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NO. 10-RANKED BELLATOR LIGHTWEIGHT GADZHI RABADANOV WILL REPRESENT THE PROMOTION AT THE HISTORICAL BELLATOR MMA VS. RIZIN EVENT AGAINST JAPAN’S KOJI TAKEDA ON NEW YEAR’S EVE

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Los Angeles— BELLATOR MMA has announced that its fifth participant for the New Year’s Eve spectacle against RIZIN Fighting Federation opponents will be No. 10-ranked lightweight, Gadzhi Rabadanov(18-4-2), taking on 27-year-old Japanese standoutKoji Takeda(15-3) in a compelling matchup between two competitors riding high on the strength of consecutive victories.

A first-of-its-kind blockbuster co-promotion, BELLATOR MMA vs. RIZIN takes place inside the Saitama Super Arena in Japan on Saturday, Desember 31, and can be seen in the United States on SHOWTIME at 8 namiddag. ET/PT on New Year’s Eve.

Rabadanov versus Takeda will join a star-studded five-fightBELLATOR MMA vs. RIZINhoof kaart, which is stacked from top to bottom with current and former champions competing in the four-sided ring under RIZIN’s unique rules. Headlining the event will be a dream matchup between RIZIN lightweight championRoberto “Satoshi” de Souza(14-1) against No. 3 BELLATOR pound-for-pound talentAJ “Mercenary” McKee(19-1), with BELLATOR and RIZIN featherweight championsPatricio Pitbull(34-5) enKleber Koike(31-5-1) co-headlining the must-see event.

Former BELLATOR championsJuan “The Spaniard” Archuleta(26-4) enKyoji Horiguchi(30-5) will round out the unparalleled main card, facing off with RIZIN’sSoo Chul Kim(18-6-1) enHiromasa Ougikubo(25-6-2), onderskeidelik.

Gadzhi Rabadanov, 29, signed with BELLATOR in 2021 after capturing the Eagle FC lightweight title, and has made an immediate impact on the promotion’s remarkably deep lightweight division. He announced his arrival in thunderous fashion atBELLATOR 263with an emphatic viral knockout of Daniel Carey, which he followed up with back-to-back dominant unanimous decision victories over Jay Jay Wilson and Bobby King in 2022. The product of the renowned Club Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov’s School in Dagestan and the prestigious American Kickboxing Academy, Rabadanov’s pedigree is world-class. On New Year’s Eve, Rabadanov will look to continue building upon his momentum with an impressive performance against Koji Takeda.

“It is a childhood dream come true to fight in Japan at the legendary Saitama Super Arena,” said Rabadanov. “I’m very excited and I know I have a tough opponent, who always leaves everything in the ring. Expect a masterpiece from me, it will be a memorable fight.”

A former DEEP lightweight champion, Japan’sKoji Takedahas been an active fighter since his 2017 professionele debuut. Takeda boasts a compelling case for inclusion on this historic fight card, winning seven of his last ten and three of his last four outings under the RIZIN and DEEP banners. Takeda is also familiar with BELLATOR foes; he has previously fought Spike Carlyle and submitted Zach Zane by armbar, both of whom fought recently for the Scott Coker-led promotion. Takeda will look to add a third straight win to his resume against the highly-touted Rabadanov in his hometown of Saitama, Japan, Desember 31.

BELLATOR MMA VS. RIZIN MAIN CARD:

Showtime

Saterdag, Desember 31 — 8 PM ET/PT

Lightweight Non-Title Main Event: AJ McKee(19-1) teenRoberto de Souza(14-1)

Featherweight Non-Title Main Event: Patricio Pitbull(34-5) teenKleber Koike(31-5-1)

Bantamweight Feature Bout: Juan Archuleta(26-4) teenSoo Chul Kim(18-6-1)

Vlieggewig Kenmerk Bout: Kyoji Horiguchi(30-5) teenHiromasa Ougikubo(25-6-2)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Gadzhi Rabadanov(18-4-2) teenKoji Takeda(15-3)

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Updated schedule of BELLATOR events – click links for updated fight cards


Gratis. November. 18 // BELLATOR 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 / Pitbull vs. Nurmagomedov // Wintrust Arena // Chicago, Il.


Gratis. Desember. 9 // BELLATOR 289: Stots vs. Sabatello // Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.

