 PFL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SET FOR NOV. 29 IN RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIASix Champions will be crowned, with Global Season winners earning a $1 million dollar purse Дэлгэрэнгүй – Four Champions will be decided in first-ever PFL MENA Championships and the grand return of Hattan Alsaif The biggest night in MMA is available live on ESPN+ in the U.S. and via DAZN in Canada, Europe and additional premium sports platforms internationally RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (Oct. 19, 2024) – Professional Fighters League (PFL) today in partnership with Ministry of Sport and the Saudi Mixed Martial Arts Federation (SMMAF), announced the Championships for the 2024 PFL Global Season, which will be available live in the U.S. on ESPN+ and take place on Friday, Арваннэгдүгээр 29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Additionally the PFL Championships can be seen live on DAZN throughout Canada and Europe, with additional premium sports platforms hosting the events worldwide. Tickets for this massive night of Championship action are set to go on sale today, Oct. 19 дамжуулан webook.com. The final two competitors in the Heavyweight, Хөнгөн хүнд жингийн, Welterweight, Хөнгөн, Өд, and Women’s Flyweight divisions will be vying for the $1 million dollar purse and the right to be called 2024 PFL World Champion. Үүнээс гадна, PFL MENA’s inaugural season is reaching its conclusion and four champions will also be crowned in the Welterweight, Хөнгөн, Өд, and Bantamweight divisions. PFL MENA is creating a pathway for athletes from the region to compete in the PFL Global Season. All Championship bouts for both the Global Season and PFL MENA will be five, Таван минутын удаа, and for the first time in the history of the PFL Championships, the rule set will now allow elbows. “The Championships are the culmination of our sports-season format, where PFL athletes have beaten the odds to reach this point in the toughest test in all of sports,” Peter Murray, Гүйцэтгэх захирал, PFL, гэж хэлсэн. “There are multiple athletes competing who I am excited to see take that next step in their careers, while there are also returning champions who I’m curious to see if they can reach the pinnacle again. That’s what makes this so great. Catch the biggest night in MMA live on ESPN+ and DAZN globally.” Hosting the 2024 PFL Championships marks a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s continued commitment to growing the sport of MMA. The Saudi Mixed Martial Arts Federation and the Ministry of Sport have cemented their commitment to growing the impact of MMA on local youth and young athletes. The event not only provides a platform for the world’s best fighters to inspire Saudi youth, but it also offers a global stage for local athletes to compete on at a higher level. Hosting the event also aligns with the country’s Vision 2030 goals of establishing the Kingdom as a global hub for sports and entertainment, inspiring Saudi locals to lead healthy lifestyles, and inspiring youth through sports “Participation in MMA across Saudi Arabia has grown by more than 20% over the past year, with world-class events such as this a huge driver in increasing interest among our nation’s youthful population,” Abdullah Al Hazza, Гүйцэтгэх захирал, SMMAF, гэж хэлсэн. “Hosting the Championships for the 2024 PFL Global Season strengthens Saudi Arabia’s position on the world MMA map, with the exposure and experience gained for our athletes invaluable in their development. This includes showcasing MMA to women, and the return of Hattan Alsaif – the first ever Saudi woman to sign with a major global MMA promotion – to the November card is a welcome moment for our country’s combat sports community.” PFL Regular Season features a true sports-season format, where elite fighters from around the world compete in a Regular Season, Плей, and Championship, with each winner of the six weight divisions receiving a $1 million purse. Updated PFL Championships Card: ESPN+ (U.S.) | DAZN (Канад & Европ болон АНУ-) Баасан, Арваннэгдүгээр 29, 2024 Өд аварга шалгаруулах тэмцээн Үндсэн үйл явцыг: Brendan Loughnane (29-5) сүсэг. Timur Khizriev (17-0) Women’s Flyweight Championship Co-Main Event: Dakota Ditcheva (13-0) сүсэг. Taila Santos (22-3) Light Heavyweight Championship: Impa Kasanganay (18-4) сүсэг. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (24-7-1) Welterweight аварга шалгаруулах тэмцээн: Magomed Umalatov (17-0) сүсэг. Shamil Musaev (19-0-1) Lightweight Championship: Брент Primus (14-3) сүсэг. Gadzhi Rabadanov (22-4-1) Heavyweight Championship: Denis Goltsov (34-8) сүсэг. Oleg Popov (19-1) PFL MENA Championships: PFL MENA Welterweight Championship: Mohammad Alaqraa (7-0) сүсэг. Omar El Dafrawy (12-6) PFL MENA Featherweight Championship: Abdelrahman Alhyasat (5-0) сүсэг. Islam Reda (12-1) PFL MENA Bantamweight Championship: Ali Taleb (11-1) сүсэг. Rachid El Hazoume (15-3) PFL MENA Lightweight Championship: Mohsen Mohammadseifi (6-2) сүсэг. Georges Eid (10-4) Amateur Women’s Atomweight Bout: Hattan Alsaif (2-0) сүсэг. TBA PFL is the only organization in MMA with the sports-season format, where individual fighters compete in a Regular Season, Плей, and Championship each year. The combined roster of PFL and Bellator boasts 30% of its fighters independently world-ranked in the top 25 of their respective weight-class. PFL has an expansive global vision for the sport and is building the “Champions League of MMA” with PFL Europe, PFL MENA, PFL Africa, and more international leagues in development. PFL leads in technology and innovation, with its proprietary PFL SmartCage, powering fight analytics, real-time betting, AI scoring, and a next-generation viewing experience. PFL is available on ESPN/ESPN+ in the U.S. and is broadcast and streamed in 150 countries with 20 premium media distribution partners. ABOUT PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE Professional Fighters League (PFL) is a global powerhouse in MMA and the fastest-growing sports league world-wide. PFL has five live fight franchises, offering year-round content: PFL League Season, PFL PPV Super Fights, PFL Challenger Series, PFL International Leagues, and Bellator. Онд байгуулагдсан 2018, PFL is backed by major blue-chip investors including SURJ, Ares, Knighthead, Luxor Capital, Waverley Capital, Elysian Park Ventures, and numerous NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS team owners. MMA is the growth sport business of this decade, нь 650 million fans worldwide, the youngest audience demographic, and true global revenue streams. PFLmma.com; Instagram (@PFLmma); Twitter (@PFLMMA); Facebook (/PFLmma) |
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Julius Anglickas Gets Chance of a Lifetime as the Grand Prix Alternate Replaces ‘Rumble’ Johnson in BELLATOR 268 Main Event Against World Champion Vadim Nemkov on Oct. 16
LOS ANGELES – A previously announced BELLATOR MMA Light Heavyweight World Championship bout between Вадим Nemkov (14-2) болон Anthony “Rumble” Johnson has been cancelled following the news that “Rumble” has been forced to withdraw from the bout due to an undisclosed illness.
