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Five New Preliminary Matchups Added to BELLATOR MMA 271 ngolwesihlanu, Nov. 12, Ngayo Showtime

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FIVE FRESH PRELIMINARY MATCHUPS ADDED TOBellator mma 271: CYBORG VS. KAVANAGHNGOLWESIHLANU, NOV. 12, PHILA ON SHOWTIME® 

TONS OF SOUTH FLORIDA TALENT SET TO THRILL HOMETOWN CROWD AT HARD ROCK LIVE AT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN HOLLYWOOD, FLA., AS BELLATOR™ RETURNS TO THE SUNSHINE STATE FOR FIRST TIME IN EIGHT YEARS

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E-Los Angeles -In addition to the Featherweight World Title main event pitting current 145-pound championCris “Cyborg” (24-2, 1 NC) against No. 5-rankedIsoad Kavanagh(7-4), BELLATOR MMA has added several star-studded matchups to the preliminary portion ofBellator mma 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanaghngolwesihlanu, Nov. 12, at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino e Hollywood, Fla.

SHOWTIME will televise the fantastic five-fight main card live at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.Ukwengeza, the must-watch preliminary fights will stream live three hours earlier at7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT Esiteshini seBellator MMA YouTube, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.

Tickets for BELLATOR MMA 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanagh are currently on sale at Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com. Iziqubu engeziwe uzobe umemezele maduze.

In female flyweight action, E-Miami“Master” Valerie Loureda (3-1) hopes to steal the show yet again, as the 23-year-old star prepares for Knoxville’sTaylor Turner (5-7), while Brazilian sensationUBrown Ellen (5-3) challenges the heavy-handedDesiree “Dirty Dez” Yanez (5-3).  

Fighting out of Key West, Fla., the undefeated knockout artistRoman Faraldo (5-0) returns to the BELLATOR cage to face fellow Floridian and Pensacola-nativeRobert Turnquest (11-7) in a 170-pound contest. Additionally, Roufusport productJordan Newman (3-0) hopes to keep his perfect record intact in a middleweight showdown against Palm Beach, EFloridaShane O’Shea (4-2).  

Okokugcina, former Penn State wrestler and current American Top Team standoutCody Law (4-0) puts his unblemished professional mark on the line in a featherweight clash with Fort Smith, Arkansas’Colton Hamm (4-3). 

In the co-main event., top-10 heavyweights will go toe-to-toe as No. 5-zibalwaI-Tyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 NC) squares up with No. 8 Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC).

Rounding out the five-bout SHOWTIME telecast, the always electric and No. 5-zibalwaAaron Pico (8-3) will square off against undefeated No. 8 Justin Gonzales (12-0), while No. 1-zibalwaArlene Blencowe (14-8) attempts to cement her place as the next in line for a shot at the 145-pound crown against No. 7 Pam Sorenson(9-3). Kicking off the main card, No Ezingakanqotshwa. 7-ranked Boca Raton, Fla., resident Steve Mowry (9-0) will continue his quest toward the top of the heavyweight ranks as he takes on veteranRakim Cleveland (22-13-1, 1 NC).

KubuyekeziweBellator mma 271: CYBORG VS. KAVANAGH MAIN CARD: 

Friday, Nov. 12 - Hlala eISIKHATHI SOMBUKISO 

10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT 

Featherweight World Title Bout: C-Cris “Cyborg” (24-2, 1 NC) vs. #5-Isoad Kavanagh(7-4) 

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: #5-I-Tyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 NC) vs. #8-Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC) 

Featherweight Bout: #5-Aaron Pico (8-3) vs. Ungenzi. 8-Justin Gonzales (12-0) 

Featherweight Bout: #1-Arlene Blencowe(14-8)vs. #7-Pam Sorenson(9-3) 

Wesibhakela Bout: #7-USteve Mowry(9-0)vs. Rakim Cleveland (22-13-1, 1 NC) 

IKHADI Preliminary: 

