COMPLETE WEIGH-IN PHOTOS Uncasville, Conn. - BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavskywill be broadcast tomorrow, Vrydag, Junie 25 on SHOWTIME at 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT, while preliminary bouts will stream on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel beginning at 6:30 namiddag. En / 3:30 namiddag. PT.
BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. MoldavskyMain kaart: Vrydag, Junie 25 – Live on Showtime 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT Interim Heavyweight World Title Main Event: #1-Timothy Johnson (260) vs. #3-Valentin Moldavsky(234) Flyweight Co-Main Event: #2-Liz Carmouche (125.5) vs. #3-Kana Watanabe (125.25) Veergewigtitel Bout: #6-Daniel Weichel (145.5) vs. Keoni Diggs (146) Liggewig Bout: #4-Myles Jury (156) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (156) Lig Swaargewig Bout:Christian Edwards (206) vs. Simon Biyong(204.5)
Liggewig Bout:Soren Bak(156) vs. Bobby Lee (155.25) Liggewig Bout:Isaiah Hokit(155.75) vs. Corey Samuels(156) Kapokgewig Bout: Jaylon Bates(136) vs. Cody Matthews(135) Middelgewigtitel Bout:Taylor Johnson(185.25) vs. Lance Wright(184.75) Veergewigtitel Bout:Gabriël Vega (144.75) vs. John de Jesus(145.5)
About BELLATOR BELLATOR MMA is a leading global mixed martial arts organization featuring many of the best fighters in the world. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor Scott Coker, BELLATOR events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Kalifornië. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, 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.
Oor Showtime Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., owns and operates the premium service SHOWTIME®, which features critically acclaimed original series, provocative documentaries, box-office hit films, comedy and music specials and hard-hitting sports. SHOWTIME is available as a stand-alone streaming service across all major streaming devices and Showtime.com, as well as via cable, DBS, telco and streaming video providers. SNI also operates the premium services THE MOVIE CHANNEL™ en Flix®, as well as on demand versions of all three brands. SNI bemark en versprei sport en vermaak gebeure vir uitstalling aan intekenare op 'n betaal-per-view basis deur Showtime PPV®. Vir meer inligting, gaan www.SHO.com.
LOS ANGELES – Moenie. 1 ranked heavyweightTimothy Johnson en Geen. 3 ranked heavyweightValentin Moldavskypreviewed their monumental inaugural interim heavyweight title fight atBELLATOR 261 on SHOWTIME during a virtual media day Wednesday. Johnson vs. Moldavsky caps off an amazing main card this Friday, Junie 25 woon op Showtime by 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PT.
Die BELLATOR 261 main card also features a top-five women’s flyweight bout in the co-main event slot as the No. 2 ingedeel Liz Carmouchetakes on the undefeated No. 3 ingedeel Kana Watanabe. Ook, lightweights square off as No. 4 ingedeel Myles Juryclashes with the No. 6 ingedeel Sidney Outlawin a contest holding major title implicationsand former title challenger No. 6 ingedeel veergewigtitel Daniel Weichel battles the undefeatedKeoni Diggsin 'n wedstryd van 145 pond.Top prospectChristian Edwardsopens the action on SHOWTIME in a light heavyweight banger againstSimon Biyong.
Hier is wat die vegters moes Woensdag sê:
Tim Johnson BELLATOR Heavyweight *Klik HIERto view Johnson’s full media session
“I’m counting this as a title, I’ll let everyone else put interim in front of it. Moldavsky is a championship level fighter and so am I, so in my eyes this fight is to become the best heavyweight in the division.”
“It was easy to focus on his gameplan because it is the exact same thing I do. We both are strong wrestlers and have heavy ground and pound. I guess we are going to have see who does it better on Friday.”
“My resurgence in my career comes from me not doubting myself. I lost a few in a row and it was an easy excuse to quit and doubt myself, but I didn’t, and I was able to rip off three in a row and put myself in a position to win a title.”
Valentin Moldavsky BELLATOR Heavyweight *Klik HIERto view Moldavsky’s full media session “Yes, there are some similarities between me and Tim. My style is a little different, al, I like to take people down and finish them there.”
“Now that this is a title fight, I understand that there is more on the line, but this is just another fight for me. I plan to do what I always do and that is fight my fight and come out with a victory.”
“It is an honor to train with Fedor and represent his team.”
