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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 239: RUTH VS. AMOSOV

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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS


Bellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov Main Card:

Yaroslav Amosov (23-0) yeej Thiab Ruth (8-2) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Myles Jury (18-5) yeej Brandon Girtz (16-9) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Tim Johnson (13-6) yeej Tyrell Fortune (8-1) ntawm KO (punches) ntawm 2:35 ntawm puag ncig ib

Valentin Moldavsky (9-1) yeej Javy Ayala (11-8) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-25, 30-24, 30-24)



Preliminary Card:

Davion Franklin (1-0) yeej J.W. Kiser (5-3) ntawm TKO (punches) ntawm 1:30 ntawm puag ncig ib

Chris Gonzalez (4-0) yeej Aaron McKenzie (7-2-1) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Kevin Croom (21-12) yeej Adil Benjilany (5-3, 1 NC) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Cris Lencioni (6-2) yeej Salim Mukhidinov (7-4) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Kyle Crutchmer (6-0) yeej Scott Futrell (11-10) ntawm cuav (anaconda choke) ntawm 2:58 ntawm puag ncig ib

Grant Neal (3-0) yeej Claude Wilcox (1-2) ntawm TKO (punches) ntawm 3:37 ntawm puag ncig peb

Josh Hill (19-3)yeej Vinicius Zani (11-6) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Solo Hatley Jr. (8-2) yeej Gaston Bolanos (5-3) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Denise Kielholtz (5-2) yeej Kristina Williams (3-3) ntawm cuav (rear-liab qab caj pas) ntawm 2:15 ntawm puag ncig ib

TeeJay Britton (6-2) yeej Gabriel Varga (1-1) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Keith Lee (6-3) yeej Shawn Rev (9-5) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-26, 29-28, 29-27)

Christian Edwards (3-0) yeej Marco Hutch (3-3) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)



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FULL FIGHT CARD AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR BELLATOR 239: RUTH VS. AMOSOV THIS FRIDAY, FEB. 21

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MAIN CARD TO AIR ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN AT 9 P.M. THIAB





LOS ANGELES – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. no hnub Friday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 21 has been finalized with a stacked four-fight main card airing at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on Paramount Network and DAZN. Tsis tas li ntawd, a total of 13 preliminary fights will stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel and DAZN beginning at 6:15 p.m. PT/5:15 p.m. I.



Lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm Bellator 239 will feature an exciting welterweight clash between two of the division’s best prospects, as three-time NCAA National Wrestling Champion Thiab Ruth (8-1) takes on undefeated Ukrainian striker Yaroslav Amosov (22-0). Tsis tas li ntawd nyob rau hauv daim ntawv, a premiere lightweight matchup between Minnesota’s own Brandon Girtz (16-8) and recent Bellator free agent signing Myles Jury (17-5), as well as two pivotal matchups in the heavyweight division as Tyrell Fortune (8-0) is set to meet UFC-veteran Timothy Johnson (12-6) thiab sab saum toj contender Javy Ayala (11-7) goes to battle against a member of Fedor Emelianenko’s team in Russia, Valentin Moldavsky (8-1).



Preliminary action for Bellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov will be highlighted by a number of young undefeated prospects returning to the cage, including Oklahoma’s Kyle Crutchmer (5-0), Christian Edwards (2-0), Chris Gonzalez (3-0), Grant Neal (2-0) and Texas’ Lucas Brennan (2-0), while familiar names in Cris Lencioni (5-2), Gaston Bolanos (5-2) thiab Shawn Rev (9-4) are also scheduled to compete on the card.



Tsis tas li ntawd, the prelims will feature appearances by two Bellator Kickboxing champions in flyweight champ Denise Kielholtz (4-2) and featherweight titleholder Gabriel Varga (1-0) as they both return to the Bellator MMA cage.