Sat. Desember. 31 // BELLATOR MMA vs. RIZIN // Saitama Super Arena // Tokyo, Japan


Gratis. Februarie. 24 //BELLATOR: DUBLIN // 3Arena // Dublin, Ierland

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2022 is the Year of the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix

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HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EIGHT-MAN TOURNAMENT SET TO DETERMINE 135-POUND WORLD CHAMPION AND $1 MILLION DOLLAR GRAND PRIZE WINNER

YEARLONG TOURNAMENT BEGINS IN FIRST QUARTER OF NEXT YEAR, EXCLUSIVELY ON SHOWTIME

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LOS ANGELES –It was officially announced at tonight’sBELLATOR 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi event that next year’s prestigious BELLATOR World Grand Prix will take place in the promotion’s incredibly stacked bantamweight division. The winner of tonight’s 135-Pound World Championship fight betweenSergio Pettis enKyoji Horiguchi will defend their title next year in the Bantamweight World Grand Prix featuring a gauntlet of the eight best athletes the weight class has to offer.

In addition to both Pettis and Horiguchi, the Bantamweight World Grand Prix is set to feature former divisional championJuan Archuleta, Moenie. 2 ingedeel-Raufeon Stots, Moenie. 3 ingedeel-Patchy Mix, Moenie. 4 ingedeel-Magomed Magomedov, Moenie. 5 ingedeel-Leandro Higo, en Geen. 6 ingedeel-James Gallagher, who will all vie for the right to be named the next BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion and take home a grand prize of one-million-dollars.

First-round matchups and additional details such as dates, locations and tournament alternates will be revealed soon.

All tournament bouts will be five-round contests and will be telecast in the United States exclusively on SHOWTIME.

Former BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion Kyoji Horiguchi enters tonight’s contest unranked due to inactivity within the promotion. Official BELLATOR Rankings will be updated and distributed on Monday, Desember. 6.

Kampioen – Sergio Pettis (21-5):

Fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisc.,Sergio Pettis captured the BELLATOR bantamweight crown in May 2021 by outpointing former championJuan Archuleta in a fast-paced contest atBELLATOR 258.During a nearly six-year, 14-fight UFC stint, the Roufusport-product competed in both the flyweight and bantamweight classes, collecting nine victories and a pair of “Fight of the Night” honors against Alex Caceres and Matt Hobar in 2014. Prior to his UFC tenure, Pettis, the younger brother of former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, earned world titles in Resurrection Fighting Alliance’s flyweight division and North American Fighting Championship’s 135-pound class. Following a trio of impressive triumphs over some of the division’s elite, BELLATOR’s bantamweight champion is set to protect his belt and an unblemished 3-0 promotional mark entering the tournament.

Former BELLATOR Bantamweight Champion – Kyoji Horiguchi (29-3):

Hailing from Takasaki, Japan, die 31-jarigeKyoji Horiguchi is the reigning RIZIN bantamweight champion who notoriously became a simultaneous, two-promotion champion in 2019 after taking down and upsetting then-BELLATOR champion Darrion Caldwell at Madison Square Garden. Ongelukkig, an injury would force Horiguchi to relinquish his BELLATOR title in 2019, and he now looks to reclaim his belt in a main event clash with current championSergio Pettis byBELLATOR 272. While with RIZIN, the American Top Team-product amassed an impressive 10-1 promotional mark, highlighted by eight finishes and five first-round knockouts. Daarbenewens, more than half of Horiguchi’s career victories have come via knockout. Nou, after reclaiming his RIZIN bantamweight strap and avenging only his third loss in 32 outings with a highlight-reel, opening-round knockout over Kai Asakura on New Year’s Eve 2020, the Japanese sensation fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla., aims to get his hands back on BELLATOR’s title

Moenie. 1 Ranked Bantamweight – Juan Archuleta (25-3):

With the Bantamweight World Grand Prix set, former BELLATOR World Champion and No. 1-ingedeelJuan Archuleta sees a clear path toward regaining the 135-pound crown. Armed with 25 professional victories, insluitend 12 by way of K.O. of voorlegging, the “Spaniard” has no issues stopping opponents inside the BELLATOR cage. The former four-division King of the Cage world champion, who holds victories over Patchy Mix, Henry Corrales, and Ricky Bandejas, strives to keep that trend going throughout the Grand Prix.

