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BELLATOR 276 OFFICIALLY SET FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 12 IN ST. Louis

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E-Los Angeles - A future shot at the BELLATOR Featherweight World Championship will be on the line when No. 2-zibalwa U-Adam Borics (17-1) meets a man also ranked No. 2 in the Official BELLATOR Rankings, Mads Burnell (16-3) kwenzeka main of BELLATOR 276 ngomgqibelo, March 12 at The Family Arena in St. Louis.

In the co-main event former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight Champion and No. 2-zibalwa Phil Davis (23-6) will return to action and open his 2022 campaign against No. 4-zibalwa Julius Anglickas (10-2), who most recently challenged for the 205-pound title. The main card will also see a pair of skilled lightweights compete, when undefeated UJay-Jay Wilson (8-0) moves up in weight to meet Dagestan’s Gadzhi Rabadanov (16-4-2).

SHOWTIME will televise the Bellator mma 276: Borics vs. Isihlathi main card live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT Ukwengeza, the thrilling preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Isiteshi se-Showtime Sports YouTube kanye nePluto TV eqala lapho 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.

Amathikithi for Bellator mma 276: Borics vs. Isihlathi will go on sale this Friday, Feb. 11 Kokubili Ticketmaster.com futhi Bellator.com, with a special presale taking place the day prior.

A Bellator mma 276 preliminary battle between two heavy-handed light heavyweights No. 8-zibalwa Alex “Easy” Polizzi (9-1) and Team Pitbull’s Jose “Gugu” Augusto (7-3, 1 NC) is also official. Imincintiswano engeziwe uzobe umemezele maduze.

A multi-faceted fighter with tremendous success in two different combat sports, Adam Borics knocked out all 25 of his amateur opponents en route to compiling 10-0 (Kickboxing) futhi 15-0 (MMA) records. Holding a three-inch height advantage and tied with upcoming opponent Mads Burnell as the No. 2 featherweight in the BELLATOR rankings, the Ft. Lauderdale featherweight commenced his pro career with 14 straight triumphs, including ten by KO or submission.

Much like his upcoming foe, the nine-time BELLATOR veteran, armed with an 8-1 promotional record, prefers to dispose of his counterparts quickly as evidenced by ten of his 18 career wins culminating in knockout or submission. Ukwengeza, the former Hungarian Fight Championship Featherweight kingpin has fought only 41 rounds since turning professional in Aug. 2014, an average of only 2.3 per outing.

Nicknamed “The Kid,” the former Thai and Hungarian Thai Boxing World Titleholder, who lives by the adage “Practice laborious, battle easy,” and holds knockout wins over former BELLATOR featherweight champion Pat Curran and ferocious featherweight Aaron Pico. Born in Budapest, Hungary, the Sanford MMA fighter, who signed a multi-fight extension with BELLATOR in January 2021, launched his promotional campaign by submitting Anthony Taylor via rear-naked choke in April 2017. After dropping his lone BELLATOR bout at the hands of former bantamweight champion Darrion Caldwell in the quarterfinals of the BELLATOR MMA Featherweight Grand Prix, Borics has outpointed his last three opponents under the company banner.

Currently riding a seven-bout winning streak, Mads Burnell prefers to dispatch of his opponents early. In 19 career fights, the submission specialist has stopped more than half of his adversaries (10), including eight in the opening round. Ukwengeza, the Copenhagen, Denmark, native has not fought past three rounds in his professional career, while averaging a mere two per contest. The Arte Suave Copenhagen product, ozohlanganisa 28 less than one week prior to his fourth consecutive promotional appearance at Bellator mma 276, opened his vocation by defeating his initial five opponents, including three via submission.

A first-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Burnell captured the Cage Warriors featherweight title by submitting then-champion Dean Trueman by Japanese necktie at 3:04 of the second round on June 29, 2019. Two months after signing with the company, the ferocious featherweight took the mixed martial arts world by storm when he recorded his lone career knockout and floored Darko Banovic at 3:13 of the first stanza in his promotional debut at Bellator mma 248 on Oct. 10, 2020, in Paris, France.

Following a second-round destruction of “The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber” standout Saul Rogers via rear-naked choke at Bellator mma 257, the three-time BELLATOR MMA veteran returned to the cage less than four months later and upset Emmanuel Sanchez via three-round unanimous decision (29-28 futhi 30-27 kabili) in a non-stop battle at Bellator mma 263 on July 31, 2021, in Los Angeles. A former European No-Gi champion, Burnell hopes to keep his undefeated BELLATOR record intact when he challenges fellow No. 2-ranked Adam Borics.

Bellator mma 276: Borics vs. Isihlathi IKhadi Main:
Saturday, March 12 - Hlala e ISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Featherweight Main Event: #2-U-Adam Borics (17-1) vs. #2-Mads Burnell (16-3)
Light wesibhakela Co-Main Indawo: #2-Phil Davis (23-6) vs. #4-Julius Anglickas (10-2)
Bout Esilula: UJay-Jay Wilson (8-0) vs. Gadzhi Rabadanov (16-4-2)

IKHADI Preliminary:
IBellator MMA YITHUBE | Isiteshi se-Showtime Sports YouTube | Pluto TV
6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Light wesibhakela Bout: #8-Alex Polizzi (9-1) vs. Jose Augusto (7-3, 1 NC)
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BELLATOR MMA ANNOUNCES MAJOR NEW UK BROADCAST DEAL WITH BBC

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New deal sees 2022 European events air live on new broadcast channel BBC Three with USA events airing live on BBC iPlayer

London UK– Leading mixed martial arts promotion BELLATOR MMA has today announced an exciting new partnership with BBC Sport which will see events emanating from outside America air live on the newly launched BBC Three channel and BBC iPlayer.

The ground-breaking broadcast deal will see BELLATOR MMA become one of the staples of the new channel. BBC Three and BBC iPlayer will have live broadcast of BELLATOR events taking place outside of the USA throughout 2022 whilst the promotion’s USA events will be available to watch live on BBC iPlayer.

The deal represents a commitment from the BBC to continue showing all BELLATOR events live across its platforms in 2022 following the promotion’s hugely successful partnership with the broadcaster in 2021. BELLATOR news, features and results will also be regularly featured across BBC Sport’s digital platforms such as the BBC Sport website and app.

BELLATOR MMA is home to some of the most entertaining and skilled mixed martial artists in the world including Ryan Bader, Futhi mckee, Gegard Mousasi, Cris “Cyborg,” Yaroslav Amosov and London’s own Michael “Venom” Page.

The BBC Three tie-up will kick off in style with a triple-header of exciting European cards, starting with BELLATOR’s highly anticipated return to Dublin’s 3Arena on Friday, February 25. The card features a middleweight title fight between MMA legend Gegard Mousasi and the undefeated Austin Vanderford.

Following Dublin is another huge night in Paris on Friday, May 6, as BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader defends his title against iconic French mixed martial artist Cheick Kongo. The promotion made history in the capital in 2020 by becoming the first major MMA promotion to hold an event in France, which was also the first time an MMA event was shown live on the BBC.