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7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT 

Flyweight Bout: UBrown Ellen (5-3) vs.Desiree Yanez (5-3) 

Welterweight Bout: Roman Faraldo (5-0) vs.Robert Turnquest (11-7) 

Featherweight Bout: Cody Law(4-0) vs.Colton Hamm (4-3)  

Flyweight Bout: Valerie Loureda (3-1) vs.Taylor Turner (5-7) 

Middleweight Bout: Jordan Newman (3-0) vs.Shane O’Shea(4-2) 

Ngeminye imininingwane nge-Bellator MMA imicimbi ezayo, please visit Bellator.com. 

 

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Free. Nov. 5 // BELLATOR 270: Queally vs. Pitbull 2// 3Arena // Dublin, Ireland

Free. Nov. 12 // BELLATOR 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanagh // Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino // Hollywood, FL

Free. Dec. 3 // BELLATOR 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi// Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.

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Imiphumela Egcwele & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 234: KHARITONOV VS. VASSELL

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Bellator 234: Kharitonov vs. Vassell IKhadi Main

Wesibhakela Bout: Linton Vassell (19-8, 1 NC) wanqoba Sergei Kharitonov (30-8, 2 NC) via TKO (Iziteleka) at 3:15 round 2

Bout Esilula: Sidney Outlaw (14-3) wanqoba URoger Huerta (24-12-1, 1 NC) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Bout Esilula: Aviv Gozali (4-0) wanqoba Zaka Fatullazade (14-9) ukuzithoba (anaconda choke) at 0:56 round 1

Welterweight Bout: Haim Gozali (12-6) wanqoba Artur Pronin (16-4) via ukuzithoba (isithende hook) at 4:12 round 1

Middleweight Bout: U-Austin Vanderford (9-0) wanqoba Grachik Bozinyan (10-4) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)



IKhadi Preliminary

Featherweight Bout: Isoad Kavanagh (6-4) wanqoba Olga Rubin (6-2) via TKO (Iziteleka) at 4:37 round 2

Welterweight Bout: Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0) wanqoba Ameer Bashir (0-2) via ukuzithoba (triangle binda) at 4:39 round 1

Wesibhakela Bout: Adam Keresh (4-0) wanqoba Vladimir Fedin (15-6, 1 NC) via TKO (Iziteleka) at 3:29 round 1

Welterweight Bout: Shimon Smotritsky (6-0) wanqoba Illia Hladkii (3-1) via TKO (Iziteleka) at 2:10 round 1

Bout Esilula: Vuqar Keramov (14-3) wanqoba Gustavo Wurlitzer (22-24, 1 NC) via KO (strike) at 1:29 round 1

157-LB. Contract Weight Bout: Kirill Medvedovsky (12-7) wanqoba Akhmed Fararzha (6-2) via ukuzithoba (guillotine) at 0:46 round 2

Bantamweight Bout: Raz Bring (5-2) wanqoba Naziri Daniliuk (2-2, 1 NC) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-26, 30-27, 29-28)

Bout Esilula: Mikail Dulgher (4-1) wanqoba Ofir Leibel (0-1) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Bantamweight Bout: Ron Becker (4-2) wanqoba Artem Kazartsev (0-2) via TKO (Iziteleka) at 2:57 round 1

Bantamweight Bout: Ben Cohen (1-0) wanqoba Maksym Tkachuk (0-1) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 3:19 round 1

Light wesibhakela Bout: Eli Aronov (4-0) wanqoba Sari Hleihil (2-4) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-26, 30-26, 28-27)

Flyweight Bout: Itay Lipszyc (1-0) wanqoba Itzik Yakobov (0-1) via ukuzithoba (straight ankle lock) at 2:51 round 1

220-LB. Contract Weight Bout: Noam Voldman (1-5) wanqoba Nisim Rozalis (0-2) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Featherweight Bout: Itay Tratner (1-0-1) vs. Elias Mamadov (1-1-1, 1 NC) ends in a split draw (28-27, 28-29, 28-28)

Welterweight Bout: Tomer Maslis (1-0) wanqoba David Malka (0-1) via TKO (Iziteleka) at 1:32 round 3



*Please note that a preliminary welterweight bout between Nika Ben Tuashy (2-0) futhi Rafael Aronov (1-3) was cancelled due to injury.

