CAPE TOWN – June 2, 2025 – The Professional Fighters League has finalized the lineup for the upcoming PFL Cape Town event, marking the debut of MMA in Africa with the continent’s first-ever global MMA event. Set for Saturday, Julie 19 at Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town, Suid-Afrika, this landmark event marks a groundbreaking moment in PFL’s global expansion.
The event will feature the launch of the 2025 PFL Africa Tournament with First Round matchups in the Heavyweight and Bantamweight divisions, each featuring an eight-man bracket. In addition to the tournament bouts, the evening will be headlined by five high-stakes PFL Champions Series fights featuring elite global talent.
Tickets for this landmark event are on sale now via Ticketpro.
At 145-pounds, former Bellator Featherweight World ChampionOok "Mercenary" McKee (22-2) returns to the SmartCage againstAkhmed Magomedov (11-1), a rising Russian star and protégé of the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Also confirmed is a Heavyweight Showcase featuring current Light Heavyweight World ChampionCorey Anderson(18-6) moving up a division to face 2024 PFL Heavyweight ChampionDenis Goltsov (36-8).
Artur Zaynukov(16-4) returns to the PFL following an impressive showing at Battle of the Giants, aiming to extend his win streak to six. He will meet RIZIN veteranTakeshi Izumi (6-3) of Japan, a decorated wrestler who earned a unanimous decision win over Spike Carlyle in his most recent outing.
These marquee matchups round out an already stacked PFL Champions Series card, showcasing some of the world’s top MMA talent on African soil. Headlining the evening is undefeated Middleweight World ChampionJohnny “Pressure” Eblen(16-0), who puts his perfect record and title on the line against Spain’s surging contenderCostello “The Spaniard” van Steenis (16-3). In die mede-hoofren, Women’s Flyweight phenom“Dangerous” Dakota Ditcheva (14-0), widely considered one of the top pound-for-pound female fighters in MMA, faces Hawaii’s elite strikerSumiko “Lady Samurai” Inaba (8-1) in a thrilling penultimate bout.
The PFL Cape Town event begin by 4:30 PM SAST / 10:30 AM ESTwith the PFL Africa portion of the card, gevolg deur PFL Champions Series, wat begin by 8:30 PM SAST / 2:30 PM EST.A U.S. broadcast partner will be announced shortly.
Complete PFL Champions Series Card: Saterdag, Julie 19 – 8:30 PM SAST / 2:30 PM EST
Middleweight World Championship Main Event:Johnny Ebts (16-0) vs.Costello van Steenis (16-3)
Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event:Dakota Ditcheva (14-0) vs. Sumiko Inaba (8-1)
Featherweight Showcase Bout:Ook McKee (22-2) vs. Akhmed Magomedov (11-1)
Lightweight Showcase Bout:Artur Zaynukov (16-4) vs. Takeshi Izumi(6-3)
Heavyweight Showcase Bout:Corey Anderson (18-6) vs. Denis Goltsov (36-8)
Complete PFL Africa Card: SuperSport (Afrika – Engels) | Canal+ (Afrika – Franse) DAZN (Frankryk, Verenigde Koninkryk & Ierland) Saterdag, Julie 19 – 4:30 PM SAST / 10:30 AM EST
Bantamweight First Round Bout: Nkosi Ndebele (8-3) vs. Mahmoud Atef(5-2)
Heavyweight First Round Bout:Maxwell Djantou Nana(6-1) vs. Mikael Groguhe (6-2)
Bantamweight First Round Bout:Shannon Van Tonder (7-2) vs.Boule Godogo (3-0)
Heavyweight First Round Bout:Jashell Ticha Awa (3-1) vs. Justin Clarke (2-0)
Bantamweight First Round Bout:Antero Dos Santos (5-0) vs. Karim Henniene(4-0)
Heavyweight First Round Bout:Abdoullah Kane (3-0) vs. Mohammed Ben Yahia (9-4)
Bantamweight First Round Bout:Simbarashe Hokonya (5-0) vs. Alain Majorique (5-0)
Heavyweight First Round Bout:Abraham Bably(5-2) vs. Badredinne Medkouri (7-2)
Showcase Women’s Strawweight Bout:Juliet Ukah (6-0) vs. Ceileigh Niedermayr(3-2)###
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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA— Francis Ngannouis back and is the winner of theBattle of the Giants.
The Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saoedi -Arabië, hosted the return of “The Predator,” who viciously stopped his opponentRenan Ferreiraby knockout in a little over three minutes to win the newly minted PFL Super Fights Heavyweight Championship Belt and reclaim his position atop the mountain in mixed martial arts. Met die oorwinning, Ngannou immediately puts the combat sports world on notice that he remains a force to be reckoned with anytime he laces up the four-ounce PFL MMA gloves.
The co-main event of the evening saw the greatest women’s MMA fighter of all-time, Cris “Cyborg,"add to her already impressive resume with a unanimous decision victory over PFL two-division ChampionLarissa Pacheco. By winning the PFL Super Fights Women’s Featherweight World Championship, “Cyborg” has now added her fifth different promotional belt to her trophy case. The loss snaps a ten-fight winning streak for Pacheco, while “Cyborg” has pushed her winning streak to eight bouts.
The Bellator Middleweight Championship was on the line in a rematch between undefeated championJohnny Ebts en Engeland se Fabian Edwards. It was the world-class grappling of American Top Team’s Eblen that was the difference. The Kansas City-native scored numerous takedowns over the course of 25 minute, earning a unanimous 48-47 decision despite a fifth round onslaught from Edwards.
Zafar Mohsenentered PFL’s SmartCage for the first time on Saturday as a major underdog for his Featherweight contest against Dagestan’sHusein Kadimagomaev, but it was the German athlete who emerged the favorite, sweeping the scorecards in a one-sided 30-27 unanimous decision victory. Mohsen has now pushed his current winning streak to four bouts.
Opening the PPV card ofPFL Battle of the Giants, a highly anticipated Lightweight fight between former Bellator Featherweight ChampionOok McKeeand surging Irish prospectPaul Hughesended up being exactly what fight fans were expecting – a high-level, back-and-forth fight between two athletes with title aspirations. Albei vegters het hul oomblikke gehad, maar in die einde, two judges’ saw Belfast’s Hughes as the winner, moving him to 2-0 in PFL and putting “Big News” one step closer to a world title shot.
Professionele vegters League (PFL) in partnership with the Ministry of Sport and the Saudi Mixed Martial Arts Federation (SMMAF), announced earlier today that the Championships for the 2024 PFL Global Season will take place on Friday, November 29 in Riyadh, Saoedi -Arabië. The event will air live in the U.S. on ESPN+ and additionally can be seen live on DAZN throughout Canada and Europe, with additional premium sports platforms hosting the events worldwide. PFL Battle of the Giants Main Card Results:
Francis Ngannou (18-3) verslaan Renan Ferreira (13-4, 3 NC) via KO (stoot) by 3:32 van die eerste ronde
Cris Cyborg (28-2, 1 NC) verslaan Larissa Pacheco (23-5) via 'n eenparige besluit (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
Johnny Ebts (16-0) verslaan Fabian Edwards (13-4) via 'n eenparige besluit (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
Zafar Mohsen (14-4) verslaan Husein Kadimagomaev (11-2) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Paul Hughes (13-1) verslaan Ook McKee (22-2) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Early Card Results:
Raufeon Stots (21-2) verslaan Marcos Breno (13-4) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 3:01 at round three
Makkasharip Zaynukov (16-4) verslaan Dedrek Sanders(9-5) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-26, 30-26. 30-26)
Ibragim Ibragimov (8-0) verslaan Nacho Campos (5-1) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Taha Bendaoud (4-0) verslaan Tariq Ismail(8-2) via voorlegging (driehoek verstik) by 3:51 van die tweede ronde
ABOUT PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE Professionele vegters 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. Gestig in 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, met 650 million fans worldwide, the youngest audience demographic, and true global revenue streams.
