Joseph Holmes (0-1) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Vladimir Tokov (4-0) patua Ryan Walker (8-5) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-28 X3)

Victoria Leonardo (5-1) patua Malin Hermansson (2-1) mā tāpaetanga (armbar) i 4:49 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Nation Gibrick (3-0) patua Nick Page (0-3) mā tāpaetanga (kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga) i 3:14 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Isaiah Gutierrez (5-1) patua Aaron Vickers (3-2) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Luis Erives (2-1) patua Craig Fairley (2-2) via TKO at 2:40 o te tuarua a tawhio




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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR BELLATOR 218: SANCHEZ VS. KARAKHANYAN 2 THIS FRIDAY ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK

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Los Angeles - Te tino whaainga mo te hokinga mai o Bellator ki te WinStar World Casino me Resort i Thackerville, Okla. tenei Rāmere, March 22 has been completed with a stacked four-fight main card and a total of 10 preliminary contests.



The main event of Friday’s card at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on Paramount Network, and simulcast on DAZN, will feature a 145-pound headliner, when former featherweight title contender Emmanuel Sanchez (17-4) rematches the returning Georgi Karakhanyan (28-8-1, 1 NC). Rounding out the stacked main card will see a heavyweight matchup pitting England’s Linton Vassell (18-7, 1 NC) in his divisional debut against Russia’s Valentin Mouldavsky (7-1), the always-game Gerald Harris (25-7-1) returning to action against the surging Anatoly Tokov (27-2) in a middleweight contest and an intriguing middleweight contest between undefeated London Shootfighters-prospect Norbert Novenyi (2-0) and Kansas’ Will Lavine (1-1).



The prelims for Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan 2 will be highlighted by multiple bouts featuring recent Bellator signings, including Duke Rufus-trained prospect Jordan Newman, the professional debut of Karaitiana Edwards of Jackson-Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, N.M., Sweden’s Malin Hermansson (2-0) a Johnny Eblen (4-0), who brings his undefeated record to Bellator. Anatoly Tokov’s younger brother, Vladimir Tokov (3-0), will also enter the Bellator cage for the first time when he competes at lightweight against Ryan Walker (8-4). I tua atu, seven-fight Bellator veteran John “Macapa” (21-4) meets 30-fight veteran Kevin Croom (19-11) i mā.



Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan 2 will be broadcast Friday, March 22 on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and will stream LIVE on DAZN. Preliminary action for both events will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.



Whakaoti Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan 2 Kāri Main:

Featherweight Main Event Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (17-4) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (28-8-1, 1 NC)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Valentin Mouldavsky (7-1) vs. Linton Vassell (18-7, 1 NC)

Middleweight Main Card Bout: Anatoly Tokov (27-2) vs. Gerald Harris (25-7-2)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Nobert Novenyi (3-0) vs. Will Lavine (1-1)



Kāri hukihuki:

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Johnny Eblen (4-0) vs. Chauncey Foxworth (9-7)

Taumaha Maamaa Taumaha Pae Tuatahi: Karaitiana Edwards (Tuatahi Pro) vs. Roman Huerta (1-0)

Kōmāmātanga Tuhinga o mua: Vladimir Tokov (3-0) vs. Ryan Walker (8-4)

Taumekehiko Whakatekau Mua: John “Macapa” (21-4-2) vs. Kevin Croom (19-11)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Jordan Newman (Tuatahi Pro) vs. Joseph Holmes (Tuatahi Pro)

Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Malin Hermansson (2-0) vs. Victoria Leonardo (4-1)

Kōmāmātanga Tuhinga o mua: Nick Page (0-2) vs. Nation Gibrick (2-0)

Kōmāmātanga Tuhinga o mua: Aaron Vickers (3-1) vs. Isaiah Gutierrez (4-1)

Kōmāmātanga Tuhinga o mua: Craig Fairly (2-1) vs. Luis Erives (1-1)

Women’s 130-lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Deborah Kouzmin (1-1) vs. Ky Bennett (1-1)



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BELLATOR SIGNS ‘PITBULL’ BROTHERS TO MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

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Los Angeles – Bellator is proud to announce that both Patricio and Patricky Freire, better known to fans as the infamous “Pitbull Brothers,” will continue to compete inside the Bellator cage after signing exclusive multi-year, multi-fight extensions to remain with the promotion.