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Bellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov Main Card:

Paramount Network and DAZN

9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. I



Welterweight Main kev tshwm sim: Thiab Ruth (8-1) vs. Yaroslav Amosov (22-0)

Hnav Co-Main kev tshwm sim: Brandon Girtz (16-8) vs. Myles Jury (17-5)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Tyrell Fortune (8-0) vs. Tim Johnson (12-6)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Javy Ayala (11-7) vs. Valentin Moldavsky (8-1)



Preliminary Card:

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6:15 p.m. THIAB / 5:15 p.m. I:



Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Christian Edwards (2-0) vs. Marco Hutch (3-2)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Shawn Rev (9-4) vs. Keith Lee (5-3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Gabriel Varga (1-0) vs. TeeJay Britton (5-2)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Denise Kielholtz (4-2) vs. Kristina Williams (3-2)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Gaston Bolanos (5-2) vs. Solo Hatley Jr. (7-2)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Hill (18-3) vs. Vinicius Zani (11-5)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Grant Neal (2-0) vs. Claude Wilcox (1-1)

175-lb. Contract Weight Bout: Kyle Crutchmer (5-0) vs. Scott Futrell (11-9)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Cris Lencioni (5-2) vs. Salim Mukhidinov (7-3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Adil Benjilany (5-2, 1 NC) vs. Kevin Croom (20-12)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Lucas Brennan (2-0) vs. Jamese Taylor (0-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Chris Gonzalez (3-0) vs. Aaron McKenzie (7-1-1)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: J.W. Kiser (5-2) vs. Davion Franklin (Pro Debut)



*Card subject to change



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FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 231: MIR VS. NELSON 2

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COMPLETE FIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS HERE



Complete Bellator 231 Fight Card:

Frank Mir (19-13) yeej Roy Nelson (23-18) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Phil Davis (21-5, 1 NC) yeej Karl Albrektsson (9-3) via TKO at 3:06 ntawm puag ncig peb

Thiab Ruth (8-1) yeej Jason Jackson (10-4) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Joanne Ilara (9-4) yeej Bec Rawlings (7-9) ntawm cuav (kneebar) ntawm 3:35 ntawm round ob

Jake Hager (2-0) & Anthony Garrett (4-2) ends in a no-contest due to an accidental low blow at 1:56 ntawm puag ncig ib

Preliminary Card:

Phumi Nkuta (1-0) yeej Adrian Haley (1-1) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Connor Dixon (2-0) yeej Orkhan Ismatzade (0-2) ntawm cuav (kimura) ntawm 0:42 ntawm puag ncig ib

Killys Mota (11-2) yeej Mandel Nallo (7-1) ntawm TKO (leg injury) ntawm 1:16 ntawm puag ncig peb

Jessica Miele (9-3) yeej Talita Nogueira (7-2) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Steve Mowry (7-0) yeej Gokhan Saricam (4-1) ntawm cuav (kimura) ntawm 0:56 ntawm round ob

Dalton Rosta (2-0) yeej Claude Wilcox (1-1) ntawm TKO (ntaus) ntawm 4:23 ntawm round ob

Tim Caron (10-2, 1 NC) yeej Lucas Pimenta Borges (8-3) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (29-28 x 3)

Jon Manley (13-6) yeej Thiago Oliveira (16-5) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Elise Reed (1-0) yeej Rebecca Bryggman (0-1) ntawm TKO (punches) ntawm 4:48 ntawm puag ncig ib

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Paramount Network is a premium entertainment destination that pushes the limits of story-telling with bold original scripted and non-scripted series. Inspired by over a century of cinema, Paramount Network is where today’s brightest stars bring the experience of the big screen to every screen with stories that are immersive, inclusive, and deeply personal.



About DAZN:

DAZN is the largest global sports streaming platform in the world. Since launching in 2016, DAZN has expanded across four continents with the app currently available for download in the United States, Canada, Lub teb chaws yelemees, Austria, Switzerland, Ltalis, Spain, Japan and Brazil. In the U.S., DAZN has made its mark as an attractive alternative to pay-per-view within the combat sports industry. The platform features big fights from Matchroom Boxing, Golden Tub Promotions, GGG Promotions, Bellator MMA, the World Boxing Super Series and Combate Americas, all for one affordable price, on any device – including smart TVs, smartphones, ntsiav tshuaj, games consoles and PCs. DAZN also features live MLB action each day of the season with its new daily show, ChangeUp. The much-anticipated daily program The Pat McAfee Show launched in September.
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BELLATOR AND USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON DECEMBER 14

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Brent Primus Defends Lightweight Title Against Michael Chandler in Long-Awaited Main Event Rematch to Kick Off Honolulu Doubleheader

 

LOS ANGELES – To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, rau hlis ntuj nqeg 14.