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
Los Angeles -A plethora of fantastic fighters armed with world-title aspirations have joined the stackedBellator MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellcard on Saturday, Maart 12. SHOWTIME will televise the mammoth main card live from inside the Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo, by9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT.
Former title challenger and No. 2 ingedeel-John Salter (18-5), as well as undefeated BELLATOR MMA No. 3-ingedeelJohnny Ebts(10-0), and women’s No. 2 veergewigtitelCat 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.
In die belangrikste gebeurtenis van die aand, Adam Borics (17-1) enMads 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. In die mede-featured bout, former BELLATOR Light Heavyweight Champion, 13-time BELLATOR veteran, en Geen. 2-ingedeelPhil 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. Daarbenewens, Die hoofkaart sal 'n internasionale liggewig extravaganza in die kollig wees as 'n onoorwonne nuwe Alliance Jiu-Jitsu-spanlidJay-Jay Wilson (8-0) van Auckland, Nieu-Seeland, beweeg in gewig om Dagestan te ontmoet, Rusland seGadzhi Rabadanov(16-4-2), wie kom van 'n eerste ronde uitklop in sy promosiedebuut byBellator MMA 263 in Julie 2021.
Voor die gevolglike mede-kompetisie-kompetisies, 'N Paar top-middelgewigte sal die hoofkaart afrond as Salter en Eblen Square vir 'n skoot by die wenner van die komende wêreldtitelpitting van 185 pond kampioen Gegard Mousasi teen nr. 1-ingedeel Austin Vanderford by Bellator MMA 275 Later hierdie maand in Dublin, Ierland.
Gewapen met 'n 8-2 Bellator -rekord, Salter, 'N 15-jarige pro MMA-veteraan uit Nashville, Tenn., Hou die promosierekord vir die meeste voorleggings in die Bellator MMA -middelgewiggeskiedenis, en het gestop 17 van sy 23 teenstanders. Met die bynaam “Diamond Hands” vanweë sy liefde vir crypto -geldeenheid en bereidwilligheid om sy beleggings aan te hou, Eblen kom van 'n vernietiging van 71 sekondes van Collin Huckbody byBellator MMA 272in Desember 2021. Die sesmalige Bellator MMA-veteraan en Amerikaanse top-spanproduk, wat onlangs 'n ses-stryd Bellator-kontrakverlenging onderteken het, het ses stop-ronde stoppunte verseker, insluitend twee van sy drie 2021 teenstanders.
Benewens die pragtige hoofkaart, 'N Waaragtige koring van pulserende voorlopige pons sal begin met die vooraanstaande nag van aksie, insluitend 'n Minnesota Midwestern Melee Pitting voormalige UFC -titel Challenger en Winona, Van., inheemse zingano teen nr.7-ranglys liggewigPam Sorenson(9-4) van Blaine, Van.
Stel om haar derde reguit Bellator MMA te laat verskyn met die strewe van die uitdagende Bellator MMA Women's Welterweight World ChampionCris Cyborg, Zingano het 'n versierde vegloopbaan gehad. Die voormalige NCAA Division III All-American Wrestler het die eerste moeder geword wat aan die UFC en die aanvanklike vrou meegeding het om die maatskappy se “Fight of the Night” -toekenning te bekom, Tel oorwinnings oor Miesha Tate, Amanda Nunes, Marion Reneau, en Gabrielle Holloway. Onlangs, “Alpha” was in die reeks “Double Duty” wat die pogings om 'n balans tussen die daaglikse verantwoordelikhede van ouerskap te handhaaf en 'n bestaan as pro -atleet te behou.
'N Voormalige Invicta FC Women's Featherweight Champion, Sorenson het begin kickboxing ná die heengaan van haar beste vriend. Nadat sy haar kroon ontruim het en in Julie 'n vrylating van Invicta gevra het 2021, Die Minneapolis Mauler het middel 2021 'n meervoudige strydooreenkoms met Bellator MMA onderteken. Kort nadat hy by die baanbrekersonderneming aangesluit het, Die 35-jarige man het 'n harde gevorderde besluit oor Roberta Samad byBellator MMA 264 in Uncasville, Conn.