Rounding out the first three massive European events live on BBC Three will be BELLATOR’s return to London on Friday, May 13, with another world title fight topping the bill. After an electric London show in October, the UK’s Michael “Venom” Page takes on the undefeated welterweight champion, Yaroslav Amosov, as he aims to become just the second British BELLATOR MMA champion.

Head of BELLATOR MMA Europe, David Green, wathi: “We’re thrilled to be renewing our relationship with the BBC and to be on BBC Three. We’ve enjoyed an incredibly successful first year partnered with the broadcaster and we’re looking forward to reaching millions more UK homes as part of an exciting new channel. We’ve worked incredibly hard to bring live action from this amazing sport to as many people in the UK as possible, and this is yet another landmark step on that journey.”

President of BELLATOR MMA, Scott Coker, wanezela: “I’m so excited by the continued growth of MMA in the UK and delighted that we’ll continue to enjoy the support of the BBC by bringing our events live to existing British fans and new audiences in 2022.”

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About BELLATOR

BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Ngaphansi kokuqondisa esingumakadebona impi umgqugquzeli Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. In the United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live umcimbi orchestration, ukuthuthukiswa fighter / ubudlelwano, kwempahla kwenkundla yokudlalela, Indalo uxhaso / ukuthuthukiswa, kwamalayisensi international, marketing, ukukhangisa, emphakathini kanye nobudlelwane ikhomishana. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, ekhaya UNdunankulu ukuzijabulisa brand zezwe ukuxhuma izilaleli kokuqukethwe esicindezelayo yonkana ithelevishini, motion picture, intanethi and mobile.

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BELLATOR MMA SET FOR RETURN TO PARIS ON FRIDAY, MAY 6 WITH MASSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT

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UNDISPUTED CHAMP RYAN BADER WILL DEFEND TITLE IN REMATCH AGAINST FRENCH MMA LEGEND CHEICK KONGO DURING MAIN EVENT AT ACCOR ARENA

PARIS, FRANCE – Fresh off unifying the BELLATOR MMA Heavyweight Championship, Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) will defend his crown in enemy territory against hometown favorite and No. 2-ranked heavyweight Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC) ngolwesihlanu, May 6. Paris’ Accor Arena is set to play host to the world title fight, which will headline the UBellator Paris: Babher vs. Kongo umcimbi.

Amathikithi for UBellator Paris: Babher vs. Kongo 2 are on sale now at accorarena.com futhi bellator.fr.

Broadcast details and additional fights, including a plethora of French talent, are set to be announced in the coming weeks. Follow Bellator France on Instagram @BellatorFrance and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BellatorFrance/.

With mixed martial arts becoming legalized in France in 2020, BELLATOR became the first promotion to hold a major MMA event with BELLATOR 248 in October of that year. The success of that historic card propelled BELLATOR to make a return to “The City of Lights.”

“Bringing BELLATOR to France in 2020 was one of the highlights of my career, and I knew that it was the start of a long run of big events in Paris,” BELLATOR President Scott Coker said. “Here we are ready for our second trip to France and this time we are bringing a heavyweight world title rematch featuring arguably the most recognizable French mixed martial artist in our sports history. It’s personally important to me to help grow the sport in France and give these athletes a chance to perform on a large stage.”

The main event is a rematch from BELLATOR 226 in 2019 that ended in a controversial no-contest following a disputed eye poke, creating heightened tension between the two fight camps that will surely boil over on May 6.

Successfully returning to the 265-pound division following an impressive run in the BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix, Ryan Bader (29-7) is fresh off a dominant BELLATOR MMA World Heavyweight Title defense over interim champion Valentin Moldavsky in front of a partisan Phoenix crowd on Jan. 29. A former two-division champion, Bader has defeated nine of his last 12 opponents at both heavyweight and light heavyweight. Fighting out of Chandler, Ariz., the former two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler from Arizona State University opened his professional career by winning season eight of “The Ultimate Fighter.” Never one to shy away from an opponent, Bader has had nothing but high-profile bouts since signing with BELLATOR MMA in 2017, defeating Fedor Emelianenko, King Mo, Mat Mitrione, Linton Vassell, Lyoto Machida, and Phil Davis. In his initial 265-pound title defense against Kongo, Bader controlled the action before referee Mike Beltran stopped the contest due to an accidental poke to Kongo’s left eye at 3:52 nxazonke wokuvula.

Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat at Bellator mma 265, longtime BELLATOR veteran Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC) was on the verge of being stopped by Sergei Kharitonov in the initial stanza during his last outing on Aug. 20, 2021. After hitting the canvas and becoming badly hurt, the exhausted Parisian rallied to secure a tap out via rear-naked choke with one second remaining in round two. Ten months prior to the dramatic triumph, the former UFC standout headlined the first major MMA event in his native France as he took on UTim Johnson in a rematch on Oct. 10, 2020. Since signing with the Scott Coker-led company in late August 2013, the promotional mainstay, who currently sports a 13-3 promotional record with one no contest, holds the records for most fights (17) futhi uwina (12) EBellator heavyweight umlando. Just three years shy of 50, Kongo has proven that age is just a number as he continues to challenge the best that BELLATOR MMA has to offer.

UBellator Paris: BADER VS. KONGO 2 IKHADI MAIN:

Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) vs. #2-Cheick Kongo (31-11-2, 1 NC)

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Sicela uvakashele www.Bellator.fr futhi Bellator.com ukuze uthole ulwazi olwengeziwe.

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Sat., Feb. 19 / / BELLATOR 274: Gracie vs. Isilombi // Mohegan Sun Area // Uncasville, Conn.
Free. Feb. 25 // BELLATOR 275: Ukugcona vs.. Infordreerd // 3Arena // Dublin, Bele
Free. May 6 // UBellator Paris: Babher vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Iparis, Ukusuka
Free. May 13 // Bellator london: Amos vs. I-MVP // The SSE Arena, Wembley // London

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Ukulwa okukhulu okuningana okungeziwe ku-bellator 275: Ukugcona vs.. UVanderford eDublin ngoFebhuwari. 25

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-Nokuba. 5 Kubalwa i-sinead kavanagh ihlangana no. 4 Kubalwa uLeah 'isiqalekiso' McCourt ngomncintiswano omkhulu we-Featherweight atBELLATOR 275: Ukugcona vs.. Infordreerd

UDublin's 3Rena PlaYs host to massive ikhadi ngoLwesihlanu, FEBRUARY 25

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Dublin – I-Engiding Art Arlial Artial Retal Bellator MMA yanamuhla iyengeze inani lokulwa kweziqhumane kuBELLATOR 275: Ukugcona vs.. Infordreerd, kwenzeka e-3arena eDublin, Ireland, ngolwesihlanu, FEBRUARY 25.

Kulokho okusethwe ukuba yimpi yabesifazane base-Ireland enkulu kunazo zonke, I-bout yabesifazane featherweight phakathi kweNyakatho Ireland'sULeah McCourt (6-1) ne-challenger ka-Ireland kakhulu e-IrelandIsoad Kavanagh (7-5) isethwe ukukhanyisa ikhadi eliyinhloko. Okuningi, Ukuheha ikhadi eliphambili le-Bantamweight phakathi kwentandokazi yasekhayaBrian Moore (14-8), whitotakes on cha. 9 zibalwaUJOnkel Lugo (7-0).

