MAIN CARD TO AIR ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN AT 9 פּ.ם. און
לאס אנדזשעלעס– The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, אָקלאַ. דעם פרייטיק, פעברואַר 21 has been finalized with a stacked four-fight main card airing at 9 פּ.ם. עט / 8 פּ.ם. CT on Paramount Network and DAZN. אַדדיטיאָנאַללי, a total of 13 preliminary fights will stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel and DAZN beginning at 6:15 פּ.ם. PT/5:15 פּ.ם. קאָרט.
די הויפּט געשעעניש פון בעללאַטאָר 239will feature an exciting welterweight clash between two of the division’s best prospects, as three-time NCAA National Wrestling Championאון רות (8-1) takes on undefeated Ukrainian strikerYaroslav Amosov(22-0). אויך אויף די קאָרט, a premiere lightweight matchup between Minnesota’s ownבראַנדאָן גירטז (16-8) and recent Bellator free agent signingMyles Jury(17-5), as well as two pivotal matchups in the heavyweight division asTyrell Fortune(8-0) is set to meet UFC-veteranטימאטעאוס זשאנסאן (12-6) און שפּיץ קאַנטענדער דזשאַווי אַיאַלאַ (11-7) goes to battle against a member of Fedor Emelianenko’s team in Russia, Valentin Moldavsky(8-1).
Preliminary action forבעללאַטאָר 239: Ruth vs. Amosovwill be highlighted by a number of young undefeated prospects returning to the cage, including Oklahoma’sKyle Crutchmer(5-0), Christian Edwards(2-0), Chris Gonzalez (3-0), Grant Neal(2-0) and Texas’Lucas Brennan(2-0), while familiar names inCris Lencioni(5-2),Gaston Bolanos (5-2) און שאָן בינטל (9-4) are also scheduled to compete on the card.
אַדדיטיאָנאַללי, the prelims will feature appearances by two Bellator Kickboxing champions in flyweight champDenise Kielholtz(4-2) and featherweight titleholderגאַבריעל וואַרגאַ (1-0) as they both return to the Bellator MMA cage.
BATTLE FOR VACANT BELLATOR MMA MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AIRS LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN AT 10 פּ.ם. ET/9 P.M. קאָרט
Tickets go on sale this Friday, פעברואר. 14
לאס אנדזשעלעס– A middleweight superfight for the vacant 185-pound title, pitting former divisional championגעגאַרד מאָוסאַסי (46-7-2) against current Bellator welterweight titleholderדאָוגלאַס לימאַ (32-7),has been added to Bellator’s exciting return to SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, מייַ 9 – LIVE on Paramount Network and DAZN at 10 פּ.ם. ET/9 p.m. קאָרט.
The event is anchored by a previously announced heavyweight world title bout, featuring two-division Bellator champרייאַן באַדער(27-5, 1 נק) defending his 205-pound title against Russia’sוואַדים נעמקאָוו (11-2).
בעללאַטאָר: Bader vs. נעמקאָוו airs live on Paramount Network and DAZN on Saturday, מייַ 9 בייַ 10 פּ.ם. ET/9 p.m. קאָרט. Preliminary action will stream on DAZN, Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets can be purchased at the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Ticket Office at SAP Center, through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.
The Bellator middleweight title was recently relinquished byRafael Lovato Jr.due to ongoing medical complications.
Fighting out of Leiden, South Holland, נעטהערלאַנדס, Mousasi has cemented legendary status within the sport, having won titles with multiple promotions across a 55-fight career. רובֿ לעצטנס, Mousasi defeatedLyoto Machida דורך שפּאַלטן באַשלוס, clearing his path to a shot at a second Bellator middleweight title run. With victories in his storied career against Machida, ראָרי מאַקדאַנאַלד, Chris Weidman, ראַפאַעל קאַרוואַלהאָ, וויטאָר בעלפאָרט, Jacare Souza, Dan Henderson and Mark Hunt, a victory over Douglas Lima will add to his already-impressive resume.
Looking to join the ranks ofרייאַן באַדער און Patricio “Pitbull”as two-division champions, Lima moves up 15-pounds to try his hand against Mousasi. Since making his promotional debut in 2011, “The Phenom” has earned 14 וויקטאָריעס, including a trio of world titles and 10 ענדיקן, making the American Top Team-product one of the most dominant fighters in the 170-pound division. מיט 26 פון זיין 32 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, including consecutive dominant finishes overאַנדריי קאָרעשקאָוו און Michael “Venom” Page”in the first two rounds of the World Grand Prix tournament, Lima most recently capped of his 2019 with a win over Rory MacDonald to regain the welterweight world title.
מער, BELLATOR’S FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX CONTINUES AS UNDEFEATED A.J. MCKEE MEETS DEREK CAMPOS IN FIRST QUARTERFINAL MATCHUP
Tickets on sale next Friday, אקטאבער. 11
לאס אנדזשעלעס– For the second time in as many years, Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii will host the homecoming ofילימאַ-ליי מאַקפאַרלאַנע (10-0), as she puts her undefeated record and Bellator women’s flyweight title on the line against No. 1 קאַנטענדער Kate Jackson (11-3-1) in the main event on Saturday, דעצעמבער. 21, streamed exclusively on the DAZN app.