Moenie. 2 Ranked Bantamweight – Raufeon Stots (17-1):

Considered one of the world’s best 135-pound fighters, Raufeon “Supa” Stots has been in the title conversation since his 2019 BELLATOR debut. Currently riding a nine-fight winning streak, die No. 2-ranked bantamweight has defeated some of BELLATOR’s finest, including Magomed Magomedov and Josh Hill, by smothering opponents with top-tier grappling ability. Sporting a near-perfect 17-1 rekord, the Roufusport product and two-time NCAA Division II Champion now has an opportunity to compete for a long-awaited crown.

Moenie. 3 Ranked Bantamweight – Patchy Mix (15-1):

Set to make his sixth promotional appearance under the BELLATOR umbrella, the pride of Angola, N.Y., has collected two-first round submission victories while compiling a 4-1 record with the Scott Coker-led promotion. The 28-year-old Buffalo, N.Y.. native looks to build off his most recent win atBELLATOR 270 over James Gallagher in his opponent’s hometown of Dublin, Ierland, verlede maand. Prior to his time with BELLATOR, Mix dominated the competition while on the regional scene by collecting nine of his 15 professional victories, including five first-round finishes. Nou, the submission specialist will face the toughest challenge of his career, a shot at the tournament’s $1 million prize and BELLATOR’s 135-pound strap.

Moenie. 4 Ranked Bantamweight – Magomed Magomedov (18-2):

After capturing belts in different organizations, Dagestani phenomMagomed Magomedov hopes to add to his collection by taking home BELLATOR gold. Amassing an impressive 18-2 career record with 12 via finish, “Tiger” has made a swift impact on the BELLATOR 135-pound division since his December 2020 promotional debut by climbing to No. 4 in the rankings. Possessing both a blistering pace and superior grappling, Magomedov has the potential to be a nightmare matchup for anyone in the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix.

Moenie. 5 Ranked Bantamweight – Leandro Higo (21-5):

After dropping in weight to 135-pounds, Leandro Higo has been on a tear by winning three consecutive fights and putting the entire bantamweight division on notice. Under the tutelage of the famed Pitbull Brothers camp, the Brazilian is coming off a hard-fought, split-decision victory over former Bantamweight World Champion Darrion CaldwellatBELLATOR 259 Mei 2021. As 12 of Higo’s 21 pro victories have come by submission, the entire bracket knows that the No. 5-ranked bantamweight will not be an easy out.

Moenie. 6 Ranked Bantamweight – James Gallagher (11-2):

Hailing from Strabane, Ierland, one of MMA’s brightest young fighters strives to notch his 12th career victory in a tournament stacked with 135-pound talent. Following a finish over Anthony Taylor atBELLATOR 169 in Desember 2016 and a pair of first-round submissions the following year, “The Strabanimal” has tallied four victories over his past six contests, including three first-round finishes and a highlight reel 35-second win atBELLATOR 227. Poised for the biggest test of his young career, the former SBG Ireland-product aims to shed the shadow of former training partner, Conor McGregor, and add to his own legacy with a shot at BELLATOR bantamweight gold.

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BELLATOR MMA™ CONFIRMS FULL FIGHT CARD FOR BELLATOR 258 ON SHOWTIME® THIS FRIDAY, MAG 7 BY 9 Namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT

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LATE CHANGE SHIFTS BELLATOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX – JOSE ‘GUGU’ AUGUSTO NOW FACES ANTHONY “RUMBLE” JOHNSON IN QUARTERFINAL

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LOS ANGELES– BELLATOR MMA has today confirmed the full slate of fights forhierdie Vrydag seBELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs Pettiskaart inside the Mohegan Sun Arena. The event is the first of two being held in May, and kicks off an exciting month of fights on SHOWTIME with the action set to begin live at9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT.

In die belangrikste gebeurtenis van die aand, Juan “The Spaniard” Archuleta (25-2) puts his BELLATOR Bantamweight World Title on the line for the first time against No. 1 ranked 135-pounderSergio “SP” Pettis (20-5). In bykomend tot die lektor, three other main card bouts are confirmed, with the co-main event featuring a Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal bout with Team Pitbull productJose “Gugu” Augusto(7-2, 1 NC) stepping up on a week’s notice to fight a debutingAnthony "Rumble" Johnson(22-6).

Rounding out main card action is a lightweight grudge match pitting the No. 2 ingedeelPatricky Pitbull(23-9) against the resilient Irishman, Peter Queally(12-5-1), and a must-watch bout between the No. 2 ranked welterweightMichael "gif" Page(18-1) en Geen. 6 ranked welterweight Derek Anderson(17-3-1), a fight that has been booked twice previously, but was derailed due to injuries.