Fighting out of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, the brothers have become synonymous with Bellator throughout their prolific careers. Having held titles and established themselves among the elite, there are very few names that appear in the Bellator record books more often than current featherweight champ Patricio Pitbull (28-4) and his older brother Patricky Pitbull (21-8).




“When I think about the talent on the Bellator roster, the Pitbull brothers are two of the fighters that immediately come to mind,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “They started early on in their careers here, have climbed to the top of their respective divisions and have come to represent what this promotion is all about. I’m thrilled that we’ll continue to see them compete inside the Bellator cage for our fans around the world for many years to come!"



“There are a lot of people on the Bellator roster I want to put my hands on – the first on the list, I’m fighting on May 11th, so renewing made perfect sense for me,” said Patricio. “I’m happy with the agreement and the plans for the future. Of all the fighters currently active on the promotion, I’m with Bellator the longest and the most successful. I plan to set that bar even higher. No te tau, I said ‘I’d become the number one in the world here.’ If anyone still has any doubt, keep an eye on the next chapters.”



Patricky added, “Bellator is growing and so am I. I’m in the best moment of my career and the same can be said of the promotion with the quality of shows, the new TV deals and names under the roster. I’ve set the goal of becoming world champion and setting records. I already am the fighter with most finishes and fights in the organization and I don’t plan to let anyone catch up with me. I have grudges to settle and names to add to my belt. If things line up well, I’m looking at making noise in three weight classes in the near future, so expect the best of me! I’m glad to have reached a new agreement with Bellator and very excited for the new things to come.”



A two-time featherweight champion, Patricio “Pitbull” has competed for the promotion 20 times – winning 16 of those outings – and has successfully defended his belt three times since reclaiming the championship at Bellator 178 ki Daniel Straus. Te nuinga tata, Patricio defeated Emmanuel Sanchez, edging out his opponent via unanimous decision at Bellator 209 in Tel Aviv, A Iharaira. Having earned a finish in 20 o tona 28 toa ano he ngaio, the reigning champion always brings an exciting style and fans can certainly expect more fireworks as he continues his run in Bellator. Patricio will now move up in weight to challenge current champ Michael Chandler for his lightweight crown in a long-awaited grudge match at Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Chicago on May 11.



A perennial lightweight contender since joining Bellator in 2011 i Bellator 36, the 33-year-old Patricky made an immediate impact by emphatically knocking out two true veterans of the sport and eventually competing in two tournament finals. I tua atu, he holds the Bellator record for most fights with 21 and knockout wins with 10, including highlight-reel finishes over Ryan Couture a Rawiri Rickels. Heoi, his most impressive run has come as of late, stringing together seven wins in eight bouts and winning his last five against Josh Thomson, Benson Henderson, Derek Āpure, Roger Huerta a tino tata ki Ryan Scope i Bellator Newcastle i runga i Feb. 9.



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TICKETS ON SALE THIS WEEK FOR BELLATOR’S RETURN TO ALLSTATE ARENA IN CHICAGO ON MAY 11

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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



MORE: 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, Mate. i runga i Rāhoroi, Kia 11 is stacked with a must-see lineup of fights, headlined by current lightweight titleholder Michael 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 champ Patricio “Pitbull” (28-4) i roto i te hui matua o Bellator 221 - which will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN.



The co-headliner will see former two-time Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima (30-7) face undefeated Michael whārangi "mana'o" (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.



I tua atu, arguably one of the world’s top featherweight prospects A.J. McKee (13-0) will face the stiffest test of his young career when he fights two-time former Bellator featherweight champion Pat Curran (23-7) on Curran’s home turf. Heoi, former WWE champion Jake Hager (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 for Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull takes place between Wednesday, Feb. 20 i 10 a.m. CT and Thursday, Feb. 21 i 10 p.m. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Feb. 22 i 12 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, me te Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull will be broadcast live on DAZN i 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, ia ka rere mahi tuatahi i runga i Bellator.com me te ao i runga i te Bellator Mobile App. Ka pāngia atu kia kauwhautia i roto i ngā wiki mai.



One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler reclaimed the lightweight championship this past December to become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, whai wāhi Brent primus, Benson Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi ake and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler from High Ridge, Mo., who now calls Nashville home, has had a slow-building feud with his May 11 hoariri, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Na, the time for talk is over and both will enter the Bellator cage to finally settle the score.