דערצו, Bellator Hawaiiwill feature the first quarterfinal matchup of Bellator’s Featherweight World Grand Prix, when the man with the longest winning streak in promotional history, אַ.דזש. מאַקי(15-0), takes on the always-excitingדערעק פיעלדס (20-9) in the evening’s co-headliner.
בעללאַטאָר: Macfarlane vs. Jackson –one of the star-powered, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream live exclusively onDAZN בייַ 10 פּ.ם. עט / 7 פּ.ם. פּט, while preliminary action will stream onBellator.com, DAZNand globally on theBellator Mobile App. Tickets go on sale next Friday, אקטאבער. 11 and can be purchased through Bellator.com, as well as Ticketmaster.com or the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena box office. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.
Born and raised in Honolulu, current Bellator women’s flyweight champ Macfarlane made her pro debut in 2015 with a KO victory that went viral and has not looked back since, remaining undefeated in her career. With impressive victories overValerie Letourneauאון וועטאַ Arteaga, Macfarlane was the focal point of Bellator’s debut in Hawaii last year. A proud graduate of Honolulu’s Punahou High School in 2009, Macfarlane later attended San Diego State University, where she would go on to earn her Master’s degree in liberal arts and science with a focus on indigenous issues – a subject she remains passionate about, launching“The Ilimanator Scholarship”for indigenous girls last year. Now Ilima-Lei turns her focus to Kate Jackson, who will be looking to play the role of spoiler when she enters the Bellator cage on December 21.
A winner of seven of her last eight fights, Kate Jackson has earned her way to a title shot against the division’s inaugural champion. A competitor on the 23rd season ofדי לעצט פייטער, Jackson hails from Lostwithiel, קאָרנוואָל, ענגלאַנד, and most recently defeatedLena Ovchynnikova אין לאָנדאָן. Jackson made her Bellator debut in 2017 with a first round-victory over ofColleen Schneiderand would later go on to dominate Anastasia Yankova at historicבעללאַטאָר 200in front of her hometown crowd. Facing the biggest test of her career, Jackson looks to reign atop the flyweight division when she leaves Hawaii.
With an undefeated professional record of 15-0, including six knockouts and eight first round finishes, there doesn’t seem to be much more for the talent-oozing 24-year-old to prove to the MMA community before his name is routinely mentioned among the division’s elite. Fighting out of Long Beach, קאַליף., “Mercenary” is fresh off of a jaw-dropping performance that saw him finishגעאָרגי קאַראַכאַניאַןin only eight seconds just moments after watching his father, Antonio McKee, collect a knockout victory in what was the first ever father-son duo to compete on the same card in the US. With all 15 of his career wins coming under the direction of the Scott Coker-led promotion, the Team BodyShop product has made it clear that he has his sights onPatricio “Pitbull”and his 145-pound belt, as he continues to build a strong argument as the new face of Bellator. Constantly looking for new records to break, McKee may have found the perfect match in Campos, as the two brawlers have combined for a remarkable 22 finishes over 36 קאַריערע וויקטאָריעס.
Fighting out of Lubbock, טעקסאַס, Campos will be competing in the first of the four quarterfinal matchups in Bellator’s Featherweight World Grand Prix, following a decisive victory over former featherweight world championדניאל סטראַוס בייַ בעללאַטאָר 226this past September. The 31-year-old knockout artist is ready to build on his impressive professional record of 20-9, when he takes on undefeated superstar McKee on December 21. Always ready to trade blows, the heavy-handed veteran has spent much of his time competing in Bellator’s lightweight and welterweight divisions over the past six years of his career. איצט, “The Stallion” hopes to continue his impressive surge in the 145-pound class, as he prepares to go toe-to-toe with one of the most dangerous featherweights in the world. With a shot at one million dollars on the line, Campos will rely on his fearless fighting style and sound wrestling background if he wants to advance in what many have pinned as one of the most anticipated matchups in the second round.
Bellator Hawaii: Macfarlane vs. זשעקסאן הויפּט קאַרד:
Flyweight World Title Bout: ילימאַ-ליי מאַקפאַרלאַנע (10-0) ווס. Kate Jackson(11-3-1)
Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal Bout: אַ.דזש. מאַקי (15-0) ווס. דערעק פיעלדס (20-9)
בעללאַטאָר 225: MITRIONE VS. KHARITONOV 2AIRS ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN AT 9 פּ.ם. עט / 8 פּ.ם. קאָרט
לאס אנדזשעלעס -Bellator will hold the first-ever MMA event at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, קאַן. אויף שבת, ויגוסט 24 when the always-excitingמאַט מיטריאָנע (13-6, 1 נק) once again squares off againstסערגעי כאַריטאָנאָוו (29-7, 2 נק) in a heavyweight headliner.
The remainder of the main card features four other must-see bouts, including two additional heavyweight slugfests, as former Bellator heavyweight championוויטאַלי מינאַקאָוו (21-1) פנימער דזשאַווי אַיאַלאַ (11-7) אין די גלויבנס-הויפּט געשעעניש, while undefeated heavyweight prospectsTyrell Fortune (6-0) און Rudy Schaffroth (6-0, 1 נק), who both originally hail from Portland, שעה., collide in the main card opener.