“His wrestling is not better than mine, and my sambo is going to be more impactful than his wrestling.’ Liz Carmouche BELLATOR Women’s Flyweight
“I plan to get a dominant finish and earn a title shot. I don’t think either of us want this to go to a decision. Weather it be me knocking her out, cutting her open or ground and pound, I plan to finish this fight in a dominating fashion.”
“It is really exciting to fight in front of the fans and feel that energy again. Walking in and walking out is where you feel it, but when I step foot in the cage it is just me and my opponent.”
“This has nothing to do with Kana and her record. I have to put on a dominant performance and show why I deserve to be the champion in this division. When I got to Bellator, I wanted to climb all the way up the rankings, and that is what I have done and plan on continuing to do.”
“Without giving too much away I see a lot of possibilities here. I see a lot of disabilities in her game that I can capitalize on that will enhance my game. This will allow me to put on a great performance and finish her.”
Kana Watanabe BELLATOR Women’s Flyweight *Klik HIERto view Watanabe’s full media session “I am very flattered by the comparison to Rhonda, but my judo and my ground and pound is very advanced and much different than Rhonda’s.”
“If I have a positive showing Friday, then I believe I deserve a shot at the title.”
“Liz is one of the biggest names I have ever fought, but this does not change my mindset or make me feel pressure. I am honored to fight Liz and can’t wait to step foot in the cage with her.”
“I am honored to be the co-main event on Friday. That all means nothing, al, if I don’t put on a show and an impressive performance. I plan to do that.’ Myles Jury BELLATOR Lightweight
“I try to focus on the things I can control, but a win Friday along with how I have been fighting should put me in the conversation for a title shot.”
“I credit my toughness for this two-fight win streak. I continue to show up and work hard. When I was on that three-fight losing streak, I did not allow for myself to get down. After Friday I will be on a three-fight win streak and in a great spot for a shot at the title, and I credit my toughness and resilience for that.”
Sidney Outlaw BELLATOR Lightweight “I have improved in every way possible. Jury is just another guy who breathes air, so I have nothing to worry about.”
“Fighting guys like Michael Chandler have helped me, but at the end of the day it is me vs. my. I am confident, and that has translated to every other aspect of my life. I am prepared for this fight and am going to put on a show.”
“I think Keoni is a tough fighter, but I am looking forward to giving him his first loss. I am extremely excited for this fight and giving him his first loss is going to be a challenge for me, and I look forward to It.”
"Honestly, I don’t want to look ahead of this fight. It was easy to do that in the Grand Prix, and I did not like it. Keoni is a tough opponent, and my focus has been on him. I had a great camp and look forward to showing that Friday night.” Keoni Diggs BELLATOR Featherweight
“I’m stoked for the challenge. This is my toughest fight to date, and it’s against the toughest opponent. I am looking forward to making a statement and solidifying myself in this division.”
“My game plan never changes. I am going to take what he gives me and beat him. I believe I am better than him everywhere, I am not really looking forward to wins and losses, but I just want to put on a great performance and show what I am capable of.”
“Just because he has more fights doesn’t mean he has mystical powers. I train with some very tough people, and I am a veteran myself. I have a lot of confidence in myself and don’t see him doing anything that will shock me when we step in the cage.”
Christian Edwards BELLATOR Light Heavyweight *Klik HIERto view Edward’s full media session
“Simon is very tough, and it is definitely the toughest opponent of my career. I know my skill set, al, and I know what I can do, and I expect to show that Friday.”
“I know Simon is very powerful and athletic. It is his first fight in the United States, so I expect him to come out flying. I plan to weather the storm and then take him into deep waters where I can finish the fight.” Simon Biyong BELLATOR Light Heavyweight *Klik HIERto view Biyong full media session
“It is a dream to fight in the United States and making my debut here is a huge opportunity. I was originally on the prelims and now I am on the main card, what more could I ask for?"
“I didn’t have a lot of time to prepare for Edwards, but it doesn’t matter because at the end of the day it is a fight. It is short notice for me, and it is short notices for him. I will be ready and can’t wait to show my skills.”
“I am here to put myself in a position to get a ranked opponent, and Christian Edwards is in my way. I think he looked good in his last fight, but I am not his last opponent. I hope he is ready because I am.”
**** About 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 events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, BELLATOR can be seen on SHOWTIME. BELLATOR is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. BELLATOR is based in Hollywood, Kalifornië. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, 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.