Ukuqhuma kokunyusa kubuyela enhlokodolobha yase-IrelandBELLATOR 275: Ukugcotshwa vs vanderford, ubona iqhawe lomhlaba eliphakathi nendawoGegard MousasiVikela umqhele wakhe ngokumelene neMelika engaphehliweU-Austin Vanderford. Umcimbi wobumbano ubona inkanyezi yase-Ireland UPeter Bookly Buyela esenzweni ngokumelene neManchester, WaseNgilandiKane Mover (13-4) Esigabeni esingasindi.

Imininingwane yokusakaza kanye nokulwa okwengeziwe kusethwe ukumenyezelwa emasontweni azayo. Amathikithi omcimbi ayathengiswa manje futhi angathengwa online kusukaThiketdaster.ie futhiBellator.com.

I-Sinead kavanagh uzobe enethemba lokuphendula ukulahleka kwesihloko komhlaba okuxakile ngokumelene ne-cyborg ekuhambeni kwakhe kokugcina ngoNovemba eBELLATOR 271. Ophumelele emaphutheni akhe amabili e-bellator ngaphambi kokubhekana nendlovukazi ye-pound-pound, I-Kavanagh izobheka ukubuyela ezindleleni zayo zokuwina futhi iphile nge- "ko" monizer yayo phambi kwesixuku se-3arena.

Njengamanje ukugibela i-streak yokuwina emihlanu, I-MCCourt yaseNyakatho ye-Ireland ibuyela esenzweni ngemuva kokubonisa okuvelele esinqumweni esivumayo ukunqobaUJessica BorgaNgesikhathi sokuphuma kwakhe kokugcina atIBellator 267in October. Manje uhleli ku-cha. 4 kumazinga kaBellator's Featherweight, ukuwina ngokulahlekelwa ngumphikisi wakhe ngoFebhu. 25 izohamba ibanga elide liye ekuhambeni "isiqalekiso" Isinyathelo esisodwa esiseduze nesihloko somhlaba we-bellator ngokumelene nempikiswano evunyelwe, Cris cyborg.

Ukubuyiselwa kwe-Dublin Return ye-Dublin okulindelwe yiBrian Moore kuzobona i-Wexford Fighter Go Toe-to-toe nge. 9 Kubalwa i-bantamweight jornel lugo. "UPikeman" uzobe enethemba lokuthi ukusekelwa ekhaya kumsiza ekunqotshweni kwakhe kokuqala ngochwepheshe futhi ekwenzeni lokho kukhuphuka kumazinga asemthethweni aseBantamweight okokuqala ngqa. ILugo iwine zonke ezine ze-bouts yakhe ngaphansi kweBellator Banner, kufaka phakathi ukufakwa kokuqala okuyindilinga okuphelele kuwina ngokumelene noKeith Lee atBELLATOR 265 ekuqaleni kwalo nyaka.

Ukungezwa okuningana kuqinisekisiwe ngekhadi lokuqala kubandakanya i-bantamweight bout phakathi kweWelshmanUBrett Johns (17-3) futhiKhurshed Kakhorov (8-0). UJohns uyabuyela ebuyeni wakhe emhlabathini waseYurophu babheke ukwenza isitatimende ku-match-up ngokumelene ne-kakhorov engabonakali. UMba Veteran Johns uqhakaza umxhwele 17 uwina kuye 20 kuvelaphi ukulwa professional, Ngenkathi i-kakhorov ithole ngamunye wama-bouts akhe ayisishiyagalombili, Kubandakanya isinqumo esivelele sokuwina esinqunu ekujuleni kwe-bellator yakhe ngokumelene noJair Junior atBELLATOR 267 ngo-Okthoba.

I-England Cha. 5 zibalwaUFabian Edward (9-2) isethwe ukwenza ukubuyela kwakhe ekhejini eDublin lapho ethathaUMarian Dimitrov(10-2). "I-Assassin" yanqoba izimpi zayo zokuqala zobungcweti eziyisishiyagalolunye futhi yazimisela njengenye yezinkanyezi ezikhuphukayo ekwahlukaniseni okuphakathi nendawo. Uzobe efuna ukushaya emuva kusuka ekunqotshweni emzayeni wakhe wokugcina ngokulwa noTublin isihloko Challengenger Austin Vanderford atBELLATOR 259 ngoMeyi.

IrelandUDanni McCormack (5-0) ibuyela esenzweni esisha kusuka ekuwineni kwakhe e-3Arena ngoNovemba ngokumelene no-Audrey Kerouche, Lapho ebhekeneIkhasi leStephanie(5-3) ku-bout ebomvu. Ikhadi lokuqala libuye libe ne-welteweight bout phakathi kwe-ItalianUStefano Paterno (13-4-1) kanye neBellator DebetantLuca poclit (6-1) kanye ne-featherweight impi phakathi kwamaWales 'UScott Pedersen(1-2) kanye ne-IrelandUNathan Kelly(3-2).

Ukujikeleza okungeziwe ekhadini lokuqala kuyindaba yokuqonda izimpaphe phakathi kwe-Irelandman ne-Irishman ezayoCiaran clarke (4-0) kanye neBellator DebetantAbu Tounkara (7-2).

Abalandeli bangabona ikhadi elivuselelweBELLATOR 275: Ukugcotshwa vs vanderford                        :

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BELLATOR 275: Mousasi vs. VanderfordIKHADI MAIN:

Umcimbi we-Middleweight West Isihloko Esikhulu: #C-Gegard Mousasi (48-7, 2 NC) vs. # 1-U-Austin Vanderford(11-0)

Bout Esilula: #5-UPeter Bookly(13-6, 1 NC) vs.Kane Mover(13-4)

I-Women Featherweight Bout: #5-Isoad Kavanagh(7-5)vs. #4–ULeah McCourt(6-1)

Bantamweight Bout: Brian Moore(14-8) vs. #9-UJOnkel Lugo(7-0)

BELLATOR 275: Mousasi vs. VanderfordIKHADI Preliminary:

Bantamweight Bout: UBrett Johns(17-3) vs.Khurshed Kakhorov(8-0)

Bout Esilula: UCharlie Leary(17-11-1) vs.UDavy Gallon (19-7-2)

Featherweight Bout: Ciaran clarke(4-0) vs.Abu Tounkara(7-2)

Middleweight Bout: #5-UFabian Edward(9-2) vs.UMarian Dimitrov(10-2)

Welterweight Bout: UStefano Paterno(13-4-1) vs.Luca poclit(6-1)

Strawweight Bout: UDanni McCormack(5-0) vs.Ikhasi leStephanie(5-3)

Bout Esilula: Junior morgan (3-0) vs.Darragh Kelly(Pro Debut)

Featherweight Bout: UScott Pedersen(1-2) vs.UNathan Kelly(3-2)

*Ikhadi lincike ekushintsheni.

Sicela uvakasheleBellator.com ukuze uthole ulwazi olwengeziwe.