The preliminary card consists of eight fights and is stacked throughout, featuring former 185-pound championRafael Carvalho(16-5) stepping in on less than a week’s notice to welcomeLorenz Larkin(22-7) to the BELLATOR middleweight division. Ook, Moenie. 5 ranked welterweightLogan Storley(11-1) returns againstOmar Hussein (8-2).

Fans will also see the promotion’s bantamweight depth on display, seeing No. 4 ingedeelRaufeon Stots (15-1) face No. 7 ingedeelJosh Hill (20-3), as well as appearances from former title challenger and No 2. ranked bantamweight“Patchy” Mix (13-1), Erik “Goyito” Perez (19-8), and the always-gameHenry Corrales(18-5), who moves to bantamweight for the first time in his BELLATOR career.

AlleBELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs Pettis prelims will stream live at5:30 namiddag. ET/2:30 namiddag. PT on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

As part of the launch of BELLATOR MMA on SHOWTIME, the network is offering viewers who are new to the SHOWTIME streaming service 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 premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 en verder, with all events scheduled to air live at 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

Full bout listings are below:

BELLATOR MMA 258: Archuleta vs. PettisMain kaart:

Vrydag, Mei 7 – live onShowtime

9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT

Bantamgewig titel Bout: c-Juan Archuleta (25-2) vs. #1-Sergio Pettis(20-5)

Light Heavyweight WGP Quarterfinal Bout: Anthony Johnson(22-6) vs. Jose “Gugu” Augusto(7-2, 1 NC)

Liggewig Bout: #2-Patricky Pitbull (23-9) teenPeter Queally (12-5-1)

175-Pound Contract Weight Bout: #2-Michael Page(18-1) vs. #6-Derek Anderson(17-3, 1 NC)

Voorlopige Card: 

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

5:30 namiddag. ET/2:30 namiddag. PT

Kapokgewig Bout: #7-Josh Hill (20-3) vs. #4-Raufeon Stots (15-1)

Middelgewigtitel Bout: Lorenz Larkin(22-7, 1 NC) teenRafael Carvalho (16-5)

Kapokgewig Bout: #2-Patchy Mix(13-1) teenAlbert Morales(10-6-1)

Weltergewig Bout: #5-Logan Storley(11-1) teenOmar Hussein(8-2)

Middelgewigtitel Bout: #6-Johnny Eblen (7-0) teenDaniel Madrid(18-6)

Kapokgewig Bout: Henry Corrales (18-5) teenJohnny Campbell (20-13, 1 NC)

Veergewigtitel Bout: Weber Almeida (5-0) teenJohnny Soto(3-1)

Kapokgewig Bout: Erik Perez(19-8) teenBlaine Shutt(8-4)

*Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg.

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Gabriël Vega 246: ARCHULETA VS. MIX RESULTS AND PHOTOS

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Complete Event Photos Here

Bellator 246: Archuleta vs. Mix Main kaart:
Juan Archuleta (25-2) verslaan Patchy Mix (13-1) via 'n eenparige besluit (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
Neiman Gracie (10-1) verslaan Jon Fitch (32-8-2, 1 NC) via voorlegging (hak haak) by 4:47 van die tweede ronde
Liz Carmouche (14-7) verslaan DeAnna Bennett (10-7-1) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 3:17 van die derde ronde
Keoni Diggs (9-0) verslaan Derek Fields (20-11) via technical submission (agter-naak verstik) by 4:59 van die derde ronde

Voorlopige Card:
Daniel Madrid (18-6) verslaan Pat Casey (6-3) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Ty Gwerder (5-1) verslaan Tuco Tokkos (4-2) via TKO at 1:05 van die derde ronde
Davion Franklin (2-0) verslaan Ras Hylton (6-5) via technical decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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Gabriël Vega 245: DAVIS VS. MACHIDA 2 RESULTS AND PHOTOS

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Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2 Main kaart:
Phil Davis (22-5, 1 NC) verslaan Lyoto Machida (26-10) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Cat Zingano (11-4) verslaan Gabby Holloway (6-6) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Taylor Johnson (6-1) verslaan En Rut, (8-3) via voorlegging (hak haak) by :59 van die eerste ronde
Raymond Daniels (2-1, 1 NC) en Peter Stanonik (5-4, 1 NC) ended in a no content (accidental low blow)