Oor Showtime Showtime Networks Inc. (SNI), a wholly owned subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., besit en bedryf die premie TV-netwerke Showtime®, DIE MOVIE CHANNEL™ en Flix®, en bied ook Showtime ON DEMAND®, DIE MOVIE CHANNEL™ Op aanvraag en Flix op versoek®, en die netwerk se verifikasie diens Showtime enige tyd®. Showtime Digitale Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SNI, bedryf die stand-alone streaming diens Showtime®. SHOWTIME is currently available to subscribers via cable, DBS, and telco providers, and as a stand-alone streaming service through Amazon, Apple®, Google, LG Smart TV's, Oculus Go, Jaar®, Samsung Smart TV's, Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Consumers can also subscribe to SHOWTIME via Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, BY&T TV Now, FuboTV, Hulu, The Roku Channel, Sling TV and YouTube TV. Viewers can also watch on computers atShowtime.com. SNI bemark en versprei sport en vermaak gebeure vir uitstalling aan intekenare op 'n betaal-per-view basis deur Showtime PPV®. Vir meer inligting, gaan www.SHO.com.
LOS ANGELES – Liz Carmouche (15-7), who is No. 5 in the BELLATOR women’s pound-for-pound rankings, will face the promotion’s No. 3 ranked flyweightKana Watanabe (10-0-1) during the co-main event ofBELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. MoldavskyVrydag, Junie 25.
Die BELLATOR 261 main card airs live onShowtime by 9 namiddag. ET / 6 pm. PTand takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. A limited number of tickets starting at $60 are on sale now and can be purchased at Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.
Newly announced preliminary matchups feature a bantamweight tilt pittingJaylon Bates (2-0) teen Cody Matthews (1-1) and middleweight matchup betweenTaylor Johnson (6-2) en Lance Wright (5-1).
The preliminary portion ofBELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky begin by 5:30 namiddag. ET/2:30 namiddag. PT and will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.
BELLATOR 261: Johnson vs. Moldavskyis anchored by an interim heavyweight title bout between No. 1 ingedeel Timothy Johnson (15-6) en Geen. 3 ingedeel Valentin Moldavsky (10-1). A featherweight fight featuring former title challenger No. 5 ingedeel Daniel Weichel (40-12) against Hawaii’s undefeatedKeoni Diggs (9-0) and a light heavyweight re-booking between No. 10 ingedeel Christian Edwards (4-0) en Ben Parrish(4-1) have also been confirmed for the main card.
Additional prelims include a lightweight bout featuring No. 6 ingedeel Myles Jury (19-5) versus No. 7 ingedeel Sidney Outlaw (15-4), a women’s strawweight fight pittingLena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) teen Kyra Batara (8-4), a light heavyweight contest seeingLee Chadwick(26-15-1) versus Simon Biyong(7-1), and a lightweight affair betweenSøren Bak (14-1) en Bobby Lee (12-5).
Carmouche is a highly skilled veteran of the sport who joined BELLATOR’s women’s flyweight division in 2019 following a six-year run in the UFC. Fighting out of San Diego, the 37-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, notching a pair of victories with the promotion. Since signing with BELLATOR, “Girl-Rilla” has rallied off two straight wins, defeating Vanessa Porto and DeAnna Bennett. Prior to Carmouche’s days as a professional athlete, the Lafayette, Louisiana-native spent five years serving as an aviation electrician in the United Stated Marine Corps, where she completed three tours of duty in the Middle East.
“I’m looking forward to getting back in the cage. I plan to end this fight with a dominant finish that stamps my name as the top contender for the belt,” Carmouche said.
Undefeated through 11 professionele gevegte, Japan’s Watanabe steps into the BELLATOR MMA cage for the third time in as many years. Met frying-pan-bending sterkte, the 32-year-old judoka boasts an impressive 60% finishing rate and has bested fellow BELLATOR flyweights Alejandra Lara and Ilara Joanne since joining the promotion’s ranks. The No. 3 ranked flyweight is looking to make a statement of her own and stake her claim to a shot at BELLATOR’s coveted 125-pound championship.
“I am very grateful to be given another opportunity to fight during these hard times. Liz Carmouche has tons of experience and has constantly been fighting the best which makes her without a doubt one of the best in the world,” Watanabe said. “I fully respect her in every aspect and am truly honored to face such an athlete. Met wat gesê word, I am excited to take on this challenge to prove to everybody and myself that I have what it takes to become the best in the world. I want to win this fight in a convincing way, to open up the doors for a title challenge shot.”