Dit is ook 'n kneusplek wat twee swaargewigte met sewe loopbaanstoppies per stuk as nee. 8-ingedeelAlex “Eazy” Polizzi (9-1) van Madison, Wisc., Botsings met Team Pitbull'sJose “Guru” Augusto (7-3, 1 NC). Daarbenewens, San Diego, Kalifornië. moedertaal, 11-Tyd Bellator MMA Veteraan, en Geen. 6-ingedeel“Barbaric” Derek Anderson(17-4, 1 NC) sal dit meng met voorleggingspesialis, Bellator Brazilian Bruiser, en Japannees geboreGoiti Yamaguchi (26-5), In 'n wêreldwye weltergewigoorlog.
Verder, bygevoeg totBellator MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnellis 'n onvergeetlike middelgewigwedstryd wat onoorwonne is, Moenie. 6-Gereken 185 pond en eienaar van drie opeenvolgende stopRomero Cotton (5-0) of Hutchinson, Kansas, who will bravely battle the horrors of“The Boogeyman”Lance Wright (5-2). Verder, 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) van Escondido, Kalifornië.
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, wanneerDiana Avsaragova(4-0) of Russia welcomesAshley Deen (5-6) to BELLATOR. Laastens, a Show-Me State lightweight showdown between BELLATOR beginnerDan Busch (4-1) maak sy sesde reguit Missouri -verskyning deur St te konfronteer. Louis 'Josh Augustine (5-2).
Die opwindende voorlopige gevegte sal regstreeks op die Bellator MMA YouTube -kanaal stroom, Showtime Sports YouTube -kanaal en Pluto TV begin by6 namiddag. EN / 3 pm. PT.
Sat. Maart 12 // Bellator MMA 276: Borics vs. Burnell //The Family Arena // St. Louis
Gratis. Mei 6 // BELLATOR PARIS: Bader Vs. Kongo 2 // Accor Arena // Paris, Van
Gratis. Mei 13 // BELLATOR LONDON: Amos vs. MVP // Die SSE -arena, Wembley // London
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Oor Bellator
Bellator MMA is 'n toonaangewende wêreldwye gemengde vegkunsorganisasie met baie van die beste vegters ter wêreld. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor Scott Coker, Bellator -geleenthede vind in groot stede wêreldwyd plaas en kan op televisie gesien word 160 lande aan 'n beskikbare gehoor van meer as een miljard mense. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, Bellator kan op Showtime gesien word. Bellator bestaan uit 'n uitvoerende span wat topbedryf in televisieproduksie insluit, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. Bellator is in Hollywood gebaseer, Kalifornië. en word besit deur vermaaklikheidsreus Viomcbs, die tuiste van die wêreld se voorste vermaak handelsmerke wat aansluit by gehore deur middel van dwingende inhoud oor televisie, rolprent, aanlyn-en mobiele platforms.