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Umphumela & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 218: Sánchez vs. KARAKHANYAN 2

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COMPLETE EVENT PHOTOS



Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karkhanyan 2 IKhadi Main:

Emmanuel Sanchez (17-4) wanqoba Georgi Karakhanyan (28-8-1) (29-28 X3)

Valentin Moldavsky (8-1) wanqoba Linton Vassell (18-8) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-27 X3)

Anatoly Tokov (28-2) wanqoba Gerald Harris (25-7-1) via ukuzithoba (binda guillotine) at 0:37 round amabili

Nobert Novenyi Jr. (3-0) wanqoba Will Lavine (1-2) via ukuzithoba (head and arm choke) at 4:05 round amabili



IKhadi Preliminary:

Deborah Kouzmin (2-0) wanqoba Ky Bennett (1-2) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27 X3)

UJohnny EBTS (5-0) wanqoba Chauncey Foxworth (9-8) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27 X3)

UJohn Macapa (22-4-3) wanqoba Kevin Croom (18-12) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-26, 30-26, 29-27)

Jordan Newman (1-0) wanqoba Joseph Holmes (0-1) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Vladimir Tokov (4-0) wanqoba Ryan Walker (8-5) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28 X3)

Victoria Leonardo (5-1) wanqoba Malin Hermansson (2-1) via ukuzithoba (armbar) at 4:49 eyodwa round

Nation Gibrick (3-0) wanqoba Nick Page (0-3) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 3:14 eyodwa round

Isaiah Gutierrez (5-1) wanqoba Aaron Vickers (3-2) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Luis Erives (2-1) wanqoba Craig Fairley (2-2) nge-who 2:40 of the round yesibili




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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR BELLATOR 218: SANCHEZ VS. KARAKHANYAN 2 THIS FRIDAY ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK

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I-LOS ANGELES – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. lokhu Friday, March 22 has been completed with a stacked four-fight main card and a total of 10 preliminary contests.



The main event of Friday’s card at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT on Paramount Network, and simulcast on DAZN, will feature a 145-pound headliner, when former featherweight title contender Emmanuel Sanchez (17-4) rematches the returning Georgi Karakhanyan (28-8-1, 1 NC). Rounding out the stacked main card will see a heavyweight matchup pitting England’s Linton Vassell (18-7, 1 NC) in his divisional debut against Russia’s Valentin Moldavsky (7-1), the always-game Gerald Harris (25-7-1) returning to action against the surging Anatoly Tokov (27-2) in a middleweight contest and an intriguing middleweight contest between undefeated London Shootfighters-prospect Norbert Novenyi (2-0) and Kansas’ Will Lavine (1-1).



Ama-prelims we Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan 2 will be highlighted by multiple bouts featuring recent Bellator signings, including Duke Rufus-trained prospect Jordan Newman, the professional debut of Christian Edwards of Jackson-Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, N.M., Sweden’s Malin Hermansson (2-0) futhi UJohnny EBTS (4-0), who brings his undefeated record to Bellator. Anatoly Tokov’s younger brother, Vladimir Tokov (3-0), will also enter the Bellator cage for the first time when he competes at lightweight against Ryan Walker (8-4). Ukwengeza, seven-fight Bellator veteran UJohn "Macapa" (21-4) meets 30-fight veteran Kevin Croom (19-11) at featherweight.



Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan 2 will be broadcast Friday, March 22 on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT and will stream LIVE on DAZN. Preliminary action for both events will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.



