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

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Main Khadi:

Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) ndipo 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) anagonjetsa Veta Arteaga (5-3) kudzera TKO (Dokotala stoppage) pa 1:50 of round three to retain the women’s flyweight title

Benson Henderson (27-8) anagonjetsa Adam Piccolot (11-3) kudzera kugawanika zochita (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Phil Davis (20-5, 1 NC) anagonjetsa Liam McGeary (13-4) kudzera TKO (inawomba) pa 4:11 wa kuzungulira atatu

Gaston Bolanos (5-1) anagonjetsa Nathan Stolen (8-5) kudzera KO (kukhomerera) pa 2:21 wa kuzungulira limodzi



Kuyambirira Khadi:

Aviv Gozali (2-0) anagonjetsa Travis Crain (0-1) kudzera kugonjera (kumbuyo-maliseche Choke) pa 2:15 wa kuzungulira limodzi

Brandon Faumui (5-3) anagonjetsa Chris Avila (6-8) kudzera kugawanika zochita (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

Matt Perez (5-2) anagonjetsa Justin Tenedora (2-2) kudzera KO (nkhonya) pa 4:52 wa kuzungulira limodzi

Cass Bell (3-0) anagonjetsa Peter Ishiguro (1-1) kudzera KO (nkhonya) 2:59 wa kuzungulira awiri

Chuck Campbell (2-0) anagonjetsa Bruno Casillas (0-1) kudzera KO (bondo) pa 1:45 wa kuzungulira limodzi

Hyder Amil (3-0) anagonjetsa Paradise Vaovasa (6-4, 1 NC) kudzera kugonjera (kumbuyo-maliseche Choke) pa 2:34 wa kuzungulira limodzi

Josh San Diego (9-4) anagonjetsa Brandon Laroco (5-2) kudzera akamakambirana (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Jordan Williams (8-2, 1 NC) anagonjetsa Diego Herzog (4-3-1) Via tko ku 1:21 wa kuzungulira atatu

Abraham Vaesau (5-2, 1 NC) anagonjetsa Justin Roswell (3-3, 1 NC) Via tko ku 1:59 wa kuzungulira limodzi

Chris Inocencio (1-1) anagonjetsa Boris Novachkov (0-1) kudzera kugawanika zochita (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Thomas Ponce de Leon (3-0) anagonjetsa Jamario Mulder (2-4) kudzera akamakambirana (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

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

Erik Gunha (2-0-1) ndipo 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. - Zonse 18 bouts for the highly anticipated Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch chochitika, 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, pa 10 p.m. Opuma / 7 p.m. PT, pamene kanthu kuyambirira idzakhamukira pa Bellator.com komanso padziko lonse pa 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, monga Benson Henderson (26-8) takes on the Bay Area’s own Adam Piccolot (11-2) pa opepuka, pamene Phil Davis(19-5, 1 NC) adzabwereranso ndi Liam McGeary (13-3) mu kuwala katswiri woposa onse kanthu. Kuwonjezera, featherweight Gaston Bolanos (4-1) looks to add to his impressive highlight reelwhen he kicks off the main card versus Nathan Stolen (8-4).




Preliminary action for 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 (Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu).



Complete Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch Main Khadi:

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. Adam 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)



Kuyambirira Khadi:

Lightweight Undercard Bout: Aviv Gozali (1-0) vs. Travis Crain (Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu)

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 (Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Boris Novachkov (Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu) vs. Chris Inocencio (0-1)

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

Flyweight Undercard Bout: Erik Gunha (Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu) vs. Jon Adams (Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu)



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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. pa Lachisanu, July 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. Opuma / 8 p.m. CT, as well as DAZN.com, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Matikiti 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 kumalekezero, 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 ndipo Talita Nogueira. With six of her 12 ntchito Kuwina kubwera njira ya knockout kapena kugonjera, 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 ndipo 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, Israel, 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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Zotsatira & Zithunzi za Blanlator 218: Sánchez motsutsana. KARAKHANYAN 2