C-Sergio Pettis (22-5) verslaan Kyoji Horiguchi (29-4) via KO (spinning backfist) by 3:24 van die vierde ronde Sergio Pettis:“I came out here and got beaten up for four rounds. When it happened, I was just like, ‘Man I am losing this fight. I’ve got to do something spectacular.’ It (the decisive punch that ended the fight) came at the right time.” “I needed to face some adversity, and tonight Horiguchi gave me all of that. It was hard trying to time his rhythm, trying to get his movement down.” “My coaches always tell me, ‘If you open up, you could be one of the best in the world.’ That what I’m pushing for.” #9-Jeremy Kennedy (17-3, 1 NC) verslaan #4-Emmanuel Sanchez (20-7) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jeremy Kennedy:“I can’t seem to find it. My coaches got mad at me in my last fight. I’ve got an atomic bomb. That’s what my coach said. It’s a 100-mile (per hour) fastball. I’ve got to use it. Last fight, Ek het nie. I wanted to try and mix it up, change my style. I was competitive, but I had to get back to my roots.” “I would have liked to have mixed it up a bit more, maar (Emmanuel) Sanchez is in your face the whole time. It was hard to dictate that calculated range. He just came right at me.” “I put a lot of pressure on myself. I had a close friend pass away. He was in my corner for my last few fights. I didn’t want to go home with a loss. I didn’t want to take any extra chance. I wanted to win every single exchange. I wanted to win every second, every moment of this fight. I didn’t care what that looked like. I had to get the ‘w.’ “ “Next time, I am going to get back to having fun and find that happy medium. This one is for Boom. I had to get my hand raised at all costs. I wasn’t coming out of this without a win.” #7-Josh Hill(21-4) verslaan Jared Scoggins (10-2) via KO (punch) by :56 van die tweede ronde Josh Hill:“This one was about timing. We knew the first round would be hard to get that timing down. Hy (Jared Scoggins) was very jumpy, in and out. That (punch that ended the fight) was right on the button.” “I belong there (in the Bellator MMA World Grand Prix). I know this division is stacked, so I understand (why he wasn’t included). I want in. If there are any injuries or pull outs, I’m your man.” “I saw him (Scoggins) go down and knew he was out. There was no point to keep going.” "Hy (Scoggins) is very traditional, karate-esque. My coach and I worked on timing quite a bit. I knew the first round might be a little tricky. I landed a punch in the first, but it wasn’t on the money. The one in the second (that ended the fight) was.”
#5-Johnny Ebts (10-0) verslaan Collin Huckbody (10-4) via TKO (stoot) by 1:11 van die eerste ronde
Johnny Ebts:“I wanted to send that dude (Huckbody) to the metaverse. Ongelukkig, I could not do that tonight. I was I could have put on a better show, but it is what it is.” “John Salter, I signed a bout agreement to fight you in Florida, but you [expletive withheld] out. I don’t know if you got hurt, or you [expletive withheld] out. But I want to see you in this [expletive withheld] cage, John. Let’s gear up and let’s get after it.” VOORLOPIGE CARD: Alexander Shabliy (21-3) verslaan Bobby King (10-4) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Andy II (9-4-1) verslaan John de Jesus (14-10) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Levan Chokheli (10-1, 1 NC) verslaan Vinicius de Jesus (9-5) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Justin Montalvo (4-0) verslaan Jacob Bohn (10-8) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-27, 29-28, 29-28) Mike Hamel (8-5) verslaan Killys Mota (12-3) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 30-27) Spike Carlyle (13-3) verslaan Dan Moret (15-7) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 2:58 van die derde ronde Kyle Crutchmer (8-1) verslaan #10-Oliver Enkamp (10-3) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE IS ON THE LINE AS BELLATOR CLOSES OUT THE YEAR AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA WITH A FLURRY OF ACTION-PACKED FIGHTS
Los Angeles - Bellator MMA het die volledige vegkaart virBellator MMA 272: Pettis vs Horiguchicard at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The event puts a stamp on the 2021 calendar year and is set to begin on SHOWTIME at10 namiddag. ET / PT.
The stacked preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, Showtime Sports YouTube -kanaal en Pluto TV begin by7 namiddag. ET / 4 pm. PT.
In die belangrikste gebeurtenis van die aand, current BELLATOR Bantamweight World ChampionSergio Pettis (21-5) puts his belt on the line against former BELLATOR 135-pound titleholder and current RIZIN championKyoji Horiguchi (29-3). The co-main event features former featherweight world title challenger No. 4-ingedeelEmmanuel Sanchez (20-6) versus former UFC standout and No. 9-ingedeelJeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC).
Also anchoring the main card will be a bantamweight bout between UFC veteranJared Scoggins (10-1) en Geen. 7-ingedeelJosh Hill (20-4), as well as undefeated American Top Team-product, en Geen. 5-ranked middleweightJohnny Ebts (9-0), who looks to protect his unblemished record against BELLATOR newcomerCollin Huckbody (10-3).
