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Complete Weigh-In Results & Photos for Tomorrow’s BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Event – Kuishi juu ya Showtime

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COMPLETE WEIGH-IN PHOTOS

UNCASVILLE, Conn. - BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky will be broadcast tomorrow, Ijumaa, Juni 25 on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, while preliminary bouts will stream on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel beginning at 6:30 p.m. NA / 3:30 p.m. PT.

Bellator MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Kuu ya Kadi:
Ijumaa, Juni 25 – Live on Showtime
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Interim Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #1-Timothy Johnson (260) vs. #3-Valentin Moldavsky (234)
Flyweight Co-Main Event: #2-Liz Carmouche (125.5) vs. #3-Kana Watanabe (125.25)
Featherweight Bout: #6-Daniel Weichel (145.5) vs. Keoni Diggs (146)
Nyepesi Bout: #4-Myles Jury (156) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (156)
Mwanga Heavyweight Bout: Christian Edwards (206) vs. Simon Biyong (204.5)

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6:30 p.m. NA / 3:30 p.m. PT

Nyepesi Bout: Soren Bak (156) vs. Bobby Lee (155.25)
Nyepesi Bout: Isaiah Hokit (155.75) vs. Corey Samuels (156)
Bantamweight Bout: Jaylon Bates (136) vs. Cody Matthews (135)
Middleweight Bout: Taylor Johnson (185.25) vs. Lance Wright (184.75)
Featherweight Bout: John Macapa (144.75) vs. John de Jesus (145.5)

Tafadhali ziara Bellator.com kwa maelezo ya ziada.

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Bellator MMA ni shirika linaloongoza ulimwenguni la sanaa ya kijeshi iliyo na wapiganaji wengi bora ulimwenguni. Chini ya uongozi wa mkongwe kupambana promoter Scott Coker, Matukio ya Bellator hufanyika katika miji mikubwa ulimwenguni na inaweza kuonekana kwenye runinga kwa zaidi 160 nchi kwa watazamaji wanaopatikana wa watu zaidi ya bilioni moja. Katika Umoja wa Mataifa, Bellator inaweza kuonekana kwenye Showtime. Bellator inaundwa na timu ya mtendaji ambayo inajumuisha wataalamu wa tasnia ya juu katika utengenezaji wa runinga, kuishi tukio muziki wa, fighter maendeleo / mahusiano, ukumbi manunuzi, kuundwa udhamini / maendeleo, leseni ya kimataifa, masoko, matangazo, utangazaji na tume mahusiano. Bellator iko katika Hollywood, Calif. na inamilikiwa na Burudani Giant Viacomcbs, nyumbani kwa duniani bidhaa Waziri burudani kwamba kuungana na watazamaji kupitia maudhui kulazimisha katika televisheni, picha mwendo, majukwaa online na simu.

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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™ na Flix®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI masoko na kusambaza michezo na matukio ya burudani kwa ajili ya maonyesho kwa wanachama juu ya kulipa-per-view msingi kupitia Showtime PPV®. Kwa habari zaidi, kwenda www.SHO.com.
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Bellator MMA 261 MEDIA DAY VIDEOS AND QUOTES

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LOS ANGELES – Je Si. 1 ranked heavyweight Timothy Johnson na No. 3 ranked heavyweight Valentin Moldavsky previewed their monumental inaugural interim heavyweight title fight at BELLATOR 261 on SHOWTIME during a virtual media day Wednesday. Johnson vs. Moldavsky caps off an amazing main card this Friday, Juni 25 kuishi juu ya Showtime katika 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

The BELLATOR 261 main card also features a top-five women’s flyweight bout in the co-main event slot as the No. 2 nafasi Liz Carmouche takes on the undefeated No. 3 nafasi Kana Watanabe. Pia, lightweights square off as No. 4 nafasi Myles Juryclashes with the No. 6 nafasi Sidney Outlaw in a contest holding major title implications and former title challenger No. 6 nafasi featherweight Daniel Weichel battles the undefeated Keoni Diggs in a 145-pound bout. Top prospect Christian Edwards opens the action on SHOWTIME in a light heavyweight banger against Simon Biyong.

Hapa ni nini wapiganaji alikuwa na kusema Jumatano:

Tim Johnson BELLATOR Heavyweight

*Bonyeza HERE to view Johnson’s full media session

“I’m counting this as a title, I’ll let everyone else put interim in front of it. Moldavsky is a championship level fighter and so am I, so in my eyes this fight is to become the best heavyweight in the division.”

“It was easy to focus on his gameplan because it is the exact same thing I do. We both are strong wrestlers and have heavy ground and pound. I guess we are going to have see who does it better on Friday.”

“My resurgence in my career comes from me not doubting myself. I lost a few in a row and it was an easy excuse to quit and doubt myself, but I didn’t, and I was able to rip off three in a row and put myself in a position to win a title.”

Valentin Moldavsky BELLATOR Heavyweight

*Bonyeza HERE to view Moldavsky’s full media session

“Yes, there are some similarities between me and Tim. My style is a little different, ingawa, I like to take people down and finish them there.”

“Now that this is a title fight, I understand that there is more on the line, but this is just another fight for me. I plan to do what I always do and that is fight my fight and come out with a victory.”

“It is an honor to train with Fedor and represent his team.”

“His wrestling is not better than mine, and my sambo is going to be more impactful than his wrestling.’

Liz Carmouche BELLATOR Women’s Flyweight

*Bonyeza HERE to view Carmouche’s full media session

“I plan to get a dominant finish and earn a title shot. I don’t think either of us want this to go to a decision. Weather it be me knocking her out, cutting her open or ground and pound, I plan to finish this fight in a dominating fashion.”

“It is really exciting to fight in front of the fans and feel that energy again. Walking in and walking out is where you feel it, but when I step foot in the cage it is just me and my opponent.”

“This has nothing to do with Kana and her record. I have to put on a dominant performance and show why I deserve to be the champion in this division. When I got to Bellator, I wanted to climb all the way up the rankings, and that is what I have done and plan on continuing to do.”

