TOP FEATHERWEIGHT CONTENDERS CAT ZINGANO AND PAM SORENSON WILL BATTLE ON PRELIMINARY CARD, ALONG WITH PIVOTAL WELTERWEIGHT CLASH BETWEEN DEREK ANDERSON VS. GOITI YAMAUCHI
TOP PROSPECTS ROMERO COTTON, CODY LAW, ROMAN FARALDO ALSO SET FOR ACTION
ΟΙ ΑΓΓΕΛΟΙ - A plethora of fantastic fighters armed with world-title aspirations have joined the stackedBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellcard on Saturday, Μάρτιος 12. SHOWTIME will televise the mammoth main card live from inside the Family Arena in St. Κάρολος, Μο, στο9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT.
Former title challenger and No. 2 κατετάγη-John Salter (18-5), as well as undefeated BELLATOR MMA No. 3-κατετάγηΤζόνι Έμπλεν(10-0), and women’s No. 2 featherweightΤραπέζια γάτας(12-4) hope to take the next step toward BELLATOR MMA gold as they join the four co-headline brawlers currently ranked among the upper echelon of their respective divisions.
Featured among the magnificent MMA melees will be three of the top-ten middleweights, five undefeated and one unblemished amateur, four top-two contenders, and ten fighters ranked along with BELLATOR MMA’s elite.
Στο κύριο γεγονός της βραδιάς, Αδάμ Μπόρικς (17-1) καιMads Burnell(16-3), two featherweights currently tied at No. 2 in the official BELLATOR MMA rankings, will square off for a future shot at the BELLATOR 145-pound world title. Σε συν-χαρακτηρισμένη περίοδος, former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight Champion, 13-time BELLATOR veteran, και αριθ. 2-κατετάγηPhil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) will open his 2022 campaign against No. 4 Julius Anglickas(10-2), who most recently challenged for the 205-pound title. Επιπλέον, the main card will spotlight an international lightweight extravaganza as undefeated New Alliance Jiu-Jitsu team memberJay-Jay Wilson (8-0) of Auckland, Νέα Ζηλανδία, moves up in weight to meet Dagestan, ΡωσίαGadzhi Rabadanov(16-4-2), who is coming off a first-round knockout in his promotional debut atBELLATOR MMA 263 τον Ιούλιο 2021.
Prior to the consequential co-featured contests, a pair of top middleweights will round out the main card as Salter and Eblen square off for a shot at the winner of the upcoming world title bout pitting 185-pound Champion Gegard Mousasi against No. 1-κατετάγη Όστιν Βάντερφορντ στο BELLATOR MMA 275 later this month in Dublin, Ιρλανδία.
Armed with an 8-2 BELLATOR record, Salter, a 15-year pro MMA veteran out of Nashville, Tenn., holds the promotional record for most submissions in BELLATOR MMA middleweight history, and has stopped 17 από του 23 αντιπάλους. Nicknamed “Diamond Hands” due to his love for crypto currency and willingness to hold onto his investments, Eblen is coming off a 71-second annihilation of Collin Huckbody atBELLATOR MMA 272το Δεκέμβριο 2021. The six-time BELLATOR MMA veteran and American Top-Team product, who recently signed a six-fight BELLATOR contract extension, has secured six opening-round stoppages, including two of his three 2021 αντιπάλους.
In addition to the magnificent main card, a veritable cornucopia of pulsating preliminary punch ups will commence the preeminent night of action, including a Minnesota midwestern melee pitting former UFC title challenger and Winona, Από., native Zingano against No.7-ranked lightweightPam Sorenson(9-4) of Blaine, Από.
Set to make her third straight BELLATOR MMA appearance with aspirations of challenging BELLATOR MMA Women’s Welterweight World ChampionCris Cyborg, Zingano has had a decorated fighting career. The former NCAA Division III All-American wrestler became the first mother to compete in the UFC and initial woman to capture the company’s “Fight of the Night” award, counting victories over Miesha Tate, Amanda Nunes, Marion Reneau, and Gabrielle Holloway. Πρόσφατα, “Alpha” was featured in the series “Double Duty” that chronicled the attempts to maintain a balance between the daily responsibilities of parenthood and earning a living as a pro athlete.
A former Invicta FC women’s featherweight champion, Sorenson started kickboxing after the passing of her best friend. After vacating her crown and requesting a release from Invicta in July 2021, the Minneapolis mauler signed a multi-fight deal with BELLATOR MMA in mid-2021. Soon after joining the pioneering company, the 35-year-old recorded a hard-fought split decision over Roberta Samad atBELLATOR MMA 264 σε Uncasville, Conn.
Also featured will be a bruising brawl pitting two hard-hitting heavyweights with seven career stoppages apiece as No. 8-κατετάγηAlex “Eazy” Polizzi (9-1) of Madison, Wisc., clashes with Team Pitbull’sJose “Guru” Augusto (7-3, 1 NC). Επιπλέον, Σαν Ντιέγκο, Καλιφόρνια. ντόπιος, 11-time BELLATOR MMA veteran, και αριθ. 6-κατετάγη“Barbaric” Derek Anderson(17-4, 1 NC) will mix it up with submission specialist, BELLATOR Brazilian bruiser, and Japanese-bornGoiti Yamaguchi (26-5), in a worldwide welterweight war.