Rounding out the five-fight card on Paramount Network – the man with the most appearances inside the Bellator Cage in history, דוד ריקקעלס (21-5, 2 נק), takes on the undefeated UkrainianYaroslav Amosov(21-0) in a 175-pound catchweight bout, and former flyweight title contenderAlejandra Lara (7-3) מיץTaylor Turner (4-5) בייַ באַנטאַמוועיגהט, who returns after recently upsetting Heather Hardy at Madison Square Garden earlier this summer.
The main card can be seen live onהעכסט נעטוואָרק און DAZN בייַ 9 פּ.ם. עט / 8 פּ.ם. קאָרט, while preliminary action will stream onBellator.com, DAZNand globally on theBellator Mobile App אָנהייב בייַ 5:45 pm EST/2:45 pm PST.
טיקקעץ פֿאַר בעללאַטאָר 225: Mitrione vs. כאַריטאָנאָוו 2 זענען אויף פאַרקויף איצט, and are available in-person at theClick It or Ticket Box Officeat Webster Bank Arena, as well as online at Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.
Earlier in the evening, קאָננעקטיקוט ס אייגן "נאָוטאָריאַס" ניק נואַל (15-2) will lace up the Bellator gloves for the first time in his career and make the short drive from his home in Milford, קאַן. to Webster Bank Arena, ווען ער מיץ Corey Browning(5-2), a man who has already defeated “Baby Slice” and Aaron Chalmers. Also representing the “The Constitution State,” the surgingMike “The Savage” Kimbel(3-1) will be looking to impress the partisan crowd againstChris Disonell(3-3).
Preliminary action is highlighted by appearances from top Bellator prospects, including Royce Gracie’s eldest sonKhonry Gracie (1-1), Israel’sAviv Gozali (2-0) and the promotional debut of light heavyweightGrant “The Truth” Neal (1-0). מער, long-time UFC and TUF veteranSabah Homasi (12-8) returns to the Bellator Cage for the first time sinceבעללאַטאָר 124.
אויך אויף די קאָרט, אַנביטאַן Austin “The Gentleman” Vanderford (7-0) will make his middleweight debut against Georgia’sJoseph Creer (6-0-1), New Jersey’sRicky Bandejas (11-3) will return to action for the first time since relocating to American Top Team in Florida, when he competes at bantamweight against Virginia’sAhmet Kayretli (8-3, 1 נק) and the always-excitingTim Johnson (12-5) will make his sophomore Bellator appearance against recently signedAzunna Anyanwu(15-5) of Philadelphia in a heavyweight matchup.
Completeבעללאַטאָר 225: Mitrione vs. כאַריטאָנאָוו 2 Fight Card:
ויגוסט 6, 2019 – Devin Haney can take a giant leap towards World title glory when he faces fellow unbeaten star Zaur Abdullaev in a final eliminator for the WBC World Lightweight title on Friday September 13 at the Hulu Theater in Madison Square Garden, ניו יארק, live on DAZN in the US and on Sky Sports in the UK.
Haney (22-0 14 קאָס) made an electrifying debut with Matchroom Boxing USA and DAZN in May, destroying Antonio Moran with a KO of the year contender in the seventh round of their clash in Maryland. די 20 year old fights in the Big Apple for the first time in his career and the Las Vegas native, ראַנגקט #2 with the WBC, hits Manhattan for his biggest fight yet in association with DHP Promotions and Titov Boxing.
Abdullaev (11-0 7 קאָס) is ranked #3 with the WBC having landed the Silver Lightweight strap in just his ninth pro outing in April 2018, and the highly rated and dangerous Russian registered his 11טהpro win and seventh inside the distance in February, stopping Humberto Martinez in Ekaterinburg, and now fights outside his homeland for the first time in his career.
The WBC crown will be in the hands of either Vasiliy Lomachenko or Luke Campbell MBE when the clash at The O2 in London on August 31, with Haney and Abdullaev keenly observing that clash from their training camps become locking horns on September 13.
“It always feels good when I get the official date,” said Haney. “I stay in the gym because I’m a dog and I love to fight. I want the world to see me rise to my competition. The better they are the better I am. I’m fighting an undefeated fighter at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.
“New York fans are some of the most loyal fans in sports and I’m looking forward to really putting on a show for them. Abdullaev likes to apply pressure and I expect nothing less on September 13. I’ve seen him fight and he’s a hungry fighter, there’s no doubt he is my toughest opponent to date. This fight is one step away from a World title fight so we both have a lot on the line.
“Abdullaev doesn’t have a big name, but he’s ranked #3 for a reason, and I’m not ducking him or anyone else that stands in my way. I’m blessed to have tremendous support from DAZN and Eddie Hearn. With this partnership I have an opportunity to fight the best in the world. I encourage everyone in NYC to buy their tickets or get the DAZN App and watch my growth into the next superstar in boxing. This fight is going to be lit!”
“I’m delighted that the fight is happening,” said Abdullaev. “I was panicking when I saw some posts from Haney on social media that nobody wants to fight him at 135lbs, and he might have to move up in weight. I kept biting my nails and really wanted to get engaged but been told to stay patient. Allah the gracious has delivered this fight and now its reality.