“Without giving too much away I see a lot of possibilities here. I see a lot of disabilities in her game that I can capitalize on that will enhance my game. This will allow me to put on a great performance and finish her.”

Kana Watanabe BELLATOR Women’s Flyweight

*Bonyeza HERE to view Watanabe’s full media session

“I am very flattered by the comparison to Rhonda, but my judo and my ground and pound is very advanced and much different than Rhonda’s.”

“If I have a positive showing Friday, then I believe I deserve a shot at the title.”

“Liz is one of the biggest names I have ever fought, but this does not change my mindset or make me feel pressure. I am honored to fight Liz and can’t wait to step foot in the cage with her.”

“I am honored to be the co-main event on Friday. That all means nothing, ingawa, if I don’t put on a show and an impressive performance. I plan to do that.’

Myles Jury BELLATOR Lightweight

*Bonyeza HERE to view Jury’s full media session

“I try to focus on the things I can control, but a win Friday along with how I have been fighting should put me in the conversation for a title shot.”

“I credit my toughness for this two-fight win streak. I continue to show up and work hard. When I was on that three-fight losing streak, I did not allow for myself to get down. After Friday I will be on a three-fight win streak and in a great spot for a shot at the title, and I credit my toughness and resilience for that.”

Sidney Outlaw BELLATOR Lightweight

“I have improved in every way possible. Jury is just another guy who breathes air, so I have nothing to worry about.”

“Fighting guys like Michael Chandler have helped me, but at the end of the day it is me vs. me. I am confident, and that has translated to every other aspect of my life. I am prepared for this fight and am going to put on a show.”

Daniel Weichel BELLATOR Featherweight

*Bonyeza HERE to view Weichel’s full media session

“I think Keoni is a tough fighter, but I am looking forward to giving him his first loss. I am extremely excited for this fight and giving him his first loss is going to be a challenge for me, and I look forward to It.”

"Kusema kweli, I don’t want to look ahead of this fight. It was easy to do that in the Grand Prix, and I did not like it. Keoni is a tough opponent, and my focus has been on him. I had a great camp and look forward to showing that Friday night.”

Keoni Diggs BELLATOR Featherweight

*Bonyeza HERE to view Diggs full media session

“I’m stoked for the challenge. This is my toughest fight to date, and it’s against the toughest opponent. I am looking forward to making a statement and solidifying myself in this division.”

“My game plan never changes. I am going to take what he gives me and beat him. I believe I am better than him everywhere, I am not really looking forward to wins and losses, but I just want to put on a great performance and show what I am capable of.”

“Just because he has more fights doesn’t mean he has mystical powers. I train with some very tough people, and I am a veteran myself. I have a lot of confidence in myself and don’t see him doing anything that will shock me when we step in the cage.”

Christian Edwards BELLATOR Light Heavyweight

*Bonyeza HERE to view Edward’s full media session

“Simon is very tough, and it is definitely the toughest opponent of my career. I know my skill set, ingawa, and I know what I can do, and I expect to show that Friday.”

“I know Simon is very powerful and athletic. It is his first fight in the United States, so I expect him to come out flying. I plan to weather the storm and then take him into deep waters where I can finish the fight.”

Simon Biyong BELLATOR Light Heavyweight

*Bonyeza HERE to view Biyong full media session

“It is a dream to fight in the United States and making my debut here is a huge opportunity. I was originally on the prelims and now I am on the main card, what more could I ask for?"

“I didn’t have a lot of time to prepare for Edwards, but it doesn’t matter because at the end of the day it is a fight. It is short notice for me, and it is short notices for him. I will be ready and can’t wait to show my skills.”

“I am here to put myself in a position to get a ranked opponent, and Christian Edwards is in my way. I think he looked good in his last fight, but I am not his last opponent. I hope he is ready because I am.”

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Kuhusu Bellator
BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Chini ya uongozi wa mkongwe kupambana promoter Scott Coker, Matukio ya Bellator hufanyika katika miji mikubwa ulimwenguni na inaweza kuonekana kwenye runinga kwa zaidi 160 nchi kwa watazamaji wanaopatikana wa watu zaidi ya bilioni moja. Katika Umoja wa Mataifa, Bellator inaweza kuonekana kwenye Showtime. Bellator inaundwa na timu ya mtendaji ambayo inajumuisha wataalamu wa tasnia ya juu katika utengenezaji wa runinga, kuishi tukio muziki wa, fighter maendeleo / mahusiano, ukumbi manunuzi, kuundwa udhamini / maendeleo, leseni ya kimataifa, masoko, matangazo, utangazaji na tume mahusiano. Bellator iko katika Hollywood, Calif. na inamilikiwa na Burudani Giant Viacomcbs, nyumbani kwa duniani bidhaa Waziri burudani kwamba kuungana na watazamaji kupitia maudhui kulazimisha katika televisheni, picha mwendo, majukwaa online na simu.

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Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., anamiliki na kazi mitandao ya televisheni premium Showtime®, MOVIE CHANNEL™ na Flix®, na pia inatoa Showtime juu ya mahitaji®, MOVIE CHANNEL™ Juu ya mahitaji na Flix juu ya mahitaji®, na mtandao wa uthibitisho huduma Showtime wakati wowote®. Showtime Digital Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of SNI, kazi kusimama pekee Streaming huduma Showtime®. SHOWTIME is currently available to subscribers via cable, DBS, and telco providers, and as a stand-alone streaming service through Amazon, Apple®, Google, LG Smart TVs, Oculus Go, Mwaka®, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Consumers can also subscribe to SHOWTIME via Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, Hulu, The Roku Channel, Sling TV and YouTube TV. Viewers can also watch on computers at Showtime.com. SNI masoko na kusambaza michezo na matukio ya burudani kwa ajili ya maonyesho kwa wanachama juu ya kulipa-per-view msingi kupitia Showtime PPV®. Kwa habari zaidi, kwenda www.SHO.com.
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Bellator MMA 263: Pitbull vs.. MCKEE VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

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LOS ANGELES – June 17, 2021 – BELLATOR MMA’s Featherweight and Lightweight World Champion Patricio Pitbull (32-4) and undefeated top-ranked challenger Pia McKee (17-0) previewed their must-watch Featherweight World Grand Prix Final and 145-pound title fight during a virtual press conference Wednesday. Both fighters’ head coaches, Eric Albarracin of Team Pitbull Brothers, na Antonio McKee of Team Bodyshop, also chimed in with a look at the final preparations both fight camps are taking as we approach the massive event.