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Sat. UJan. 29 // BELLATOR 273: Babher vs. Mollvsky// Isikhungo se-Footprint // Phoenix, THE

Free. Feb. 19 // BELLATOR 274: Gracie vs. Isilombi // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT

Free. Feb. 25 // BELLATOR 275: Ukugcona vs.. Infordreerd // 3Arena // Dublin, Bele

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GRACIE VS. STORLEY TO HEADLINE NEWLY-ANNOUNCED BELLATOR 274 CARD ON SAT. FEB. 19

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BELLATOR’S NO. 4-RANKED WELTERWEIGHT NEIMAN GRACIETO TAKE ON NO. 5 LOGAN STORLEY IN AN INTERNATIONAL BATTLE OF TOP-10 CONTENDERS IN MAIN EVENT OF Bellator mma 274 NGOMGQIBELO, FEB. 19, PHILA ON Showtime

FORMER BELLATOR CHAMPION ANDREY KORESHKOV FACES FELLOW RUSSIAN STAR MUKHAMED BERKHAMOV IN CO-HEADLINER WHEN BELLATOR RETURNS TO MOHEGAN SUN ARENA IN UNCASVILLE, CONN., WITH AN ACTION-PACKED NIGHT OF FIGHTS

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E-Los Angeles - Fresh off an 87-second destruction of Mark Lemminger in the co-main event ofBellator mma 266, Ungenzi. 4-zibalwaNeiman Gracie(11-2) will strap on the BELLATOR gloves for the 12th consecutive time when he takes on once-beaten and No. 5-zibalwaLogan Storley(12-1) in a clash of top-10 170-pounders atBellator mma 274: Gracie vs. Isilombi ngomgqibelo, Feb. 19.

In the co-featured bout inside Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., former BELLATOR Welterweight Champion and No. 8-zibalwaAndrey Koreshkov (24-4) will return to action and open his 2022 campaign againstMukhamed Berkhamov(15-1), a winner of his last seven contests. The main card will also see undefeatedKeri Taylor Melendez (5-0) compete at flyweight against former title challenger and No. 6-zibalwaVeta Arteaga (6-4) and a pair of heavyweights who find themselves tied at No. 8 in the official rankings will open the main card, when undefeated prospectDavion Franklin (4-0) ukulwaSaid Sowma (8-2).

SHOWTIME will televise theBellator mma 274: Gracie vs. Isilombi main card live at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.Ukwengeza, the thrilling preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Isiteshi se-Showtime Sports YouTube kanye nePluto TV eqala lapho6 p.m. ET/3p.m. PT.

Amathikithi forBellator mma 274: Gracie vs. Isilombi will go on sale Friday, UJan. 7 KokubiliTicketmaster.com futhiBellator.com, with a special presale taking place Thursday, UJan. 6.

Five preliminary contests are also official forBellator mma 274, three lightweight bouts, the first pitting 44-fight veteranGeorgi Karakhanyan(31-12-1) against Northern California’sAdam Piccolot(12-4), a battle between two of the best nicknames in MMA, Mandel “Rat Garbage” Nallo (8-1, 1 NC) futhiNick “Nyquil” Browne(12-1), kanye neCorey Samuels (3-2), who won in ten seconds in his BELLATOR debut, returning to face undefeatedJustin Montalvo(4-0).

The final two preliminary contests will seeIsaiah Hokit (0-1) will move down to featherweight in his second BELLATOR outing, lapho ethathaAlbert Birckhead (0-1) in DEBUT yakhe yokukhangisa. Okokugcina, top-flight bantamweight prospectJaylon Bates (4-0) welcomesChris Disonell (6-4) back to BELLATOR for the first time since 2019.

Originating from the exalted Brazilian jiu-jitsu family, Gracie scored his first professional TKO when he backed his opponent against the fence and unleashed a barrage of unanswered punches to Lemminger’s head, forcing referee Jason Herzog to stop the contest at 1:27 of the opening round on Sept. 18, 2021, e San Jose, Calif.

The great grandson of Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu founder Carlos Gracie, nephew of MMA icon Royce Gracie, and cousin to Renzo Gracie, Neiman Gracie opened his outstanding MMA career by recording nine consecutive wins of then-undefeated opponents, including eight by submission.

A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the 33-year-old BELLATOR veteran currently holds a 9-2 promotional record. While others his age were learning to speak their native language, Gracie began jiu-jitsu training at age four. Fast forward to 18 years later when the multi-faceted fighter earned the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belt at 22. Ukwengeza, the Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Kings MMA fighter captured the 2011 U.S National Jiu-Jitsu title, 2008 Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu crown, futhi 2007 American National Jiu-Jitsu championship during an illustrious amateur career.

Hailing from Webster, S.D., the hard-hitting Storley commenced his pro vocation with six consecutive knockouts, including five in the initial stanza, en route to 11 straight triumphs overall. Ngaphezu kwalokho, “The Storm” will make his ninth consecutive BELLATOR appearance where he currently holds a magnificent 7-1 irekhodi.

Like his counterpart on Feb. 19, Storley began wresting at a young age, albeit one year later at age five. Ukwengeza, the Sanford MMA product and former folkstyle wrestler completed a fabled amateur career as a four-time NCAA Division-I champion at the University of Minnesota, as well as a six-time South Dakota High School Activities Association titlist.

The 29-year-old Storley, who holds academic degrees in both business and marketing, thrilled his hometown crowd in his last turn by earning a split-decision victory over Dante Schiro in the co-featured bout ofBellator mma 265 in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Bellator mma 274: GRACIE VS. STORLEYIKHADI MAIN:

Saturday, Feb. 19 - Hlala eISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO

9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Welterweight Main Indawo: #4-Neiman Gracie (11-2) vs. #5-Logan Storley (12-1)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: #8-Andrey Koreshkov (24-4) vs.Mukhamed Berkamov (15-1)

Flyweight Bout: #6–Veta Arteaga (6-4) vs.Keri Taylor Melendez (5-0)

Wesibhakela Bout: #8-Said Sowma (8-2) vs.#8–Davion Franklin(4-0)

IKHADI Preliminary: 

IBellator MMA YITHUBE | Isiteshi se-Showtime Sports YouTube | Pluto TV

6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Bout Esilula: Georgi Karakhanyan(31-12-1) vs.Adam Piccolot(12-4)

Bout Esilula: Mandel Nallo (8-1, 1 NC) vs.Nick Browne(12-1)

Bantamweight Bout: Jaylon Bates (4-0) vs.Chris Disonell (6-4)

Bout Esilula: Corey Samuels (3-2) vs. Justin Montalvo(4-0)

Featherweight Bout: Isaiah Hokit (0-1) vs.Albert Birckhead (0-1)

*Ikhadi lincike ekushintsheni.

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Sat. UJan. 29 // BELLATOR 273: Babher vs. Mollvsky// Isikhungo se-Footprint // Phoenix, Ariz.

Sat., Feb. 19/ / BELLATOR 274: Gracie vs. Isilombi // Mohegan Sun Area // Uncasville, Conn.