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COMPLETE EVENT PHOTOS



Bellator 218: Sánchez vs. Karkhanyan 2 Main Khadi:

Emmanuel Sánchez (17-4) anagonjetsa Georgi Karakhanyan (28-8-1) (29-28 x3)

Valentin Moldavsky (8-1) anagonjetsa Linton Vassell (18-8) kudzera akamakambirana (29-27 x3)

Anatoly Tokov (28-2) anagonjetsa Gerald Harris (25-7-1) kudzera kugonjera (guillotine Choke) pa 0:37 wa kuzungulira awiri

Nobert Novenyi Jr. (3-0) anagonjetsa Will Lavine (1-2) kudzera kugonjera (head and arm choke) pa 4:05 wa kuzungulira awiri



Kuyambirira Khadi:

Deborah Kouzmin (2-0) anagonjetsa Ky Bennett (1-2) kudzera akamakambirana (30-27 x3)

Johnny Eblen (5-0) anagonjetsa Chauncey Foxworth (9-8) kudzera akamakambirana (30-27 x3)

John Macapa (22-4-3) anagonjetsa Kevin Croom (18-12) kudzera akamakambirana (30-26, 30-26, 29-27)

Jordan Newman (1-0) anagonjetsa Joseph Holmes (0-1) kudzera akamakambirana (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Vladimir Tokov (4-0) anagonjetsa Ryan Walker (8-5) kudzera akamakambirana (29-28 x3)

Victoria Leonardo (5-1) anagonjetsa Malin Hermansson (2-1) kudzera kugonjera (armbar) pa 4:49 wa kuzungulira limodzi

Nation Gibrick (3-0) anagonjetsa Nick Page (0-3) kudzera kugonjera (kumbuyo-maliseche Choke) pa 3:14 wa kuzungulira limodzi

Isaiah Gutierrez (5-1) anagonjetsa Aaron Vickers (3-2) kudzera akamakambirana (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Luis Erives (2-1) anagonjetsa Craig Fairley (2-2) Via tko ku 2:40 za kubwera kwachiwiri




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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 – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. izi Friday, 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. Opuma / 8 p.m. CT on Paramount Network, and simulcast on DAZN, will feature a 145-pound headliner, when former featherweight title contender Emmanuel Sánchez (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 Moldavsky (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: Sánchez vs. Karakhanyan 2 will be highlighted by multiple bouts featuring recent Bellator signings, including Duke Rufus-trained prospect Jordan Newman, the professional debut of Christian Edwards of Jackson-Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, N.M., Sweden’s Malin Hermansson (2-0) ndipo 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). Kuwonjezera, seven-fight Bellator veteran John “Macapa” (21-4) meets 30-fight veteran Kevin Croom (19-11) pa featherweight.



Bellator 218: Sánchez vs. Karakhanyan 2 will be broadcast Friday, March 22 on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. Opuma / 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.



Complete Bellator 218: Sánchez vs. Karakhanyan 2 Main Khadi:

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

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Valentin Moldavsky (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)



Kuyambirira Khadi:

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

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Christian Edwards (Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu) vs. Roman Huerta (1-0)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Vladimir Tokov (3-0) vs. Ryan Walker (8-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: John “Macapa” (21-4-2) vs. Kevin Croom (19-11)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Jordan Newman (Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu) vs. Joseph Holmes (Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu)

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

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Nick Page (0-2) vs. Nation Gibrick (2-0)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Aaron Vickers (3-1) vs. Isaiah Gutierrez (4-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: 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. Kwa zaka zambiri, 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 motsutsa Daniel Straus. Ambiri posachedwapa, Patricio defeated Emmanuel Sánchez, edging out his opponent via unanimous decision at Bellator 209 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Having earned a finish in 20 wake 28 Umapeza katswiri, 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 pa 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. Kuwonjezera, he holds the Bellator record for most fights with 21 and knockout wins with 10, including highlight-reel finishes over Ryan Couture ndipo David Rickels. Komabe, 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 M'minda, Roger Huerta ndipo posachedwa motsutsana Ryan Scope pa Bellator Newcastle pa 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



ZAMBIRI: 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, Akudwala. lachiwelu, Mulole 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) mu waukulu mwambo 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 "njoka" 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.