“I am a bit disappointed that the fight won’t be at Haney’s Las Vegas back yard as it would have been great to dethrone him in front of his home crowed, but New York is a great boxing city. I’m not silly and I do understand that I’m coming as an underdog but on September 13, I’m coming to crash the hype against all odds.”
WBA and IBF World Super-Bantamweight champion Daniel Roman leads a stacked undercard in a mouth-watering chief-support bout as he takes on lethal WBA mandatory challenger Murodjon Akhmadaliev. רוימער (27-2-1 10 קאָס) unified his WBA crown with the IBF strap of Irishman TJ Doheny in a fight of the year contender at home in Los Angeles in April, a fifth World title win on the bounce a fourth inside 14 months for the 29 יאָר אַלט.
Roman’s fifth defense of his WBA crown pits him against dangerous Uzbek talent Akhmadaliev (6-0 5 קאָס) – the highly decorated amateur has looked fearsome in ending five of his six pro outings to date inside the distance, מיט די 25 year old’s last win coming on the same LA bill as Roman’s dust-up with Doheny. Roman vs. Akhmadaliev is brought to you in association with Thompson Boxing and World of Boxing.
“Anyone that knows me understands that I’m a real fighter,” said Roman. “I’ll fight anyone they put in front of me. Akhmadaliev is hungry, אָבער אַזוי בין איך. It wasn’t that long ago [2017] when I challenged for the WBA title so we’re not going to give it up. I’m here to fight and defend the WBA belt once more. I have two belts [וובאַ און יבף], but I want more. My goal is to get all of them so by no means am I overlooking Akhmadaliev. He has that amateur pedigree, can punch with power and likes to come forward. The second you underestimate someone, that’s when bad things happen. I’ll be ready for whatever he brings.
“As a unified champion, I understand that I have a target on my back. That’s why I’ve been in the gym, staying sharp like I always do. There’s no time to relax and look back at what I’ve done because my work isn’t finished.”
“Danny is among the most committed and disciplined World champions out there,” said Ken Thompson, president of Thompson Boxing Promotions. “He relishes challenges and at this point in his career, he only wants the toughest and biggest fights. Akhmadaliev is a young and dangerous opponent, but Danny has all the tools to continue his reign as the best talent in the division. We’re confident that he’ll deliver another excellent performance and retain his WBA title for the fifth time.”
“I am very glad that Daniel Roman took this fight,” said Akhmadaliev. “I know that we are both warriors and this will be a real war! דו זאלסט נישט פאַרפירן דעם קאַמף!”
“We have been waiting for this fight for some time,” said Vadim Kornilov from World of Boxing. “I believe with the will, character, and power of both of these guys, this fight will be a fight of the year candidate.”
There’s more World title action on the bill as record-breaking seven-weight World champion Amanda Serrano challenges WBO World Featherweight champion Heather Hardy in an all-Brooklyn affair, brought to you by DiBella Entertainment in association with Matchroom Boxing USA.
סערראַנאָ (36-1-1 27 קאָס) conquered her seventh weight class at the Hulu Theater in title in January when the Puerto Rican destroyed Eva Voraberger inside the opening round to claim the vacant WBO Super-Flyweight title.
Serrano held the WBO Featherweight strap in 2016 before vacating it then her sister Cindy picked it up later that year. האַרדי (22-0 4 קאָס) was next in line to win the vacant title in October in a rematch against Shelley Vincent in the Hulu Theater. Hardy put boxing on hold to return to MMA in June with an outing at Bellator 222 at Madison Square Garden but returns to boxing to go head-to-head with her fellow Brooklynite.
“We found out in February that as a super-champion Amanda could call out any champion in any weight division and she would be the next defense — and she chose me. I didn’t get this far in the boxing game to not know how it works, they’re hyping up a big fight between her and Katie Taylor and this is the second of Amanda’s three-fight deal.
“It will be my first time competing as an underdog even as the current world champion but I’m excited as hell. Everyone knows I have the balls for it. I grew up with a tough mamma, trust me – nobody scares me.”
“I’m very excited to be back in the ring and excited to be fighting Heather Hardy,” האט סערראַנאָ. “Heather is 22-0 for a reason, she always finds a way to win. We’ve sparred in the past and I’ve never had an easy day with her.
“So many of the other champions vacated their belts to avoid fighting me but Heather is a true world champion who will not give up her belt.
“We know each other well and I’m honored to fight her for her World title. It’s nothing personal, just business for two girls from Brooklyn in the ring.”
“אויף פרייטאג, סעפּטעמבער 13, seven-division world champion Amanda ‘The Real Deal’ Serrano will attempt to wrest the WBO Featherweight title from undefeated champion Heather ‘The Heat’ Hardy in what promises to be an explosive matchup,” האט Lou דיבעללאַ, פרעזידענט פון דיבעללאַ פֿאַרווייַלונג. “Neither Hardy nor Serrano have ever been in a bad fight, both Brooklynites have passionate fan bases and are tremendous ambassadors for women’s boxing. This is a must-win fight for both boxers and will steal the show.”