Free. Feb. 25 // BELLATOR 275: Ukugcona vs.. Infordreerd // 3Arena // Dublin, Ireland

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Imiphumela Egcwele Yempi Yempi, Amacaphuna & Izithombe zeBellator MMA 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi

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C-USergio Pettis (22-5) wanqoba UKyoji Horiguchi (29-4) via KO (Ukujikeleza i-Backfist) at 3:24 round ezine

USergio Pettis: "Ngiphume lapha ngashaywa imijikelezo emine. Lapho kwenzeka, Bengifana nje, 'Umuntu ngilahlekelwa yile mpi. Kufanele ngenze okuthile okumangazayo. 'IT (I-punch enqumayo eqeda ukulwa) weza ngesikhathi esifanele. "

"Bengidinga ukubhekana nobunzima obuthile, futhi kulobubusuku uHoriguchi wanginikeza konke lokho. Kwakunzima ukuzama isikhathi isigqi sakhe, ukuzama ukuthola ukunyakaza kwakhe phansi. "

"Abaqeqeshi bami bahlala bengitshela, 'Uma uvula, Ungaba ngomunye omuhle kakhulu emhlabeni. 'Lokho engikucindezela. "

#9-UJeremy Kennedy (17-3, 1 NC) wanqoba #4-Emmanuel Sanchez (20-7) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

UJeremy Kennedy: "Angibonakali ngathi ngiyayithola. Abaqeqeshi bami bangithukuthelele empini yami yokugcina. Nginebhomu le-athomu. Yilokho okushiwo ngumqeqeshi wami. Kungamamayela ayi-100 (ngehora) -mfazile. Kufanele ngiyisebenzise. Ukulwa Kokugcina, Angizange. Bengifuna ukuzama ngiyixube, Shintsha isitayela sami. Bengincintisana, Kepha kwadingeka ngibuyele ezimpandeni zami. "

"Ngingathanda ukuthi ngiyixube ngaphezulu, kodwa (Emmanuel) USanchez usebusweni bakho sonke isikhathi. Kwakunzima ukubikezela ukuthi ibanga elibaliwe. Wavele wafika kimi. "

"Ngibeka ingcindezi enkulu kimi. Ngibe nomngani osondelene naye udlule. Wayesekhoneni lami ekulweni kwami okumbalwa kokugcina. Bengingafuni ukuya ekhaya ngokulahleka. Bengingafuni ukuthatha noma yiliphi ithuba elengeziwe. Bengifuna ukuzuza konke ukushintshana okukodwa. Bengifuna ukuwina umzuzwana ngamunye, Njalo ngomzuzu wale mpi. Anginendaba nokuthi ubukeka kanjani. Kwakufanele ngithole 'W.' "

"Esikhathini esizayo, Ngizobuyela ekuzijabuliseni futhi ngithole lelo medium elijabulisayo. Lena yenzelwe i-boom. Kwakufanele ngithole isandla sami ngasinye. Bengingaphumi kulokhu ngaphandle kokuwina. "

#7-UJosh Hill (21-4) wanqoba I-Scoggins ejabule (10-2) via KO (Punch) at :56 round amabili

UJosh Hill: "Lona wayekhuluma ngesikhathi. Besazi ukuthi umjikelezo wokuqala kungaba nzima ukuthola lelo sikhathi. Yena (I-Scoggins ejabule) kwakungukugxuma okukhulu, ngaphakathi nangaphandle. Leyo (punch eqeda ukulwa) wayelungile enkingeni. "

"Ngikhona (EBellator MMA World Prix Prix). Ngiyazi ukuthi lesi sigaba siboshwe, ngakho ngiyaqonda (Okwenza Akafakiwe). Ngifuna ngaphakathi. Uma kukhona ukulimala noma ukudonsa, Ngingumuntu wakho. "

"Ngambona (Ama-scoggins) Yehla futhi wayazi ukuthi wayephumile. Kwakungekho phuzu ukuze uqhubeke. "

"Yena (Ama-scoggins) kungokwesiko kakhulu, Karate-Esque. Mina nomqeqeshi wami sasebenza ngesikhathi esincane. Bengazi umjikelezo wokuqala kungenzeka ube yinkohliso encane. Ngithole ipunch okokuqala, Kepha bekungekho emalini. Lowo owesibili (lokho kwaqeda impi) kwaba. "

#5-UJohnny EBTS (10-0) wanqoba UCollin Hucky (10-4) via TKO (punches) at 1:11 eyodwa round

UJohnny EBTS: "Bengifuna ukuthumela leyo dude (Hucky) ku-metaverse. Ngokudabukisayo, Angikwazanga ukukwenza lokho kusihlwa. Mina bengingabe sengibeka embukisweni ongcono, Kepha yilokho.

"John SALTER, Ngisayine isivumelwano se-bout ukukulwela eFlorida, kepha wena [Okuhlongoze okuvinjelwe] ngaphandle. Angazi uma ulimele, noma wena [Okuhlongoze okuvinjelwe] ngaphandle. Kepha ngifuna ukukubona kulokhu [Okuhlongoze okuvinjelwe] cage, John. Masibhale futhi sikutholele. "

IKHADI Preliminary:
U-Alexander Shabluy (21-3) wanqoba Bobby King (10-4) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
U-Andy II (9-4-1) wanqoba UJohn De Jesus (14-10) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
U-Levan Chokeleli (10-1, 1 NC) wanqoba Vinicius de Jesus (9-5) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Justin Montalvo (4-0) wanqoba UJacob Bohn (10-8) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Mike hamel (8-5) wanqoba I-Killys Mota (12-3) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Spike Carlyle (13-3) wanqoba Kanye neMorit (15-7) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 2:58 round ezintathu
UKyle Crutchmer (8-1) wanqoba #10-I-Oliver Enkamp (10-3) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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2022 is the Year of the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix

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HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EIGHT-MAN TOURNAMENT SET TO DETERMINE 135-POUND WORLD CHAMPION AND $1 MILLION DOLLAR GRAND PRIZE WINNER

YEARLONG TOURNAMENT BEGINS IN FIRST QUARTER OF NEXT YEAR, EXCLUSIVELY ON SHOWTIME

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E-Los Angeles -It was officially announced at tonight’sBELLATOR 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi event that next year’s prestigious BELLATOR World Grand Prix will take place in the promotion’s incredibly stacked bantamweight division. The winner of tonight’s 135-Pound World Championship fight betweenUSergio Pettis futhiUKyoji Horiguchi will defend their title next year in the Bantamweight World Grand Prix featuring a gauntlet of the eight best athletes the weight class has to offer.

In addition to both Pettis and Horiguchi, the Bantamweight World Grand Prix is set to feature former divisional championJuan Artuleta, Ungenzi. 2 zibalwa-Izithungo zeRaufeon, Ungenzi. 3 zibalwa-Patchy Mix, Ungenzi. 4 zibalwa-Magomed Magomedov, Ungenzi. 5 zibalwa-Leandro Higo, futhi No. 6 zibalwa-James Gallagher, who will all vie for the right to be named the next BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion and take home a grand prize of one-million-dollars.

First-round matchups and additional details such as dates, locations and tournament alternates will be revealed soon.

All tournament bouts will be five-round contests and will be telecast in the United States exclusively on SHOWTIME.