Voorlopige Card:
Alex Polizzi (7-0) verslaan Rafael Carvalho (16-5) eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Leslie Smith (12-8-1) verslaan Amanda Bell (7-7) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 29-28. 29-28)
Tyrell Fortune (8-1, 1 NC) en Jack May (11-6, 1 NC) ended in a no content (accidental low blow)
Keith Lee (7-3) verslaan Vinicius Zani (11-7) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

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BELLATOR MMA ANNOUNCES MASSIVE DOUBLEHEADER LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN FROM MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

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FORMER CHAMPS PHIL DAVIS AND LYOTO MACHIDA COLLIDE IN LONG-AWAITED REMATCH AT BELLATOR 245 OP Vrydag, September. 11

JUAN ARCHULETA FACES UNDEFEATED PATCHY MIX FOR THE VACANT BELLATOR BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AT BELLATOR 246 OP Saterdag, September. 12

MEER, THE BELLATOR DEBUTS OF FORMER TITLE CHALLENGERS CAT ZINGANO AND LIZ CARMOUCHE

LOS ANGELES— Vir die eerste keer, Bellator MMA’s “FightSphere” atMohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. will host a stacked doubleheader weekend on Friday, Sewe. 11 and Saturday, Sewe. 12. On night one, Bellator 245is headlined by former world champsPhil Davis (21-5, 1 NC) enLyoto Machida (26-9) in a light heavyweight rematch, terwylBellator 246on night two sees a bantamweight world championship fight featuring top contenderJuan Archuleta (24-2) taking on the undefeatedPatchy Mix (13-0) for the vacant title.

Two former world title challengers also make their long-awaited Bellator debuts, asCat Zingano (10-4) neem opGabby Holloway (6-5) in a featherweight matchup atBellator 245, terwylLiz Carmouche (13-7) meets the newly signedDeAnna Bennett (10-6-1) at flyweight during the main card ofBellator 246.

Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2Vrydag, Sewe. 11 enBellator 246: Archuleta vs. MixSaterdag, Sewe. 12 air live onParamount Network enDAZN by 10 namiddag. ET/9 p.m. CT. Preliminary action will stream onBellator MMA’s YouTube channel. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming days.

A former Bellator light heavyweight world champion, Phil Davis returns to the Bellator cage for the first time since stoppingKarl Albrektsson byBellator 231 in October of last year. A four-time NCAA D-I All-American wrestler at Penn State University, "Mnr. Wonderful” has earned professional victories over Brian Stann, Alexander Gustafsson, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, and the man he will face again on Sept. 11, Lyoto Machida. With eight Bellator appearances already, the San Diego-based fighter has his sights set on reclaiming his world title in the sport’s toughest light heavyweight division.

After signing with Bellator in 2018, Lyoto Machida made his highly anticipated promotional debut with a victory over former champRafael CarvalhobyBellator 213and would later go on to defeat the now-retiredChael Sonneninside the famed Madison Square Garden atBellator 222. The former UFC light heavyweight champ, known to fans around the globe as “The Dragon,” owns notable career wins over Tito Ortiz, “Shogun” Rua, Dan Henderson, Rashad Evans and Randy Couture. Having lost to Davis in the first matchup in Brazil, the native ofSalvador, Bahia, Brazil is looking for redemption and a future shot at Bellator gold.

Fresh off of an impressive victory overHenry Corrales byBellator 238 vroeër vanjaar, Juan Archuleta will look to capture the promotion’s vacant bantamweight strap. Fighting out of Hesperia, Kalifornië., the 32-year-old knockout artist will once again drop down a weight class for a shot at the world title, something he successfully accomplished on four separate occasions while competing for regional promotion King of the Cage (lig welterweight, liggewig, flyweight and bantamweight). Following a hard-fought featherweight world title bout withPatricio Pitbull last September, “The Spaniard” returns to bantamweight, where he has been undefeated for over five years.

Currently fighting out of Jackson Wink MMA in Albuquerque, N.M., Patchy Mix will make his fourth appearance for Bellator, where he has tallied three first-round submission victories. The 26-year-old Buffalo, N.Y.-native hopes to remain undefeated and build off of his most recent win on New Year’s Eve, which saw “No Love” earn a guillotine choke-submission over Yuki Motoya at Bellator’s co-promotional event with Rizin atRizin.20in Japan. Prior to his time with the Scott Coker-led promotion, Mix dominated his competition in all nine of his fights with King of the Cage, collecting five first round finishes. Nou, the submission specialist will face the toughest test of his young career, a matchup with the former Bellator featherweight world title contender and a shot at Bellator’s vacant 135-pound strap.