Complete Bellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan 2 IKhadi Main:

Featherweight Main Event Bout: Emmanuel Sanchez (17-4) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (28-8-1, 1 NC)

Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Valentin Moldavsky (7-1) vs. Linton Vassell (18-7, 1 NC)

Middleweight Main Card Bout: Anatoly Tokov (27-2) vs. Gerald Harris (25-7-2)

I-Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Nobert Novenyi (3-0) vs. Will Lavine (1-1)



IKhadi Preliminary:

I-Middleweight Preliminary Bout: UJohnny EBTS (4-0) vs. Chauncey Foxworth (9-7)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Christian Edwards (Pro Debut) vs. Roman Huerta (1-0)

I-bout engasindi yokuqala: Vladimir Tokov (3-0) vs. Ryan Walker (8-4)

I-featherweight prelimialry bout: UJohn "Macapa" (21-4-2) vs. Kevin Croom (19-11)

I-Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Jordan Newman (Pro Debut) vs. Joseph Holmes (Pro Debut)

Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Malin Hermansson (2-0) vs. Victoria Leonardo (4-1)

I-bout engasindi yokuqala: Nick Page (0-2) vs. Nation Gibrick (2-0)

I-bout engasindi yokuqala: Aaron Vickers (3-1) vs. Isaiah Gutierrez (4-1)

I-bout engasindi yokuqala: Craig Fairly (2-1) vs. Luis Erives (1-1)

Women’s 130-lb. Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Deborah Kouzmin (1-1) vs. Ky Bennett (1-1)



*Ikhadi lincike ekushintsheni



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MIRKO CRO COP OUT OF BELLATOR 200 DUE TO INJRY

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RAFAEL CARVALHO DEFENDS MIDDLEWIGHT TITLE AGAINST GEGARD MOUSASI IN NEW HEADLINER, WHILE ‘MVP’ TAKES ON DAVID RICKELS IN CO-MAIN

I-LOS ANGELES – Due to injury, Mirko Cro Cop can no longer compete in his highly anticipated Bellator debut atBellator 200 ngokumelene Roy Nelson. Ngenxa yalokho, the Bellator 200 main event now sees reigning middleweight champRafael Carvalho (15-1) defend his title against top contender Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) in a five-round affair, while the co-main event features undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Page (12-0), better known as “MVP,” againstDavid Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) at welterweight. Bellator 200 kwenzeka ngoLwesihlanu, May 25 at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London and will air on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT.

 

 

 

The main card also includes former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) ukuthatha on Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and reality star turned MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers (3-0) making his promotional debut against fellow BritAsh Griffiths (4-5). The remainder of the main card will be announced later this week.

 

 

 

Prior to the main card on Paramount Network, Bellator 200 will also feature plenty of exciting preliminary matchups showcasing many of the U.K.’s top young talent. The Ezingakanqotshwa I-Anastasia Yankova (5-0) returns against the always-tough Kate Jackson (9-3-1), while a trio of former BAMMA champions are in action when former middleweight champion Mike Shipman (11-1) ukulwa Carl Noon (7-2), former BAMMA featherweight kingpin UDaniel Crawford (10-1) challenges Pedro Carvalho (6-3) and former BAMMA lightweight titlist Ryan Scope (11-1) ubuso Martyn Harris(4-4). Fans will see Bellator veteran Anatoly Tokov (25-3) clash with Vladimir Filipovic (10-2), SBG Ireland-productCharlie Ward (4-3) in action against Louis King (1-1) and Mousasi-trained prospect UCostello van Steenis (9-1) behlangana Kevin Fryer (6-2).

 

 

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley box office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com,ssearena.co.uk futhi axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT.

 

 

*Ikhadi lincike ekushintsheni.

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AARON CHALMERS, STAR OF MTV’S ‘GEORDIE SHORE,’ SET TO MAKE PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AT BELLATOR 200 IN LONDON

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WILL TAKE ON ASH GRIFFITHS IN MAIN CARD BOUT ON MAY 25 AT THE SSE ARENA, WEMBLEY

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I-LOS ANGELES – Bellator is proud to announce that reality star turned MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers (3-0) will make his promotional debut on the main card of historic Bellator 200 ngokumelene Ash Griffiths (4-5) at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Friday, May 25.