Interim Heavyweight Title Main Event: #1-Tim Johnson (15-6) vs. #3-Valentin Moldavsky(10-1) Flyweight Co-Main Event: #2– Liz Carmouche(15-7) vs. #3-Kana Watanabe (10-0-1) Featherweight Main Card Bout: #5-Daniel Weichel (40-12) vs. Keoni Diggs (9-0) Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: #10– Christian Edwards (4-0) vs. Ben Parrish (4-1)
Strawweight bout:Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) vs. Kyra Batara (8-4) Liggewig bout:#6-Myles Jury (19-5)vs. #7-Sidney Outlaw (15-4) Liggewig bout:Søren Bak (14-1) vs. Bobby Lee (12-5) Kapokgewig Bout: Jaylon Bates(2-0) vs. Cody Matthews(1-1) Middelgewigtitel Bout: Taylor Johnson(6-2) vs. Lance Wright(5-1) Lig Swaargewig Bout: Lee Chadwick(26-15-1) vs. Simon Biyong(7-1)
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BELLATOR MMA 256: Bader vs. Machida 2 Main kaart: #1-Ryan Bader (28-6, 1 NC) verslaan #4-Lyoto Machida (26-11) via 'n eenparige besluit (49-46, 49-45, 49-45) Bader “I don’t know who I’d rather face next. I don’t know much about [Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov] but I know Corey [Anderson] really well. I brought him in for training camps for Phil Davis. He’s a good guy so I’m rooting for him. But if I have to fight him, I know he’s tough. I’m in this tournament and I ran through another tournament before. I had fun so that’s why I came down here. It doesn’t matter who’s in my way. I want that belt back and this was the first step right here. “There’s redemption this whole tournament. I got one back on Machida but I’ve lost to Nemkov and I’ve lost to Anthony Johnson, so I would like to meet one of them in the finals. But honestly, to make it to the finals and fight for the belt, I’d be happy with whoever it is.”
#2-Liz Carmouche(15-7) verslaan Vanessa Porto(22-8) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Carmouche: “As soon as they say I’m clear and I’m good, I’m ready to get right back into fighting camp and go for the belt. If I don’t get a title shot, I’d be disappointed of course. I came in here with the hopes that I would work up the ranks to fight for the title. I just need to know what I need to do. You tell me who I need to beat to get that fight and I’ll do it. I certainly hope that taking somebody who has more fights than I do and beating her tonight would put me in contention for that belt.” #3-Adam Borics(17-1) defeated#8-Jeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) Borics: “I don’t care who my next opponent is, but just give me the winner of the [Featherweight World Grand Prix] toernooi. I’m definitely next in line. My goal is to get the winner but let’s see what BELLATOR wants. I am really happy I got this opportunity to fight during these crazy times. I feel that I am ready for a title. I have eight or nine fights with BELLATOR so yes, I would like to fight for the title next.” #3-Cat Zingano(12-4) verslaan Olivia Parker(4-2) via voorlegging (armbar) by 2:56 van die eerste ronde Zingano: “I want to go against the best. I know who’s the best. I know these two girls [Cris Cyborg and Leslie Smith] have a fight coming up in a couple months and I’d love to get a shot at the belt over here in BELLATOR. That would mean a lot to me.” Dan Moret(15-6) verslaan #3-Yamauchi up (25-5) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Rising welterweight starJaron “Boots” Enniswas interviewed on the telecast ahead of his SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING main event debut tomorrow night against former 140-pound world champion Sergey Lipinets.
“You’re going to see a lot of speed, krag, and me having fun. It’s about making statements and getting knockouts at the end of the night,” said the 23-year-old Ennis, who will be taking on the toughest challenge of his career in Lipinets as he pursues a world title shot. “It’s going to be a great opportunity for me to headline my first SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING and it’s the start of me being a pay-per-view star. It’s only up after this. It’s time for me to do my thing tomorrow night.” Voorlopige Card: Dalton Rosta (5-0) verslaan Tony Johnson (9-3) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Talita Nogueira (8-2) verslaan Jessica Borga (3-3) via 'n eenparige besluit (29-27, 29-27, 29-27) #10-Jornel Lugo(6-0) verslaan #8-Cass Bell (5-2) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) Cody Law (3-0) verslaan Nathan Ghareeb (2-1) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Jaylon Bates (2-0) verslaan Jeffrey Glossner(2-2) via voorlegging (guillotine) by 1:27 van die tweede ronde Nainoa Dung (4-2) verslaan Izzy William (4-4) via 'n eenparige besluit (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) Diana Avsaragova (3-0) verslaan Tara Graff(1-3) via uitklophou (stoot) by :29 van die eerste ronde John Douma (5-2) verslaan Will Smith (3-3) via split besluit (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Bellator 246: Archuleta vs. MixMain 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)
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)endedin 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)
FORMER CHAMPS PHIL DAVIS AND LYOTO MACHIDA COLLIDE IN LONG-AWAITED REMATCH ATBELLATOR 245 OP Vrydag, September. 11 JUAN ARCHULETA FACES UNDEFEATED PATCHY MIX FOR THE VACANT BELLATOR BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE ATBELLATOR 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 231in 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 Pitbulllast 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)
EVENT SET FOR FRIDAY, MAG 29 BY 10 Namiddag. ET/9 P.M. CT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MAART 13!