Also announced forBellator 245…“Easy” Ed Ruth (8-2) returns to middleweight against the debutingTaylor “Tombstone” Johnson (5-1) on the main card; current Bellator Kickboxing welterweight world champRaymond “The Real Deal” Daniels(2-1) returns to MMA againstPeter Stanonik(5-4); former middleweight champRafael Carvalho(16-4) squares off with undefeatedAlex “Easy” Polizzi(6-0) by die lig swaargewig; hard-hitting heavyweightsTyrell Fortune(8-1) enJack May(11-6) bots; “Killa” Keith Lee (6-3) gesigteDominic “The Honey Badger” Mazzotta (15-3) in a 140-lb. contract weight preliminary matchup.

Also announced forBellator 246…top welterweight contendersJon Fitch (32-7-2, 1 NC) enNeiman Gracie (9-1) square off in the co-main event; Derek "Die Hings" Campos(20-10) enRoger “El Matador” Huerta(24-12-1, 1 NC) go toe-to-toe in a lightweight battle; Jackson Wink MMA heavyweight prospectDavion “The Don” Franklin (1-0) neem opRas “The Jamaican Shamrock” Hylton (6-4) on the prelims; Hawaii’sTy “Savage” Gwerder(4-1) meets London’sGeorge “Tuco” Tokkos(4-1) in a middleweight contest.

OpgedateerBellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2Main kaart:

Paramount Network and DAZN

Vrydag, Sewe. 11 - 10 namiddag. ET/9 p.m. CT

Light Heavyweight Main Event: Phil Davis(21-5, 1 NC) teenLyoto Machida (26-9)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Cat Zingano(10-4) teenGabby Holloway(6-5)

Middleweight Feature Bout: En Rut, (8-2) teenTaylor Johnson(5-1)

Welterweight Feature Bout: Raymond Daniels(2-1) teenPeter Stanonik(5-4)

Updated Preliminary Card:

Bellator MMA’s YouTube Channel

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Rafael Carvalho(16-4) teenAlex Polizzi(6-0)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Tyrell Fortune(8-1) teenJack May(11-6)

140-lb. Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Keith Lee(6-3) teenDominic Mazzotta(15-3)

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OpgedateerBellator 246: Archuleta vs. Mix Main kaart:

Paramount Network and DAZN

Saterdag, Sewe. 12 - 10 namiddag. ET/9 p.m. CT

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Juan Archuleta(24-2) teenPatchy Mix(13-0)

Welterweight Co-Main Event: Jon Fitch(32-7-2, 1 NC) teenNeiman Gracie(9-1)

Vlieggewig Kenmerk Bout: Liz Carmouche (13-7) teenDeAnna Bennett(10-6-1)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Derek Fields(20-10) teenRoger Huerta(24-12-1, 1 NC)

Updated Preliminary Card:

Bellator MMA’s YouTube Channel

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Ty Gwerder(4-1) teenGeorge Tokkos(4-1)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Davion Franklin (1-0) teenRas Hylton(6-4)

*Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg.

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BELLATOR 222: MACDONALD VS. GRACIE MAIN CARD SET WITH SIX BOUTS

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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NYC THIS FRIDAY – AIRING EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN

NEW YORK – The line-up for the highly anticipated Bellator 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie gebeurtenis has been completed with two title fights and 18 electric bouts in total filling out Bellator’s return to Madison Square Garden this Friday, Junie 14 – only on DAZN. The star-studded card is headlined by a double main event that will see a Welterweight World Grand Prix semi-final matchup between current Bellator welterweight world champion Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) defending his title against the unbeaten Renzo Gracie-trained Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Neiman Gracie (9-0), as well as two of the sport’s biggest names in Lyoto Machida (25-8) en Chael Sonnen (31-16-1) finally meeting after years of parallel careers in the MMA world.



The main card of Bellator 222 will stream live exclusively on DAZN by 10 namiddag. ET / 7 pm. PT, while preliminary action begins at 6:30 namiddag. EST/3:30 namiddag. PST and will also stream onDAZN or globally on the Bellator Mobile App.



Limited tickets remain available and can be purchased online from Ticketmaster.com, MSG.com en Bellator.com.