 

 

“Having worked with the Army Combatives Program to evaluate and update their combat readiness, I have long respected the military and their courage,” said Royce Gracie, MMA Legend and Bellator Ambassador. “When I found out we were doing an event in Hawaii, knowing the large military population there, I knew we had to show our support and appreciation through MMA.”

 

 

 

Bellator President Scott Coker is proud of this new relationship with USO and is eager to show his support to the brave service men and women.

 

 

 

“The USO is a historic military support organization – not just in entertainment but in connecting them back to the things they love and fight for,"Hais tias Coker. “It made perfect sense for Bellator to establish a relationship with the USO and provide a unique opportunity to Hawaii’s military population. We appreciate their service to the nation, and we hope this is just the first of many opportunities for us to work together.”

 

 

 

Emanating from the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, this unique show will be headlined by a title fight featuring current lightweight champ Brett Primus (8-0) against two-time former titlist Michael Chandler (18-4), while heavyweight icon Frank Mir (18-12) raws li Javy Ayala (10-7) in a heavyweight clash.

Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 14 ntawm 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT and will be simulcast on CMT. The event will also stream LIVE on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Ntxiv bouts yuav muab tshaj tawm nyob rau hauv yuav los tom ntej lub lis piam.

 

 

 

Reigning champ Brent Primus puts both his title and undefeated streak on the line in a highly anticipated rematch for the Bellator lightweight title. After upsetting Chandler last year, the Eugene, Ore.-native has since battled injuries that have delayed his return to the cage. Tam sim no, he looks to silence the critics and prove that he is the rightful and deserving 155-pound champion. One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler has plans to reclaim the championship and become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, kuj muaj Benson

Henderson, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi li and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler, who now calls Nashville home, has earned his way back to No. 1-contender status with his sights set on leaving Hawaii with the belt.

 

 

 

Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir returns to the Bellator cage following his exciting back-and-forth battle with Fedor Emelianenko last spring. With career wins over Roy Nelson, Antonio “Big Nog” Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar and Mirko Cro Cop, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt looks for another impressive victory to add to his illustrious career. After shocking the world when he KO’d Sergei Kharitonov, Javy Ayala become an overnight sensation to MMA fans. Known to fans as “Eye Candy,” the heavyweight has also impressively defeated Eric Prindle and Raphael Butler. Fighting out of Porterville, California., Ayala returns hoping to yet again shock the world and defeat one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history.

 

 

 

This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announced Bellator Hawaii nyob rau hnub Saturday, Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei MacFarlane defending her title against Valnws yogrie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida making his Bellator debut against former champ Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie kev noj nyob Thiab Ruth in an opening round matchup in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix and much more.

 

 

Bellator and the USO will also partner for a week of special events in Hawaii leading up to the big weekend of exciting fights on December 14 thiab 15. More details to come soon.

 

Tshiab Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops Fight Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Brent Primus (8-0) vs. Michael Chandler (18-4)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Frank Mir (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)

 

*Card subject to change

 

 

 

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Bellator 196 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9 RESULTS & DUAB

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COMPLETE PHOTOS FROM BOTH EVENTS HERE


Complete Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta Tau:

Benson Henderson (25-8) yeej Roger Huerta (24-10-1, 1 NC) ntawm cuav (guillotine) ntawm :49 ntawm round ob

Adam Borics (7-0) yeej Teodor Nikolov (11-2) via KO at 1:30 ntawm round ob

Denise Kielholtz (2-1) yeej Petra Castkova (3-3) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Brian Moore (11-6) yeej Giorgio Belsanti (7-7-1) ntawm cuav (guillotine) ntawm 2:46 ntawm puag ncig ib

Thiab Ruth (5-0) yeej Ion Pascu (17-8) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

