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Former Title Challenger John Salter Meets Undefeated Johnny Eblen During Main Card of BELLATOR 276 na March 12

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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

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LOS ANGELES – A plethora of fantastic fighters armed with world-title aspirations have joined the stackedBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellcard on Saturday, March 12. SHOWTIME will televise the mammoth main card live from inside the Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo., na9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. Pt.

Former title challenger and No. 2 họọrọ-John Salter (18-5), as well as undefeated BELLATOR MMA No. 3-họọrọJohnny Eblen(10-0), and women’s No. 2 featherweightCat Zingano(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.

Ke isi omume nke mgbede, Adam Borics (17-1) naMads 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. Na ngalaba-agba bayere, former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight Champion, 13-time BELLATOR veteran, na Ọ dịghị. 2-họọrọPhil 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. Ọzọkwa, the main card will spotlight an international lightweight extravaganza as undefeated New Alliance Jiu-Jitsu team memberJay-Jay Wilson (8-0) of Auckland, New Zealand, moves up in weight to meet Dagestan, Russia siGadzhi Rabadanov(16-4-2), who is coming off a first-round knockout in his promotional debut atBELLATOR MMA 263 na July 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-họọrọ Austin Vanderford na BELLATOR MMA 275 later this month in Dublin, Ireland.

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 nke ya 23 na-emegide. 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 272na December 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 na-emegide.

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, Site., native Zingano against No.7-ranked lightweightPam Sorenson(9-4) of Blaine, Site.

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. Na nso nso, “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 na Uncasville, Conn.

Also featured will be a bruising brawl pitting two hard-hitting heavyweights with seven career stoppages apiece as No. 8-họọrọAlex “Eazy” Polizzi (9-1) of Madison, Wisc., clashes with Team Pitbull’sJose “Guru” Augusto (7-3, 1 NC). Ọzọkwa, San Diego, Calif. ala, 11-time BELLATOR MMA veteran, na Ọ dịghị. 6-họọrọ“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.

Ọzọkwa, added toBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellis a memorable middleweight match pitting undefeated, Emela. 6-ranked 185-pounder and owner of three consecutive stoppagesRomero Cotton (5-0) of Hutchinson, Kansas, who will bravely battle the horrors of“The Boogeyman” Lance Wright (5-2). Ọzọkwa, 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) nke Escondido, Calif.

Continuing the unforgettable night of amazing action, undefeated welterweight and American Top-Team memberRoman Faraldo (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, mgbe oleDiana Avsaragova(4-0) of Russia welcomesAshley Deen (5-6) to BELLATOR. Lastly, 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 p.m. ET/3 p.m. Pt.

Tiketi makaBELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellare on sale now at bothTicketmaster.com naBellator.com

BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell Main Card:

Saturday, March 12 – live on OGE IHE NKIRI

9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. Pt

Featherweight Main Event: #2-Adam Borics (17-1) vs. #2-Mads Burnell (16-3)

Ìhè Heavyweight Co-Main Omume: #2-Phil Davis (23-6, 1 NC) vs. #4-Julius Anglickas (10-2)

Middleweight tuanu: #2-John Salter (18-5) vs. #3-Johnny Eblen (10-0)

Kedu otu m ga tuanu: Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) vs.Gadzhi Rabadanov (16-4-2)

Mbido kadị:

BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV

6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. Pt

Featherweight tuanu: #2-Cat Zingano (12-4) vs. #7-Pam Sorenson (9-4)

Ìhè Heavyweight tuanu: #8-Alex Polizzi (9-1) vs.Jose Augusto (7-3, 1 NC)

Welterweight tuanu: #6-Derek Anderson (17-4-1) vs.Goiti Yamaguchi (26-5)

Middleweight tuanu: #6-Romero Cotton (5-0) vs.Lance Wright(5-2)

Flyweight n'obi: Diana Avsaragova (4-0) vs.Ashley Deen (5-6)

Featherweight tuanu: Cody Law (5-0) vs. Johnny Soto (4-2)

Welterweight tuanu: Roman Faraldo (6-0) vs.Kelvin Rayford (5-3)

Bantamweight tuanu: Jordan Howard (10-5) vs.Trevor Ward (5-5)

Kedu otu m ga tuanu: Dan Busch (4-1) vs.Josh Augustine (5-2)

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events

Sat., -Ahụ. 19 / / BELLATOR MMA 274: Gracie vs. Storley // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.