BELLATOR 263: Pitbull vs. McKee will emanate from the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., and will air live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Tickets for the event go on sale tomorrow, Ijumaa, Juni 18 at BELLATOR.com and Ticketmaster.com.

Here is what the fighters and their coaches had to say Wednesday:

Patricio Pitbull, BELLATOR Featherweight World Champion & BELLATOR Lightweight World Champion

“I’m a little bit older and faster than the rest of my division and I’m going to use this in my favor. (22:47)

“Of all the opponents I’ve faced, AJ is the most dangerous, and I know that. Pamoja na kwamba kuwa alisema, I know that I’m going to win this fight and prove his father wrong. (26:18)

“At the beginning of his career, he faced very low-level guys. He has a few wins over tough opponents, but he’s never fought anyone like me. He claims that he is ready for me, but he isn’t, and he’ll learn that very quickly in front of his home crowd.” (38:48)

Pia McKee, Je Si. 1 Ranked BELLATOR Featherweight & Featherweight World Grand Prix Finalist

“It’s been a great journey and this is something I’ve dreamed of my entire career. Like I said, I’ve been calling Pitbull’s name since I first stepped into that cage and he’s ignored me, pretending like he doesn’t know who I am. Wakati wa mwisho wa siku, there is nowhere else for him to run and he has to look me in my eyes. I’m looking forward to it. Everyone says I haven’t been tested and I agree. Lakini, when you do see me get tested, a whole different animal will come out. (23:22)

“After I beat Pitbull and become the face of BELLATOR, we can run it back for that second belt too. Becoming champ-champ is something that I said I was always going to do, and that I will do. I went through the trials and tribulations of not wanting to fight, to then having my passion for this come back and me seeing all my goals be within reach. It’s going to be fun, especially after the long break due to my knee surgery. I can’t wait to get in there again. The Mercenary does one thing: he signs the contract and then takes the person out. (24:22)

“I’ve been preparing for this fight for six years because Pitbull has been at the top for so long. Kwa mara nyingine tena, I have a foot longer reach on him, so he has to come to me. He says he is training with gold medal wrestlers, but I will do the same thing to him that I did to Pat Curran and Darrion Caldwell. I’m comfortable off my back. Just because he’s Brazilian, that doesn’t mean anything in terms of Jiu jitsu. I have that evolved Jiu jitsu and that’s what I get people with when they don’t see it coming.” (31:45)

Scott Coker, BELLATOR President

“We’re excited to be back in California and we are excited to be back in the Forum, a place where we have had so many great fights. It’s going to be an amazing event. My staff is excited and the fighters are excited. When you think about live sports, it needs fans. We got a taste of it last week at the Mohegan Sun, which has been an amazing partner for us, but it’s time to travel and get back to what BELLATOR does best. That is putting on great fights touring from city-to-city, starting with this amazing fight on July 31. (4:10)

“This is the fight that everyone wanted to see. We have so many amazing athletes in this division that we went through the lottery system for matchups, which provided us with amazing fights. But at the beginning, I was wishing that the final would be McKee versus Pitbull. When we signed McKee, he had zero fights to his name. Sasa, look at where he is today. Back then, Pitbull was our champion and obviously still is today, so this fight is the “OG” vs. the new guard and we’ll have to see what happens.” (5:13)

Eric Albarracin, Team Pitbull Brothers Head Coach

“Patricio’s had a bullseye on his back since he became the champ in 2014, when he beat Pat Curran and this run has gone exactly as we planned. We were the matchmakers, we sent Darrion Caldwell to the other side of the bracket to take out some of the young bucks and he did. Kisha, AJ took him out and here we are. I think this is the perfect matchup for the finals. We have a young, up-and-coming, undefeated fighter and the pound-for-pound best fighter on the planet, Patricio Pitbull. This is going to be the greatest fight in BELLATOR history. (7:20)

“Even at 17-0, AJ is still very young in the game. He’s very unpredictable. Lakini, at the end of the day it’s Pitbull who is the pound-for-pound best on the planet, it’s Pitbull who is the double champ, it’s Pitbull who has the best coaches in the game and they don’t know how to prepare for that.” (8:18)

Antonio McKee, Team Bodyshop Head Coach

“I lived a different life, one where it wasn’t all good. I was dealing with a lot of stuff that a lot of African American men deal with. No mother and no father, growing up in the streets of Los Angeles. It was what it was, but I made the right decisions and never got caught for anything that I did that could have put me away for the rest of my life and found my drive and motivation through my son. The things that AJ would say as a kid, like ‘Daddy if you die, can I die with you?’ I didn’t care about living and I didn’t have a problem with killing either. And then one day AJ says ‘Dad, whatever you do and wherever you go, I want to come with you.’ I was ready to clock out, but then I realized that I needed to be here for him. He had nothing but me, so that gave me the drive and the strength to find a better way out.

“I made it this far, did my thing as a wrestler and was the best in the world. I did what I was doing, but I didn’t have the right mindset, so I had to check my mental and learn how to be a respectable human being. Once I did that, things started to shift for me and now here we are. I did things to keep AJ in private school, not to buy cars, muziki, and jewelry. I did it all to pay for his school tuition.” (14:36)
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Featherweight World Champion Patricio Pitbull Meets AJ McKee in the BELLATOR Featherweight World Grand Prix Finals on Saturday, Julai 31 — Kuishi juu ya Showtime

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BELLATOR 263 TAKES PLACE AT THE FORUM IN LOS ANGELES ON SATURDAY, Julai 31 – LIVE ON Showtime®

TICKETS FOR THIS MASSIVE EVENT GO ON SALE TOMORROW ATBELLATOR.COM

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LOS ANGELES — And then there were two…

What began with 16 featherweight athletes vying for a one-million-dollar grand prize and the BELLATOR Featherweight World Championship has been narrowed to the greatest BELLATOR athlete in the history of the promotionPatricio Pitbull (32-4) and the company’s best-ever homegrown fighter in No. 1 nafasiPia McKee (17-0).