Үүний үр дүнд, official BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix alternate Julius Anglickas (10-1) has been called upon to fill-in for Johnson in the semifinal bout and will now challenge defending champion Nemkov on Saturday, Oct. 16 гол үйл явдал нь Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.
After earning the distinction of alternate in BELLATOR MMA’s Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix following a victory over Gregory Milliard at Bellator 257, the 30-year-old Lithuanian will now have the golden opportunity to showcase his skills on MMA’s biggest stage, win BELLATOR gold and move to the grand prix finals. Anglickas’ original opponent No. 10 ranked light heavyweight Карл Albrektsson (12-3) will now meet Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (18-6-1) during the preliminary card. Мөн, a bantamweight tilt between undefeated Jaylon Bates (3-0) болон Raphael Montini de Lima (6-4, 1 Сүлжээний Холболт) is official, along with a welterweight bout pitting Mukhamed Berkhamov (14-0) харьцуулахад Jaleel Уиллис (15-2).
BELLATOR MMA: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals will be telecast live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. The preliminary portion of the docket will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. The card features a second grand prix semifinal between current BELLATOR Heavyweight World Champion Райан Бадер (28-6) мөн ямар ч. 2 ranked 205-pounder Corey Anderson (15-5)
Undefeated since joining forces with the Scott Coker-led promotion in 2019, the Anglickas has emerged as the No. 5 ranked fighter in the promotion’s stacked 205-pound weight class. Holding a professional record of 10-1 and currently sporting a nine-fight winning streak that began in 2016, the 30-year-old powerhouse is now in the running for the million-dollar grand prix prize. Team Fedor’s Vadim Nemkov most recently went five hard rounds with former champion Phil Davis, earning a unanimous decision victory en route to punching his ticket to the semifinals. Nemkov has been perfect in BELLATOR to this point, winning all six of his contests including three knockouts and a submission.
Updated schedule of BELLATOR MMA events
Чөлөөт. Oct. 1 // Bellator 267: Лима сүсэг. MVP 2 //The SSE Arena, Wembley // Лондоны, Английн
Бя. Oct. 16 // Bellator 268: Nemkov сүсэг. Anglickas // Footprint Center // Финикс, МОНГОЛ
Бя. Oct. 23 // Bellator 269: Fedor VS. Johnson // VTB Arena // Москва, ОХУ-
Чөлөөт. Эцсийн. 5 // Bellator 270: Gallagher vs. Mix // 3Arena // Dublin, Ирланд
Bellator 268: Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinals Үндсэн карт:
Showtime
10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
Light Heavyweight World Title Main Event: C-Вадим Nemkov (14-2) сүсэг. #5-Julius Anglickas (10-1)
Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Bout: #1-Райан Бадер (28-6, 1 Сүлжээний Холболт) сүсэг. #2-Corey Anderson (15-5)
Хөнгөн дайралт хийвэл: #3-Хендерсоны Бенсон (28-10) сүсэг. Брент Primus (10-2)
Өд дайралт хийвэл: Хенри Corrales (18-6) сүсэг. Vladyslav Parubchenko (16-2)
Урьдчилсан карт:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Хөнгөн хүнд жингийн дайралт хийвэл: #10-Карл Albrektsson (12-3) сүсэг. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (18-6-1)
Bantamweight дайралт хийвэл: Erik Perez (20-8) сүсэг. Brett Johns (17-3)
Хөнгөн хүнд жингийн дайралт хийвэл: Sullivan Cauley (1-0) сүсэг. Deon Clash (1-0)
Хөнгөн дайралт хийвэл: Nick Browne (11-1) сүсэг. Bobby Lee (12-6)
Middleweight дайралт хийвэл: Хавьер Торрес (11-5, 1 Сүлжээний Холболт) сүсэг. Gregory Milliard (12-6)
Women’s Flyweight Bout: Sumiko Inaba (2-0) сүсэг. Randi Field (2-0)
Хөнгөн дайралт хийвэл: Lance Gibson Jr. (4-0) сүсэг. Raymond Pina (9-4)
Bantamweight дайралт хийвэл: Jaylon Bates (3-0) сүсэг. Raphael Montini de Lima (6-4, 1 Сүлжээний Холболт)
Welterweight дайралт хийвэл: Mukhamed Berkhamov (14-0) сүсэг. Jaleel Уиллис (15-2)
Amateur Strawweight Bout: Maria Henderson (1-0) сүсэг. Collette Santiago (0-1)
*Card subject to change.
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