 

Preliminary Card:

Norbert Novenyi (2-0) yeej Mehmet Yueksel (2-4) ntawm cuav (rear-liab qab caj pas) ntawm 4:42 ntawm puag ncig ib

Complete Bellator Kickboxing 9 Tau:

Raymond Daniels (34-3) yeej Djibril Ehouo (38-10-2) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (50-44, 50-44, 50-43)

Alexey Ignashov (86-21) yeej Dzevad Poturak (53-31-3) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Sabriye Sengul (13-1) yeej Renata Rakoczi (17-4) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Eder Lopes (12-2) yeej John Wayne Parr (99-33) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Jorina Baars (45-0-3) yeej Athina Evmorfiadi (10-4) via TKO at 2:28 ntawm round ob

 

Preliminary Card:

Enrico Carrara (38-2-2) yeej Csaba Gyorfi (25-7) via TKO at 2:06 ntawm puag ncig ib

Antoine Habash (31-5) yeej Salvatore Cicerone (12-9-1) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27 x 3)

Najib Idali (39-30) yeej Adam Pokorni (28-7) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27 x 3)

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Bellator 196 & BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9 WEIGH-IN RESULTS & DUAB

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BOTH EVENTS TAKE PLACE Tag kis NIGHT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK BEGINNING AT 9 P.M. THIAB/8 P.M. I

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COMPLETE WEIGH-IN PHOTOS HERE

Complete Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta Weigh-in Results:

Lightweight Main Event: Benson Henderson (153) vs. Roger Huerta (154)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Adam Borics (146) vs. Teodor Nikolov (146)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Denise Kielholtz (125) vs. Petra Castkova (125)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Brian Moore (145) vs. Giorgio Belsanti (143)

175-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Thiab Ruth (174) vs. Ion Pascu (173)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Norbert Novenyi (185) vs. Mehmet Yueksel (184)

Complete Bellator Kickboxing 9 Weigh-in Results:

Welterweight World Title Bout: Raymond Daniels (170) vs. Djibril Ehouo (168)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alexey Ignashov (252) vs. Dzevad Poturak (236)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Sabriye Sengul (127)* vs. Renata Rakoczi (125)

163-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: John Wayne Parr (162) vs. Eder Lopes (162)

Women’s Featherweight Main Card Bout: Jorina Baars (142) vs. Athina Evmorfiadi (144)

165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Csaba Gyorfi (164) vs. Enrico Carrara (165)

144-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Antoine Habash (140) vs. Salvatore Cicerone (144)

187-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Adam Pokorni (184) vs. Najib Idali (186.5)

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COMPLETED CARDS FOR BELLATOR 196 AND BELLATOR KICKBOXING 9

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BACK-TO-BACK EVENTS SET TO AIR THIS Friday, PLAUB HLI 6 BEGINNING AT 9 P.M. PT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK

LOS ANGELES – Bellator has announced completed cards for both Bellator 196 thiab Bellator Kickboxing 9, which take place this Friday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 6 at BOK Hall in Budapest, Hungary and air on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I.

 

The headliner for Bellator 196 will see former world champion Benson Henderson (24-8) in a lightweight matchup against Roger Huerta (24-9-1, 1 NC), who returns to Bellator for the first time since 2010. On the kickboxing side of things, Raymond Daniels (33-3) defends his welterweight crown against Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2) in the headliner of Bellator Kickboxing 9.

Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta will be broadcast Friday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 6 free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I. Bellator Kickboxing 9 will air immediately following at 11 p.m. THIAB/10 p.m. I. Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available at www.Bellator.hu.

 

With marquee victories over Nate Diaz, Donald Cerrone (x2), Frankie Edgar (x2), Gilbert Melendez and Jorge Masvidal, Glendale, Ariz.’s “Smooth” Benson Henderson looks to add another name to his already-impressive resume. The former UFC and WEC champ owns a win over a Patricio “Pitbull” inside the Bellator cage and is looking to make a statement on his way back to title contention when he meets Roger Huerta on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 6 in Budapest, Hungary. Fighting out of Austin, Texas, the 34-year-old Los Angeles native returns to Bellator for the first time since facing Eddie Alvarez at Bellator 33. The first MMA fighter to ever appear on the cover of Cov kev ua si taw qhia, Huerta’s entertaining fight style saw him memorably defeat Clay Guida and Leonard Garcia. Tam sim no, fresh off of two consecutive victories, “El Matador” is not shying away from elite competition for his first fight of 2018.