The culmination of the BELLATOR Featherweight World Grand Prix takes place Saturday, Julai 31 katika Forum katika Inglewood, Calif., and marks the company’s first domestic event hosted away from “The Fightsphere” since February 2020.

BELLATOR 263: Pitbull vs. McKeeairs live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, Juni 18 at BELLATOR.com and Ticketmaster.com with a pre-sale taking place on Thursday.

“This is without a doubt going to be the biggest BELLATOR fight of all time,” said BELLATOR President Scott Coker. “AJ McKee has been calling for a shot at Pitbull’s title since his very first professional victory inside our cage six years ago. Now he’s finally getting the opportunity to realize his dream of becoming a world champion against the winningest fighter in BELLATOR history. For Pitbull a win over McKee in this tournament final would be a statement piece to add to his long list of accolades and legacy as the best 145-pounder on the planet.”

One half of the vaunted Pitbull Brothers duo, Patricio has long been considered the crown jewel of BELLATOR MMA, where he sits atop the pound-for-pound rankings. Holding a remarkable record of 32-4 with wins over elite competition including the likes ofPat Curran, Juan Archuleta, Daniel Weichel (x2) and most recently a second triumph over Emmanuel Sanchez, the 33-year-old stands alone as the featherweight king. Zaidi ya hayo, he was able to capture the Lightweight World Championship in a 2019 contest opposite Michael Chandler, becoming only the second BELLATOR athlete to hold two titles simultaneously. Kwa 23 finishes in 36 mapambano mtaalamu, Pitbull has shown time and time again that he possesses the well-rounded skillset required to reign over multiple weight classes.

With a perfect record of 17-0, AJ McKee has exceeded the lofty expectations placed on him since his professional debut at the ripe age of 20-years-old. With an even six knockouts and six submissions, the now-26-year-old McKee has shown a knack for securing finishes—and fast—with nine coming in the first round. “Mercenary” has earned dominant victories over every man who has opposed him including former champions Pat Curran, Georgi Karakhanyan, and Darrion Caldwell, who McKee submitted most-recently with a rare, modified neck crank that was later dubbed the “McKee-otine.” Finally, the Long Beach native will face the man he has called for since signing with BELLATOR, as he takes on Patricio Pitbull in the much-anticipated Featherweight World Grand Prix Final.

The preliminary portion of the event streams live at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Showtime Sports YouTube Channel, as well as Pluto TV and features former featherweight title challenger and No. 2 nafasiEmmanuel Sanchez(20-5) versus Denmark’s No. 8 nafasiMads Burnell(15-3), a bantamweight tilt between No. 3 nafasiMagomed “Tiger” Magomedov(18-1) na No. 4 Raufeon “Supa” Stots(16-1) and a lightweight affair pitting undefeatedUsman Nurmagomedov (12-0) dhidi yaManny Muro(12-6).

BELLATOR 263: Pitbull vs. McKeeKuu ya Kadi:

Jumamosi, Julai 31 – Live on Showtime

10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

Tukio kuu la ulimwengu wa Featherweight: C-Patricio Pitbull(32-4) vs. #1-Pia McKee (17-0)

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

Featherweight Bout: #2-Emmanuel Sanchez(20-5) vs. #8-Mads Burnell (15-3)

Bantamweight Bout: #3-Magomed Magomedov(18-1) vs. #4-Raufeon Stots(16-1)

Nyepesi Bout: Usman Nurmagomedov (12-0) Vs.Manny Muro(12-6)

*Kadi chini ya kubadilika.

Tafadhali ziaraBellator.com kwa maelezo ya ziada.

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Official Fight Night Results, Quotes & Photos for BELLATOR MMA 260: Lima vs. Amosov

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#1-Yaroslav Amosov (26-0) defeated c-Douglas Lima (32-9) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Yaroslav Amosov after winning the title:

“I am happy because this is my life. It’s been a long time in training. It’s the result I wanted and I am happy. Now I must recover. Lakini, haijalishi, I have my undefeated record.”

#3-Jason Jackson (15-4) kushindwa #6-Paul Daley (43-18-2) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Jason Jackson following his unanimous decision win:

“It’s not easy to come out here and do what me and Paul Daley just did. We came out here, we fought our ass off.

“I needed to prove to myself that I could go in there and fight the champ. This guy went five rounds with Douglas Lima. Hivyo, I knew if I take this opportunity to fight him and go and fight the way I trained, then I could beat Douglas Lima and win the championship.”

#6-Aaron Pico (8-3) kushindwa Aiden Lee (9-5) kupitia utii (anaconda choke) katika 1:33 ya pande zote tatu

Aaron Pico speaks post victory:

“He’s a warrior, Awali ya yote. My team and I put in a lot of work, but I feel like I could’ve done a little bit better. Thank God I have no injuries, I can fight next month if I needed to. And I just want to say thank you to all of the fans.”

“I’ll fight anybody in the top ten honestly. Mimi itabidi kupambana mtu yeyote. I feel like I’m ready. I’m sorry I didn’t get the knockout tonight but I’m happy with the submission.”

Mark Lemminger (12-3) kushindwa Demarques Jackson (11-6) kupitia TKO (kukwepa makonde) katika 3:30 ya mbili duru

Mark Lemminger on his win:

“He’s strong. He was slowing down [as the fight went on], but he still felt pretty strong. I was able to control my position. I didn’t make the same mistake I made last time I was here and I put him belly down and I got the stoppage.”