Επί πλέον, added toBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellis a memorable middleweight match pitting undefeated, Μη. 6-ranked 185-pounder and owner of three consecutive stoppagesΒαμβάκι Romero (5-0) of Hutchinson, Κάνσας, who will bravely battle the horrors of“The Boogeyman” Lance Wright (5-2). Εξάλλου, former Division II All-American wrestler and fantastic featherweightCody Law(5-0), fresh off his third opening-round finish, strives to avoid being scared off by“Phantom” Johnny Soto (5-2) της Escondido, Καλιφόρνια.
Continuing the unforgettable night of amazing action, undefeated welterweight and American Top-Team memberΡωμαίος Φαράλντο (6-0) will make his fourth consecutive promotional appearance when he challenges BELLATOR MMA rookieKelvin Rayford (5-3), while local combatantJordan Howard (10-5) of Jefferson City hopes to thrill the Missouri faithful against Athens, Illinois’ ownTrevor Ward(5-5). Two flyweights will test their skills as well, ότανDiana Avsaragova(4-0) of Russia welcomesAshley Deen (5-6) to BELLATOR. Εν τέλει, a Show-Me State lightweight showdown between BELLATOR beginnerDan Busch (4-1) makes his sixth straight Missouri appearance by confronting St. Louis’Josh Augustine (5-2).
The thrilling preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at6 μ.μ. ET/3 p.m. PT.
Τα εισιτήρια γιαBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellare on sale now at bothTicketmaster.com καιBellator.com
BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell Main Card:
Σάββατο, Μάρτιος 12 – live on SHOWTIME
9 μ.μ. ET / 6 μ.μ.. PT
Featherweight Main Event: #2-Αδάμ Μπόρικς (17-1) vs. #2-Mads Burnell (16-3)
Ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών Co-Main Event: #2-Phil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) vs. #4-Julius Anglickas (10-2)
Middleweight περίοδο: #2-John Salter (18-5) vs. #3-Τζόνι Έμπλεν (10-0)
Ελαφριά περίοδο: Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) έναντιGadzhi Rabadanov (16-4-2)
ΠΡΟΚΑΤΑΡΚΤΙΚΗ ΚΑΡΤΑ:
Κανάλι BELLATOR MMA στο YouTube | SHOWTIME Sports κανάλι YouTube | Pluto TV
6 μ.μ. ET/3 p.m. PT
Featherweight Μπουτ: #2-Τραπέζια γάτας (12-4) vs. #7-Pam Sorenson (9-4)
Ελαφρύ βαρέων βαρών περίοδο: #8-Άλεξ Πολίζι (9-1) έναντιJose Augusto (7-3, 1 NC)
Welterweight Μπουτ: #6-Ντέρεκ Άντερσον (17-4-1) έναντιGoiti Yamaguchi (26-5)
Middleweight περίοδο: #6-Βαμβάκι Romero (5-0) έναντιLance Wright(5-2)
flyweight Μπουτ: Diana Avsaragova (4-0) έναντιAshley Deen (5-6)
Featherweight Μπουτ: Cody Law (5-0) vs. Johnny Soto (4-2)
Welterweight Μπουτ: Ρωμαίος Φαράλντο (6-0) έναντιKelvin Rayford (5-3)
Bantamweight Μπουτ: Jordan Howard (10-5) έναντιTrevor Ward (5-5)
Ελαφριά περίοδο: Dan Busch (4-1) έναντιJosh Augustine (5-2)
*Κάρτα υπόκεινται σε αλλαγή.
Updated schedule of BELLATOR events
Σάββατο, Φεβρουάριος. 19 / / BELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.
Δωρεάν. Φεβρουάριος. 25 // BELLATOR MMA 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Κονίστρα // Δουβλίνο, IRE
Σάβ. Μάρτιος 12 // BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell //The Family Arena // St. Louis
Δωρεάν. Μάιος 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Παρίσι, FRA
Δωρεάν. Μάιος 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // The SSE Arena, Wembley // Λονδίνο
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BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Υπό την καθοδήγηση του βετεράνου αγώνα υποστηρικτής Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 χώρες σε μια διαθέσιμη ακροατήριο πάνω από ένα δισεκατομμύριο άνθρωποι. Στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, ζωντανή ενορχήστρωση εκδήλωση, ανάπτυξη μαχητής / σχέσεις, χώρο προμήθειες, δημιουργία χορηγία / ανάπτυξη, διεθνή αδειοδότησης, εμπορία, διαφήμιση, δημοσιότητας και της Επιτροπής σχέσεις. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Καλιφόρνια. και ανήκει στην ψυχαγωγία γίγαντα ViacomCBS, σπίτι με μάρκες πρεμιέρα ψυχαγωγίας στον κόσμο που συνδέονται με το κοινό μέσω συναρπαστικό περιεχόμενο σε όλη την τηλεόραση, κινηματογραφικών ταινιών, σε απευθείας σύνδεση και κινητές πλατφόρμες.