Kuphatikiza apo, 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. Pomaliza, 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 motsutsana. Pitbull takes place between Wednesday, Feb. 20 pa 10 a.m. CT and Thursday, Feb. 21 pa 10 p.m. CT, with tickets going on-sale to the general public on Friday, Feb. 22 pa 12 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event will be available at the Allstate Arena box office, komanso Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.



Bellator 221: Chandler motsutsana. Pitbull will be broadcast live on DAZN pa 10 p.m. Opuma / 7 p.m. PT, pamene kanthu kuyambirira idzakhamukira pa Bellator.com komanso padziko lonse pa Bellator Mobile App. mwauchidakwa zina adzakhala analengeza mu masabata kubwera.



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, kuphatikizapo Brent Primus, Benson Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi pamwamba 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 mdani, verbally sparring with his foe following wins over Patricio’s brother Patricky and on social media. Tsopano, 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) ndipo Pat Curran, he most recently defeated Emmanuel Sánchez kudzera akamakambirana pa 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 wake 28 Umapeza katswiri, 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), Paul 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 mipikisano, 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, ndipo 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 Aaron Pico,“Baby Slice” ndipo 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. Panthawi 23 zaka, “Mercenary” has set the Bellator record for consecutive wins at 13, having defeated Daniel Crawford, Brian Moore, John “Macapa, Justin Lawrence and Dominic Mazzotta panjira. 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, Kudwala., “Paddy Mike” is in the midst of a three-fight win streak that includes victories over Emmanuel Sánchez, John “Macapa”and Georgi Karakhanyan. The longtime Bellator veteran, who debuted at Bellator 14 mu 2010, owns additional wins over Patricio “Pitbull,” Joe Warren, Roger Huerta ndipo Daniel Straus. Komanso, 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 pa Bellator 214 mu January. 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. Tsopano, 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.



Kusinthidwa Bellator 221: Chandler motsutsana. 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 "njoka" Page (14-0)

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

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Jake Hager (1-0) vs. TBA


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BELLATOR 215: MITRIONE vs. KHARITONOV RESULTS & Photos

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Complete Bellator 215 Results:

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

Logan Storley (10-0) anagonjetsa Ion Pascu (18-9) kudzera akamakambirana (30-27 30-26, 30-26)

Eduardo Dantas (21-6) anagonjetsa Toby Misech (11-7) kudzera akamakambirana (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

John Douma (4-1) anagonjetsa Mike Kimbel (2-1) kudzera kugonjera (makona atatu kutsamwa) pa 2:51 wa kuzungulira limodzi

Austin Vanderford (7-0) anagonjetsa Cody Jones (6-3) kudzera kugonjera (mkono makona atatu kutsamwa) pa 4:49 wa kuzungulira limodzi



Kuyambirira Khadi:

Steve Mowry (6-0) anagonjetsa Darion Abbey (0-1) kudzera kugonjera (kimura) pa 1:27 wa kuzungulira limodzi

Amanda Bell (6-5) anagonjetsa Amber Leibrock (3-3) kudzera KO (nkhonya) pa 3:52 wa kuzungulira limodzi

Pat McCrohan (4-2) anagonjetsa Jason Markland (0-1) kudzera TKO (nkhonya) pa 1:11 wa kuzungulira limodzi

Lindsey VanZandt (5-1) anagonjetsa Tabatha Watkins (3-1) kudzera TKO (nkhonya) pa 3:25 wa kuzungulira awiri

Pete Rogers (4-4) anagonjetsa Jason Rine (1-5) kudzera TKO (inawomba) pa :50 wa kuzungulira awiri

Matt Probin (4-0) anagonjetsa Ali Zebian (1-1) kudzera kugawanika zochita (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Zarrukh Adashev (2-1) anagonjetsa Ronie Arana (0-3) kudzera akamakambirana (29-28. 30-27, 30-27)

Billy Goff (2-0) anagonjetsa Ryan Hardy (0-1) kudzera akamakambirana (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. pa 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 Mat 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) pa 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) motsutsa Amanda Bell (5-5), as well as top heavyweight prospect Steve Mowry (5-0) kutenga Darion Abbey (Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu).