Awali Kadi:
Kyle Crutchmer (7-1) kushindwa Levan Chokheli (9-1, 1 NC) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Justin Gonzales (12-0) kushindwa #9-Tywan Claxton (6-3) kupitia uamuzi kupasuliwa (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Bobby King (10-3) kushindwa Nick Newell (16-4) kupitia uamuzi kupasuliwa (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)
Lucas Brennan (5-0) kushindwa Matthew Skibicki (4-4) kupitia utii (anaconda choke) katika 1:54 ya duru moja
Marina Mokhnatkina (5-2) kushindwa #8-Amanda Bell (7-8) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Alex Polizzi (8-1) kushindwa Gustavo Trujillo (3-2) kupitia utii (straight armbar) katika 4:22 ya duru moja

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LIZ CARMOUCHE MEETS UNDEFEATED KANA WATANABE IN THE CO-MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR MMA 261 Ijumaa, Juni 25 – LIVE ON SHOWTIME AT 9 P.M. ET / 6 P.M. PT

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LOS ANGELES – Liz Carmouche (15-7), who is No. 5 in the BELLATOR women’s pound-for-pound rankings, will face the promotion’s No. 3 ranked flyweight Kana Watanabe (10-0-1) during the co-main event of Bellator MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Ijumaa, Juni 25.

The BELLATOR 261 main card airs live on Showtime katika 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT and takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. A limited number of tickets starting at $60 are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

Newly announced preliminary matchups feature a bantamweight tilt pitting Jaylon Bates (2-0) dhidi ya Cody Matthews (1-1) and middleweight matchup between Taylor Johnson (6-2) na Lance Wright (5-1).

The preliminary portion of BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky huanza saa 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT and will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Showtime Sports YouTube Channel na Pluto TV.

BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky is anchored by an interim heavyweight title bout between No. 1 nafasi Timothy Johnson (15-6) na No. 3 nafasi Valentin Moldavsky (10-1). A featherweight fight featuring former title challenger No. 5 nafasi Daniel Weichel (40-12) against Hawaii’s undefeated Keoni Diggs (9-0) and a light heavyweight re-booking between No. 10 nafasi Christian Edwards (4-0) na Ben Parrish (4-1) have also been confirmed for the main card.

Additional prelims include a lightweight bout featuring No. 6 nafasi Myles Jury (19-5) versus No. 7 nafasi Sidney Outlaw (15-4), a women’s strawweight fight pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) dhidi ya Kyra Batara (8-4), a light heavyweight contest seeing Lee Chadwick (26-15-1) dhidi ya Simon Biyong (7-1), and a lightweight affair between Søren Bak (14-1) na Bobby Lee (12-5).

Carmouche is a highly skilled veteran of the sport who joined BELLATOR’s women’s flyweight division in 2019 following a six-year run in the UFC. Fighting out of San Diego, the 37-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, notching a pair of victories with the promotion. Since signing with BELLATOR, “Girl-Rilla” has rallied off two straight wins, defeating Vanessa Porto and DeAnna Bennett. Prior to Carmouche’s days as a professional athlete, the Lafayette, Louisiana-native spent five years serving as an aviation electrician in the United Stated Marine Corps, where she completed three tours of duty in the Middle East.

“I’m looking forward to getting back in the cage. I plan to end this fight with a dominant finish that stamps my name as the top contender for the belt,” Carmouche said.

Undefeated through 11 mapambano mtaalamu, Japan’s Watanabe steps into the BELLATOR MMA cage for the third time in as many years. Kwa frying-pan-bending nguvu, the 32-year-old judoka boasts an impressive 60% finishing rate and has bested fellow BELLATOR flyweights Alejandra Lara and Ilara Joanne since joining the promotion’s ranks. The No. 3 ranked flyweight is looking to make a statement of her own and stake her claim to a shot at BELLATOR’s coveted 125-pound championship.

“I am very grateful to be given another opportunity to fight during these hard times. Liz Carmouche has tons of experience and has constantly been fighting the best which makes her without a doubt one of the best in the world,” Watanabe said. “I fully respect her in every aspect and am truly honored to face such an athlete. Pamoja na kwamba kuwa alisema, I am excited to take on this challenge to prove to everybody and myself that I have what it takes to become the best in the world. I want to win this fight in a convincing way, to open up the doors for a title challenge shot.”

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Bellator MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky Kuu ya Kadi:
Showtime
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Interim Heavyweight Title Main Event: #1-Tim Johnson (15-6) vs. #3-Valentin Moldavsky (10-1)
Flyweight Co-Main Event: #2– Liz Carmouche (15-7) vs. #3-Kana Watanabe (10-0-1)
Bout kuu ya kadi ya manyoya: #5- Daniel Weichel (40-12) vs. Keoni Diggs (9-0)
Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: #10– Christian Edwards (4-0) vs. Ben Parrish (4-1)

Awali Kadi:
Kituo cha YouTube cha Bellator MMA | Showtime Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV
5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT

Strawweight bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) vs. Kyra Batara (8-4)
Lightweight bout: #6-Myles Jury (19-5) vs. #7-Sidney Outlaw (15-4)
Lightweight bout: Søren Bak (14-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-5)
Bantamweight Bout: Jaylon Bates (2-0) vs. Cody Matthews (1-1)
Middleweight Bout: Taylor Johnson (6-2) vs. Lance Wright (5-1)
Mwanga Heavyweight Bout: Lee Chadwick (26-15-1) vs. Simon Biyong (7-1)


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BELLATOR MMA Confirms Full Fight Card for BELLATOR 260 on SHOWTIME Next Friday, Juni 11 katika 9 p.m. NA

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DOUGLAS LIMA DEFENDS WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST NO. 1 RANKED YAROSLAV AMOSOV IN MAIN EVENT

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LOS ANGELES- Bellator MMA imethibitisha kadi kamili ya mapigano yaBellator MMA 260: Lima vs. Amosovjuu yaIjumaa, Juni 11 katika Mohegan Sun uwanja. The event is the promotion’s first show in America with fans in attendance since the start of the pandemic and airs LIVE on SHOWTIME at9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

BELLATOR’s 170-pound kingpinDouglas Lima(32-8) returns to the welterweight division to put his title on the line against undefeated and No. 1 nafasiYaroslav Amosov (25-0) in a must-watch main event clash.