With seven thrilling fights in total, dieBellator MMA 272preliminary card is highlighted by a pair of welterweight contests between Swedish submission specialist No. 10-ingedeelOliver Enkamp (10-2) and former Oklahoma State University wrestling standoutKyle Crutchmer (7-1) sowel asLevan Chokheli (9-1, 1 NC) enVinicius de Jesus (9-4).
Hawaii’sAndy II (8-4-1) returns to the Scott Coker-led promotion, as he prepares for battle withJohn de Jesus (14-9) in veergewigtitel aksie, terwylDan Moret(15-6) enSpike Carlyle (12-3) meet in a 160-lb contract weight matchup.
Three additional lightweight matchups have also been announced with Russian sensationAlexander Shabliy (20-3) taking on Utah’sBobby King (10-3), Killys Mota (12-2) sukkelMike Hamel (8-5), enJustin Montalvo(3-0) squaring up withJacob Bohn (10-7)
Juliana Velasquez: “I think I would be clinching a bit more, her striking didn’t surprise me, but I felt that I did enough to retain the title.”
“I beat her with my jab, if you look at her face, it’s messed up, if you look at mine, my face is fine. I think people in the audience favor her because she has a kickboxing style and I counter, but I think it was my boxing that was the difference tonight.”
“When I come in here, I don’t think of myself as a champion, I think of myself as someone who needs to earn the belt and tonight I felt that I did that.”
#5–Tyrell fortuin (11-1, 1 NC) verslaan #7-Matt Mitrione (13-9, 1 NC) via voorlegging (stakings) by 1:45 van die eerste ronde Tyrell fortuin: “I feel great coming out of the fight. He stepped forward so I went for the shot instead of throwing the punch and I guess I made contact with my head. Besides that I was running through him for the takedown. As jy sien, I finished on top, and the fight went from there.
“I didn’t feel it (the clash of heads), I can only go off of what he was saying at the time. Soos ek gesê het, I was just looking to get on top and continue to fight so I didn’t really know what else to do. I thought if there was a contact that the ref would have saw and we would have stopped that’s why I paused for a second on top of him. I didn’t go right to punching. Once the ref said to continue, I was continuing to fight.
“I want Tim Johnson. I don’t want a title shot. I’d rather have Tim Johnson first. That’s really the only fight I’ve been training for since that loss. Vir my, with him taking that loss (against Valentin Moldavsky) and me getting this win, it should line us right up… I’m gonna’ try to knock his a– out just like he did me.”
Matheus Mattos (13-2-1) verslaan Cee Jay Hamilton (15-9) via TKO (stakings) by 1:33 van die tweede ronde
Matheus Mattos: “He’s a wrestler. So, he could have done the boring game and taken me down. But he chose to go for the striking. Gelukkig, he did it because it was a beautiful knockout. If Bellator could send more strikers to me, then they would be welcomed.”
"Ek voel goed, perfectly strong. But I felt my knee go ‘thwack.’ And I stopped moving a lot. I didn’t do much footwork. I knew this was going to be on my hands, because my leg was painful. Hopelik, everything went well.
“My two losses were to two of the best in the world. So, I’ve been fighting at a high level a long time and I’m prepared for everyone. They can see that this fight welcomed me to Bellator, and now they know me. They know Matheus Mattos is a striker and he’s coming for us.
“I’m in my prime now so I’m prepared for everyone.”
#2–Arlene Blencowe (14-8) verslaan Dayana Silva (9-6) via TKO (stoot) by 1:00 van die derde ronde
Arlene Blencowe: "Ek voel goed. I want to give a shout out to my kids at home. I’ve been away from home for nine weeks and it’s the longest I’ve ever been without my kids. So, this win is for you.”
“I was just trying to gauge my distance. It was starting to be a little bit of a slow fight, so sorry about that fans. I could hear you yelling. But I was determined to keep my pace and not rush into anything. We knew that she swung with power and that the overhand right and the left hook came pretty quick. We’ve been working a lot on kicks, and I’m going to have a lot of bruises tomorrow. And hopefully her calves will be sore too.”