The Heavyweight landscape remains a hot one and there’s a great 50-50 clash on the card as Michael Hunter challenges Sergey Kuzmin for the WBA Intercontinental title. הונטער (17-1 12 קאָס) holds the International strap with the WBA having KO’d Alexander Ustinov in Monte Carlo in November and defended that with a second round KO of Fabio Maldonado in Maryland in May. די 31 year old is rapidly rising in the rankings and can take a huge leap towards World title action with a win but faces a crunch challenge in the form of Kuzmin (15-0 11 קאָס).
The unbeaten Russian puts the strap he won at Wembley Stadium in London in September against David Price and first saw off LaRon Mitchell and then Joey Dawejko in successful Stateside defenses. With Kuzmin ranked #5 and Hunter #8 with the WBA, the victor in New York will be knocking on the door for a title shot, raising the stakes in this pick’em match-up, in association with World of Boxing.
“I’m excited to be fighting Sergey,” said Hunter. “I know that this is not going to be an easy fight, but I am definitely up for the challenge and I want to show people that I am the best in the division.”
“I have worked very hard for this opportunity,” said Kuzmin. “I am here to win this fight and go after the World title. It doesn’t matter to me whether this fight is in the USA or in Russia, I am very confident in my victory. I know my opponent very well, he’s a good boxer, but only one of us is going to be victorious.”
“This is a fight between two top ten prospects, both hold regional titles,” said Vadim Kornilov of World of Boxing. “This fight will hopefully be an eliminator for the World championship mandatory.”
“This is a brilliant show and a big chance for Devin to take NYC by storm,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “Abdullaev is a dangerous undefeated fighter but Devin is ready for all comers and wants to win this fight and then go straight into the Lomachenko vs. Campbell winner. It’s crazy to believe he is just 20 יאָרן פון עלטער – I think it’s fair to say he is the most exciting young fighter in the world right now.
“Roman vs. Akhmadaliev is an absolute war, Danny refused to vacate the belt and like a true champion will face a young fearless, hard hitting mandatory challenger who is taking a giant leap after just six fights.
“The Heavyweight division is red hot and Hunter v Kuzmin maybe one of the match ups of the year – do not blink on this one! We probably could have filled this venue with Serrano vs. Hardy alone, it’s an amazing fight for NYC with the winner set for a defining Katie Taylor fight next. Do not miss this show!”
“We are excited to kick off our busy fall line-up with the return of blue-chip prospect Devin Haney on DAZN,” said Joseph Markowski, DAZN EVP, North America. “Matchroom has put together a stacked card for New York fight fans and those watching around the world on DAZN. We are preparing to close out our first year in boxing with a bang and it all starts September 13 at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.”
An announcement on ticket prices and on-sale dates will be made later this week.
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About Devin Haney Promotions: Based in California, Devin Haney Promotions (DHP) is a first-class promotional company headed by boxing phenom, Devin “The Dream” Haney. The company was founded in September of 2018. Devin Haney at 19-yrs old became the youngest active fighter/promoter in boxing history. DHP has a commitment to bring fans the most exciting shows with some of the best fighters in the world. Globally, DHP is respected as a premier promoter in boxing.
FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NYC THIS FRIDAY – AIRING EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN
NEW YORK –The line-up for the highly anticipatedבעללאַטאָר 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie געשעענישhas been completed with two title fights and 18 electric bouts in total filling out Bellator’s return to Madison Square Garden this Friday, יוני 14 – only onDAZN. The star-studded card is headlined by a double main event that will see a Welterweight World Grand Prix semi-final matchup between current Bellator welterweight world championראָרי מאַקדאַנאַלד (20-5-1) defending his title against the unbeaten Renzo Gracie-trained Brazilian jiu-jitsu black beltנימאַן גרייסי (9-0), as well as two of the sport’s biggest names inLyoto Machida (25-8) און טשאַעל סאָננען (31-16-1) finally meeting after years of parallel careers in the MMA world.
The main card ofבעללאַטאָר 222 will stream live exclusively onDAZN בייַ 10 פּ.ם. עט / 7 פּ.ם. פּט, while preliminary action begins at 6:30 פּ.ם. EST/3:30 פּ.ם. PST and will also stream onDAZNor globally on the Bellator Mobile App.
The DAZN-streamed main card also featuresדאַרריאָן קאָלדוועל (13-2) defending his Bellator bantamweight world title against Rizin Fighting Federation’s bantamweight championKyoji Horiguchi (27-2) in a true “champion vs. champion” matchup, following a Horiguchi submission victory when the two met in Rizin’s ring this past December in Japan, as well as a 175-pound catchweight contest between polarizing grappling aceDillon Danis (1-0) and Max Humphrey (3-2). אַדדיטיאָנאַללי, fans will see an intriguing featherweight bout featuring former Bellator 135-pound championEduardo דאַנטאַס (21-6) making the leap to 145-pounds in an attempt to handJuan Archuleta (21-1) the first loss of his Bellator career, ווייַלע Ricky Bandejas (11-2) welcomes unbeatenPatrick Mix (10-0) בייַ באַנטאַמוועיגהט.