Mbali na headliner, the entirety of the BELLATOR 260 main card on SHOWTIME is stacked, including a 175-pound contract weight co-main event pitting legendary No. 6 ranked welterweight Paul Daley (43-17-2) against the streaking No. 3 ranked welterweight Jason Jackson (14-4). Pia, a featherweight feature fight between the hard-hitting No. 6 nafasi Aaron Pico (7-3) versus Birmingham’s Aiden Lee (9-4) and a welterweight showdown between Demarques Jackson (11-5) na Mark Lemminger (9-0, 1 NC). The newly announced fifth and final main card bout features a showdown between No. 10 nafasi Vanessa Porto (5-3) and Pitbull Brothers-product Ilara Joanne (9-5) in a 128-pound contract weight bout.

The preliminary card is locked in with six action-packed fights, highlighted by a featherweight battle between No. 9 nafasiTywan Claxton(6-2) na undefeatedJustin Gonzales(11-0), who is making his BELLATOR debut. Wakati huo huo, hometown hero and fan-favoriteNick Newell(16-3) is set to square off againstBobby King (9-3) in a lightweight bout and 20-year-old phenomLucas Brennan(4-0) prepares for a 150-pound contract weight clash withMatthew Skibicki (4-3). Pia, two-time NCAA All-American wrestling standoutKyle Crutchmer (6-1) will take on undefeated welterweightLevan Chokheli (9-0, 1 NC) to cap off this stacked preliminary card.

AllBELLATOR 260prelims will stream live at6 p.m. Na / 3 p.m.. PT Kwenye kituo cha YouTube cha Bellator MMA, Showtime Sports YouTube Channel na Pluto TV.

Kama sehemu ya uzinduzi wa Bellator MMA kwenye Showtime, Mtandao unapeana watazamaji ambao ni mpya kwa huduma ya utiririshaji wa wakati, ikifuatiwa na ada ya usajili wa kila mwezi iliyopunguzwa ya $ 4.99/mwezi kwa miezi sita ijayo. Watazamaji wanaweza kujisajiliSho.com/bellatormma. Wasajili watakabidhiwa Matukio mawili ya Waziri Mkuu wa Bellator MMA kwa mwezi kote 2021 na zaidi ya, na hafla zote zilizopangwa kuishi 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT Mahali popote huduma ya Showtime inapatikana.

Orodha kamili za bout ziko chini:

 Bellator MMA 260: Lima vs. AmosovKuu ya Kadi:

Ijumaa, Juni 11 – Live on Showtime

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

Welterweight World Title Main Event: c-Douglas Lima(32-8) vs. #1-Yaroslav Amosov(25-0)

175-pound Contract Weight Co-Main Event: #6-Paul Daley (43-17-2) vs. #3-Jason Jackson(14-4)

Featherweight Bout: #6-Aaron Pico (7-3) Vs.Aiden Lee (9-4)

128-pound Contract Weight Bout: #10-Vanessa Porto (22-9) Vs.Ilara Joanne(9-5)

Welterweight Bout: Demarques Jackson(11-5) Vs.Mark Lemminger(11-3)

Awali Kadi:

Kituo cha YouTube cha Bellator MMA | Showtime Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV

6 p.m. Na / 3 p.m.. PT

Welterweight Bout: Kyle Crutchmer (6-1) Vs.Levan Chokheli (9-0, 1 NC)

Featherweight Bout: #9-Tywan Claxton (6-2) Vs.Justin Gonzales(11-0)

Nyepesi Bout: Nick Newell (16-3) Vs.Bobby King (9-3)

150-pound Contract Weight Bout: Lucas Brennan (4-0) Vs.Matthew Skibicki(4-3)

Featherweight Bout: #8-Amanda Bell(7-7) Vs.Marina Mokhnatkina (4-2)

Mwanga Heavyweight Bout: Alex Polizzi(7-1) Vs.Gustavo Trujillo(3-1)

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Featherweight Sensation Aaron Pico Meets Birmingham’s Aiden Lee During Main Card of BELLATOR 260 Ijumaa, Juni 11 – Kuishi juu ya Showtime

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR BELLATOR’S FIRST FAN-ATTENDED EVENT STATESIDE IN OVER A YEAR

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LOS ANGELES — Today, BELLATOR MMA confirmed that No. 6 nafasi featherweightAaron Pico (7-3) has been added to theBellator MMA 260: Lima vs. Amosovmain card on Friday, Juni 11, where he will oppose grappling aceAiden Lee(9-4), in a 145-pound bout. The fight will take place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. and will be televised live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

BELLATOR 260 will be headlined by welterweight world championDouglas Lima(32-8), who will defend his 170-pound title against the undefeated and top-ranked Yaroslav Amosov(25-0).

The event marks BELLATOR’s first fan-attended event in the United States sinceBELLATOR 239 took place on February 21, 2020. A limited number of tickets starting at $60 are available now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at Bellator.com.

Since his professional MMA debut in 2017, Aaron Pico has widely been considered one of the brightest prospects in the sport. The Jackson Wink fighter has showcased a wrestling acumen that stacks up with the best in the world, coupled with vicious punching power that has earned him stunning KO victories with both his left and right hand. The 24-year-old has shown steady growth each time out in the BELLATOR cage and is currently riding a three-fight winning streak.

Fighting for the first time on American soil, the 26-year-old Lee looks to secure his third straight victory inside the BELLATOR cage. An underrated submission specialist, the Englishman earned his fourth career victory via rear-naked choke against Damian Frankiewicz and a stunning head-kick knockout against Jeremy Petley in the first round of their matchup last September.

Zaidi ya hayo, a welterweight fight between BELLATOR veteranKyle Crutchmer (6-1) and promotional debutantLevan Chokheli(9-0, 1 NC) has been added as a preliminary bout. Crutchmer, who trains out of AKA in San Jose, wrestled at Oklahoma State University, where he became a two-time All-American and two-time Big 12 bingwa. Wakati huo huo, Chokheli looks to keep his record flawless while making a sound first impression in his BELLATOR debut. The 24-year-old Georgian boasts an impressive 100% finishing rate, having never seen the final bell in all nine of his fights.