Fighting out of Newcastle, England, Chalmers steps inside the Bellator cage following three first-round stoppage victories under the direction of BAMMA. Chalmers is a well-known cast member of MTV’s British reality television series “Geordie Shore,” having appeared for 10 seasons beginning in 2014, as well as MTV’s “Ex on the Beach.” He would go on to make his MMA debut in 2017, winning his first bout via submission in the first round. “The Joker” has since defeated two other opponents in under a minute and now looks to take the next step in his professional career.

Griffiths turned pro in 2013, fighting regionally in England, prior to making his debut with Bellator last year during the main card of Bellator 191 e Newcastle. Hailing from Willington, England, the nine-fight veteran provides a tough test for the newcomer. Fans can expect fireworks, when these two compete for bragging rights in front of their U.K. crowd.

The catchweight contest joins a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ Rafael Carvalho (15-1) ngokumelene Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2), a rematch betweenheavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) futhi Roy Nelson (23-15), while former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) liba Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Page (12-0) ihlangana David "The Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) at welterweight.

Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk futhi axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT, ngenkathi isinyathelo kwangaphambilini ziyogelezela ku Bellator.com nasemazweni omhlaba phezu Bellator Mobile App. The main card is now complete, additional preliminary contests will be announced in coming weeks.

Complete Bellator 200 IKhadi Main:

Middleweight World Title Bout: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)

I-Heavyweight Card Bout: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)

Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)

I-Welterweight Card Bout: Michael Page (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)

163-Pound Catchweight Main Card Bout: Aaron Chalmers (3-0) vs. Ash Griffiths (4-5)

*Ikhadi lincike ekushintsheni

Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.

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HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH FEATURING MIRKO CRO COP AND ROY NELSON SLATED FOR BELLATOR 200 IN LONDON ON MAY 25

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I-LOS ANGELES – An exciting battle between heavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) futhi Roy Nelson (23-15) has been added to historic Bellator 200 at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Friday, May 25.

 

The two renowned fighters join a stacked card that already includes a Bellator middleweight title matchup pitting current champ Rafael Carvalho (15-1) ngokumelene Gegard Mousasi(43-6-2), while former titleholder Phil Davis (18-4) liba Linton Vassell (18-6) in a light heavyweight matchup and undefeated British striker Michael "Venom" Page (12-0) ihlangana David "The Caveman" Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) at welterweight.

 

Tickets for the event are on sale now at The SSE Arena, Wembley Box Office (0844 815 0815), Ticketmaster.com, ssearena.co.uk futhi axs.com. Bellator 200 will be broadcast on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. KANYE/8 p.m. CT, ngenkathi isinyathelo kwangaphambilini ziyogelezela ku Bellator.com nasemazweni omhlaba phezu Bellator Mobile App. Additional contests will be announced in coming weeks.

 

The man synonymous with head kick knockouts, Mirko Cro Cop makes his way to Bellator in the midst of an eight-fight win streak that includes TKO victories over "INkosi Mo" Lawal, Gabriel Gonzaga and Satoshi Ishii. The proud Croatian famously won the PRIDE 2006 Openweight Grand Prix championship, as well as the RIZIN World Grand Prix 2016 title and K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 Final in kickboxing. One of the most feared strikers in MMA history, Cro Cop owns additional career wins over Wanderlei Silva, Josh Barnett (X3), Pat Barry, Mark Coleman and Kevin Randleman.

 

Ukulwa out of Las Vegas, Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut at Bellator 183 in September with a hard-fought victory over Javy Ayala following an eight-year, 19-fight run with UFC that saw him earn wins over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, "Bigfoot" Silva, Cheick Kongo and Mirko Cro Cop. “Big Country” also memorably defeated the late Kimbo Sliceand later went on to win season 10 of The Ultimate Fighter. Having recently fought Mat Mitrione in the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix, Nelson is looking for a big win over one of the sport’s true legends.