Former BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion Kyoji Horiguchi enters tonight’s contest unranked due to inactivity within the promotion. Official BELLATOR Rankings will be updated and distributed on Monday, Dec. 6.

Champion – USergio Pettis (21-5):

Fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisc.,USergio Pettis captured the BELLATOR bantamweight crown in May 2021 by outpointing former championJuan Artuleta in a fast-paced contest atBELLATOR 258.During a nearly six-year, 14-fight UFC stint, the Roufusport-product competed in both the flyweight and bantamweight classes, collecting nine victories and a pair of “Fight of the Night” honors against Alex Caceres and Matt Hobar in 2014. Prior to his UFC tenure, Pettis, the younger brother of former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, earned world titles in Resurrection Fighting Alliance’s flyweight division and North American Fighting Championship’s 135-pound class. Following a trio of impressive triumphs over some of the division’s elite, BELLATOR’s bantamweight champion is set to protect his belt and an unblemished 3-0 promotional mark entering the tournament.

Former BELLATOR Bantamweight Champion – UKyoji Horiguchi (29-3):

Hailing from Takasaki, Japan, ngonyaka-31 ubudalaUKyoji Horiguchi is the reigning RIZIN bantamweight champion who notoriously became a simultaneous, two-promotion champion in 2019 after taking down and upsetting then-BELLATOR champion Darrion Caldwell at Madison Square Garden. Ngeshwa, an injury would force Horiguchi to relinquish his BELLATOR title in 2019, and he now looks to reclaim his belt in a main event clash with current championUSergio Pettis atBELLATOR 272. While with RIZIN, the American Top Team-product amassed an impressive 10-1 promotional mark, highlighted by eight finishes and five first-round knockouts. Ukwengeza, more than half of Horiguchi’s career victories have come via knockout. Manje, after reclaiming his RIZIN bantamweight strap and avenging only his third loss in 32 outings with a highlight-reel, opening-round knockout over Kai Asakura on New Year’s Eve 2020, the Japanese sensation fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla., aims to get his hands back on BELLATOR’s title

Ungenzi. 1 Ranked Bantamweight – Juan Artuleta (25-3):

With the Bantamweight World Grand Prix set, former BELLATOR World Champion and No. 1-zibalwaJuan Artuleta sees a clear path toward regaining the 135-pound crown. Armed with 25 professional victories, okubala 12 by way of K.O. noma ukuzithoba, the “Spaniard” has no issues stopping opponents inside the BELLATOR cage. The former four-division King of the Cage world champion, who holds victories over Patchy Mix, Henry Corrales, and Ricky Bandejas, strives to keep that trend going throughout the Grand Prix.

Ungenzi. 2 Ranked Bantamweight – Izithungo zeRaufeon (17-1):

Considered one of the world’s best 135-pound fighters, Raufeon “Supa” Stots has been in the title conversation since his 2019 BELLATOR debut. Currently riding a nine-fight winning streak, the No. 2-ranked bantamweight has defeated some of BELLATOR’s finest, including Magomed Magomedov and Josh Hill, by smothering opponents with top-tier grappling ability. Sporting a near-perfect 17-1 irekhodi, the Roufusport product and two-time NCAA Division II Champion now has an opportunity to compete for a long-awaited crown.

Ungenzi. 3 Ranked Bantamweight – Patchy Mix (15-1):

Set to make his sixth promotional appearance under the BELLATOR umbrella, the pride of Angola, N.Y., has collected two-first round submission victories while compiling a 4-1 record with the Scott Coker-led promotion. The 28-year-old Buffalo, N.Y.. native looks to build off his most recent win atBELLATOR 270 over James Gallagher in his opponent’s hometown of Dublin, Ireland, ngenyanga edlule. Prior to his time with BELLATOR, Mix dominated the competition while on the regional scene by collecting nine of his 15 professional victories, including five first-round finishes. Manje, the submission specialist will face the toughest challenge of his career, a shot at the tournament’s $1 million prize and BELLATOR’s 135-pound strap.

Ungenzi. 4 Ranked Bantamweight – Magomed Magomedov (18-2):

After capturing belts in different organizations, Dagestani phenomMagomed Magomedov hopes to add to his collection by taking home BELLATOR gold. Amassing an impressive 18-2 career record with 12 via finish, “Tiger” has made a swift impact on the BELLATOR 135-pound division since his December 2020 promotional debut by climbing to No. 4 in the rankings. Possessing both a blistering pace and superior grappling, Magomedov has the potential to be a nightmare matchup for anyone in the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix.

Ungenzi. 5 Ranked Bantamweight – Leandro Higo (21-5):

After dropping in weight to 135-pounds, Leandro Higo has been on a tear by winning three consecutive fights and putting the entire bantamweight division on notice. Under the tutelage of the famed Pitbull Brothers camp, the Brazilian is coming off a hard-fought, split-decision victory over former Bantamweight World Champion Darrion CaldwellatBELLATOR 259 ngoMeyi 2021. As 12 of Higo’s 21 pro victories have come by submission, the entire bracket knows that the No. 5-ranked bantamweight will not be an easy out.

Ungenzi. 6 Ranked Bantamweight – James Gallagher (11-2):

Hailing from Strabane, Ireland, one of MMA’s brightest young fighters strives to notch his 12th career victory in a tournament stacked with 135-pound talent. Following a finish over Anthony Taylor atBELLATOR 169 ngoDisemba 2016 and a pair of first-round submissions the following year, “The Strabanimal” has tallied four victories over his past six contests, including three first-round finishes and a highlight reel 35-second win atBELLATOR 227. Poised for the biggest test of his young career, the former SBG Ireland-product aims to shed the shadow of former training partner, Conor McGregor, and add to his own legacy with a shot at BELLATOR bantamweight gold.

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IBellator MMA iqinisekisa ikhadi eligcwele le-Bellator MMA 272: Pettis vs. IHORIGUCHI KWI-SHOWTIME kulo Lwesihlanu, Dec. 3 at 10 P.M. I-ET / PTBELLATR MMA iqinisekisa ikhadi eligcwele lokulwa neBellator MMA 272: Pettis vs. IHORIGUCHI KWI-SHOWTIME kulo Lwesihlanu, Dec. 3 at 10 P.M. ET / PT

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Isihloko soMhlaba seBantamweight sikulayini njengoba uBellator evala unyaka eMohegan Sun Arena enomugqa wokulwa okugcwele isenzo

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E-Los Angeles - IBellator MMA ikuqinisekisile ikhadi eligcwele le-Fight FightBellator mma 272: UPettis vs Horiguchiikhadi eMohegan Sun Arena e-Unasville, Conn. Umcimbi ubeka isitembu ku 2021 Unyaka wekhalenda futhi usethelwe ukuqala ngesikhathi sokubona at10 p.m. ET / PT.