Also added to the preliminary card, “The Boogeyman," Lance Wright(5-1) will be making his BELLATOR debut after an impressive showing on the American regional scene. He will be tasked with fightingTaylor “Tombstone” Johnson (6-2), a two-fight veteran of the BELLATOR cage.

Waislamu wote watatiririka moja kwa moja5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT Kwenye kituo cha YouTube cha Bellator MMA, Showtime Sports YouTube Channel na Pluto TV. Orodha kamili za bout ziko chini.

Bellator MMA 260: Lima vs. AmosovKuu ya Kadi:

Ijumaa, Juni 11 – Live on Showtime

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

Welterweight World Title Main Event: c-Douglas Lima(32-8) vs. #1-Yaroslav Amosov(25-0)

175-pound Contract Weight Co-Main Event: #6–Paul Daley (43-17-2) vs. #3-Jason Jackson(14-4)

Featherweight Bout: #6-Aaron Pico (7-3) Vs.Aiden Lee (9-4)

Welterweight Bout: Demarques Jackson(11-5) Vs.Mark Lemminger(11-3)

Awali Kadi:

Kituo cha YouTube cha Bellator MMA | Showtime Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV

5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT

Welterweight Bout: Kyle Crutchmer (6-1) Vs.Levan Chokheli (9-0, 1 NC)

Featherweight Bout: #9-Tywan Claxton (6-2) Vs.Justin Gonzales(11-0)

Nyepesi Bout: Nick Newell (16-3) Vs.Bobby King (9-3)

Featherweight Bout: Lucas Brennan (4-0) Vs.Matthew Skibicki(4-3)

Featherweight Bout: Amanda Bell(7-7) Vs.Marina Mokhnatkina (4-2)

Mwanga Heavyweight Bout: Alex Polizzi(7-1) Vs.Gustavo Trujillo(3-1)

Middleweight Bout: Taylor Johnson(6-2) Vs.Lance Wright (5-1)

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Pigania matokeo ya usiku, DONDOO & Picha za Bellator MMA 259: Cyborg vs.. Smith 2

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c-Cris Cyborg (24-2, 1 NC) kushindwa #4-Leslie Smith (12-9-1) kupitia TKO (mgomo) katika 4:51 ya pande zote tano

Cris Cyborg baada ya kuhifadhi jina:

"Nilijua alikuwa mgumu na nimempigania hapo awali. Ninamjua na kumheshimu na yeye ni mpiganaji wa kweli. Nilijua pamoja naye itakuwa mechi nzuri, Kwa sababu ana uwezo na yeye ni mgumu."

"Nilikuwa nikifanya kazi sana katika sparring kuendelea na kwenda kwa sababu nilijua itakuwa hivyo. Niligundua nilifurahiya zaidi. Itakuwa 16 miaka kama mpiganaji wa kitaalam mwezi huu kwa hivyo nilianza kufurahiya huko."



"Nimekuwa nikifanya kazi ya kukabiliana na maisha yangu yote lakini ninahisi kama ninaendelea kuwa bora na bora kila siku. Nilipata ukanda mweusi, Lakini ni kama ukanda mweupe kwa sababu ninajifunza kila wakati."

"Nimekuwa nikifanya hivi 16 miaka, Nina majina manne. Lakini kabla ya kuwa G.O.A.T. Lazima upigane na 'paka.' Kwa hivyo, Napenda kupigana na paka Zingo na nitauliza Scott Coker. Kwa sababu kabla ya kuwa G.O.A.T. Lazima upigane na 'paka.' ”

#6-Leandro Higo (20-5) kushindwa Darrion Caldwell (15-5) kupitia uamuzi kupasuliwa (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

"Nimekuwa nikingojea vita hii kwa miaka mitatu sasa. Ni jinsi nilivyotaka iende. Nilitumia mieleka yangu na nilitumia jiu-jitsu yangu. Mimi ni mpiganaji kamili na niko tayari kwa mpiganaji yeyote kwenye sayari kwa sababu ninaamini mimi ndiye bora zaidi. Nilijua nimepoteza mzunguko wa kwanza, lakini katika pili wakati alikuwa akitupa viwiko vyote na kunikata wazi, Mimi ni kutoka familia masikini huko Brazil na hiyo haikuwa kitu ambacho sikuwahi kuona hapo awali. Nilihisi furaha kuwa katika ngome hiyo na damu juu yangu.

"Aliishia kunipeleka chini kwa pili na nikaenda kwa kimura, Ambayo ni kitu ambacho nimezoea kufanya, Lakini aliibadilisha lakini basi hakufanya chochote na nikampiga na migomo mingi chini. Viwiko vingi na migomo na mimi tulikaa chini sana na hakuwa akifanya chochote. Ndio maana nilishinda raundi ya pili na ya tatu. "

"Nadhani ninastahili risasi ya kichwa. Nilipiga tu majina matatu makubwa kwenye mchezo na nilipiga tu bingwa wa zamani wa ulimwengu. Na hakuna mtu aliyewapiga watu watatu wa juu wa kiwango hiki cha kiwango cha ulimwengu kama vile nimefanya katika mafanikio matatu mfululizo. Ninaenda kwa jina hilo la ulimwengu na hiyo ndio inayofuata kwangu. Basi tufanye iwe haraka. "

#3-Austin Vanderford (11-0) kushindwa #4-Fabian Edwards (9-2) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Austin Vanderford kufuatia ushindi wake wa uamuzi:

"Ninapenda mapigano yangu ya damu, Ikiwa ni mimi au mpinzani wangu. Nitapata tambi. Lakini kofia kwenda kwa Fabian ambaye alinikata kidogo. Lakini nimefurahi kupata ushindi. ”

"Alikuwa mkubwa, mtu mwenye nguvu. Nilianza kumhisi anipe kichwa na mkono. Kwa bahati mbaya, Sikujifanya mtaji juu yake. Lakini nilijua nini nitafanya. Nilikuwa naenda kusaga tu. Yeye ni mshambuliaji mzuri kwa hivyo ilibidi niwe mwangalifu lakini nilijisikia vizuri. Wrestling… ni moyo wangu. Niko tayari kwa hatua inayofuata. "

Jalel Willis (15-2) kushindwa Maycon Mendonca (11-5) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Hannah Guy (3-1) kushindwa #8-Valerie Loureda (3-1) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Hannah Guy kufuatia ushindi wake wa kwanza ndani ya ngome ya Bellator…

"Nilihisi kama nilikuwa na Cardio mzuri, Kwa hivyo hiyo ilikuwa ya kushangaza kwa sababu nilikuwa na wasiwasi sana juu ya hilo kidogo. Ninashukuru sana alipiga vita na ninashukuru sana Bellator alinipa fursa hii.