The DAZN-streamed main card also features Darrion Caldwell (13-2) defending his Bellator bantamweight world title against Rizin Fighting Federation’s bantamweight championKyoji Horiguchi (27-2) in a true “champion vs. champion” matchup, following a Horiguchi submission victory when the two met in Rizin’s ring this past December in Japan, as well as a 175-pound catchweight contest between polarizing grappling ace Dillon Danis (1-0) and Max Humphrey (3-2). Daarbenewens, fans will see an intriguing featherweight bout featuring former Bellator 135-pound champion Eduardo Dantas (21-6) making the leap to 145-pounds in an attempt to hand Juan Archuleta (21-1) the first loss of his Bellator career, terwyl Ricky Bandejas (11-2) welcomes unbeaten Patrick Mix (10-0) by kapokgewig.



Preliminary action for Bellator 222 is also must-see and features many of Bellator’s rising stars. Those who tune in will see bouts highlighted by Aaron Pico (4-2) versus Adam Borics (12-0) at 145-pounds, as well as a second inter-promotional contest pitting Rena of Rizin (8-2) teen Lindsay VanZandt (5-1) in a 112-pound catchweight fight. Bellator 222will also see the return of “The Heat” to MSG, when world champion boxer Heather Hardy (2-1) gesigte Taylor Turner (3-5) at flyweight. Familiar faces in Mike Kimbel (2-1), Robson Gracie Jr. (1-0) en Haim Gozali (10-6) will all also compete, while former Die uiteindelike Fighter deelnemer Phil Hawes (4-2) will make his promotional debut. Lastly, it was recently announced that undefeated Taekwondo Master Valerie Loureda (1-0) will make her sophomore appearance when she welcomes Larkyn Dasch (0-1) to the Bellator cage on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.



Bellator 222 Main kaart:

Welterweight World Grand Prix Semifinal Title Bout: Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) vs. Neiman Gracie (9-0)

Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event Bout: Lyoto Machida (25-8) vs. Chael Sonnen (31-16-1)

175-Pound Catchweight Bout: Dillon Danis (1-0) vs. Max Humphrey (3-2)

Kapokgewig Bout: Ricky Bandejas (11-2) vs. Patrick Mix (10-0)

Veergewigtitel Bout: Eduardo Dantas (21-6) vs. Juan Archuleta (22-1)

Bantamweight World Title Bout: Darrion Caldwell (13-2) vs. Kyoji Horiguchi (27-2)



Undercard:

Veergewigtitel Bout: Aaron Pico (4-2) vs. Adam Borics (12-0)

Vroue se vlieggewig Bout: Heather Hardy (2-1) vs. Taylor Turner (3-5)

Vroue se vlieggewig Bout: Valerie Loureda (1-0) vs. Larkyn Dasch (0-1)

Weltergewig Bout: Robson Gracie Jr. (1-0) vs. Oscar Vera (Pro Debuut)

Kapokgewig Bout: Mike Kimbel (2-1) vs. Sebastian Ruiz (2-2)

175-Pound Catchweight Bout: Haim Gozali (10-6) vs. Gustavo Wurlitzer (22-22, 1 NC)

Women’s 112-Pound Catchweight Bout: Rena Kubota (8-2) vs. Lindsay VanZandt (5-1)

Middelgewigtitel Bout: Phil Hawes (4-2) vs. Michael Wilcox (6-3)

Liggewig Bout: Marcus Surin (5-1) vs. Nekruz Mirkhojaev (4-2)

vlieggewig Bout: Brandon Medina (Pro Debuut) vs. Brandon Polcare (1-2)

165-Pound Catchweight Bout: Kastriot Xhema (2-3) vs. Whitney Jean Francois (2-6-1)

Veergewigtitel Bout: John Beneduce (2-2) vs. Kenny Rivera (2-1)



*Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg



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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR BELLATOR 214: FEDOR VS. BADER ON SATURDAY, JAN. 26

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LOS ANGELES – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, Kalifornië. Jan. 26 has been completed with a five-fight main card and 11 preliminary contests.

The main event of the card will feature the Finals of the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix, where the greatest heavyweight of all-time Fedor Emelianenko (38-5, 1 NC) faces current light heavyweight champ Ryan Bader (26-5) for the Bellator world heavyweight title. The co-main event will feature the highly touted prospect Aaron Pico (4-1) against the always-tough Henry Corrales (16-3) op veergewigtitel.