Hailing from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, two-time featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” will enter the Bellator cage for a promotional record 21th time. With impressive wins to his name over Daniel Straus (X3), Daniel Weichel (x2) a Pat Curran, he most recently defeated Emmanuel Sanchez mā te whakatau loto i Bellator 209. Moving up a weight class for the first time since Bellator 160 when 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 o tona 28 toa ano he ngaio, 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, Brazil, 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 of Lorenz Larkin, Andrey Koreshkov (x2), Paora Daley and 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 whakataetae, 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, a 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 at Bellator 216.



Fighting out of Long Beach, Calif., A.J. McKee puts his undefeated record on the line against the former champ on May 11. Currently training alongside the likes of Arona Pico,“Baby Slice” a Joey Davis 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. I tika 23 tau o te ao, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, having defeated Daniel Crawford, Brian Moore, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence and Dominic Mazzotta haere i te ara. 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 at Bellator 221. A former two-time Bellator world featherweight champion, Pat Curran returns to the cage near his hometown looking to earn another shot at gold. Fighting out of Crystal Lake, Mate., “Paddy Mike” is in the midst of a three-fight win streak that includes victories over Emmanuel Sanchez, John “Macapa”and Georgi Karakhanyan. The longtime Bellator veteran, who debuted at Bellator 14 i roto i te 2010, owns additional wins over Patricio “Pitbull,” Joe Warren, Roger Huerta a Daniel Straus. Ano, 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, Okla., Hager emphatically showed the world that he belongs in the sport of MMA with a submission win over J.W. Kizer i Bellator 214 i roto i te Hānuere. 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. Na, 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.



Whakahōutia Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull Card:

Lightweight World Title Bout: Michael Chandler (19-4) vs. Patricio “Pitbull” (28-4)

Welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-final: Douglas Lima (30-7) vs. Michael whārangi "mana'o" (14-0)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: A.J. McKee (13-0) vs. Pat Curran (23-7)

Taumaha Kāri Matua Patupatu: Jake Hager (1-0) vs. TBA


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BELLATOR 215: MITRIONE vs. KHARITONOV RESULTS & Whakaahua

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Complete Bellator 215 Hua:

Matt Mitrione (13-6, 1 NC) a Sergei Kharitonov (29-7, 2 NC) ended in a no contest

Logan Storley (10-0) patua Ion Pascu (18-9) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27 30-26, 30-26)

Eduardo Dantas (21-6) patua Toby Misech (11-7) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

John Douma (4-1) patua Mike Kimbel (2-1) mā tāpaetanga (tapatoru kowaowaotia) i 2:51 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Austin Vanderford (7-0) patua Cody Jones (6-3) mā tāpaetanga (ringa-tapatoru kowaowaotia) i 4:49 o te tetahi a tawhio noa



Kāri hukihuki:

Steve Mowry (6-0) patua Darion Abbey (0-1) mā tāpaetanga (Kimura) i 1:27 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Amanda Bell (6-5) patua Amber Leibrock (3-3) mā KO (nifó) i 3:52 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Pat McCrohan (4-2) patua Jason Markland (0-1) mā TKO (nifó) i 1:11 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

Lindsey VanZandt (5-1) patua Tabatha Watkins (3-1) mā TKO (nifó) i 3:25 o te a tawhio noa e rua

Pete Rogers (4-4) patua Jason Rine (1-5) mā TKO (aro) i :50 o te a tawhio noa e rua

Matt Probin (4-0) patua Ali Zebian (1-1) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Zarrukh Adashev (2-1) patua Ronie Arana (0-3) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-28. 30-27, 30-27)

Billy Goff (2-0) patua Ryan Hardy (0-1) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)



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FULL FIGHT CARDS FOR BELLATOR 215: MITRIONE VS. KHARITONOV THIS FRIDAY & BELLATOR 216: MVP VS. DALEY THIS SATURDAY

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Los Angeles – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s doubleheader return to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. i runga i Feb. 15 and Feb. 16 has been completed with two stacked five-fight main cards and exciting preliminary matchups.