#5-Johnny Ebts (9-0) verslaan Travis Davis (10-5) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-26, 30-26) Johnny Ebts: “My coaches when I came back to the corner told me not to brawl. So, I took their advice and I thought I wrestled smart.”
“He was talking s— sê, "Haai, let’s brawl in the corner.’ I’m like, ‘Bro, that’s stupid.’ That’s why you’re not where I’m at. Because you don’t fight smart. You’re trying to come out here and brawl. You can do that all you want, but you’re not going to be a world champion like me.”
Voorlopige Card: Sê Sowma (7-2) verslaan Ronny Markes (19-9) via KO (stoot) by 1:09 van die eerste ronde Cody Law (4-0) verslaan Theodore Macuka (1-1) via TKO (stoot) by 1:54 van die eerste ronde Diana Avsaragova (4-0) verslaan Gabriella Gulfin (2-3) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Adil Benjilany(6-3, 1 NC) verslaan Johnny Soto (4-2) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Charlie Campbell (4-1) verslaan Nicholas Giulietti(2-2) via TKO (stoot) by 1:30 van die tweede ronde
Oor Bellator BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor Scott Coker, Bellator -geleenthede vind in groot stede wêreldwyd plaas en kan op televisie gesien word 160 lande aan 'n beskikbare gehoor van meer as een miljard mense. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, Bellator kan op Showtime gesien word. Bellator bestaan uit 'n uitvoerende span wat topbedryf in televisieproduksie insluit, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publicity, and commission relations. Bellator is in Hollywood gebaseer, Kalifornië. en word besit deur vermaaklikheidsreus Viomcbs, die tuiste van die wêreld se voorste vermaak handelsmerke wat aansluit by gehore deur middel van dwingende inhoud oor televisie, rolprent, aanlyn-en mobiele platforms.
UNDEFEATED FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION JULIANA VELASQUEZ AND NO. 3 RANKED DENISE KIELHOLTZ SQUARE OFF FOR 125-POUND STRAP WHILE TOP-10 HEAVYWEIGHTS TYRELL FORTUNE AND MATT MITRIONE MEET IN THE CO-MAIN EVENT.
LOS ANGELES – BELLATOR MMA has confirmed the full fight card forBellator MMA 262: Velasquez vs. Kielholtzop Vrydag, Julie 16at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The event airs LIVE on SHOWTIME at9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PTand is headlined by undefeated flyweight world championJuliana Velasquez (11-0) versus BELLATOR Kickboxing’s Flyweight World Champion and No. 3 ingedeel Denise Kielholtz (6-2) for the promotion’s 125-pound belt.
In addition to the must-see main event, four other exciting main card bouts are confirmed forBELLATOR 262 op Showtime, insluitend nee. 5 ingedeel Tyrell fortuin (10-1, 1 NC) taking on former New York Giants football star and No. 7 ingedeel Matt Mitrione (13-8, 1 NC) by swaargewig, a women’s featherweight matchup between No. 2 ranked former title challengerArlene Blencowe (13-8) en Brasilië s'n Dayana Silva(9-6), a men’s heavyweight contest pitting No. 4 ingedeel Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC)versus BELLATOR newcomerMarcelo Golm (8-3), and undefeated No. 5 ingedeel Johnny Ebts (8-0) die gesig staar teen Travis Davis (10-4) in an explosive middleweight bout to open the main card.
The preliminary card is confirmed for six bouts and features a heavyweight slugfest between knockout artistRonny Markes (19-8) en Sê Sowma (6-2), as well as a featherweight contest pitting undefeated top prospectCody Law (3-0) teen Theodore Macuka (1-0). Daarbenewens, South Florida’sRoman Faraldo (5-0) welcomesJohn Ramirez (5-5) to the fray in a welterweight clash, while Team Pitbull Brothers-productMatheus Mattos (12-2-1) teenoor gesigte Cee Jay Hamilton (15-8) in a bantamweight battle. Laastens, Johnny Soto (4-1) en Adil Benjilany (5-3, 1 NC) square off in a 145-pound matchup and the undefeatedDiana Avsaragova (3-0) neem op Gabriella Gulfin (2-2) in a flyweight showdown.