Ikhadi lokuqalisa elihlanganisiwe lizosakaza bukhoma kwiBellator MMA YITUTUBE, Isiteshi se-Showtime Sports YouTube kanye nePluto TV eqala lapho7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

In the umcimbi main of the kusihlwa, I-Bantamweight Champion yamanje ye-BantamweightUSergio Pettis (21-5) Ibeka ibhande lakhe emugqeni ngokumelene nomqashi wangaphambili weBellator 135-Pound Thiclepholer kanye ne-Rizin Champion yamanjeUKyoji Horiguchi (29-3). Umcimbi omkhulu we-Co-Main uveza owake wayiphikisi le-Challenger Well Challenger Cha Challenger No. 4-zibalwaEmmanuel Sanchez (20-6) qhathanisa nokuma kwangaphambilini kwe-UFC futhi cha. 9-zibalwaUJeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC).

Futhi i-ansarring ikhadi eliyinhloko kuzoba yi-bantamwomweight bout phakathi kwe-UFC VeteroanI-Scoggins ejabule (10-1) futhi No. 7-zibalwaUJosh Hill (20-4), kanye nomkhiqizo weqembu eliphakeme laseMelika, futhi No. 5-Kubalwa ophakathi nendawoUJohnny EBTS (9-0), Ngubani obheka ukuvikela irekhodi lakhe elingenasici ngokumelene ne-bellator elishaUCollin Hucky (10-3).

Ngezimpi eziyisikhombisa ezijabulisayo zizonke, theBellator mma 272 Ikhadi lokuqala liqokonyiswa yimincintiswano yeWelterweight phakathi kochwepheshe bokuhambisa baseSweden Cha. 10-zibalwaI-Oliver Enkamp (10-2) kanye ne-Oklahoma State University Wrestling Wrestling StartingUKyle Crutchmer (7-1) kanye neU-Levan Chokeleli (9-1, 1 NC) futhiVinicius de Jesus (9-4).

Hawaii'sU-Andy II (8-4-1) ibuyela e-Scott COKER-LED Promotion, njengoba elungiselela impi neUJohn De Jesus (14-9) in action featherweight, ngenkathiKanye neMorit(15-6) futhiSpike Carlyle (12-3) Hlangana ne-160-LB yesisindo senkontileka yesisindo.

Ama-matchphus amathathu angasindi nawo amenyezelwe ngomuzwa waseRussiaU-Alexander Shabluy (20-3) ukuthatha e-UtahBobby King (10-3), I-Killys Mota (12-2) ohlushwaMike hamel (8-5), futhiJustin Montalvo(3-0) sling ngeUJacob Bohn (10-7)

Amathikithi forBellator mma 272 bayathengiswa manje futhi bangathengwa ku-Ticketmaster.com futhiBellator.com.

Uhlu oluphelele lwe-bout lungezansi:

Bellator mma 272: Pettis vs. IHoriguchiIKHADI MAIN:

Friday, Dec. 3 - Hlala eISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO

10 p.m. ET / PT

Isihloko se-Bantamweight World Bout: C-USergio Pettis (21-5) vs.UKyoji Horiguchi (29-3)

Featherweight iziqubu: #4-Emmanuel Sanchez (20-6) vs. #9-UJeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC)

Bantamweight Bout: UJosh Hill(20-4) vs.I-Scoggins ejabule(10-1)

Middleweight iziqubu: #5-UJohnny EBTS (9-0) vs.UCollin Hucky (10-3)

IKHADI Preliminary:

IBellator MMA YITHUBE | Isiteshi se-Showtime Sports YouTube | Pluto TV 

7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

Iziqubu Esilula: U-Alexander Shabluy (20-3) vs.Bobby King (10-3)

Featherweight iziqubu: UJohn De Jesus (14-9) vs.U-Andy II (8-4-1)

Welterweight iziqubu: U-Levan Chokeleli (9-1, 1 NC) vs.Vinicius de Jesus (9-4)

Iziqubu Esilula: Justin Montalvo (3-0) vs.UJacob Bohn (10-7)

Iziqubu Esilula: I-Killys Mota (12-2) vs.Mike hamel (8-5)

160-Isisindo senkontileka yephawundi: Kanye neMorit (15-6) vs.Spike Carlyle (12-3)

Welterweight iziqubu: #10-I-Oliver Enkamp (10-2) vs.UKyle Crutchmer (7-1)

*Ikhadi lincike ekushintsheni.

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Free. Dec. 3 // BELLATOR 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi// Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT

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Imiphumela Egcwele Yempi Yempi, Amacaphuna & Izithombe zeBellator MMA 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanagh

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Bellator mma 271: CYBORG VS. KAVANAGH IKHADI MAIN:

C-Cris “Cyborg” (25-2, 1 NC) wanqoba #5-Isoad Kavanagh (7-5) via KO (Iziteleka) at 1:32 eyodwa round

Cris “Cyborg:"

“I didn’t do anything we planned. You never know. I had a feeling about the fight. Ngizizwa enkulu. I am happy with the win.”

“I knew she was more of a striker, so I went to the ground game. The right hand did it fast and was the key. I was very excited for the count.”

“I really appreciate Kayla Harrison coming to the fight. If she wants to fight me one day, that would be great.”

#6-Linton Vassell (22-8, 1 NC) wanqoba #5-I-Tyrell Fortune (11-2, 1 NC) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Linton Vassell:

“I am happy that I was able to out grapple a wrestler considering I’m from the U.K. and I have no wrestling background”

“I give myself a good 7. I am not 100 percent happy with my performance, but I am super happy with the outcome.”

“I was able to reverse him (I-Tyrell Fortune), get on top of him, and add some damage.”

“I used to watch WWE. When I first started to train, I did wrestling moves like that.”

“I always feel like we’re our own worst enemies. I wanted a knockout.”

“Tyrell was so strong and powerful. There were a few times where he just stood up and shook me off.”

“I went for the submission. I just carried on and tried to wear him down but couldn’t do it.”

#6-Aaron Pico (9-3) wanqoba #8-Justin Gonzales (12-1) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Aaron Pico:
“I knew going into the fight that he (Justin Gonzales) was going to be a tough fighter. He is a former wrestler. One thing about us wrestlers is we don’t quit. All my coaches knew he was going to be tough.”

“He was just holding on to me and is really strong. When people hold on to you, it’s kind of hard to get strikes.”

“Thank God I walked out of here relatively healthy. I’m just happy I got my full paycheck.”

“It is the first time I’ve gone three rounds. It’s my first decision. I need the experience. I’m happy I got the win.”

“I knew I was the dominant performer, but I have to get better. I am just so hard on myself. I want to finish guys.”

“Let’s go back to the drawing board. Once I step out of this cage, it’s going to be a whole different ballgame. I have to get prepared for the next opponent, so let’s get to work.”

#1-Arlene Blencowe (15-8)wanqoba #7-Pam Sorenson (9-4) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Arlene Blencowe:

“I am my own worst critic. It wasn’t the performance that we trained for, or that I was hoping for.”

“I felt my first right hand land and then just went head hunting with my hands. I was respecting her take downs.”

“I feel like I’m such a well-rounded fighter now. I didn’t showcase any of that. I didn’t hit the ground though.”

“You know what is not next? Retirement. Ngingumfana 38. Old girls rule. Retirement is nowhere near on the horizon. I’m No. 1 in the division. It is only up from here.”