Free. -Ahụ. 25 // BELLATOR MMA 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford // 3Arena // Dublin, IRE

Nọdụ. March 12 // BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell //The Family Arena // St. Louis

Free. Ka 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, FRA

Free. Ka 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amosov vs. MVP // The SSE Arena, Wembley // London

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BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. N'okpuru nduzi nke vetiran agha ume Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. Na United States, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, ndụ omume orchestration, fighter mmepe / mmekọahụ, ebe mgbakọ ị nweta, nkwado e kere eke / mmepe, mba ikikere, ahịa, mgbasa ozi, bu na ọrụ mmekọahụ. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, n'ụlọ ka ụwa Premiya ntụrụndụ ụdị na jikọọ na kiriri site gbara ọkpụrụkpụ ọdịnaya gafee telivishọn, emegharị, online na mobile nyiwe.

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BELLATOR 276 OFFICIALLY SET FOR SATURDAY, MACH 12 IN ST. Louis

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LOS ANGELES – A future shot at the BELLATOR Featherweight World Championship will be on the line when No. 2-họọrọ Adam Borics (17-1) meets a man also ranked No. 2 in the Official BELLATOR Rankings, Mads Burnell (16-3) na isi ihe omume nke BELLATOR 276 na satọde, March 12 at The Family Arena in St. Louis.

In the co-main event former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight Champion and No. 2-họọrọ Phil Davis (23-6) will return to action and open his 2022 campaign against No. 4-họọrọ Julius Anglickas (10-2), who most recently challenged for the 205-pound title. The main card will also see a pair of skilled lightweights compete, when undefeated Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) moves up in weight to meet Dagestan’s Gadzhi Rabadanov (16-4-2).

SHOWTIME will televise the BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell main card live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. Pt Ọzọkwa, the thrilling preliminary fights will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV beginning at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. Pt.

Tiketi maka BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell will go on sale this Friday, -Ahụ. 11 at both Ticketmaster.com na Bellator.com, with a special presale taking place the day prior.

A BELLATOR MMA 276 preliminary battle between two heavy-handed light heavyweights No. 8-họọrọ Alex “Easy” Polizzi (9-1) and Team Pitbull’s Jose “Gugu” Augusto (7-3, 1 NC) is also official. Agbakwunyere n'asọmpi ga-mara ọkwa obere oge.

A multi-faceted fighter with tremendous success in two different combat sports, Adam Borics knocked out all 25 of his amateur opponents en route to compiling 10-0 (kickboxing) na 15-0 (Emmanuel) records. Holding a three-inch height advantage and tied with upcoming opponent Mads Burnell as the No. 2 featherweight in the BELLATOR rankings, the Ft. Lauderdale featherweight commenced his pro career with 14 straight triumphs, including ten by KO or submission.

Much like his upcoming foe, the nine-time BELLATOR veteran, armed with an 8-1 promotional record, prefers to dispose of his counterparts quickly as evidenced by ten of his 18 career wins culminating in knockout or submission. Ọzọkwa, the former Hungarian Fight Championship Featherweight kingpin has fought only 41 rounds since turning professional in Aug. 2014, an average of only 2.3 per outing.

Nicknamed “The Kid,” the former Thai and Hungarian Thai Boxing World Titleholder, who lives by the adage “Practice laborious, battle easy,” and holds knockout wins over former BELLATOR featherweight champion Pat Curran and ferocious featherweight Aaron Pico. Born in Budapest, Hungary, the Sanford MMA fighter, who signed a multi-fight extension with BELLATOR in January 2021, launched his promotional campaign by submitting Anthony Taylor via rear-naked choke in April 2017. After dropping his lone BELLATOR bout at the hands of former bantamweight champion Darrion Caldwell in the quarterfinals of the BELLATOR MMA Featherweight Grand Prix, Borics has outpointed his last three opponents under the company banner.

Currently riding a seven-bout winning streak, Mads Burnell prefers to dispatch of his opponents early. Na 19 career fights, the submission specialist has stopped more than half of his adversaries (10), including eight in the opening round. Ọzọkwa, the Copenhagen, Denmark, native has not fought past three rounds in his professional career, while averaging a mere two per contest. The Arte Suave Copenhagen product, onye ga-atụgharị 28 less than one week prior to his fourth consecutive promotional appearance at BELLATOR MMA 276, opened his vocation by defeating his initial five opponents, including three via submission.

A first-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Burnell captured the Cage Warriors featherweight title by submitting then-champion Dean Trueman by Japanese necktie at 3:04 of the second round on June 29, 2019. Two months after signing with the company, the ferocious featherweight took the mixed martial arts world by storm when he recorded his lone career knockout and floored Darko Banovic at 3:13 of the first stanza in his promotional debut at BELLATOR MMA 248 na Ọkt. 10, 2020, na Paris, France.