LOS ANGELES– Bellator officials today announced that the eagerly anticipated promotional debut ofLizCarmouche(13-7) will take place on Friday, Mei 29 at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Kalifornië. against undefeated SBG Ireland’s flyweight prospectMandy Böhm (6-0, 1 NC).
Kaartjies vir die Bellator 243: Carmouche vs. Böhmgo on sale March 13 by 3 namiddag. PT and are available at the Pechanga box office, sowel asBellator.com, Ticketmaster.com en Pechanga.com.
The event will be broadcast live Friday, Mei 29 op Paramount Network en DAZN by 10 namiddag. ET/9 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream onBellator’s MMA YouTubechannel. Bykomende aanvalle sal aangekondig word in die komende weke.
A United States Marine Corps veteran and established flyweight competitor, Carmouche joined Bellator’s women’s flyweight division this past December following a six-year run in UFC – a tenure that includes world title bouts in both the bantamweight and flyweight divisions, as well as notable wins over Katlyn Chookagian and Jessica Andrade.
Fighting out of San Diego, the 36-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, notching a pair of victories with the promotion. She also earned a win over Valentina Shevchenko earlier in her career. Prior to “Girl-Rilla’s” days as a professional athlete, the Lafayette, Louisiana-native spent five years serving as an aviation electrician in the United Stated Marine Corps, where she completed three tours of duty in the Middle East.
Fresh off a flyweight title victory on the regional MMA scene last May, Mandy Böhm is ready to bring her undefeated mark as a professional to the highest levels of the sport when she meets former two-division title challenger Liz Carmouche on May 29. Hailing from Germany, but training under the tutelage of John Kavanagh at SBG Ireland in Dublin, “Monster” is a force to be reckoned with on the feet, but showcased her strong submission skills when she handed top Canadian prospect Jade Masson-Wong the first loss of her career in 2019.
Opgedateer Bellator 243: Carmouche vs. BöhmFight Card:
Flyweight Main Event: Liz Carmouche (13-7) vs. Mandy Böhm(6-0, 1 NC)
HONOLULU-On the same night asBellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops, Bellator is proud to announce the signing of United States Marine Corps veteran and established flyweight competitorLiz Carmouche(13-7) om 'n eksklusiewe multi-jaar, multi-stryd kontrak.
Carmouche joins Bellator’s women’s flyweight division following a six-year run in UFC – a tenure that includes world title bouts in both the bantamweight and flyweight divisions, as well as notable wins over Katlyn Chookagian and Jessica Andrade.
Fighting out of San Diego, the 35-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, notching a pair of victories with the promotion. She earned an additional win over Valentina Shevchenko earlier in her career.
Prior to her days as a professional athlete, the Lafayette, Louisiana-native spent five years serving as an aviation electrician in the United Stated Marine Corps, where she completed three tours of duty in the Middle East. A longtime friend and teammate of Hawaii’s ownIlima-Lei Macfarlane, “Girl-Rilla” finally has the opportunity to compete alongside Bellator women’s flyweight world champion in an already-stacked 125-pound division.
Carmouche’s promotional debut will take place early 2020 in the flyweight division, which is championed by her training partner, Ilima-lei Macfarlane, wie opskrifte Bellator 236on DAZN tomorrow night in Honolulu, Hawaii. The division also features Macfarlane’s opponentKate Jackson, as well as other top athletes competing this weekend in Hawaii, insluitend Juliana Velasquez, Veta Arteaga, Bruna Ellen en Alejandra Lara.