Preliminary action forבעללאַטאָר 222 is also must-see andfeatures many of Bellator’s rising stars. Those who tune in will see bouts highlighted byאהרן פּיקאָ (4-2) קעגן Adam Borics (12-0) at 145-pounds, as well as a second inter-promotional contest pittingRenaof Rizin (8-2) קעגן Lindsay VanZandt (5-1) in a 112-pound catchweight fight. בעללאַטאָר 222will also see the return of “The Heat” to MSG, when world champion boxerכעדער האַרדי (2-1) פנימער Taylor Turner (3-5) at flyweight. Familiar faces inMike Kimbel (2-1), Robson Gracie Jr. (1-0) און Haim Gozali (10-6) will all also compete, while formerדי לעצט פייטער באַטייליקטער Phil Hawes (4-2) will make his promotional debut. Lastly, it was recently announced that undefeated Taekwondo MasterValerie Loureda (1-0) will make her sophomore appearance when she welcomesLarkyn Dasch (0-1) to the Bellator cage on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.
בעללאַטאָר 222 הויפּט קאַרד:
Welterweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Title Bout: ראָרי מאַקדאַנאַלד (20-5-1) ווס. נימאַן גרייסי (9-0)
‘COMBATE PERU,’ THE BIGGEST MMA EVENT IN PERU HISTORY, AIRS LIVE ON UNIVISION, UDN AND DAZN FROM COLISEO MANUEL BONILLA
טיקאַץ אויף SALE איצט
LOS ANGELES – May 20, 2019 – Combate Americas today announced the completion of a 10-bout fight card, including a new main event, for its much-anticipated debut in South America with the largest-scale Mixed Martial Arts (ממאַ) event in Peru history, at Coliseo Manuel Bonilla in the capital city of Lima, אויף פרייטאג, מייַ 31.
‘Combate Peru’ airs live on television in Spanish in the U.S. on both Univision (12 אַ.ם. עט / פּט) and UDN (12 אַ.ם. ET/9p.m.PT), and in English in the U.S. and Canada on DAZN (10 פּ.ם. עט / 7 פּ.ם. פּט).
The flagship show will mark Combate Americas’ entry into a third country and second continent with its aggressively expanding live television event series.
In the new lightweight (155 פונט) הויפּט געשעעניש, previously announced, ונדעפעאַטעד Daniel “Golden Boy” Zellhuber (6-0) will collide with fellow unbeaten, רייזינג שטערן Gian Franco Cortez(4-0).
The 19-year-old Zellhuber of Mexico City, Mexico was originally slated to faceRolando Bedoya (11-1), but Bedoya has since withdrawn from the commitment.
Fighting out of Lima, the 22-year-old Cortez is coming off a spectacular, ערשטער קייַלעכיק (1:35) וואס (פּאַנטשיז) פון Steven Muñoz אויף מאַרץ 23.
Cortez made his professional debut on October 7, 2017, scoring a knockout onBenji Ayala נאָר 15 seconds into the first round of action.
Also announced today was a new bantamweight (135 פונט) matchup between undefeatedDavid “The Black Spartan” Martinez (3-0) of Mexico City andWilliam Sanchez (0-0) of Lima.
Sanchez will make his professional debut after a nearly untarnished, 5-1 run as an amateur.
Martinez was originally slated to face 2017 “COPA COMBATE” tournament competitorKevin “El Frio” Moreyra (4-2) of Lima before Moreyra’s camp determined he would no longer be able to make the contracted weight of the bout.
Moreyra will move up to the next weight class, פעאַטהערוועיגהט (145 פונט), and will square off withBruno “Jacunda” Pereira (10-6-1) of Lima via Macapa, אַמאַפּאַ, Brazil in a ‘Combate Peru’ preliminary card bout.
In other preliminary card action announced today, fellow Lima competitorsYuri Valenzuela (12-6-1) און Vicente Vargas (10-4) will face off at bantamweight, while unbeaten upstartsJose Alberto Ochoa (2-0) of Lima andOmar Torres (2-0) of Arequipa, Peru will battle each other in a flyweight (125 פונט) ייסעק.
The previously announced co-main event betweenMarlon “Deriko Siete” Gonzales (14-4-2) Lima andפּאַבלאָ וויללאַסעקאַ (14-5) of Santiago, Chile will be contested at a catchweight of 150 פונט.
COMBATE AMERICAS: COMBATE PERU
LIGHTWEIGHT MAIN EVENT: Daniel Zellhuber vs. Gian Franco Cortez
CATCHWEIGHT (150 LBS.) גלויבנס-הויפּט געשעעניש: Marlon Gonzales vs. פּאַבלאָ וויללאַסעקאַ
FEATURED STRAWWEIGHT BOUT: Alitzel Mariscal vs. Maria Paola Buzaglo
PRELIMINARY BOUT CARD: באַנטאַמוועיגהט: Rodrigo Vera vs. Eduardo Torres באַנטאַמוועיגהט: Renzo Mendez vs. Andres Ayala פעאַטהערוועיגהט: Kevin Moreyra vs. Bruno Pereira באַנטאַמוועיגהט: Yuri Valenzuela vs. Vicente Vargas קאַטטשוועיגהט (120 פונט): Jennifer Gonzalez vs. Dana Zighelboim Grau באַנטאַמוועיגהט: David Martinez vs. William Sanchez פליוועיגהט: Jose Alberto Ochoa vs. Omar Torres
The biggest week in boxing is upon us with the annual Cinco de Mayo weekend extravaganza in Las Vegas. The Mexican marquee star Saul “Canelo” Alvarez returns to his home-away-from-home to face the challenge of fellow middleweight titlist, Daniel “Miracle Man” Jacobs, who is intent on spoiling the homecoming.