Daarbenewens, professional wrestling superstarJake Hager begins his MMA career againstJ.W. Kiser (1-1) by swaargewig, Juan Archuleta (21-1) vierkante af metRicky Bandejas (11-1) in a battle of surging bantamweights andAdel Altamimi (7-5), a coach with Jay Glazer’s Merging Vets and Players program, will make his Bellator debut againstBrandon McMahan (5-6) in the main card opener. The prelims forBellator 214: Fedor vs. Baderwill feature the anticipated MMA debut of jiu-jitsu aceA.J. Agazarm (0-0) teenJesse Roberts(0-0), as well as the Bellator debut of 2016 Greco-Roman Word team memberChris Gonzalez (1-0) neem opHenry Mendez(0-1) and Lyoto Machida-training partner, Weber Almeida (1-0), die gesig staarOdan Chinchilla(1-0) by kapokgewig.

Kaartjies virBellator 214: Fedor vs. Baderare on sale now and can be purchased at the Forum box office, as well as Bellator.com and Ticketmaster.com. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 namiddag. ET / 8 pm. CT and will be simulcast live on DAZN. Preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.

VoltooiBellator: Fedor vs. BaderFight Card:

Heavyweight World Grand Prix Finals Main Event: Fedor Emelianenko (38-5, 1 NC) teenRyan Bader(26-5)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Aaron Pico (4-1) teenHenry Corrales (16-3)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: Jake Hager(Pro Debuut) teenJ.W. Kiser(1-1)

Bantamweight Feature Bout: Juan Archuleta (21-1) teenRicky Bandejas (11-1)

Veergewigtitel Kenmerk Bout: Brandon McMahan (5-6) teenAdel Altamimi (7-5)

Voorlopige Card:

160-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: A.J. Agazarm (Pro Debuut) teenJesse Roberts(Pro Debuut)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Chris Gonzalez (1-0) teenHenry Mendez (0-1)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Weber Almeida (1-0) teenOdan Chinchilla(1-0)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jay Jay Wilson (1-0) teenTyler Beneke(Pro Debuut)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Sean Johnson (3-1) teenArt Rivas(5-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Jorge Juarez (3-0) teenDavid Pacheco(Pro Debuut)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jesse Merritt (5-4) teenThor Skancke(10-8-1)

190-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Osman Diaz(2-1) teenChristopher Reyes(Pro Debuut)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: James Barnes (11-3) teenRyan Lilley(9-4)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ian Butler (4-5, 1 NC) teenCraig Plaskett(3-3)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Steve Ramirez (6-3) teenDesmond Torres(5-1)

*Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg

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FULL FIGHT RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 210: NJOKUANI vs. SALTER

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Bellator 210: Njokuani vs. Salter Main Card Resultate:

John Salter (16-4) verslaan Chidi Njokuani (18-6, 1 NC) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 4:32 van die eerste ronde

David Rickels (20-5) verslaan Guilherme Bomba (10-5) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Kristina Williams (3-1) verslaan Bruna Ellen (4-2) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Juan Archuleta (21-1) verslaan Jeremy Spoon (20-5) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-25, 30-26, 30-26)

 

Voorlopige Card Resultate:

Costello Van Steenis (11-1) verslaan Chris HONEYCUTT (11-3, 1 NC) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Jordan Young (10-0) verslaan Anthony Ruiz (34-23) via voorlegging (agter-naak verstik) by 3:48 van die eerste ronde

Yamauchi up (23-4) verslaan Daniel Weichel (39-11) via split besluit (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)

Joe Schilling (3-5) verslaan Will Morris (4-1) via TKO (corner stoppage) by 5:00 van die eerste ronde

Shawn Bunch (8-3) verslaan Joe Warren (15-8) via verbal submission (stoot) by 1:42 van die eerste ronde

Mike Shipman (12-1) verslaan Scott Futrell (8-5) via voorlegging (anaconda choke) by 2:58 van die eerste ronde

Noad Lahat (13-4) verslaan Brian Moore (11-7) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Rudy Schaffroth (6-0, 1 NC) verslaan Vernon Lewis (6-4) via KO (punch) by 2:51 van die eerste ronde

Adil Benjilany (5-1) verslaan Daniel Carey (5-3) via TKO (stoot) by :43 van die tweede ronde

Hracho Darpinyan (17-8-2) en Gerald Harris (25-7-1) fight to a majority draw (29-28, 28-28, 28-28)

 

 

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