Gegee dat dit belasting seisoen, dit is 'n goeie tyd om te onthou dat daar is drie waarborge in die lewe: dood, belasting en Ronda Rousey weer wys waarom sy is die beste vroulike vegter op die planeet met 'n eerste-ronde sloping van haar opponent.
prestasie Rousey se UFC 184 verlede maand was haar beste tot dusver. SY voorgelê Cat naald, allerweë beskou as die grootste uitdaging Rousey se, in 14 sekondes. Terwyl Rousey is aangehelp deur 'n absoluut verskriklik strategie deur Zingano, haar virtuose vertoning het gelei tot 'n ander bespreking van wie het wat dit neem om te onttroon Rousey. Dit het ook gelei tot 'n belaglike gesprek van of Rousey teen en nederlaag manlike vegters kon meeding in die UFC se kapokgewig-afdeling. Die minder tyd spandeer op daardie absurde idee dat niks accomplishes maar probeer om die groot vegter Rousey is diskrediteer, hoe beter.
Natuurlik, die eerste naam wat altyd opkom is Cris "Cyborg" Justino, die Invicta FC veergewigkampioen. Sy sal na verwagting daal tot 135 pond vir 'n stryd met Invicta hierdie somer voordat ons na 'n stryd met Rousey. Egter, Cyborg poging tot 'n druppel aan verlede jaar kapokgewig en verlate dié planne. So sou ek nie my asem ophou oor die langverwagte wrok wedstryd tussen Rousey en Cyborg gebeur enige tyd gou.
Rousey onlangs uitgespreek 'n begeerte om te veg Bethe Correia, wat mishandelde twee van Rousey se "Vier Horsewomen" spanmaats en is roep Rousey uit sedertdien. Jessica Eye het ook ingelê haar aanspraak op 'n titel geskiet, maar nie een van hierdie vroue hou 'n werklike bedreiging vir Rousey. Tydens UFC 184 se postfight dekking, Daniel Cormier gedryf die idee van sy kollega Miesha Tate kry 'n derde kraak op Rousey.
Behalwe die feit dat ek trilogies moet gereserveer net vir elke vegter het 'n oorwinning oor die ander, Ek sien geen rede waarom derde keer 'n bom vir Tate sou wees. Terwyl sy die enigste vrou om verder te gaan as die eerste ronde met Rousey, Tate het plateaued as 'n vegter, terwyl Rousey beter gekry het. As die twee was aan 'n derde keer te veg, Ek sien geen rede om te glo die gevolg sou anders wees nie.
So waar laat dit Rousey? In my opinie, Sy het skoongemaak se die UFC vroue kapokgewig-afdeling. Daar is niemand wat 'n geloofwaardige bedreiging inhou vir haar. As Zingano aangepas haar strategie en ontvang nog 'n skoot op Rousey, Sy kan 'n kans om te wen. Verder as dit, As Rousey besluit om uit te gaan op die top en bou op haar ontluikende film loopbaan, Ek dink nie enige iemand sal dit hou teen haar.
Rousey is tans op 'n lopie wat verwant is aan hardloop Anderson Silva se bo-op die UFC se middelgewig-afdeling. Hy oorheers almal in sy pad en behalwe vir sy eerste stryd met Chael Sonnen, dit lyk maklik. hardste geveg Rousey se tot dusver was teen Liz Carmouche, toe sy Rousey in 'n agterste naak verstik in die eerste ronde van hul geveg in 2013 voor Rousey was in staat om te ontsnap en verseker 'n ander armbar oorwinning.
Silva se heerskappy bo-op die middelgewig-afdeling 'n einde gekom toe die voorheen onbekende Chris Weidman saam gekom en het geen vrees en het die stryd om Silva. Miskien is dit wat moet gebeur met Rousey. Sy moet 'n teenstander wat reg in haar gesig kry vind, gee haar geen kwartaal en neem die stryd om haar. Dat naald poging tot by UFC 184, maar haar overzealousness beland kos haar innig.
Totdat Rousey bevind haar eie Chris Weidman, Ons kan 'n ander oortreffende voeg tot die baie wat reeds aan die vroue se kapokgewig-kampioen is aangeheg: skoner. Rousey is vars uit waardig uitdagers om haar kroon, 'n taak wat sy gedoen deur die skoonmaak van haar afdeling.
Chris Hunt Mann skryf oor gemengde martial arts in die staat van Maryland. Hy deel ook sy gedagtes oor die UFC, Bellator, en World Series of Veg. Check uit sy blog, of volg hom op Twitter: mmamaryland.