"Nilidhani nitamaliza na pembetatu (hulisonga), uaminifu. Yeye tu alitoka hapo, Kwa hivyo hiyo ilikuwa ya kushangaza kwake. Utetezi wake ulikuwa mzuri sana. Nilivutiwa sana na hiyo. Sikujua mchezo wake wa ardhini ulikuwa nini lakini ilikuwa bora zaidi kuliko vile nilidhani itakuwa.

"Kugombana ni mahali tu nataka kuwa ikiwa umeona mapigano yangu mengine. Kushangaza kwangu kumeboresha sana ingawa ninatarajia kubadilisha hiyo. Lakini kugombana daima imekuwa suti yangu kali. Sitaki kutegemea tu ugomvi wangu, lakini nilidhani nilitua risasi mara kadhaa. Katika pambano hili nilidhani naweza kuona wakati viboko vilikuwa vinakuja. Na niliweza kutetea bora kidogo na jinsi nimekua. Kwa hivyo ninajivunia mwenyewe hivi sasa. "

Awali Kadi:
You Awad (24-13, 1 NC) kushindwa Nate Andrews (16-4) kupitia KO (mgomo) katika 3:16 ya duru moja
#7-Grant Neal (6-0) kushindwa #8-Bahati ya Tyree (5-1) kupitia utii (nyuma-uchi hulisonga) katika 4:20 ya duru moja
Sumiko Inaba (2-0) kushindwa Kristina Katsikis (1-2) kupitia TKO (mgomo) katika 3:35 ya pande zote tatu
Aviv Gozali (6-0) kushindwa Sean Felton (5-3-1) kupitia utii (kisigino ndoano) katika 1:17 ya duru moja
#9-Davion Franklin (3-0) kushindwa Tyler King (12-10) kupitia KO saa 2:02 ya duru moja
#7-Leah McCourt (5-1) kushindwa 6-Janay Harding (6-5) kupitia utii (pembe tatu hulisonga) katika 2:42 ya mbili duru
Danny Sabatello (11-1) kushindwa Brett Johns (17-3) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Alexander Shabliy (20-3) kushindwa #9-Alfie Davis (14-4) kupitia uamuzi usiojulikana (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Tafadhali ziara Bellator.com kwa maelezo ya ziada.
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UNDEFEATED WORLD CHAMP VELASQUEZ DEFENDS HER TITLE AGAINST KICKBOXING WORLD CHAMP KIELHOLTZ FRIDAY, Julai 16 AT BELLATOR 262

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Los Angeles - Tukio kuu ya BELLATOR 262 Ijumaa, Julai 16 will feature undefeated 125-pound world champion Juliana Velasquez (11-0) making the first defense of her title against BELLATOR Kickboxing’s Flyweight World Champion and No. 4 nafasi Denise Kielholtz (6-2). The card emanates from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Na hewa huishi kwenye wakati wa show saa 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

A limited number of tickets starting at $60 go on sale beginning Friday, Juni 4, with a special presale starting on Thursday, Juni 3 kutoka 10 a.m. kwa 10 p.m. NA, and can be purchased at Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.

The preliminary portion of Bellator MMA 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz huanza saa 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT and will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Showtime Sports YouTube Channel na Pluto TV. Additional bouts will be announced at a later date.

Hailing from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the 34-year-old Velasquez makes the first defense of her flyweight title since dethroning inaugural champion ILIMA-Lei Macfarlane katika BELLATOR 254 in December of last year. Sitting in the No. 2 slot on the BELLATOR women’s pound-for-pound rankings, Velasquez is a former Brazilian national champion in judo, a martial arts discipline she began training at age four. The Team Nogueira product has been a dominant force throughout her unblemished 11-fight professional career, including six wins under the BELLATOR banner.

“I’m extremely excited and happy to get back in the BELLATOR cage and defend my title for the first time,” said Velasquez. “I’ve been training really hard, and I’m fully prepared to put on an incredible performance for my fans. Denise has been a great champion in the BELLATOR kickboxing ring, but this MMA belt is mine and it will be going back to Brazil with me after the fight.”

Already the reigning BELLATOR Kickboxing Flyweight World Champion, Kielholtz is looking to capture the promotion’s MMA gold as well when she straps on the BELLATOR MMA gloves for the seventh time. The Dutch striking sensation, known to fans as “Miss Dynamite,” is riding a four-fight MMA winning streak, including a first round knockout over former title challenger Kate Jackson katika BELLATOR 247 Oktoba iliyopita. Much like her opponent, the 32-year-old Kielholtz holds a black belt in judo with multiple titles as a member of the Dutch National Judo Team.

“This is the moment I’ve been waiting for since I was a child,” said Kielholtz. “My journey in martial arts started when I was nine years old. I have earned multiple championships from kickboxing and judo and I feel like the universe has put everything together. All the hard work, all the sacrifices I have made in my life have all led me to this opportunity. This will be the crowning achievement of my career. This is mine.”

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Bellator MMA 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtz Kuu ya Kadi:
Showtime
Ijumaa, Julai 16 - 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Flyweight World Title Main Event: C-Juliana Velasquez (11-0) vs. #4-Denise Kielholtz (6-2)

Awali Kadi:
Kituo cha YouTube cha Bellator MMA | Showtime Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV
5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT

For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, ziara BELLATOR.com.