 

Kubuyekeziwe Bellator 200 Ikhadi Lokulwa Nekhadi:

Middleweight World Title Bout: Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)

I-Heavyweight Card Bout: Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)

Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (18-4) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6)

I-Welterweight Card Bout: Michael Page (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC)

 

*Ikhadi lincike ekushintsheni

 

Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.

 

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FNU Combat Sports Show: The MMA Report

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“Ngemilingo” Tom Padgett and “Rabble Rousin'” Rich Bergeron catch up after a three-week hiatus. Tony “The Tornado” Penecale will join us again next week for the broadcast. This week we cover as much as we can jam into the show to make up for lost time. From GSP’s triumphant return to McGregor’s conditions to come back to the cage, we cover it all. Ekugcineni, Tom asks a very important question: Where are the legends of MMA?

 

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Bellator 186: Babher vs. Vassell Results & Ama ifotho

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Ryan Bader (24-5) wanqoba Linton Vassell (18-6, 1 NC) via TKO (punches) at 3:58 round amabili

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

Ilima-Lei MacFarlane (7-0) wanqoba Emily Ducote (6-3) via verbal submission (ibha yesikhathi) at 3:42 round amahlanu

 

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

 

Phil Davis (18-4, 1 NC) wanqoba Leo Leite (10-1) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

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

 

Futhi Ruth (4-0) wanqoba Chris Dempsey (11-6) via KO (Punch) at :27 round amabili

 

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

 

You Awad (21-9) wanqoba Zach Freeman (9-3) via TKO (punches) at 1:07 eyodwa round

 

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

 

Preliminary Card Results:

Ndwan claxton (1-0) wanqoba Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-1) via Knockout (flying-knee) at 1:29 eyodwa round

 

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

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

Logan Storley (7-0) wanqoba Matt Secor (9-5) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

 

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

 

Mike Wilkins (8-4) wanqoba Brett Martinez (6-5) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 1:09 round amabili

Frank Buenafuente (8-4) wanqoba Francis Healy (7-5) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Dominic mazzotta (13-2) wanqoba Matt Lozano (8-6) via TKO (Udokotela stoppage) at 2:37 eyodwa round

Michael Trizano (5-0) wanqoba Mike Otwell (3-2) via ukuzithoba (D'arce choki) at 2:07 round amabili

Scott Clymer (1-0) wanqoba Mike Putnam (1-2) via TKO (punches) at

Andrew Salas (4-1) wanqoba Ethan Goss (3-4) nge isinqumo uqhekeko (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Josh Fremd (2-0) wanqoba Ryan Parker (0-1) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 1:25 round amabili

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

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

INI: Limited-Edition Randy Couture Bobblehead Giveaway and Meet & Khonzani

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

LAPHO: Bryce Jordan Center

127 Bryce Jordan Center

University Park, Pa. 16802

 

NINI: Meet & Khonzani

Friday, November 3 kusukela 6:30-8:30 p.m. KANYE

 

WHO: Randy Couture

 

Randy Couture (19-11)

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

 

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

 

Complete Bellator 186: Babher vs. Vassell Ikhadi Lokulwa Nekhadi:

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

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

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

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

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

 

IKhadi Preliminary:

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

I-featherweight prelimialry bout: Ndwan claxton (Pro Debut) vs. Johnny Bonilla-Bowman (1-0)

I-Bantamweight Preliminary bout: Dominic mazzotta (12-2) vs. Matt Lozano (8-5)

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

I-featherweight prelimialry bout: Frank Buenafuente (7-4) vs. Francis Healy (7-4)

I-featherweight prelimialry bout: Michael Trizano (4-0) vs. Mike Otwell (3-1)

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

I-featherweight prelimialry bout: Andrew Salas (3-1) vs. Ethan Goss (3-3)

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