Following a second-round destruction of “The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber” standout Saul Rogers via rear-naked choke at BELLATOR MMA 257, the three-time BELLATOR MMA veteran returned to the cage less than four months later and upset Emmanuel Sanchez via three-round unanimous decision (29-28 na 30-27 ugboro abụọ) in a non-stop battle at BELLATOR MMA 263 na July 31, 2021, na Los Angeles. A former European No-Gi champion, Burnell hopes to keep his undefeated BELLATOR record intact when he challenges fellow No. 2-ranked Adam Borics.

BELLATOR MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell Main Kaadị:
Saturday, March 12 – live on OGE IHE NKIRI
9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. Pt

Featherweight Main Event: #2-Adam Borics (17-1) vs. #2-Mads Burnell (16-3)
Ìhè Heavyweight Co-Main Omume: #2-Phil Davis (23-6) vs. #4-Julius Anglickas (10-2)
Kedu otu m ga tuanu: Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) vs. Gadzhi Rabadanov (16-4-2)

Mbido kadị:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. Pt

Ìhè Heavyweight tuanu: #8-Alex Polizzi (9-1) vs. Jose Augusto (7-3, 1 NC)
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Cheick Kongo Set to Rumble With Sergei Kharitonov in Heavyweight Main Event of BELLATOR MMA 265 na Aug. 20 at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, SD

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LOS ANGELES – Taa, BELLATOR officials confirmed a must-see main event pitting hard-hitting heavyweights Cheick Kongo (30-11-2) na Sergei Kharitonov (32-8) against one another tops BELLATOR MMA 265 na Fraịdee, August 20 from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D. and airs live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. Pt.

The card has also confirmed top featherweights No. 3 Adam Borics (17-1) na Ọ dịghị. 4 Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0) will meet for the right to face the winner of the BELLATOR Featherweight World Grand Prix Final between Patricio “Pitbull” (32-4) na AJ McKee (17-0), which takes place on Saturday, July 31.

Tickets for the event go on sale this Thursday at 10 a.m. CT and are available at Sanford Pentagon Box Office & Ticketmaster.

The preliminary portion of BELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov currentlyfeatures a flyweight bout pitting No.5-ranked Alejandra Lara (9-4) megide DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1) and willbegin at 6:00 p.m. NA / 3:00 p.m. PT and stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV. Additional preliminary bouts will be announced in the near future.

Holding an impressive MMA record of 30-11-2, 1 NC, Emela. 3-ranked Cheick Kongo returns to action for the first time since headlining the first-ever major MMA event in his native France last October. The former kickboxer remains a force to be reckoned with and holds records for the most fights (16) and wins (12) in BELLATOR heavyweight history. With high-profile victories over Vitaly Minakov, Mirko Cro Cop, Antoni Hardonk, and Matt Mitrione, the Parisian is keen to pad his current promotional records, set new ones, and earn his shot at BELLATOR gold.

The man nicknamed “The Paratrooper,” Kharitonov is the owner of an equally notable MMA resume, with the Russian scoring vicious wins against some of the sport’s marquee names, such as Fabricio Werdum, Andrei Arlovski, Pedro Rizzo, Murilo “Ninja” Rua, Matt Mitrione, and Alistair Overeem. Ugbu a, fresh off two championship victories on the regional circuit, Kharitonov returns to the BELLATOR cage with the intention of climbing the heavyweight rankings and asserting himself as a BELLATOR title contender.

28-year-old Hungarian Adam “The Kid” Borics has won 17 nke 18 fights to begin his professional career, bouncing back from his only loss with three straight victories. Training out of South Florida’s Sanford MMA gym, Borics has firmly established himself as a true threat to anyone in the 145-pound division, where he is currently ranked third.

Undefeated in his first eight fights as a professional, New Zealand’s Wilson has won in style, accumulating six finishes in those eight wins. Following a split decision win against Tywan Claxton, Wilson scored a violent knockout of Sergio DeBari, then followed that victory up with an equally vicious spinning backfist stoppage over SBG’s Pedro Carvalho in April. The Kiwi fighter will be looking to secure a high-stakes victory over Borics with a world title shot awaiting the winner.

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BELLATOR MMA 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov Main Kaadị:
OGE IHE NKIRI
Friday, August 20 - 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. Pt

Heavyweight Main Event: #3-Cheick Kongo (30-11-2) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (32-8)
Featherweight No. 1 Contender’s Bout: #3-Adam Borics (17-1) vs. #4-Jay-Jay Wilson (8-0)

Mbido Kaadị:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV
6:00 p.m. NA / 3:00 p.m. Pt

Flyweight n'obi: #5-Alejandra Lara (9-4) vs. DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1)

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