Can Canelo sprinkle some extra cinnamon on an explosive victory? Or will it be Jacobs who provides another miracle in his story-book comeback?
אַלוואַרעז: אַ אַגרעסיוו, physical fighter with underrated boxing skills, אַלוואַרעז אָפֿט ווערז קעגנערס אַראָפּ מיט קאָנסיסטענט דרוק און שווער-קאָלנער פּאַנטשיז. Will use feints and counters to throw is opponent’s timing off and create openings for a strength-sapping body attack. Carries fight-changing power in both hands but sometimes doesn’t throw enough punches. While he is most known for his offensive skills, אַלוואַרעז האָבן לייַטיש, אָבער נישט גרויס, דעפענסיווע סקילז סליפּינג און בלאַקינג פּאַנטשיז.
דזשאַקאָבס: A lanky, long-armed boxer with versatile skills who often fights aggressively and is not afraid to exchange punches. Jacobs couples good boxing skills and fundamentals with knockout power in both hands. Will sometimes be too offensive-minded and is susceptible to counter punches. Shows tremendous heart in the face of adversity.
סטרענגקטס
אַלוואַרעז: * Power – Alvarez carries thunder in both fists. He has knockout power in either hand, אָבער זיין מערסט דעוואַסטייטינג וואָפן ריזיידז אין זיין לינקס פאַרטשעפּען, especially to the body. He has three knockout-of-the-year candidates in his career.
* סטרענגטה - אַלוואַרעז איז אַ פֿיזיש-מאַטשורינג און טיקלי-געבויט Fighter מיט טשודנע שטאַרקייַט. He is effective in backing fighters up, אַפֿילו ווען ניט לאַנדינג גלייַך פּאַנטשיז. He has grown from junior-middleweight and has competed recently at super-middleweight.
* Experience – Alvarez has come a long way during his professional career and has competed against some of the biggest names in boxing. He has been in this moment numerous times and the raucous atmosphere will be second nature to him.
דזשאַקאָבס: * Character – Jacobs stood up to and defeated the most daunting adversary of his career when he overcame bone cancer in 2011. His character shows in the ring as he has handled some difficult challenges in his career.
* Versatile – Jacobs possesses good boxing skills and movement, sometimes switching between orthodox and southpaw stances. If against another aggressive opponent, Jacobs will box on his back foot and seek counter-punching opportunities. He is adept at accelerating the pace when needed.
וויקנאַסאַז
אַלוואַרעז: * Tactical Mistakes – Alvarez has made tactical mistakes in some previous fights, including trying to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. by boxing with him on the outside. In other fights, he has allowed his opponents to control the pace and steal rounds.
* Easy-to-Hit – While his offensive skill is his calling card, Alvarez has a decent defense. When he loses focus or becomes overly aggressive, he is wide open for straight right hands and counter punches.
* Heavy Feet – Alvarez has good boxing ability but is often slow-footed in the ring. When matched against taller fighters with good lateral movement, he frequently struggles, as was the case in his bouts with Austin Trout and Erislandy Lara.
דזשאַקאָבס: * Suspect Chin – Jacobs is no stranger to tasting the canvas. He was knocked out in devastating fashion by Dmitry Pirog in his first professional loss. He was also on the canvas against Gennady Golovkin and Sergio Mora.
* Reckless – In his first fight against Mora, Jacobs became overly aggressive after scoring a knockdown and left himself wide open for a counter punch that put him on the canvas. He was also off-balance and reckless again when he had Peter Quillin stunned.
* Atmosphere – Jacobs has fought in Las Vegas before and main-evented in Madison Square Garden. אָבער, this is his first marquee Las Vegas Cinco-de-Mayo weekend extravaganza.
פֿריִערדי באַוט
אַלוואַרעז: (12/15/18) – Alvarez made a successful super-middleweight debut by destroying the game but overmatched Rocky Fielding in three rounds. Alvarez punished Fielding’s body, סקאָרינג פיר קנאָקקדאָוונס, and finishing him with his signature left hook to the liver.
דזשאַקאָבס: (10/27/18) – Jacobs had a tough encounter with undefeated but unknown Serhiy Derevianchenko, winning a 12-round split decision. Jacobs scored a 1st-round knockdown and landed more punches during the back-and-forth contest.
3 בעסטער פֿאָרשטעלונגען
אַלוואַרעז: * יעקב Kirkland (5/9/15) – The fireworks were on display from the opening bell as Kirkland engaged Alvarez with a kamikaze attack. Alvarez countered and scored a 1st-round knockdown and ended the fight in the 3רדround with a picturesque right hand.
* ליאַם סמיט (9/17/16) – Alvarez methodically broke down the previously-undefeated Smith, controlling the bout from the beginning. Alvarez scored knockdowns in the 7טה און 8טהrounds before ending the show with his left hook to the liver in the 9טה קייַלעכיק.