All prelims will stream live at6 namiddag. EN / 3 pm. PT Op die Bellator MMA YouTube -kanaal, Showtime Sports YouTube -kanaal en Pluto TV. Full bout listings are below:
SHOWTIME streaming service is offering a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Subscribers will be delivered two live premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 en verder, anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.
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Bellator MMA 262: Velasquez vs. KielholtzMain kaart: Vrydag, Julie 16 – Live on Showtime 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT
Flyweight World Title Main Event: C-Juliana Velasquez (11-0) vs. #3-Denise Kielholtz (6-2) Swaargewig Bout: #5–Tyrell fortuin (10-1, 1 NC) vs. #7-Matt Mitrione (13-8, 1 NC) Swaargewig Bout: #4-Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC) vs. Marcelo Golm (8-3) Veergewigtitel Bout: #2–Arlene Blencowe (13-8) vs. Dayana Silva (9-6) Middelgewigtitel Bout: #5-Johnny Ebts (8-0) vs. Travis Davis (10-4)
Voorlopige Card: BELLATOR MMA YouTube Channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube Channel | Pluto TV 6 namiddag. EN / 3 pm. PT Kapokgewig Bout: Matheus Mattos (12-2-1) vs. Cee Jay Hamilton (15-8) Swaargewig Bout: Ronny Markes (19-8) vs. Sê Sowma (6-2) Veergewigtitel Bout:Cody Law (3-0) vs. Theodore Macuka (1-0) Weltergewig Bout: Roman Faraldo (5-0) vs. John Ramirez(5-5) vlieggewig Bout: Diana Avsaragova (3-0) vs. Gabriella Gulfin (2-2) Veergewigtitel Bout:Johnny Soto (4-1) vs. Adil Benjilany(5-3, 1 NC) *Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg.
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Ook, Appearances by Fan-Favorite and Monster Energy Athlete 'Rampage’ Jackson and MMA Legend Dan Henderson
LOS ANGELES - Die Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Seriescloses its 2017 season with a fourth and final stop atHomestead-Miami Speedwayin Homestead, Fla. op Sondag, November. 19. Set to take place during Ford Championship Weekend, fighters will take to the cageSondagmorning ahead of the final race of the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs that will determine the next Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion.
Just hours prior to the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 Sondag, November. 19, the Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series will feature MMA action throughout the morning beginning at11:30 voormiddag. ENat the Monster Energy Fan Zone at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the display area on the north side of the track. Admission to the event is free and open to fans.
Daarbenewens, op Saterdag, November. 18 uit 1-2 namiddag. EN, fans will have the opportunity to meet former world champ and Monster Energy athleteQuinton "Rampage" Jackson, as well as former PRIDE and STRIKEFORCE titleholderEn "hendo" Henderson, at the Monster Energy Fan Zone at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the display area on the north side of the track. Admission to the event is free and open to fans.
“The Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series has been a huge success this year and I’m looking forward to heading to Homestead-Miami Speedway during NASCAR’s championship weekend for another great event to end 2017,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “This is a monumental weekend for Monster Energy, including Hans Molenkamp, Tom Norwood, Cody Dresser, Mitch Covington and their entire team, as they close out their first season with NASCAR, and I’m excited to once again make Bellator MMA a part of the fan experience.”
Through Bellator MMA, alongside longstanding partner Monster Energy, mixed martial arts will be included as a pre-race activation exclusively for fans in attendance. The lineupSondagwill consist of four MMA bouts featuring some of the best regional up-and-coming talent, with the main event prospects in consideration to be signed to a multi-fight Bellator MMA contract.
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway takes placeSondag, November 19 by 2:30 namiddag. EN. Tickets to the race are available atwww.Homestead-MiamiSpeedway.com of deur te bel 305-230-5255.