“I’m heading home to Australia. I haven’t been home in six months. I haven’t seen my kids, my partner, umkhaya wami, abangani bami. I’m just going to go home and enjoy the rest of the year. I’ll just enjoy some family time.”

“Pam Sorenson is a tough girl. She tried to take me down. I went head hunting and really wanted the knockout. I am convinced that I did enough to win the fight.”

IKHADI Preliminary:
#7-USteve Mowry (10-0)wanqoba Rakim Cleveland (22-14-1, 1 NC) via ukuzithoba (kimura) at 3:28 eyodwa round
UBrown Ellen (6-3) wanqoba Desiree Yanez (5-4) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Roman Faraldo (6-0) wanqoba Robert Turnquest (11-8) via KO (flying knee) at 1:17 eyodwa round
Cody Law (6-0) wanqoba Colton Hamm (4-4) via Knockout (izindololwane) at 4:21 eyodwa round
Valerie Loureda (4-1) wanqoba Taylor Turner (5-7) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Waldo Cortes-Acosta (4-0) wanqoba Muhammed DeReese (9-5) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ethan Hughes (3-0) wanqoba Mahmoud Sebie (3-1) via TKO (punches) at 4:05 round ezintathu

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BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Ngaphansi kokuqondisa esingumakadebona impi umgqugquzeli Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. In the United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live umcimbi orchestration, ukuthuthukiswa fighter / ubudlelwano, kwempahla kwenkundla yokudlalela, Indalo uxhaso / ukuthuthukiswa, kwamalayisensi international, marketing, ukukhangisa, emphakathini kanye nobudlelwane ikhomishana. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, ekhaya UNdunankulu ukuzijabulisa brand zezwe ukuxhuma izilaleli kokuqukethwe esicindezelayo yonkana ithelevishini, motion picture, intanethi and mobile.

About ISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO
Showtime Networks Inc. (Sni), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., owns and operates the premium service SHOWTIME®, which features critically acclaimed original series, provocative documentaries, box-office hit films, comedy and music specials and hard-hitting sports. SHOWTIME is available as a stand-alone streaming service across all major streaming devices and Showtime.com, as well as via cable, DBS, telco and streaming video providers. SNI also operates the premium services THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ futhi Flix®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. Sni nezimakethe futhi isakaze ezemidlalo kanye nemicimbi ukuzijabulisa for embukisweni ababhalisile ngesisekelo pay-per-umbono nge Showtime PPV®. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe, iya ku www.SHO.com.
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Five New Preliminary Matchups Added to BELLATOR MMA 271 ngolwesihlanu, Nov. 12, Ngayo Showtime

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FIVE FRESH PRELIMINARY MATCHUPS ADDED TOBellator mma 271: CYBORG VS. KAVANAGHNGOLWESIHLANU, NOV. 12, PHILA ON SHOWTIME® 

TONS OF SOUTH FLORIDA TALENT SET TO THRILL HOMETOWN CROWD AT HARD ROCK LIVE AT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN HOLLYWOOD, FLA., AS BELLATOR™ RETURNS TO THE SUNSHINE STATE FOR FIRST TIME IN EIGHT YEARS

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E-Los Angeles -In addition to the Featherweight World Title main event pitting current 145-pound championCris “Cyborg” (24-2, 1 NC) against No. 5-rankedIsoad Kavanagh(7-4), BELLATOR MMA has added several star-studded matchups to the preliminary portion ofBellator mma 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanaghngolwesihlanu, Nov. 12, at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.

SHOWTIME will televise the fantastic five-fight main card live at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.Ukwengeza, the must-watch preliminary fights will stream live three hours earlier at7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT Esiteshini seBellator MMA YouTube, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

Tickets for BELLATOR MMA 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanagh are currently on sale at Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com. Iziqubu engeziwe uzobe umemezele maduze.

In female flyweight action, Miami’s“Master” Valerie Loureda (3-1) hopes to steal the show yet again, as the 23-year-old star prepares for Knoxville’sTaylor Turner (5-7), while Brazilian sensationUBrown Ellen (5-3) challenges the heavy-handedDesiree “Dirty Dez” Yanez (5-3).  

Fighting out of Key West, Fla., the undefeated knockout artistRoman Faraldo (5-0) returns to the BELLATOR cage to face fellow Floridian and Pensacola-nativeRobert Turnquest (11-7) in a 170-pound contest. Additionally, Roufusport productJordan Newman (3-0) hopes to keep his perfect record intact in a middleweight showdown against Palm Beach, Florida’sShane O’Shea (4-2).  

Okokugcina, former Penn State wrestler and current American Top Team standoutCody Law (4-0) puts his unblemished professional mark on the line in a featherweight clash with Fort Smith, Arkansas’Colton Hamm (4-3). 

In the co-main event., top-10 heavyweights will go toe-to-toe as No. 5-zibalwaI-Tyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 NC) squares up with No. 8 Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC).

Rounding out the five-bout SHOWTIME telecast, the always electric and No. 5-zibalwaAaron Pico (8-3) will square off against undefeated No. 8 Justin Gonzales (12-0), while No. 1-zibalwaArlene Blencowe (14-8) attempts to cement her place as the next in line for a shot at the 145-pound crown against No. 7 Pam Sorenson(9-3). Kicking off the main card, No Ezingakanqotshwa. 7-ranked Boca Raton, Fla., resident Steve Mowry (9-0) will continue his quest toward the top of the heavyweight ranks as he takes on veteranRakim Cleveland (22-13-1, 1 NC).

KubuyekeziweBellator mma 271: CYBORG VS. KAVANAGH MAIN CARD: 

Friday, Nov. 12 - Hlala eISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO 

10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT 

Featherweight World Title Bout: C-Cris “Cyborg” (24-2, 1 NC) vs. #5-Isoad Kavanagh(7-4) 

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: #5-I-Tyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 NC) vs. #8-Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC) 

Featherweight Bout: #5-Aaron Pico (8-3) vs. Ungenzi. 8-Justin Gonzales (12-0) 

Featherweight Bout: #1-Arlene Blencowe(14-8)vs. #7-Pam Sorenson(9-3) 

Wesibhakela Bout: #7-USteve Mowry(9-0)vs. Rakim Cleveland (22-13-1, 1 NC) 

IKHADI Preliminary: 

IBellator MMA YITHUBE | Isiteshi se-Showtime Sports YouTube | Pluto TV 

7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT 

Flyweight Bout: UBrown Ellen (5-3) vs.Desiree Yanez (5-3) 

Welterweight Bout: Roman Faraldo (5-0) vs.Robert Turnquest (11-7) 

Featherweight Bout: Cody Law(4-0) vs.Colton Hamm (4-3)  

Flyweight Bout: Valerie Loureda (3-1) vs.Taylor Turner (5-7) 

Middleweight Bout: Jordan Newman (3-0) vs.Shane O’Shea(4-2) 

Ngeminye imininingwane nge-Bellator MMA imicimbi ezayo, please visit Bellator.com. 

 

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Free. Nov. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Queally vs. Pitbull 2// 3Arena // Dublin, Ireland

Free. Nov. 12 // BELLATOR 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanagh // Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino // Hollywood, FL

Free. Dec. 3 // BELLATOR 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi// Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.

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