* קאַרלאָס באַלדאָמיר (9/18/10) – Alvarez was a 20-year-old prodigy facing a durable former world champion in Baldomir. Alvarez was successful boxing early and using his advantages in speed and skill to sweep the first five rounds. But it was his display in the 6th that was memorable. Alvarez rocked Baldomir before finally dropping with a left hook, רענדערינג אים פאַרכאַלעשט איידער ער שלאָגן די מאַטע און דילינג אים זיין בלויז סטאַפּידזש אָנווער אין אַ 16-יאָר קאַריערע.
דזשאַקאָבס: * סערגיאָ Mora (9/9/16) – Jacobs wiped away any controversy from their first fight, which ended with Mora injuring his ankle, by dissecting him in the rematch, culminating in an impressive 7טהround TKO. Jacobs scored a knockdown each in the 4טה און 5טהrounds before opening up and dropping Mora three times in the 7טה קייַלעכיק, forcing the stoppage.
* פעטרוס קוויללין (12/5/15) – In a battle for Brooklyn Bragging Rights, Jacobs stunned the undefeated and favored Quillin with a 1סטround TKO. Jacobs landed a right hand early, sending Quilling staggering into the ropes. A follow-up flurry sent Quillin across the ring where the referee stopped the fight.
* קאַלעב טרואַקס (4/24/15) – Jacobs dominated Truax with a masterful performance over 11 ראָונדס, controlling the action with a heavy jab, and wearing his game opponent down. Comfortably ahead going into the final round, Jacobs unloaded on his weakened adversary until the referee saved him from further punishment.
שליסלען צו זיג
אַלוואַרעז: * Start fast and don’t allow Jacobs to become confident
* Cut off the ring and force Jacobs to fight in confined spaces
* Go to the body early and often
דזשאַקאָבס: * Use a stiff jab and lateral movement to keep Alvarez off balance
* Land something to get Alvarez’s respect early
* Do not get reckless
שאלות
אַלוואַרעז: * Will the move back to middleweight drain Alvarez?
* Is Alvarez overlooking Jacobs?
* Will Alvarez become frustrated if Jacobs uses effective lateral movement?
דזשאַקאָבס: * Can Jacobs win a decision in Las Vegas?
* Will Jacobs be able to exploit Alvarez’s tactical shortcomings?
* How will Jacobs handle the pro-Alvarez atmosphere?
פּענעקאַלע פּראָגנאָז
The crowd will be buzzing at the opening bell. Alvarez will move forward, hands up, probing with his jab and trying to set his feet. Jacobs will be moving laterally, pawing a tentative jab and using head feints. The cautious 1סטround will end with Alvarez stepping in and throwing a few hard body shots, causing the partisan crowd to erupt in cheers.
Alvarez will continue to apply pressure in the 2נד און 3רדrounds with Jacobs working to establish his jab with more authority. Jacobs will land a few heavy jabs to the face with Alvarez countering with right hands over the top. Jacobs will step to his left to avoid Alvarez’s left hook to the body.
The action will continue to intensify through the middle rounds. Jacobs will be following his jab with a straight right hand. Alvarez will be crouching and using his strength on the inside, using overhand rights and hooks to the arms and ribs.
Alvarez will sport some redness around his eyes and Jacobs will show welts across his torso. The pro-Alvarez crowd will gasp as Jacobs lands a series of hard right hands in the 6טהround but will then erupt in the 7טהwhen an exchange of left hooks sees Alvarez land first, sending Jacobs sprawling back to the canvas.
Jacobs will rise and affirm to referee Tony Weeks that he is okay to continue. Alvarez will attack, throwing his left hook to the body and head. Jacobs will stagger back, set his feet, and respond with a right hand and wild left hook. Alvarez will land a counter left hook to the head and Jacobs will clinch, with the bell ending the round.
The crowd will be wild with anticipation going into the 8טה קייַלעכיק, sensing the Alvarez might be closing in on victory. Jacobs will use lateral movement while he clears his head, probing with his jab to keep Alvarez at bay. Alvarez will continue to look for the homerun punch, but Jacobs will stay out of range for the duration.
Throughout the 9טה און 10טה ראָונדס, Jacobs will be sufficiently recovered and willing to engage Alvarez, throwing more right hands, and increasing the tempo. Alvarez will land a series of thudding hooks to the body and Jacobs will counter with uppercuts on the inside.
די 11טהround will continue the intense action with both fighters having their moments. Alvarez will become inactive for stretches of the round, allowing Jacobs to again control the pace.
Going into the final round, Jacobs will know that he is in danger with the bout being so close. He will initiate the pressure on Alvarez and there will be some toe-to-toe exchanges. As Alvarez takes a deep breath, Jacobs will successfully back him on his heels with a jab, followed by a straight-right hand. Alvarez will roll with the punch and counter with his own right hand. The crowd will be on its feet as the fighters exchange punches and embrace the final bell.
The decision will be unanimous with Dave Moretti and Glenn Feldman both scoring 115-112 and Steve Weisfeld with a wider margin of 117-110, all in favor of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.
Below you can access this week’s radio show where Tony , “פּסיכיש” Tom Padgett and “Rabble Rousin'” Rich Bergeron discuss the fight.