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. Lachiwelu, Feb. 16, undefeated Michael "njoka" Page (13-0) will enter the Bellator cage against 58-fight professional Paul "Semtex" Daley (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, liti Mirko Cro Cop (37-11-2, 1 NC) makes his Bellator debut against Roy “Big Country” Nelson (23-16).



Kuphatikiza apo, a No. 1 contender’s bout to determine who will face newly crowned heavyweight kingpin Ryan Bader will pit Cheick Kongo (29-10-2) motsutsa undefeated, 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. Opuma / 8 p.m. CT and will stream LIVE on DAZN. Bellator: MVP vs. Daley will stream exclusively on DAZN on Saturday, February 16 pa 10 p.m. Opuma / 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 Main Khadi:

Heavyweight Main Event Bout: Mat 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)



Kuyambirira Khadi:

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Mowry (5-0) vs. Darion Abbey (Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Amber Leibrock (3-2) vs. Amanda Bell (5-5)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Pat McCrohan (3-2) vs. Jason Markland (Kuwonekera koyamba kugulu)

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

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Pete Rogers (3-4) vs. Jason Rine (1-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Matt Probin (3-0) vs. Ali Zebian (1-0)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Zarrukh Adashev (1-1) vs. Ronie Arana (0-2)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Billy Goff (1-0) vs. Ryan Hardy (Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu)



Complete Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley Main Khadi:

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

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

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Cheick Kongo (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 (Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu) vs. Colby Fletcher (1-2)



Kuyambirira Khadi:

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Fortune (5-0) vs. Ryan Pokryfky (6-5)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: 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)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: 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 (Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu) 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. pa 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 Aaron Pico (4-1) against the always-tough Henry Corrales (16-3) pa featherweight.

Kuphatikiza apo, professional wrestling superstarJake Hager begins his MMA career againstJ.W. Kiser (1-1) pa heavyweight, Juan Archuleta (21-1) mabwalo kutali ndiRicky 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) motsutsaJesse Roberts(0-0), as well as the Bellator debut of 2016 Greco-Roman Word team memberChris Gonzalez (1-0) kutengaHenry Mendez(0-1) and Lyoto Machida-training partner, Weber Almeida (1-0), akukumanaOdan Chinchilla(1-0) pa bantamweight.

MatikitiBellator 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. Opuma / 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) vsRyan Bader(26-5)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Aaron Pico (4-1) vsHenry Corrales (16-3)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Jake Hager(Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu) vsJ.W. Kiser(1-1)

Bantamweight Feature Bout: Juan Archuleta (21-1) vsRicky Bandejas (11-1)

Featherweight Feature Bout: Brandon McMahan (5-6) vsAdel Altamimi (7-5)

Kuyambirira Khadi:

160-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: A.J. Agazarm (Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu) vsJesse Roberts(Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Chris Gonzalez (1-0) vsHenry Mendez (0-1)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Weber Almeida (1-0) vsOdan Chinchilla(1-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jay Jay Wilson (1-0) vsTyler Beneke(Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Sean Johnson (3-1) vsArt Rivas(5-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jorge Juarez (3-0) vsDavid Pacheco(Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jesse Merritt (5-4) vsThor Skancke(10-8-1)

190-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Osman Diaz(2-1) vsChristopher Reyes(Ovomereza kuwonekera koyamba kugulu)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: James Barnes (11-3) vsRyan Lilley(9-4)

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

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Ramirez (6-3) vsDesmond Torres(5-1)

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