 

Complete Bellator 196: Henderson vs. Huerta Fight Card:

Lightweight Main Event: Benson Henderson (24-8) vs. Roger Huerta (24-9-1, 1 NC)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Adam Borics (6-0) vs. Teodor Nikolov (11-1)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Denise Kielholtz (1-1) vs. Petra Castkova (3-2)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Brian Moore (10-6) vs. Giorgio Belsanti (7-6-1)

175-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Thiab Ruth (4-0) vs. Ion Pascu (17-7)

 

Preliminary Card:

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Norbert Novenyi (1-0) vs. Mehmet Yueksel (2-3)

 

Complete Bellator Kickboxing 9 Fight Card:

Welterweight World Title Bout: Raymond Daniels (33-3) vs. Djibril Ehouo (38-9-2)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Alexey Ignashov (85-21) vs. Dzevad Poturak (53-30-3)

Women’s Flyweight Main Card Bout: Sabriye Sengul (12-1) vs. Renata Rakoczi (17-4)

163-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: John Wayne Parr (99-32) vs. Eder Lopes (10-2)

Women’s Featherweight Main Card Bout: Jorina Baars (44-0-3) vs. Athina Evmorfiadi (10-3)

 

Preliminary Card:

165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Csaba Gyorfi (25-6) vs. Enrico Carrara (37-2-2)

141-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Antoine Habash (30-5) vs. Salvatore Cicerone (12-8-1)

187-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Adam Pokorni (28-6) vs. Najib Idali (38-30)

*Card subject to change.

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Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell Results & Duab

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Ryan Bader (24-5) yeej Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) ntawm TKO (punches) ntawm 3:58 ntawm round ob

Duab: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hx0r62nfbc8y2ql/AABxoV96f8xO-PA6cKykGLCxa?dl=0

Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (7-0) yeej Emily Ducote (6-3) via verbal submission (arm bar) ntawm 3:42 ntawm round tsib

 

Duab: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s7b7l5wfa27nvi8/AAA4YdcUjaoAJcMGyzNCb8jba?dl=0

 

Phil Davis (18-4, 1 NC) yeej Leo Leite (10-1) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Duab: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/76ipvbxw3r1v660/AABQ-Tg_EQpxsW0F7FiGsoT1a?dl=0

 

Thiab Ruth (4-0) yeej Chris Dempsey (11-6) ntawm KO (punch) ntawm :27 ntawm round ob

 

Duab: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/185k0c5hl9wh7m2/AACIEShWpmwRdgFOW8jAWqmOa?dl=0

 

Koj Awad (21-9) yeej Zach Freeman (9-3) ntawm TKO (punches) ntawm 1:07 ntawm puag ncig ib

 

Duab: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h8r8f5gixl91luv/AACa8tdrvMVwwUHt2EFYd-8ra?dl=0

 

Preliminary Card tau:

Tywan Claxton (1-0) yeej Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-1) ntawm knockout (flying-knee) ntawm 1:29 ntawm puag ncig ib

 

Duab: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wbn0zv5dxry7n8q/AACBqdJ3F7GdInsklCwGrFLta?dl=0

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VirSoFoCUYE

Logan Storley (7-0) yeej Matt Secor (9-5) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Duab: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6y7cftw9kn32g1v/AAD1sI8H4qzSkzGGwFr9DbYsa?dl=0

 

Mike Wilkins (8-4) yeej Brett Martinez (6-5) ntawm cuav (rear-liab qab caj pas) ntawm 1:09 ntawm round ob

Frank Buenafuente (8-4) yeej Francis Healy (7-5) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Dominic Mazzotta (13-2) yeej Matt Lozano (8-6) ntawm TKO (tus kws kho mob stoppage) ntawm 2:37 ntawm puag ncig ib