The main event of Friday’s card on Paramount Network, and simulcast on DAZN, will feature a heavyweight headliner, where former Bellator Grand Prix Semifinalist Matt Mitrione (13-6) faces Russian knockout artist Sergei Kharitonov (29-7, 1 NC). Rounding out the stacked main card will see undefeated Logan Storley (9-0) meet SBG Dublin’s Ion Pascu (18-9) i te Welterweight, former Bellator bantamweight champ Eduardo Dantas (20-6) return from injury to meet Hawaii’s Toby Misech (12-6) at 135-pounds, and the electric Mike Kimbel (2-0) making his main card debut against Rhode Island’s John Douma (3-1). The opener of Bellator 215 will be the promotional debut of Austin Vanderford (6-0), who looks to remain undefeated against Cody Jones (6-2), a winner of four consecutive fights.




The prelims for Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov will be highlighted by a women’s featherweight contest featuring Amber Leibrock (3-2) ki Amanda Bell (5-5), as well as top heavyweight prospect Steve Mowry (5-0) tango i runga i Darion Abbey (Tuatahi Pro).



A mere 24-hours later, Bellator 216 will take place exclusively on DAZN and will be headlined by one of the most intense grudge matches in MMA history. I te Rāhoroi, Feb. 16, tūturu Michael whārangi "mana'o" (13-0) will enter the Bellator cage against 58-fight professional Daley "Semtex" Paora (40-16-2) in a first-round fight of Bellator’s Welterweight World Grand Prix. The co-main event is a rematch between two heavyweights who undoubtedly will go down in the sport’s history books, ka Mirko Cro Cop (37-11-2, 1 NC) makes his Bellator debut against Roy “Big Country” Nelson (23-16).



I tua atu, a No. 1 contender’s bout to determine who will face newly crowned heavyweight kingpin Ryan Bader will pit Cheick Congo (29-10-2) ki tūturu, longtime former Bellator heavyweight champion Vitaly Minakov (21-0). An intriguing welterweight encounter between Yaroslav Amosov (20-0) and the always-excitingErick Silva (20-9, 1 NC) is also official, as is the professional debut of multi-time taekwondo champion Valerie Loureda, when she meets Oklahoma’s Colby Fletcher (1-2) in the main card opener.



As if that wasn’t enough top-flight action, Tyrell Fortune (5-0), one of Bellator’s top homegrown prospects returns to the Bellator cage against Ryan Pokryfky (6-5) in the featured preliminary bout of Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley.



Bellator: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov will be broadcast Friday, February 15 on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and will stream LIVE on DAZN. Bellator: MVP vs. Daley will stream exclusively on DAZN on Saturday, February 16 i 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Preliminary action for both events will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.



Tickets for both events are available now and can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Arena box office, as well as Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Fans can save when they purchase tickets to both events through the “Back-to-Back Pack!” Please visit Ticketmaster.com for more details.




Complete Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov Kāri Main:

Heavyweight Main Event Bout: Matt Mitrione (13-6) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (29-7, 1 NC)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Logan Storley (9-0) vs. Ion Pascu (18-9)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Eduardo Dantas (20-6) vs. Toby Misech (12-6)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Mike Kimbel (2-0) vs. John Douma (3-1)

175-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Austin Vanderford (6-0) vs. Cody Jones (6-2)



Kāri hukihuki:

Taumaha Whakatupuranga Tuatahi: Steve Mowry (5-0) vs. Darion Abbey (Tuatahi Pro)

Taumekehiko Whakatekau Mua: Amber Leibrock (3-2) vs. Amanda Bell (5-5)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Pat McCrohan (3-2) vs. Jason Markland (Tuatahi)

Atomweight Preliminary Bout: Tabatha Watkins (3-0) vs. Lindsey VanZandt (4-1)

Taumekehiko Whakatekau Mua: Pete Rogers (3-4) vs. Jason Rine (1-4)

Taumekehiko Whakatekau Mua: Matt Probin (3-0) vs. Ali Zebian (1-0)

Flyweight Tuhinga o mua: Zarrukh Adashev (1-1) vs. Ronie Arana (0-2)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Billy Goff (1-0) vs. Ryan Hardy (Tuatahi Pro)



Complete Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley Kāri Main:

Welterweight World Grand Prix Matchup: Michael Whārangi (13-0) vs. Paora Daley (40-16-2)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Mirko Cro Cop (37-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-16)

Taumaha Kāri Matua Patupatu: Cheick Congo (29-10-2) vs. Vitaly Minakov (21-0)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Yaroslav Amosov (20-0) vs. Erick Silva (20-9, 1 NC)