Michael Trizano (5-0) yeej Mike Otwell (3-2) ntawm cuav (D’arce Choke) ntawm 2:07 ntawm round ob

Scott Clymer (1-0) yeej Mike Putnam (1-2) ntawm TKO (punches) ntawm

Andrew Salas (4-1) yeej Ethan Goss (3-4) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Josh Fremd (2-0) yeej Ryan Parker (0-1) ntawm cuav (rear-liab qab caj pas) ntawm 1:25 ntawm round ob

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FIRST 5,000 FANS TO RECEIVE FREE LIMITED-EDITIONRANDY COUTURE BOBBLEHEAD AT BELLATOR 186 ONFRIDAY, Nov. 3 AT BRYCE JORDAN CENTER

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EXCLUSIVE RANDY COUTURE MEET AND GREET TO BE HELD FOR Bellator 186 TICKETHOLDERS ON FIGHT NIGHT

DAB TSI: Limited-Edition Randy Couture Bobblehead Giveaway and Meet & Hu tos txais

 

Bellator MMA will be giving away a free limited-edition Randy Couture bobblehead on Friday, Nov. 3 to the first 5,000 fans in attendance at Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University for Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell. The bobblehead giveaway is limited to one per person and will only be available to ticketholders upon entry into the arena.

 

Tsis tas li ntawd, Bellator MMA fans are invited to attend a unique opportunity to meet the MMA and wrestling great prior to Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell. The meet and greet will take place on the concourse of Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Nov. 3, los ntawm 6:30-8:30 p.m. THIAB. Space is limited and fans are encouraged to arrive early to reserve their place in line.

 

***Bobblehead giveaway and meet and greet are exclusively for Bellator 186 ticketholders***

***Bobbleheads distributed at venue points of entry, only while supplies last at each entry***

QHOV TWG: Bryce Jordan Center

127 Bryce Jordan Center

University Park, Pa. 16802

 

THAUM: Meet & Hu tos txais

Friday, Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 3 los ntawm 6:30-8:30 p.m. THIAB

 

LEEJ TWG: Randy Couture

 

Randy Couture (19-11)

Randy “The Natural” Couture made his mark in the sport of wrestling and later MMA, where he was a multiple-time world champion at both heavyweight and light heavyweight. Over his 14-year career, Couture compiled 19 victories, while also competing in 15 title fights. Prior to his professional career in mixed martial arts, the retired United States Army Sergeant made an impact on the high school and collegiate wrestling community by earning a state championship while attending Lynnwood High School in Washington state and a historic collegiate career that saw him become a three-time NCAA DI All-American at Oklahoma State University. Couture also serves as a coach for his son, Ryan Couture, who currently competes in Bellator MMA’s welterweight division.

 

Sib ntaus INFO: Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell will be broadcast LIVE and FREE on SPIKE, Friday, Nov. 3 ntawm 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at Bellator.com, as well as the Bryce Jordan Center box office and Ticketmaster.

 

Complete Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell Fight Card:

Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Ryan Bader (23-5) vs. Linton Vassell (18-5, 1 NC)

Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (6-0) vs. Emily Ducote (6-2)

Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Phil Davis (17-4, 1 NC) vs. Leo Leite (10-0)

Middleweight Feature Bout: Thiab Ruth (3-0) vs. Chris Dempsey (11-5)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Koj Awad (20-9) vs. Zach Freeman (9-2)

 

Preliminary Card:

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Logan Storley (6-0) vs. Matt Secor (9-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Tywan Claxton (Pro Debut) vs. Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-0)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Dominic Mazzotta (12-2) vs. Matt Lozano (8-5)

160 lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Brett Martinez (6-4) vs. Mike Wilkins (7-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Frank Buenafuente (7-4) vs. Francis Healy (7-4)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Michael Trizano (4-0) vs. Mike Otwell (3-1)

150 lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Scott Clymer (Pro Debut) vs. Mike Putnam (1-1)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Andrew Salas (3-1) vs. Ethan Goss (3-3)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Fremd (1-0) vs. Mike Diorio (1-0)

Bellator, mixed martial arts, MMA, Ntsia hlau loj TV

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY’S BRYCE JORDAN CENTER TO HOST BELLATOR 186 RAU Friday, Nov. 3

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RYAN BADER MAKES FIRST LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST LINTON VASSELL IN MAIN EVENT

NTXIV, FORMER STANDOUT NITTANY LIONS PHIL DAVIS AND ED RUTH SET TO COMPETE

LOS ANGELES – Bellator is set to make its debut at Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University in University Park, Pa. rau Friday, Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 3 rau Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell.

Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm Bellator 186, newly crowned light heavyweight champion Ryan “Darth” Bader (23-5) will make his first title defense against British sensation Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (18-5, 1 NC).

Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, two Bellator competitors who spent their college years as members of the Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team, Phil Davis(17-4, 1 NC) thiab Thiab Ruth (3-0), will return to their alma mater to compete in MMA for the first time in their careers. Their opponents are yet to be determined.

Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell will be broadcast live and free on SPIKE at 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and the Bellator Mobile App. Daim pib pib ntawm cia li $25 and will be available at the Bryce Jordan Center Box Office and Ticketmaster. A Bellator Nation presale takes place Wednesday, Lub yim hli ntuj 30 – Thursday, Lub yim hli ntuj 31, while public on-sale begins Friday, Cuaj hlis 1 ntawm 10 a.m. THIAB. Additional bouts will be announcing in the coming weeks.

Bader returns to the cage for the first time since dethroning former Penn State wrestling standout Phil Davis as light heavyweight champion in June at Bellator 180. Fighting out of Tempe, Ariz., Bader began his professional career on an impressive run, steamrolling the competition en route to a 12-fight winning streak and winning one of the most competitive seasons of The Ultimate Fighter in franchise history on Spike in 2008. “Darth” continued his path of dominance by collecting wins over some of the 205-pound division’s top talent, including victories over former world champions Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, “Rampage” Jackson, Rashad Evans, as well as a previous win over Phil Davis. Currently riding a three-fight winning streak with victories in eight of his past nine bouts, the former two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler from Arizona State University will look to protect his belt on Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 3.

Currently training at Combat Club in South Florida alongside Matt Mitrione, Michael Chandler and Robbie Lawler, Vassell has once again put himself in position to fight for Bellator’s 205-pound title. After making his professional debut in 2008, the Milton Keynes, England native has tallied 18 victories, kuj muaj 14 finishes and 10 coming inside the first round, as well as seven wins over nine bouts in just four years with Bellator. Following three consecutive victories over two former champs in Liam McGeary and Emanuel Newton, as well as Francis Carmont, the 34-year-old Vassell will attempt to become the second-ever Bellator light heavyweight champion who hails from the United Kingdom.

A native of Harrisburg, Pa., Phil “Mr. Wonderful” attended Harrisburg High School and would go on to an extremely successful wrestling career at Penn State University. After transitioning to the sport MMA, Davis made his pro debut in 2008 and went on to win his first nine bouts. He’s established himself as one of the best light heavyweights in all of MMA, winning the Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix and Bellator 205-pound title. The San Diego-based fighter now boasts career wins over Liam McGeary,Alexander Gustafsson, Lyoto Machida,"King Mo" Lawal, Glover Teixeira, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Francis Carmont.

One of the most celebrated wrestlers in Penn State University history, Ed Ruth has followed in the footsteps of Phil Davis by pursuing a career in MMA. The 3x NCAA D1 champion, who now trains out of Fresno, California., makes his fourth appearance inside the Bellator cage looking to keep his undefeated streak intact. With three consecutive KO finishes, Ruth has established himself as a new threat in the middleweight division. Born in Harrisburg, Pa., Ruth returns to familiar territory for this upcoming bout with plans to put on another exciting bout for his hometown fans.

 

Tshiab Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell Fight Card:

Light Heavyweight Championship Main Event: Ryan Bader (23-5) vs. Linton Vassell (18-5, 1 NC)

Light Heavyweight Feature Bout: Phil Davis (17-4, 1 NC) vs. TBA

Middleweight Feature Bout: Thiab Ruth (3-0) vs. TBA