Flyweight Main Card Bout: Valerie Loureda (Tuatahi Pro) vs. Colby Fletcher (1-2)



Kāri hukihuki:

Taumaha Whakatupuranga Tuatahi: Tyrell Fortune (5-0) vs. Ryan Pokryfky (6-5)

Kōmāmātanga Tuhinga o mua: Patrick Casey (4-0) vs. Nekruz Mirkhojaev (3-2)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Vinicius De Jesus (6-2) vs. Rodolpho Barcellos (1-0)

165-Pound Catchweight Bout: Kastriot Xhema (2-2, 1 NC) vs. Kemran Lachinov (7-2)

Kōmāmātanga Tuhinga o mua: Reginaldo Felix (5-2) vs. Justin Sumter (6-2)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Jesse Kosakowski (2-0) vs. Rodolfo Rocha (1-1)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Demetrius Plaza (Tuatahi Pro) vs. Andrews Rodriguez (1-0)



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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR BELLATOR 214: FEDOR VS. BADER ON SATURDAY, Jan. 26

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Los Angeles – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, Calif. i runga i Jan. 26 has been completed with a five-fight main card and 11 preliminary contests.

The main event of the card will feature the Finals of the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix, where the greatest heavyweight of all-time Fedor Emelianenko (38-5, 1 NC) faces current light heavyweight champ Ryan Bader (26-5) for the Bellator world heavyweight title. The co-main event will feature the highly touted prospect Arona Pico (4-1) against the always-tough Henry Corrales (16-3) i mā.

I tua atu, professional wrestling superstarJake Hager begins his MMA career againstJ.W. Kiser (1-1) i taumahamaha, Juan Archuleta (21-1) tapawhā atu kiRicky Bandejas (11-1) in a battle of surging bantamweights andAdel Altamimi (7-5), a coach with Jay Glazer’s Merging Vets and Players program, will make his Bellator debut againstBrandon McMahan (5-6) in the main card opener. The prelims forBellator 214: Fedor vs. Baderwill feature the anticipated MMA debut of jiu-jitsu aceA.J. Agazarm (0-0) kiJesse Roberts(0-0), as well as the Bellator debut of 2016 Greco-Roman Word team memberChris Gonzalez (1-0) tango i runga iHenry Mendez(0-1) and Lyoto Machida-training partner, Weber Almeida (1-0), e angaOdan Chinchilla(1-0) i te whā.

Tikiti hokiBellator 214: Fedor vs. Baderare on sale now and can be purchased at the Forum box office, as well as Bellator.com and Ticketmaster.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and will be simulcast live on DAZN. Preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.

CompleteBellator: Fedor vs. BaderFight Card:

Heavyweight World Grand Prix Finals Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (38-5, 1 NC) vs.Ryan Bader(26-5)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Arona Pico (4-1) vs.Henry Corrales (16-3)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Jake Hager(Tuatahi Pro) vs.J.W. Kiser(1-1)

Bantamweight Feature Bout: Juan Archuleta (21-1) vs.Ricky Bandejas (11-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Brandon McMahan (5-6) vs.Adel Altamimi (7-5)

Kāri hukihuki:

160-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: A.J. Agazarm (Tuatahi Pro) vs.Jesse Roberts(Tuatahi Pro)

Kōmāmātanga Tuhinga o mua: Chris Gonzalez (1-0) vs.Henry Mendez (0-1)

Tuhinga o mua Bantamweight: Weber Almeida (1-0) vs.Odan Chinchilla(1-0)

Taumekehiko Whakatekau Mua: Jay Jay Wilson (1-0) vs.Tyler Beneke(Tuatahi Pro)

Taumaha Whakatupuranga Tuatahi: Sean Johnson (3-1) vs.Art Rivas(5-2)

Kōmāmātanga Tuhinga o mua: Jorge Juarez (3-0) vs.David Pacheco(Tuatahi Pro)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jesse Merritt (5-4) vs.Thor Skancke(10-8-1)

190-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Osman Diaz(2-1) vs.Christopher Reyes(Tuatahi Pro)

Tuhinga o mua Bantamweight: James Barnes (11-3) vs.Ryan Lilley(9-4)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ian Butler (4-5, 1 NC) vs.Craig Plaskett(3-3)

Tuhinga o mua Bantamweight: Steve Ramirez (6-3) vs.Desmond Torres(5-1)

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